Liberals In 235 Ridings For 245 Seats In June Election
The Canadian Press reports a record 965 candidates preparing for the Dominion general election. Liberals lead with 235 candidates contesting 234 seats, while CCF fields 205 and Conservatives 204. Social Credit 94 and Labour Progressive 69 with limited races in select provinces. The field is the largest in Canadian history, reflecting broad postwar stakes.
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Family allowances bill sparks clash over who gets payments
The government backs a £57 million annual family allowances plan with a free vote on payment to father or mother. Most speakers urged mothers receive the funds while the father would be payer. The bill targets 2.4 million families and averages five shillings per child weekly, with total costs projected at £57 million annually and 4.5 million children expected to qualify. Administration costs rise to £2 million. Continued on back page.
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Canadians to Leave Armament in Holland for Dutch Forces
May 15 report from Utrecht states the bulk of the 1st Canadian Army armament will stay on the continent under lend lease. Holland will receive a substantial portion to arm Dutch forces now operating, largely to fight the Japanese in the Pacific theater.
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Trapped miners in Luscar No. 1 mine abandoned rescue
John Crawford and A. ON. Scott said five miners trapped over 6,000 feet down after an explosion could not have survived. Flooding operations began to avert fires, taking nearly a month, as two bodies were recovered and five others remained underground amid continued blasts. Jack Dommehelli is hospitalized with burns.
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Hat Officer Leads Parade In Paris
Lt Col J G McQueen of Medicine Hat Alberta leads a British Empire parade in Paris on May 15 as part of a war ending celebration. A detachment of Canadian soldiers from the Dominion military staff marches, with McQueen serving as commanding officer.
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Sub Surrenders To Canadians in Newfoundland Mission
The Royal Canadian Navy in Newfoundland records its first surrendered German submarine after a tense chase. Lieut Blachford led 19 aboard the submarine, secured books and arms, and ordered German crew to disembark. Victoriaville and Therlock ferried the sub to shore as conditions grew grim with cold and rain.
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Occupation Plans Delay Celebrations Until Japan Surrenders
Churchill says no formal victory celebrations until Japan is defeated. Canadian forces plan occupation of Berlin with a brigade group, cross-posting for homeward movement, and a phased demobilization aims to ship units from Europe to Canada by August with long-service personnel returning as units later in summer.
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Allied Forces Make Gains in Pacific Air War Lull
Allied forces report progress in the Pacific as U S Ground Forces seize Yanbaru airfield in Okinawa and press toward the inner defense area on the southern island. In the Philippines, troops advance toward the Cagayan Valley after lifting a besieged corridor from Balete Pass. Australian and Dutch units gain on Tarakan, and Australian forces push from Wewak in New Guinea as mop up operations continue against last Japanese positions.
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Intensive search under way for Gestapo chieftain
In Flensburg Germany May 15 British say they are tracking Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler and possible bodyguard units. Reports say Doenitz may shelter Himmler near Danish and Norwegian borders while allies monitor from Allied Headquarters. A defense pledge of surrender looms as Potsdam government status remains unsettled.
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Churchill Hopes to Confer With Truman and Stalin
London and Washington reports on May 15 indicate Prime Minister Churchill and President Truman aim to confer with Marshal Stalin soon to discuss postwar plans. Churchill signaled a possible tri power meeting but gave no site or date. Truman said he hoped to meet all three leaders to discuss the future place program, with no definite decision yet.
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Lethbridge student wins Gov General medal at convocation
May LH reports that Sheldon Gibson of Lethbridge won the Governor General’s gold medal for high scholastic achievement at the University of Alberta convocation. Gibson, born in Calgary, entered the university in 1939, studying arts then honors physics, and is the son of Mrs Isabel Uitbson. Retirements announced include four university staff members and several emeritus professors.
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Canada pushes for stronger economic council at World Security Conference
A Canadian draft rewrites the Dumbarton Oaks chapter to define the economic and social council as a principal organ with powers to raise living standards and avert war. The proposal envisions a continuing committee to advance plans pending ratification, with ongoing talks amid delegates leaving for campaigns and travel.
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Canadian News Gloom Spurs Ottawa Protests
Reporters and editors voice frustration over scarce Canadian coverage and war updates. Officers lament limited access to Maple Leaf reports while soldiers abroad question why home news lags behind battlefront events.
Churchill non-committal on question Hitler's death
London reports quote Prime Minister Churchill declining to confirm Hitler's death beyond doubt. He said he knew no more than others and would announce details when available. Protesters criticized De Valera's government for a limited apology over V-E Day incidents in Dublin.
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Alberta Premier Schedule May 21 to June 11
Alberta premier set to visit Lethbridge May 21 and High River May 21 with stops in Brooks May 23 Medicine Hat May 24 and Drumheller May 2 before the June 11 federal election campaign event. Officials released the list of meetings and appearances.
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Beat Japan Before 1946
London dispatch reports Whitehall experts expect Japan to be defeated before 1946. The war focus shifts from Europe to the Pacific with bombing intensifying. An Allied military government may govern Japan after surrender, keeping it unable to threaten regional or economic welfare. The UK advocates a Japan policy restricting Japanese to their homeland.
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Four family members injured in Panda farm house fire
A fire four miles north of Panda Bend destroyed a farm home killing none but seriously injuring four members of the Yandu family including Russell Yandu his wife and three children. The blaze left the remaining household in shock as rescue crews worked at the scene.
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