Lehman attacks U.S. food plans amid world hunger plea
Former UNRRA head Herbert H. Lehman assailed U.S. policy as faulty and unrealistic while naming the United States Canada Australia and Argentina as key grain suppliers. He charged wartime controls remain in Australia and Canada, urged mandatory grain exports, and criticized ending rationing in 1945.
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Lehman
United States
Washington
Canada
Australia
Herbert H. Lehman
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Hoover
Truman
Argentina
F Arone
Wreck Found Santa Rosa Treasure Claim
Sea diver Irwin Williamson announced the rediscovery of the Spanish trader galleon Santa Rosa off Key West at 146 feet. He says the coral sealed hull revealed the wreck and notes the ship carried Aztec gold rumored to be worth 30 million dollars though wood deteriorated, making full treasure verification difficult.
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Miami
Santa Rosa
Irwin A. Williamson
Williamson
Key West
Mexico
Montezuma
Cortez
Textiles Shortage Likely to Persist Through 1946 Says Expert
P K Heywood of Toronto and past president of the Canadian Retail Federation warns of slow improvement in the textiles market for a year. He notes most retail goods remain scarce and reconversion lags due to strikes and other factors, with some categories improving gradually in 1946.
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Fort William
P. K. Heywood
Toronto
Canadian Retail Federation
Conference On Trade Barriers Being Planned
London reports forthcoming British commonwealth trade talks and a ld power conference summoned by the United States aim to cut deals on relaxing barriers. Herbert Morrison says Britain has been invited to participate likely in autumn with Canada and others also invited. The talks precede a 14 country meeting and a world conference expected next spring by the United Nations. The British discussions seek concessions for empire preference and how far commonwealth nations will allow Britain to reduce it, depending on gains from the United States and others.
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London
United States
Herbert Morrison
House of Commons
Britain
Canada
United Nations
Cuba
Philippines
New Kimberley Clark Pulp Mill Tops Terrace Ontario Growth
In Terrace Ontario a $15,000,000 Kimberley Clark pulp and paper mill project reaches preliminary work stage. Crews operate from a temporary head at Scueee as six prefabricated camp buildings rise and workers arrive by train. The project promises a new town, Se a Terrace, and a boost to the region with up to three thousand residents connected to Canada's expanding pulp and paper industry.
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Terrace
Ontario
Fort William
Scueee
Kimberley Clark
Mallee
Schrieper
Sea Terrace
Dominson
Canada
Younget
Must Leave China Deport Nazis Hiding in Shanghai
U S military authorities announce plans to deport all Germans tied to the Hitler regime hiding in China. Major H L Hang and Col Wittmann say negotiations with Soviet British and French officials aim to send repatriates to Germany for trial.
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U.S
Hitler
Shanghai
China
United States
H. L. Hang
C. Wittmann
Col. Wittmann
Germany
Winnipeg man says food parcels aid UK cod crisis
J. D. Perrin of Winnipeg, returning from Britain and France, urged Canadians to send food parcels to England to help ease the cod shortage and support friends abroad.
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Winnipeg
J. D. Perrin
Campaign Starts as Canadian Navy Seeks 18000 Reservists
Ottawa reports the Royal Canadian Navy began recruiting 18000 men across 19 reserve divisions for part time training and emergency readiness. The permanent force needs 4800 more to reach 10000, with the fleet air arm also expanding recruitment from reserves and new entrants.
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Yal
Canadian Navy
Ottawa
Royal Canadian Navy
Canada
Aso
Fleet Air Arm
UNRRA Chief Declines Salary in New York
Director General Fiorello La Guardia said he would not accept the 15000 dollar annual salary for his UNRRA post. Former head Herbert H. Lehman also served without pay, with officials noting he drew funds only for actual overseas transportation expenses.
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UNRRA
New York
Fiorello Ho la Guardia
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Herbert H. Lehman
Money Needed For Atomic Research In Canada
Halifax reports Dr G C Laurence says Canada must spend millions to advance atomic energy research. He warns prewar funding was insufficient and notes the U S will invest hundreds of millions while Canada struggles with funds and skilled scientists. He cites wartime material shortages and compares graphite quality to coke dust in experiments. Frederic Hudd to remain as Canada House secretary and act as high commissioner after Massey’s retirement.
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Canada
Alexander Clutterbuck
Malcolm MacDonald
Clutterbuck
Oatlands Park
Weybridge
Surrey
Alexander
Dominions Office
Halifax
GC. Laurence
National Research Council
Chalk River
Ont
Atomic Energy Pilot Plant
Engineering Institue of Canada
Laurence
United States
Eldorado Mining and Refining Co
U.S
London
Frederic Hudd
Ottawa
Canada House
Vincent Massey
Gardiner Predicts Further Jump In Farm Prices
Ottawa Agriculture Minister Gardiner signals more farm price increases after 12 percent rise in farm implement costs. He defends the board's actions, notes farmers still owe mortgage firms, and stresses gradual adjustments while acknowledging farmers face debt.
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Gardiner
Ottawa
G. Ganiner
Gartiner
Finance
L. Sisley
Prices Board
Senate panel weighs overhaul of income tax laws
Evidence gathered by the Ottawa senate committee could lead to major changes in income tax legislation and a new appeal procedure. The panel heard briefs from the Canadian Bar Association and the Canadian Association of Chartered Accountants urging a simple economical speedy appeals path. Currently taxpayers may appeal first to the minister, then to the exchequer court, then to the supreme court and privy council if dissatisfied.
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Ottawa
Senate Income Tax Committee
Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Assection of Chartered Accountants
Minster
Exchequer Court
Supreme Court and
Privy Councl
Ottawa Debates Future Of National Registration Cards
In Ottawa the fate of national registration cards, in use since 1940, hinges on labor department estimates before the Commons. For the current year the budget allocates 324 625 dollars to continue recording new registrations, address changes, and deaths as people reach 16. Opponents argue high cost and peacetime regimentation. London notes the International Horse Show at White City in June will exclude foreign competitors due to feed shortages.
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Ottawa
Labor Department
Commons
London
White City
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King
Canadian V.C
John W. Foote
Port Hope
Ann Lawton
Princess Elizabeth
Nottingham
W. L. Mackenzie King
Fisheries Council of Canada
Dominion
H. Francis G. Bridges
Fisheries
C. J. Morrow
Lunenburg
Council
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