Parliament To Adjourn Until Nov 3
OTTAWA June 12 The House of Commons voted to adjourn until November 3 after finishing current business with Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s motion. It allows a return if public interest requires it. Hanson questioned how public interest would be interpreted regarding the St Lawrence waterway. King said passage in the U.S. Congress could prompt a back session. Coldwell agreed but saw no objection to meeting early to deal with the waterway.
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Cost of Living Bonus For Old Age Pensioners
Ottawa report states Finance Minister Ashley told the house of commons that a cost of living bonus for old age pensioners has not been thoroughly considered. It would require consultations and new provincial agreements. He noted living costs rose seven to eight percent and suggested the time might be ripe for a pension increase.
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British and Free French Advance In Syria Lebanon
British and Imperial forces push into French mandated Syria and Lebanon with six spearhead drives toward Sidon Beirut and Damascus areas. Royal Air Force raids hit enemy airfields in Beirout harbor and Aleppo bombs hit runways. Vichy reports say fighting hotters with heavy losses as ground falls in coastal sector and Euphrates area.
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Britain pledges continued struggle for true peace
London reports Britain and her dominions meeting in formal conclave to affirm determination to continue the fight against Nazi and Axis oppression. The Allies vow mutual aid and to work with free peoples in war and peace toward a basis of peace founded on economic and social security. Churchill and the high commissioners from Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa attend, stating nothing is more certain than continued effort until victory.
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Italians Make New Withdrawal in Africa Front
Rome reports a new withdrawal of Italian troops clinging to East Africa positions amid increased British pressure. The North African front bulletin says Italian artillery and planes bombarded the besieged Tobruk garrison, with explosions reported in depots and defences. Also, U S Steel plans a $50 million expansion at Homestead works, launching the steel program.
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The Left Hand Corner Bombings and Refugee Exile
A German refugee writes in The Daily Telegraph of London that intensified Allied bombings on western Germany have driven over 600000 people to flee mainly to Bohemia and Moravia. The report cites Frau Goebbels at Zelena Hora and Himmier seizing Bouzov Castle in Moravia.
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Victory Loan Subscriptions Reach 372 Million
Ottawa reports Victory War Loan subscriptions on Wednesday totalled 32 159 400 bringing cumulative total to 372 556 800 dollars since June 2. Daily subscribers reached 50 620 for a cumulative 386 873. Officials note subscriptions remain below the 23 600 050 daily average required.
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OTTAWA
Canada
G. W. Spinner
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Spinney
Huns State Battleship Is Out of Action
Berlin reports the British battleship Malaya has been put out of action for an indefinite period due to torpedo damage from German submarines. The vessel, long in New York for repairs, sparked public controversy over reporting its status.
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Parley Up To Provinces
Ottawa June 12 The Prime Minister told the house he will call a Dominion provincial conference at once if all provinces request it Conservative Leader Hanson urged reconsideration of Premier Hepburns plan Hanson said a conference could be called without loss of dignity despite last Januarys breakdown The article notes the discussion continues on page three
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Mackenzie King
house of commons
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Hepburn
Ontario
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Rutherford First Alberta Premier Dies in Edmonton
Alexander Cameron Rutherford, Alberta’s first premier and first education minister, died suddenly in Edmonton hospital after a heart attack last Saturday. He had been active, played golf with Lt. Gov. J. C. Bowen a week earlier, and his condition declined Wednesday before his death.
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Alexander Cameron Rutherford
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Bennett Made Viscount in King’s Birthday Honors
Rt Hon KR B Bennett is elevated to viscount in the King's birthday honors list. Vincent Massey becomes privy councillor. Bennett will join Lords, rejoining public life after 1938 exile in England. He owns Mickleham estate in Surrey and previously led Canada’s Conservative party. Beaverbrook to sit with him in Lords. historic viscountcy for a former Canadian prime minister.
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Senate Oversteps Privileges Aimed at Budget Bill
Canadian Senate faces a stern reminder of Commons privileges after approving a budget amendment that asserted only the Commons may deal with money bills. Finance Minister Ilsley noted the measure was not a revenue amendment and would have limited revenue impact, delaying a tax regime requiring foreign insurers to register with the Dominion government.
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10344 Men Recruited in Campaign Commanded Ottawa
Defence Minister Ralston told the house that 10344 men have been enlisted and attested since the recruitment drive began, about 32 percent of the 32000 target. He declined to provide district figures, noting some civilian committees were just starting to mobilize. The minister called yesterday the biggest day since the drive began.
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Set Up Tribunals To Investigate Labor Disputes
Ottawa June 12 The order in council dated June 6 gives authority to set up tribunals to investigate labor disputes. The tribunals will conduct preliminary investigations and advise the minister whether to appoint a conciliation board if an adjustment cannot be reached.
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OTTAWA
MacLark
Administration bill barring suspected spies from entry or departure
Washington reports the House approved a bill to deny suspected spies free entry or departure from the United States, sending the measure to the Senate today. The bill targets individuals deemed security risks and aims to tighten travel controls.
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Parliamentary News Bullets From Ottawa June 12
In Ottawa on June 12 the House of Commons approved a $45,000,000 stem in supplementary estimates to compensate provinces that abandon income tax. Debate centered on Alberta and whether compensation should reflect actual debt service payments or potential tax revenues. Ilsley defended basing pay on existing debt service. Hanson and Edwards urged full compensation, Alberta’s status under its obligations discussed.
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house of commons
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Hanem
Maniel Edwards
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8 000 Ton Terror Sunk In Libyan Waters
8 000 ton Terror and 625 ton Ladybird, famed British gun boat, were sunk by German dive bombers off the Libyan coast during dusk action. The Terror withdrew a heavy barrage before a near miss collapsed her hull while the Ladybird burned and sank in Tripoli harbor after resisting with guns until her last gunboat role ended.
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Germans Claim Crete Losses Small Despite Costs
Berlin reports the Crete seizure cost 3,893 Germans in dead wounded and missing. Churchill in Parliament cites about 5,009 drowned trying to cross the sea and at least 12,000 killed or wounded on Crete. Hitler ordered aerial assault for strategic value in the wider war.
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Vichy claims halted British advance toward Beirut
June 12 Vichy high command in Lebanon and Syria says Allied forces are stopped along the front toward Beirut and Syria. The communique follows Allied moves in the region as World War II battles continue across the Middle East.
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