Mop-up Near Completion as Reds Round Up 360,000 More Prisoners
Moscow radio reports four Russian armies closing in on German positions in Austria and the Alps as 260,002 more Nazi troops were captured in the last 24 hours. Total German captives since Tuesday pass 1,080,000 with 2,860,000 killed or captured since the drive began. Large numbers sent to prisoner camps to rebuild war-devastated cities. 1258 planes, 1842 tanks, 6618 field guns abandoned.
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C.P
Czechoslovakia
Austra
Moscow radio
Red Army
Moscow
Austria
Czcchoslovakia
Poland
Russia
Ferdinand Scherrer
Cal
Otto Woehler
heroe
Schoerner
Latvia
ane
Pale
Danzig
Gdynix
Superforts In Big Raid Over Nagoya Industrial Targets
Allied B 29s bomb Nagoya in daylight raid on May 14 3500 tons of fire bombs hit the Chigusa factory Nagoya arsenal electrical plants and machine tool firms amid reports of heavy destruction. Japanese radio said 900 carrier planes and 20 Superfortresses attacked Kyushu in coordinated waves from dawn to early morning. Nagoya a major industrial center on Honshu home to Mitsubishi aircraft plants previously faced large raids, last in mid March.
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Nagoya
Japan
Chigusa
Nagoya arsenal
Jeading
Tokyo radio
Kyushu
Honshu
Mitsubishi aircraft
FOOSHOW CHUNGKING
Poochow
east China
Formosa
seaboard
Linchang
Hangchow
Chekian P
Foozhow
Yellow river
China
Quake Shocks Hit Prince George Over Weekend
Prince George British Columbia reported four earthquakes over the weekend. Merchandise toppled from shelves and shops swayed while plaster cracked in several buildings though no serious damage or injuries were reported.
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PRINCE GEORGE
British Columbia
Great Lakes smelt run and fishing decline discussed
The Detroit News recalls historical Great Lakes fishing declines and smelt catches. It notes years with large commercial hauls on Lake Michigan, then sharp drops during wartime and after, with references to rivers and tributaries, disease impacts, and a potential new run from Saginas Bay up Whitney Drain.
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Detroit News
Great Lakes
Michigan
U Boats Surrender Reach Fourteen at British Ports
London May 14 Reuters says the total of U boats surrendered at British ports is fourteen. Some are being taken to assembly points after escorts to ports chiefly Loch Eriboll and Loch Aish in Scotland. Two submarines have surrendered to naval authorities at Gibraltar.
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LONDON
Reuters
British
Loch Eriboll
Loch Aish
Scotland
Gibraltar
New Alberta Refund Plan Unveiled by Premier Manning
Premier E C Manning announced a provincial federal accord to refund Alberta s 113 200 000 public debt underwriting over 34 million in new bonds to cover defaulted issues. Interest will range two to three percent with 2 million yearly debt reduction and a 35 year retirement schedule. Bond exchange will involve 33 year callable bonds and Ottawa support under revised tax transfer terms.
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EDMONTON
E. C. Manning
Alberta Spondholders’ Committee
Alberta
Mr. Manning
Lucien Maynard
J. F. Percival
Ottawa
Manning
Germans Reveal Military Secrets in Norway Conference
At Craigie Hall near Cramond 24 German officials surrendered maps and documents detailing army navy and air force dispositions to Allied officers. The air arrival prompted security as the conferences, expected to last three or four days, were tightly guarded by troops. Lord Rosebery, regional commissioner for Scotland, was blocked from the property.
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HOMBURGH
Spacows
Craigie Hall
Cramond
Norway
Lord Roseberry
Scotland
Premier Douglas Returns from Overseas Tour
Ottawa May 14 Premier T C Douglas of Saskatchewan arrived today from Britain after a three week inspection tour. He planned several days in Ottawa before a speaking tour through the eastern provinces.
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OTTAWA
T. C Douglas
Saskatchewan
Britain
nhety
Churchill and Eisenhower Critique Nazi Treatment Policy
Paris and Ottawa dispatches report Gen Eisenhower condemning officers for treating captured Nazis as friendly enemies, pledging drastic action. Churchill pledges to push the peace organization of the United Nations while pressing for total defeat of Japan and warns De Valera over Ireland’s neutrality. Canada announces oversubscription of the Eighth Victory Loan at 1.3889 billion with multiple provinces over the top and ongoing bond purchases.
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Commonwealth
Churchill
United Nations
Japan
DE VALERA
Eire
Britain
Germany
Northern Ireland
Churehill
Will Volunteer For Pacific Will Volunteer For Pacific
Prime Minister Mackenzie King, in Ottawa on May 14, said Canadians overseas face a need to decide on home rest and rehabilitation as they prepare for possible redeployment. Douglas of Saskatchewan indicated volunteers will likely fill the next division, with some interest in a Japanese show noted, but troops remain focused on Europe.
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Panama
Rangoon
Suez
China coast
Philippines
CTTAWA
wlre
Pacific
Preemer T C Douglas
Saskatchewan
a& Nusib
Douglas
Europe
Election candidate field swells as 800 race looms
The Canadian Press reports nominations closed for the June federal election with 800 expected to face an election barrier. An estimated 245 seats were at stake, up from 672 in 1949. Leading parties include 200 Conservative, 83 Social Credit, 42 Labor Progressive, and 23 independents. Debtors post a 200 deposit per nomination, forfeited if the winner fails to gain half the vote. Continued on Page Three.
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Theral
Sociel Credit
sives
Bloc Populaire
Democrats
British Columbia
Socialist-Labor
Progressive Conservative
Farmer-Labor
CCF
Lebor
Unity
Social Green
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Gen Crerar to retire from Canadian Army in 1945
General Crerar, commander of the Canadian Army, will retire after returning to Canada likely in August. He plans no public life or politics and will reside in Ottawa. He believes he can do more for the war effort outside the army and will volunteer for home duties until long service and Far East forces have returned home.
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CP Cahby
Crerar
Canada
Aumist
Far East
Ottawa
McNaughton
vie
Kings Message to Upannel Islanders
Washington May 14 The king extended a message from the presidency to Islander leaders urging government support for reconstruction after the war. He spoke from the ship Hochinadora and praised allied nations while stressing unity and aid for liberated people on the island.
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KINGS
Half Crop Seeded in Southern Alberta
The Herald reports on crop conditions in southern Alberta. Moisture is improving germination but subsoil moisture is low, requiring frequent rainfall in the prairie belt. Foothill moisture is abundant, but delayed seeding and recent wild storms damaged some fields and could force reseeding in places. Winter wheat shows some promise despite setbacks.
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ALBERTA
Surprise at Goering Handling in American Custody
In Moscow on May 14 Reuters reports Tavesuia, the Soviet government organ, voices surprise that Hermann Goering, former Luftwaffe chief, is not hanged immediately. It says it is surprising that he is being cared for instead of being tried and executed as a gangster.
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Tavesuia
Herman Goering
Luftwaffe
Goering
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Two Killed in Luscar Mine Blast
A mine explosion at Luscar No. 1 trapped five workers and killed two miners Davis Davies and Mike Hluska. Rescue teams faced repeated blasts as they attempted entry. hope faded as operations paused. Officials reported little chance of survivors and recalled past Alberta mine disasters for context.
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Meg
Davis Davies
Mike Hluska
A. Muir
Camparty
Edmaneton
serine
lace e
Sa“burday
ares William
Belik
David Astiry
Steve Zacerwerki
Pecor
Mike Zouk
Edmonton
Selephine
Alperta
Hillcrest
Drutheller
Coathurst
Flinton
Ove
paN—Cademin
Unyee
Nordegy
Restrictions On Exchange For U S Visits Listed
OYTAWA May 14 The foreign exchange control board last night announced tightening of restrictions on use of United States funds by Canadians for pleasure trips across the border. They said Canadians may obtain reasonable amounts of US funds for travel and expenses but no foreign exchange permits will be required for departures of $50 or less. A form travel permit must be obtained and surrendered to customs at departure when carrying more than $50 in combined US and Canadian funds. Short form permits authorizing up to $10 for border visits will be estimated.
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OTTAWA
Canada
National War Finance Committee
Sasialeumin
WoOn
Ontario
ALBERTA
ngre Uiert
Famonton
tipphiownong
OYTAWA
foreign exchange control board
United States
U.S
Eight Candidates in Field for June 11 Vote Ottawa
May 14 1940 eight field of more than 800 candidates across the Dominion filed nomination papers by 2 p m deadline for the June federal election. Four cornered Medicine federal riding contest with Roche Binck Rogers Smith Wolfe Henley. Brant man liberated, Cpl D H Pragson prisoner of war released in England. Low resigns Warner seat prompting by election in six months. Canadians join Berlin occupation force with three regiments. British troops heading to Pacific war front already on way. Doolittle relinquishes USAAC command to Kepner for new assignment.
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Dominion
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Medicine Uni
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Roche
C. Binck
P. Rogers
E.W. Smith
C.F
Wolfe
social Credit
Henley
BRANT MAN
BRANT
Jvay
Cpl
D. H. Pragson
England
LOW
WARNER EDMONTON
E. C. Manning
Hon. Solan &. Low
Scout Credit Asoclaton
Canada
Algeria
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landidate
Peace River
DDALGHEERA
Lb BREDNER PASS
AP Ewe
Hemerch Himmier
Brenner Pass
8th
BERLES
UC.P. Cable
Berlin
Layal Edmontons
Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal
Montreal
Well and Sutherland Highlanders
Hamilton
PACIFIC LONDON
Japan
B.A
United States
8th Army Air Force
BOOLITTLE
LONDON
James Doolittle
United States ath Air Force
Man. William &. Kepner
Washington
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