Politicians Battle Mud in Saskatchewan Campaign
In Regina on June 5 1942 politicians battled mud as the province neared the June 16 election. Rain renewed moisture across Saskatchewan after a dry winter, boosting hopes for a bumper wheat crop. Major parties Liberal CCF and Progressive Conservatives pressed issues at rallies, with rides and speeches highlighting national and party lines. Federal figures warned of dictatorship under the CCF while attacking newspapers for bias.
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REGINA
saskatchewan
Winnipeg
planie
CCF
Gordimer
Sturgis
M. gd Coldwell
peoples bank
B Jolliffe
Ontario
Jolliffe
Shaunavon
Regina Leader-Post
Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
Gardiner
Dutch airmen destroy seven Japanese freighters in Ausralia raid
From a northwest Australia base Netherlands airmen flying medium bombers targeted Japanese shipping in the Banda Timor and Arafura seas last week. They report the destruction of seven freighters ranging from 500 to 1,000 tons and nine smaller vessels.
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AUSTRALIA
C P.Aneta
Netherlands
Banda, Timor
Arafura
Banff Jasper Highway Opens For 1944 Season
Calgary reports P J Jennings, superintendent of Ban National Park, announced Sunday that the Banff Jasper highway will be opened to the public for the 1944 season today.
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CALGARY
P J Jennings
Bani National Park
Banff-Jasper
The Barber Company of London and Its Medieval Roots
The Left Hand Corner notes the Barbers' Company, its odd medieval origins linked to surgeons and dissection, and its wartime history. It mentions the hall bomb damage, the current hospitality at the Tallow and Chandlers, and a curious two-lensed screen bequeathed by a hanged malefactor. A Port of London Monthly war record continues on the back page with honors awarded up to February.
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Barbers
London
Ottawa
Tallowanu
Newpate
Port of London Monthly
Allied Air Box Score Reports Bombardment Totals
An official tally shows Allied air forces dropping about 32 300 tons of bombs in the seven days ending Sunday night. They lost 29 aircraft and destroyed 306 German planes as the pre invasion offensive nears. In 49 days not counting Monday, Allied airmen dropped over 254 750 tons of bombs from more than 178 650 planes, destroying at least 2 210 enemy planes while losing 1 773 of their own, with attacks on French coastal targets since Sunday night.
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Axis Europe
Allied Forces Push Forward in India and Burma Fronts
Chinese and American units gain yards near Mutkyvina as fighting intensifies in north Burma. Japanese withdraw from Mamsum while Chindits press from Waingmaw and Nsopzup. Ka ming garrison increasingly surrounded. Chinese advance along Mogaung River valley. Allied troops praised for equipment, training and endurance in India and Burma battles. China front reports Japanese vanguards approaching Changsha.
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Ceylon
Grive
Mutkyvina
Burma
Lord Louis Mountbattens
Mamsum
Myitkyina
Waingmaw
Nsopzup
Kamaing
Mogaung River
India
CHINA
CHUNGKING
Changsha
Mussolini Urges Rome Sabotage as Allies Take City
In Rome a broadcast read Benito Mussolini's appeal to make life hard for Allied troops who captured Rome yesterday. The message, relayed by an announcer on the Rome station, was recorded by the Associated Press.
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LONDON
Benito Mussolini
Rome
Duce
Associated Press
Premier Mikolajczak Visits Washington to Bridge Poland Russia Gap
Polish Premier Stanislaw Mikolajczk arrives in Washington for talks with President Roosevelt on June 5 about easing tensions between Poland and Russia and strengthening cooperation between the two nations during an official visit.
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POLAND
WASHINGTON
Stanislaw Mikolajczk
Roosevelt
Russia
Air Attack Continues as Allied Bombers Strike French Coasts
Allied air forces led a massive assault against Boulogne and Calais using about 1,250 American heavy bombers and fighters. The operations followed raids on Cologne and Nazoccupied targets as RAF RCAF night missions reported no losses. Mediterranean Allied Air Force also hit northern Italy and front lines along the French Italian border, with several bombers and fighters downed.
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W W HERCHER
Associated Press
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Calais
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Germany
Dover Strait
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ttness
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Europe
Mediterranean
Italia
France
United States
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Boulomne
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Paris
Parliament news bulle tins hold steady wheat advance
In Ottawa the minister stated no change to the $125 initial advance for the 194 wheat crop is under consideration. A Washington contact and the status of national selective service positions for Edmonton plant workers were discussed in the commons. The prices board seeks to resolve ammunition release to farmers facing crop damage from wildlife, noting limited supply and that ammo is needed for defense rather than animal control.
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OTTAWA
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commons
Washington
Mitchell
lala
Edmonton
Robert Fairs
Battle River
Howe
Regina Plans Major City Cheque for Redemptions
City of Regina to issue a record cheque of 3 202 9852 dollars to the Bank of Montreal ten days before July 1 to redeem consolidated stock with sinking funds. A second cheque of 748 572 dollars will be handed to the bank to repurchase maturing city debentures dated July 1.
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REGINA
City of
Bank of Montreal
D D Ross
Admission Ward Opens at Central Alberta Sanatorium
Widespread patient intake delays persist as the newly completed W-bed admission unit at the Central Alberta Sanatorium awaits staff and final clearances. Dr A H Brke, the superintendent, notes ongoing adjustments with limited beds usable as the facility stabilizes.
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Wrh
adarion
Cental
Alberta Sanstorium
A H Brke
Gouring Steals Cassino Statue in Naples
A terse dispatch from Naples reports a statue theft attributed to Gouring amid postwar disorder. The item, tied to Cassino’s memory, was seized as authorities issued orders dated May 28 under Allied command to restore order and protect cultural property.
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NAPLES
Herman Groeting
Richard Heianieh
Bank official changes in Calgary as MacKay succeeds Moreton
Calgary June 1 the Canadian Bank of Commerce announces a staff change with Jame Moreton retiring as superintendent of Alberta branches. Robert B MacKay, from Saint Johns Newfoundland, arrives in Calgary Saturday to take over. He will relocate to Victoria after a brief tenure.
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CALGARY
Jame
Moreton
Alberta
Canadian Bank of Commerce
cit
Victoria
Robert B MacKay
Saint Johns
Sky Battle in Pacific Advancing Allied Air War
New Guinea reports describe heavy air combat as Javen led a large Allied air force into the southwest Pacific. About 70 planes were engaged and 30 were lost amid fierce mortar fire as a new American ground offensive pressed on Biak Island. Allied forces, having landed May 27, sought to seize coastal airfields along the Schouten Islands in the goal of advancing toward key targets.
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New Guinea
Javen
southwet Pacific
Biak
Schoutens
north Netherlands
Nazis Seek Stop Red Army Drive
London reports German forces pressed north and northwest of Iasi in Romania in an attempt to blunt Soviet preparations for a new offensive. Russian sources claim heavy German losses with 1100 Nazis killed in one sector and 20 tanks knocked out of action, reflecting intense combat.
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CPj
Iasi
Romania
Moscow
Soviet communitique
C.P
lasi
US Submarines Sink 16 More Japanese Vessels
Washington reports US submarines destroyed 16 additional Japanese ships boosting total to 289 sunk. The latest tally includes a large transport, a large cargo vessel, seven medium cargo ships, two small cargo ships, four medium cargo transports, and one small cargo transport, with 148 combatant vessels among the total.
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WASHINGTON
United States
June Snowstorm Impacts Southern Alberta Croplands
Manitoba and Saskatchewan received general rains and Alberta saw snow then rain in Calgary and Lethbridge districts. Moisture reached fast growing grain crops as showers lingered in the morning while weather clears in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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WINNIPEG
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Calgary
Tethbridge
Canadian Airmen In Night Attack Reported Safe Return
Canadian airmen involved in a night attack returned without loss. Several squadrons took part as Bison Tow ard Bluenye operations continued with bomber groups leading the assault. Notable crew included Sadr Ldos D C Haz em n Saatoo and WB Ar cerson of Winneg.
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Tasayem
Mahia Canadim
Quebec session ends as lieutenant governor prorogues legislature
Lieutenant Governor Sir Eugene Fiset prorogued the fifth and final session of Quebecs 21st legislature on Saturday, ending the pre election session four months after the sittings began January 18.
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QUEBEC
Eugene Fiset
Fall of Rome May Speed Up Invasion
Washington reports that American diplomats view the fall of Rome as accelerating the invasion of Hitler's Europe. Roosevelt prepared a 13 minute radio broadcast to outline official reaction and stress the Italian conquest's political significance. Analysts weigh Axis reactions and the challenge of supplying Rome while reorganizing Italy under King Victor Emmanuel and Premier Pietro Badoglio.
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Associated Press
WASHINGTON
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Europe
Balkans
Roosevelt
Londun
Reme Rou
ameutra
finmLig
Henry Waltuind Wilson
Eternal City Rome Opens To Carnival After Allied Entry
Reuters reports Allied troops entered Rome and were greeted by cheering crowds near Palazzo Venezia. The city remained largely intact with minimal damage as German forces retreated, and Vatican and St Peter's dome dominated the skyline. Citizens celebrated as troops marched past the Plaza and Via della Conciliazione. This dispatch, filed from Rome, highlights the sense of relief and cautious joy in the Eternal City as liberation unfolds.
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Rome
tooli
Palazzo Venezia
Mussolani
newle
Dy RCMP
Reuters Corpora Baker
Cinadian soldier with the ath
arich
Trajan Cay
Rene
usa
EDWARD KENNEDY
Asociated Press
St Peters
Allied forces push toward Rome amid German retreat
Allied air and ground forces smash along northern Rome lines as German units retreat toward the north. Rome falls officially to the Sth Army as 20 000 prisoners are reported amid revised gains in the Sacco Valley and surrounding routes. Canadian and British troops clear valleys and towns including Palestrina and Fiumicino area.
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Sth
Albert Kesselring
5th Army
math. x Cie
Italy
Palestrina
Via Casilina
Valmontone
8th Army
Sacco
Fiuge Pigho
Pailano Guarciro
Cave
Pope Pius XII Looks Onto St Peters Square In Vatican
June 5 Pope Pius XII was seen on the Vatican balcony looking over St Peters Square as BBC report details Allied advances toward Rome. Canadian units of the 8th Army and 35th Army pressed along the Via Casilina about 33 miles south of Rome, with recon elements entering Rome’s southeastern outskirts around 8 to 9 am. The drive aimed at breaking the German defense ring, with American and Allied forces pushing from the south and east amid minefields and heavy air bombardment in the Florence area and northeast of Rome.
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NEW YORK
Pope Pius XII
Vatican
St Peters Square
Godfrey Talbot
BBC
Italy
8th Army
35th Army
Via
Casilina
Anagni
Rome
tls
Hermann Croerme duivon
North Africa
Sicly
6th Army
posns
Florence
King Victor Emmanuel Considers Abdication for Heir
AP dispatch from June 3 reports King Victor Emmanuel weighing a decree to cede the throne to Crown Prince Humbert. Officials say the monarch intends to transfer power to his son, with ceremonies planned in Rome and surrounding events underscoring the dynastic transition.
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APLES
Vitor Emmanuel
Humbert
Pope Thanks God for Rome Survival in War
Pope Pius addressed a crowd in St Peters Square expressing gratitude to God that Rome had not been destroyed by war. Enormous crowds and many soldiers gathered on the balconies as the Pope spoke.
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Pope Pius
St Petit- square
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