122 Missing In Sinkings And War in Iraq Fears
A May 6 Canadian Press list names 122 missing and believed lost at sea after enemy action. It covers navy, army, air force personnel, ferry pilots, civilians, and Allied contingents, with 75 feared lost at sea per a prior Commons statement.
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Macdonald
Royal Air Force
Royal Norwegian Air Force
United Kingdom
Canada inspection board
navy
defence headquarters
Missing Canadians in Ottawa announcement raise speculation
Two South Albertans named among missing in Ottawa include Wilson H Craig an ordinary tele graphist son of J B Craig of Lethbridge and James Hutton son of Mrs E Hutton of Coathhurst Also listed is Sam Robertsor of nawa superintendent of the London Bureau of Canadian Press previously reported as a victim of enemy action during a sea voyage Speculation grows over ferry pilots living in the United States as more details emerge from the release.
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Ottawa
Wilson H. Craig
J. B. Craig
Lethbridge
James Hutton
E. Hutton
Coathhurst
Sam Robertsor
nawa
London
Ine
Peter Fraser and New Zealand Labour Leader Profiles
Left Hand Corner profiles Peter Fraser as New Zealand Prime Minister, a socialist who pursued broad social reform yet prioritized war measures. Describes his labor roots, rise through unions, editorship of the Maoriland Worker, and political stance within Empire unity. Indicates controversy from both left and right factions. Continued on Page Four.
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Lemuel
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New York Sun
labor
Canadian Northwest Mounted Police
Scottisa
Scotland
Peter Fraser
Prowmen’s Union
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National Socialist Party
Maoriland Worker
Peer FRASER
Great Shipyards Bombed by Waves of Bombers
London dispatch reports German raids pounding shipyards from Glasgow to the sea as bombs hit Clydeside and the Mersey area, with heavy damage and potential casualties. RAF fighters claimed eight German planes down while bombers struck Mannheim, Belfast also targeted in Northern Ireland.
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LONDON
C.P
Circle river
Glasgow
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
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Merser river
Liverpool
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Mannheim
RAF
Belfast
Eden predicts US aid will hasten victory in war
Foreign Secretary Eden told the House of Commons US war materials speed up battles in Asia Africa and Europe and urged Arab peoples to beware of an Axis victory. He said Turkey would stand by Britain as the war debate opened and commented on plans tied to ongoing military aid.
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Eden
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United States
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Africa
Europe
Turkey
Britain
Iraqis Occupy Oil Refineries Reported by CBS
A CBS broadcast cites a communique from Baghdad claiming Iraqi forces have occupied all oil refineries and wells in the country. The report says British bases, including at Habbaniyah, are under steady attack and Rome corroborates the claim.
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CBS
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Debate on Budget Is Now Likely
In Ottawa May 6 Canadian Press reports M J Coldwell acting CCF House leader urged immediate planning to protect returning veterans from postwar malaise. He supported Britain’s victory and a richer postwar life, while Victor Quelch of the New Democratic group proposed an amendment criticizing government control of bank credit. The Social Credit motion followed, arguing for monetary reform and Bank of Canada financing to curb inflation.
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C.P.j
M. J. Coldwell
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house of commons
Coldwell
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Bank of Canada
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Parliamentary Ottawa debate on unemployment relief costs
Labor Minister McLarry told Parliament that provinces would spend less on direct relief this year despite federal grant withdrawals. Critics argued provinces might bear full costs, while Gillis warned of ongoing unemployment and provincial funding uncertainties. Debate touched Nova Scotia plans and wartime funding context.
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McLarin
p actice
Clarence Gillis
C.C
Care Breson South
Mir. Gillis
Nova Scotia
iasiti palnies
Gills
federal treasury
E. G. Hansell
N.D
Macleod
Canada
Torch From Canada to Churchill Symbol of Canadian Resolve
Finance Minister Ibley announced a four foot five inch metallic torch will be flown from Victoria to Halifax and across the Atlantic to Prime Minister Churchill as a symbol of Canada backing Britain to the limit. It will be dedicated May 24 in Victoria Parliament Buildings as Empire Day and form the basis of torch day programs in 27 cities on its route to the Atlantic. The torch bears the inscription Canada victory loan 1941 and PATH TO FREEDOM Mfr. Tisley. The theme is that Canada carries the torch to Churchill as a message of unity and commitment to victory.
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CFI
Ibley
Victoria
Halifax
Atlantic
Churchill
Britain
Canada
Mfr
Tisley
Mir
Night Flight Fatal Crash at Ottawa Airport
Ottawa reports a night crash at Uplands airport during a U S Air Force operations killed six men. Air Force headquarters announced the deaths and said next of kin have been notified.
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Ottawa
Roral
Medien Air Force
Uplands
Outer
Toronto
LAC
Melbourne
Australia
mt OF Hin
Air Force
CBC Faces Broad Dispute With CBC Technicians
CITAWA March 6 The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is in a dispute with its technical employees. Minister Howe said the matter is being handled by the CBC board of governors and noted a broader question about whether the CBC is an independent corporation or an emanation of the Crown.
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CITAWA
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Howe
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Mir. Howe
CBC board of governors
CHC
Canada National Railways
crown
Yugoslav Warriors Vow Never Down Arms in War Standoff
War dispatch from Ottawa reports Yugoslav fighters, escaped from invasion, vow to keep arms against Germans and Italians. Meantime the House of Commons war expenditures committee discusses secrecy versus publicity for subcommittee hearings, with a vote suggesting camera coverage only under special circumstances.
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OTTAWA
house of commons committee of war
Mascalens Island War Effort Shows Strong Support
Entry Island Quebec residents rally for Canada's war effort. Every able bodied man volunteered for service. 29 were found musically alien and 26 of them went overseas. The 33 residents contributed over 2139 dollars to war work across multiple programs.
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Canada
Pepper urges get tough with allies to shut Japanese fleet
Senator Claude Pepper calls for US Britain cooperation with Britain and allies from the Azores to Dakar to pen up Japan's fleet. He favors an openly united navy pact and long range bombers flown by American pilots in China, arguing the nation has waited too long to act.
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Unites States
Claude Pepper
Dem. Fieriga
igartha
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Iceland
Azores
Cape Verce
Canary islands
Singapore
Dakar
West Africa
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Tokie
Florida
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The Day In Parliament Senate Adopts March 12
The Day in Parliament reports the senate adjourning to March 12. The House debated budget economies with Conservative Hanson urging tighter non war spending. Victor Quelch tabled a confidence motion over credit control by chartered banks. M J Coldwell criticized Finance Minister Tisley. Navy Minister Macdonald said 75 military personnel are believed dead in a ship sinking. The senate did not sit.
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Victor Quelch
N.D
Acadia
M. J. Coldwell
CC.F. house
Tisley
Navy
Macdonald
Battle in Iraq report from Diwaniya and Falluja
British planes bomb Iraqi positions at Diwaniya and Al Falluja as four day shelling of Habbaniyah airdrome yields negligible results. Basra region remains quiet with British troops near the Persian Gulf while Habbaniyah airfield has faced artillery fire since last Thursday.
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Associated Press AIRO
Iraq
Diwaniya
Al Falluja
Borel Air Force
Middle East
Habbaniyah
Baghdad
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Euphrates river
Dhibban
Basra
Persian gulf
Habbariyah
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Axis Planes Bombard Tobruk as Ethiopian Front Holds
London says Axis planes resumed dive bombing of Tobruk garrison in Libya while no major land fighting is underway. Ethiopian fighting continues around Amba Alagi near Addis Ababa with Italians hemmed in a 30 to 40 mile road stretch. Gondar and Jimma strongholds reportedly holding out.
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LONDON
Marc
Tobruk
Ethiopia
Amba Alagi
Addis Ababa
Gondar
Jimma
Stalin Becomes Premier of Soviet Russia in Shift
News briefs report Joseph Stalin becoming premier of Soviet Russia with Viacheslav Molotov named vice-premier and continuing as foreign minister. Other items note Lords vote confidence in government, Churchill's audience with the King, Emil Schram’s NYSE presidency, and survivors reaching shore after a ship sinking.
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C.P
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house of commons
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CHURCHILL
Mary
Cabie
Winston Churchill
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STOCK EXCHANGE
WASHINGTON
Emil Schram
Reconstruction France Corporation
New York Stock Exchange
R.F.C
E. R. Stettinius
office of production management
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Cape Verde Islands
Calchas
Seal Island
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EGYPT
SEDNEY
Australia
C.P. Cable
Arthur Fadden
Iraq
Fadden
Libya
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Aberhart
Mackenzie King
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