Total War for Canada mobilizes nation for all-out effort
Canada intensifies mobilization with a manpower plan, selective service and expanded armed forces. The government aims to draft 100000 more munition workers, 13000 navy personnel, 90000 to 100000 army overseas, and 70000 to 80000 air force personnel. New divisions seven and eight to defend coasts, greater RCAF funding, and broader industry shifts accompany the push. The tone echoes Churchill and McNaughton praising Canada’s spirit and resolve.
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England
Canada
Churchill
AG L McNaughton
United Nations
Australia
Armed Services
Navy
Sona
RCAF
Air Force Graduation List From Western Canada
A long list of graduates from No 1 Service Flying Training School Yorkton Sask and No 2 Wireless School Calgary includes LACs J E Bater Baljennie JM Binns Edam RJ Bryans Maidstone and many others across Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba. The ceremonies occurred March 24 1942 and March 26 1942 with Group Captain ER Owen officiating at the drill hall graduation.
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Canada
No 1
Yorkton
Sask
Saskatchewan
J. E. Bater
Baljennie
Lac
JM. Binns
Edam
Bryans
Maidstone
Coppin
Kamsack
Dixon
Maple Creek
J.D Duntan
R. Geddes
E. Carruthers
Popular Home Games and Stunts Booklet Offer
Home Service promotes a 2 page booklet with 47 games and stunts for two or more players. It explains Gin Rummy and Slapjack with quick play rules and lists additional booklets on parties weddings and dances available for 15 cents each. Gelatin is highlighted as a high protein food at 85 percent.
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Winnipeg
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McDermot Ave
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Shortage Threatens Bermuda Horses After Two Oats Ships Lost
Bermuda faces potential famine for its horses as two vessels carrying oats to the colony were lost. NOH. P. Vesey, chair of the Colonial Food Board, called from New York seeking two carloads of cats to feed horses, a move unprecedented as Bermuda usually buys feed from Canada.
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Bermuda
P. Vesey
Colonial Food Board
Vesey
New York
Canada
Killer whales hunt in packs like wolves
A historic note describes killer whales as the most savage of the whale family and explains beliefs that they hunt in packs similar to wolves. It mentions Eskimos who think the killers are transformed sea creatures and observes their fearsome reputation.
We Are Saving Figure in War Effort
The Quebec Chronicle Telegraph notes that reducing auto production saves resources for the war. For 24 autos not made, a 27 ton tank is funded. 1,000 canned meals for troops. 700 autos saved equals one fighter plane. Also mentions Boston Museum of Fine Arts shuttering Japanese art galleries for protection.
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Quebec Chronicle Telegraph
Armed Services
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
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