Nazis March On Egypt Near Fort Capuzzo
British mobile forces faced Axis vanguards as German long range guns shelled near the frontier. Gambut lies between Asis occupied Tobruk and Bardia, signaling a major clash anticipated soon in Egypt. Allies push mobile columns west of Salam while Rommel appears poised for northern Egypt action.
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LONDON
Gambut
Tobruk
Bardia
Egypt
Libya
Salam
Cairo
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Erwin Rommel
Russians Toss Dice For Crack At Germans
London report by Leslie Kurch describes Russian farm folk in guerrilla raids against German forces. Three winners armed with farm axes and clubs crawled German lines, killed six sentries, and returned with guns and ammunition strapped to their bodies. They aided further raids, and during Kirch’s stay they killed 18 Nazis and captured 17 prisoners.
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LONDON
Leslie Kurch
Russia
Kirch
Howe Sound anglers land 24400 salmon in 1941 season
British Columbia fishermen reported 24,400 salmon caught in 1941 across Howe Sound districts. Anglers from Canada, the United States, and abroad fished Hartshoe Bay and other named spots within Vancouver municipality. The prize spring salmon weighed 46 pounds. Continued on back page.
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Jeds
Howe Sound
British Columbia
Dominion department of fisheries
Howe Soid
Angiers
United Staties
Hartshoe Bay
Queen Charlotte Channel
Fishermen's Cove
Cowans Point
Garrow Bay
Whytecliffs Bay
Balmy Beach
Dunderave
Hollyburn
Wet Vancouver
Heavy tax plan to fund war costs in Canada
Finance Minister Ilsley unveils a 1942 budget with a 100 per cent excess profits tax, new universal taxes, compulsory saving, and taxes on luxuries. The plan, effective July 1, targets raising about 3.9 billion for wartime needs, with postwar repayment features and higher income and excise taxes influencing daily purchases. Tax changes include liquor, tobacco, entertainment levies, and a two per cent insurance premium tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Flaherty
UAWA
C.P
Finance
Isley
Parliament to abolish titles and conscription debate in Commons
Ottawa reports record debates as Mulock warns sacrifices are needed to win the war and conscription legislation advances. Coldwell calls for cancelling hereditary titles for Canadians at home. Canadians face a compulsory savings plan seen as aiding the fight against the Axis, with comparisons to Britain's plans and potential postwar refunds.
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OTTAWA
Mulock
house of commons
National Resources Mobilization Act
United Nations
Africa
Middle East
North America
Japan
America
Aleutian islands
Canada
Coldwell
CCF
Jovay
house
McLarly
BRITAIN
United Kingdom
United King
United Kingdon
New Ottawa Income Tax Rates Revealed in Budget Speech
The Finance Minister Isley outlines proposed income tax changes effective soon with a new fundable feature. The table shows single persons without dependents and assumes earned income up to 30000 dollars, with higher incomes including investment income to total earnings. The figures list total tax payable under the combined flat rate and graduated tax structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
Finance
Isley
Ottawa Tax Increases In Budget Unofficial Summary
An unofficial June 24 Ottawa summary lists new and raised taxes in the budget. Spirits rise to 89 a gallon. Canadian brandy 74 a gallon. wines and malt taxes up. cigarettes and tobacco tax per unit up. cigars, papers, tides, and soft drinks taxed higher. carbonic gas, playing cards, and transportation tax also increased with exemptions adjusted. Includes specifics on rates for spirits, beer, malt, and tobacco products.
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OTTAWA
Budget Details On Pages Eight And Nine
Details of Hon J Lekey 1942 budget to be found on pages eight and nine of todays Lethbridge Herald. Tax changes include Pullman fares rising to fifteen per cent and seats at thirteen cents. Long distance calls up to fifteen per cent with a new two cent monthly tax on telephone extensions in domestic establishments.
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J. Lekey
Lethbridge
Pullman Perths
Budget Battle Shapes 1942 War Spending Plan
The 1942 budget released Tuesday imposes heavy tax increases and trims nonessential goods to fund wartime needs. Government expenditures total 3.9 billion dollars reflecting intensified war priorities and revenue measures aimed at sustaining national defense.
Col Drew Charged Under Defence Rules in Canada
Ottawa reports that Lt Col George Drew Ontario Conservative leader faced action under Defence of Canada Regulations. A summons was issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for Drew over criticisms of the Hong Kong commission report. Drew said he had not yet been served.
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OTTAWA
George Drew
Ontario
Defence of Canada
justice department
C.P
Drew
Hong Kong commission
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Col
Split Priority On Supplies
London report states British and United States troops in the same theatre will have equal priority on U S supplies. Capt. Lyttelton describes a merged production and resources board aligning two nations resources to maximize shipping economy and ensure dual use weapons. Harold MacMillan notes intensified rubber output in Ceylon and Africa to aid war material needs amid Britain holding large shares of rubber and tin.
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LONDON
O.P
Oliver Lyttelton
house of commons
United States
Washington
Lyttelton
Capt. Lytheiten
Harold MacMillan
Ceylon
Africa
Britain
MacMillan
Cricketer Ross Gregory Killed in Air Operation
The 26 year old Australian cricketer Ross Gregory who played in matches against Britain was killed in an air operation. He trained under the Commonwealth Air Training Plan and served in several battles over Germany and occupied Europe.
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MELBOURNE
Fum Ross Gregory
Australia
Britain
Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Germany
Europe
Germans Breach Kharkov Lines
On June 24 the IV Red Army reported Germans drove a wedge into Kharkov defences with a massed 200-tank assault, while Sevastopol defense continued for a 20th day. Red Star said Germans suffer heavy losses but press on. night combat near the Crimean citadel also noted. Berlin broadcasts claimed Russian forces on a Sevastopol isthmus tip were annihilated and 11,000 prisoners taken since June 7.
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Henry
Crimean
Sevastopol
Kharkov
Red Star
AMSAATTAC
MAR AVARORERIDERA
Red army
BERLIN
Severanja Bay
When Tax Changes Are Effective
Ottawa reports the dates for tax changes announced by Finance Minister Tisley. 1942 income tax becomes effective on its 1942 reference. Excess profits tax rises July 1, 1942. Most war revenue and excise changes and new taxes take effect at midnight last night. Night club entertainment tax and tariff changes also take effect midnight last night. Insurance premium taxes by companies apply to 1941 premiums.
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national defence
Ilsley
Canada
OTTAWA
Finance
Tisley
F D R Calls War Council Meeting With Allied Leaders
President Roosevelt announced a special Jamor Tow War Council meeting to be attended by Prime Ministers Churchill and Mackenzie King. Canada’s Leighian McCarthy usually represents Canada, with King joining for talks after the session. Dutch envoy and foreign minister Van Kieffens also to meet, as Yugoslav King Peter is expected later.
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WASHINGTON
Roosevelt
Pacific War Council
Churchill
Mackenzie King
Stephen Early
Canada
Midway
Aleutian
Netherlands
A. Loudon
Eelco Van Kieffens
Peter of
Yugo
Sub base off Brazil coast eyed by high source
June 24 Rio de Janeiro reports naval and aviation forces probing claims of an Axis submarine base on the coast of Maranhao state. Some uncertainty remains whether submarines operate from the base as investigators study the tip shared by a high source.
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BRAZIL
RIO DE JANEIRO
Maranhao
KHARKOV
SEVASTOFOL
MOSCOW
IA.P
Ukraine
Sevastopol
Crimea
N.S
HALIFAX
IC.P
Nova Scotia
COAST VANCOUVER
South Shore
Burrard Dry Dock Company Limited
BE GAULLE
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR
FRANCE
LONDON
Charis De Gaglie
CRU
MURRAY
OTTAWA
Harry Baltwin
canting Corporation
ssig
horse of commons radio committee
bre
Gladstone Murray
CBC
everdrawt
Baldwin
J. Coldwell
CCF
house
commers return
Cverdrawal
Ht. Murray
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FORT CAPUZZO
DREW MEDDLETON
Associated Press
India
J. L. ILSLEY
Col Drew
Hong Kong
COL. DREW
U.S
F.D.R
War Council
King
mace Three
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