Soviets breach Sevastopol fortifications in Crimean advance
Soviet air assisted armies push through German fortifications around Sevastopol in a four mile advance. Reds seize hills dominating the besieged port with heavy German losses in the sector. Additional fighting reported southeast of Stanislawow and west of Iasi as the Soviet offensive widens.
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ONDON
C.P
Sevastopol
Crimean
Moscow
Red army
Ann meer
Malakhov hall
Stanislawow
Poland
Iasi
British Fellow Fleeing Huns
Allied forces reported a surprise German withdrawal in central Italy near Palena on the British 8th Army left flank. Germans demolished bridges and a tunnel during withdrawal. further fighting continued south of Cassino with shelling and patrols. Allied air activity included groundings due to poor visibility and strafing near Rome and in the Balkans.
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APLES
Italy
Palena
Adriatic
8th Army
todas
Letto Palena
Anzio
Balkan
Rome
Crebic
Yugoslavia
Yugoslav
Albania
Blackmore's Amendment in Canadian bank bill debate
In Ottawa on May 9 the government bank act amendment faced sharp debates in the Commons. Social Credit leader J H Blackmore moved to halt second reading and curb bank power over money and credit, seeking transfer to Parliament. the bid failed 107 to 20 with CCP support. Coldwell sought public control of banks. other speakers questioned objectivity and potential outcomes.
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OTTAWA
C.P
commons
J. H. Blackmore
Social Credit
house
C.C.P
COLDWELL
CCF
people of
Hanson
Mr Coldwell
Blackmore H Douglas
Weyburn
Victor Quelch
Acadia
Blackmore
Liguom Lacombe
Cdin
Laval-Two Mountains
J S. Roy
Gaspe
Nicholson
sail
Ganery Caala
Akaline
pussi
G McGeer
Vancouver Burrard
resiston
banking and commerce committee
Bank of Canada
Canada
Left Hand Corner Sheep Herding Farce at Ranch
A young college athlete on a Montana sheep ranch proves he can corral sheep by foot, not horse, sparking a humorous exchange with the foreman. The tale, told in Rotarian Magazine, ends with a misdirection as jack rabbits appear where lambs were expected. A New Yorker vignette adds a dog saves money moment at a Madison Avenue drugstore.
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Montana
Rae
The
New Yorker
Madison Avenue
Allies Gain Near Imphal Advance in Burma Front
Allied troops push on in all sectors around Imphal as Mountbatten reports progress. Japanese strikes in Fort Hertz valley and Kohima area yield heavy casualties for the enemy. Chinese and American efforts threaten Japanese bases in the Mogaung valley and Myitkyina corridor.
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KANDY
Ceylon
C.P
Imphal
India
Lord Louis Mountbattens
Fort Hertz
Burma
Myitkyina
Kohima
Fort Hertz vale
Nsopzup
Mogaung
Palel
Victory Loan Near Billion campaign totals reach 924 million
Ottawa May 9 CP sales in Canada's Sixth Victory Loan reached 924,116,100 toward a 1.2 billion objective. Day two sales were 64,079,600 with individual buyers at 38,014,630 and large buyers 37,565,900. Provinces report varied progress including Saskatchewan near 96 percent and Ontario totaling 428,504,500. Edmonton records 1,209 daily applications for 191,650.
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OTTAWA
Canada
Canadian National Railways
Trans-Canada Airlines
National Railway
Montreal
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Ontario
Edmonton
Parliamentary News Bullets From Ottawa May 3 to 9
In Ottawa the Commons first read a bill allowing the Great Northern Railway to acquire ownership of its subsidiaries Vancouver Victoria and Eastern and Nelson and Fort Sheppard railways, uniting them under a parent company. Other debates touched farm loan measures and critiques of Bracken and bank policy, with calls for postwar financial reforms and government control of banks.
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OTTAWA
Disley
commons
Bracken
Aerial Drive In 20th Day Forces Battle Across Europe
British and American air forces intensified the European offensive with nearly 200 Allied planes striking France Belgium and Luxembourg as part of a 20th day of non stop attacks. Heavy bombers hit rail yards airfields and military targets while RAF is said to have dumped thousands of tons of explosives last night and Mitchells and Bostons joined raids along the French coast.
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LONDON
Britain
Europe
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
US Air Force
Liege
Thiomville
Metz
St Dizier
Nancy
Laon-Couvron
Laon-Athies
Reims
Laon
St Trond
Florennes
Germany
RAF
Valenciennes
Lille
channel
Folkestone
Doukhobors Sent To Jail In Vancouver Court Ruling
Vancouver May 9 a judge’s ruling on nude parade acts by Doukhobors led to sentences of three years for nine men and two years for five women. The case followed disrobing incidents in Stanley Park and Nelson BC, with others jailed for failing to produce registration cards. Additional defendants faced various terms, including two sisters acquitted on some charges, while more were arrested on related offenses.
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VANCOUVER
Sons of Freedom
Nelson BC
sec
charites
power cour
HooS Wood
cio
Paubine ata Laud Roogats
Dinas
ceil Inc
Joan Sirchof
Arnx Legebukoff
Sam Salkikin
Peter Holodin
Bill Pozdmkoff
Tin Storgotf
Helen Demoshoff
Mary Leeebokoff
Pauline Kelodimin
Mary Koodren
Luci Savinoff
Chinese In Successful Counter Offensive Near Loyang
Chinese troops launch a counter offensive south of Loyang and drive back Japanese forces across the Yi river. Reports say Japan reached six miles south of Loyang, with renewed efforts to cross the Yellow River and push from Peiping Hankao rail line. US air forces bombed Hankow airfields, shooting down several Japanese planes attempting interception.
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CHUNGKING
Henan province
Loyang
China
Yi river
Yelios
Lovang
Yellow river
Srinsi province
Peiping Hank
Hanan
4th Air Force
Saturda
Hankow
Coleman Goes Over the Top in Victory Loan Drive
Coleman leads the southwest Alberta effort in the sixth Victory Loan drive. The campaign, chaired by Frank Aboussafy, surpassed the $102 000 quota by reaching $102 600 with 17 leaders and 16 other contributors crossing the top threshold.
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The Herald
Coleman
Alberta
Tusday
Coleman organization
Frank Aboussafy
Gandhi Released From Detention After Health Restriction
Indian National Leader Gandhi was reported freed from detention last weekend amid health concerns. The statement noted that over ten visitors to his residence were barred, and the release followed government health directives.
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NFW
DELHI
gTO
Three Jap Women Held For Treason
Denver reports three Japanese women held on treason charges amid wartime tensions. The women, identified as Flora? and Betty Shara Taniyren, were detained after suspected anti United States activities in the southern Colorado area near Cape Co. Officials say the case centers on alleged disloyal conduct and possible connections to enemy collaborators.
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DENVER
Cape
Cokrad
New Nazi Moves In Austria Reported By London Standard
May 9 Reuters dispatch cites Bern correspondent noting German troop movements through Southwestern Austria since yesterday. Swiss Austro correspondent quotes rushed formations and improvised improvisations amid tensions. Authorities foresee increased pressure on European defense lines as mobilization accelerates.
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LONDON
Reuters
Austria
yesterda
Berne
London Evening Standard
boo road
fiatka
poentiah
Europe
Heavy Rains Douse Alberta Bush Fires
Storms bring heavy rains across Alberta suppressing widespread bush fires after days of dangerous heat. Calgary and rural areas report reduced flames and shifting smoke, with farmers noting damaged fields and lingering danger as authorities assess remaining hotspots.
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Alberta
Allied HQ corrects Manipur Hills offensive claim
An Allied headquarters statement said a previous communique erred in stating the Japanese were on the offensive in the Manipur Hills area of northeastern India. The error arose from garbled army signals while compiling fronts reports. the enemy is actually on the defensive in that sector.
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ANDY
Ceylon
Manipur Hills
India
tn tes
Parliament Debates Bank Act Amendment In House
The Canadian Parliament continues discussion on amending the Bank Act in the House of Commons while the Senate did not sit. Justice minister St Laurent testifies as a RCMP revolver bullet killed Georges Guenette, 24, at St Lambert de Levis near Quebec City, and leaders comment on the bill and economic measures.
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House of Commons
Senate
House
Justice
St Laurent
RCMP
Georges Guenette
St Lambert de Levis
Quebec
Bob OS
Hans
PO Yora Sunbiun
J Coldwel
CCr
H Blacxmore
Soria Credit House
Finance
Tisley
dhe
Mio
Blachmore Agricultur
Gardiner sa
United Kingdom
T . Douglas +c
Webuim sas
Bombers Hit Guam and Wakde Island in Pacific Raids
U S bombers based in the Pacific attacked Guam in two daylight raids, with American planes returning safely after inflicting damage and claiming to shoot down several Japanese interceptors. Allied forces also pounded Wakde island and the Schouten group near New Guinea with heavy bombers in coordinated strikes.
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PEARL HARBOR
T.H
Guam
Marianas
Saturda
United States Pacific fleet
WAKDE ISLAND
New Cumea Ma
P—A.bied
Hollandia New Guinea
schouten island
bond Allied
E.corted
Mok
Allies Bomb German Targets As Invasion Prep Intensifies
Report from London details thousands of American planes striking across Germany and occupied Europe from dawn to dusk on May 9, including heavy bombers on rail yards and airfields in France Belgium and Luxembourg. Rome suburbs reportedly bombed by German controlled radio. In Naptes central front Allied forces advance about nine miles beyond prior lines as German defenders withdraw. Ottawa notes wheat acreage to rise by about four million acres this year. Airmmen on bond tours do not lose leave time.
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LONDON
Europe
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
furforce
Verschot
Brussels
diavyieet
ROME
DEALY
QUEBEC
Mac
Maurice Duplessis Fuesday
OTTAWA
prairie provinces
Dominion Bureau of statistics
Cyrus MacMillan
Power
commons
J. Sinclair
L.Vancouver North
Toronte
Bill Swetman
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Monary
Lucy Malakoff
Florence Perebolkin
Ann Rezansoff
Pete Malow
Tom Rezansoff
Fred Antsinoff
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pany
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