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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
8
Canadian First Army and British forces employed armored lorries packed with assault infantry to pierce German lines. Engineers converted four vehicles as an experiment, later expanding into a fleet after they proved highly effective and minimized casualties on a major assault.
Briitsh Eighth Army forces north east of Arezzo pivoted by Indian fighters with curved kukris. They repelled a German attack on Monte Castello, with heavy losses and a sizable prisoner haul. An army HQ officer said those who escaped are likely still speechless.
The U S office of war information cites Tribune de Geneve dispatch from Paris saying Parisians have almost nothing to eat as warfare cuts Normandy food supply. Reported drinking water is also scarce.
Ottawa proclaims Thanksgiving Day to be observed this year on October 9 in an extra Canada Gazette edition. The government recommends six statutory holidays for general observance.
Ankara broadcasts a mobilization order for civilians aged 16 to 60 men and 20 to 45 women to prepare to bear arms within 10 miles of homes. The measure aims at deterring a German attack after severing relations with the Reich, with prison penalties for laggards and obstructions and evacuation plans for major cities. Police begin rounding up thousands of people and infants to relocate inland as precaution.
A civil engineer and graduate of the University of Alberta, serving with a Canadian division's artillery, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order. His wife, Mrs Mildred E L Zeigler, resides in Edmonton, Alberta.
Prime Minister Churchill meets Group Captain W. R. MacBrien in Ottawa and arrives in France aboard a captured German Fieseler Storch. AVM Harry Broadhurst piloted the aircraft to Normandy where Churchill spoke to aircrew and groundcrew about the RCAF fighter effort in the Normandy sector.
Brigadier Sherwood Lett of Vancouver, commander of the Canadian infantry brigade, defended the Allied cause in London, saying Canadian training sustains offensive spirit and that Dieppe helped unlock Fortress Europe. He noted planners chose unfortified targets after Dieppe and described Canadian resolve as stronger than Nazi fanaticism.
American ambassador Ray Atherton told a Winnipeg press conference that co operation between the United States and Canada would never lead to union. He argued Canada and the United States should maintain separate sovereignty and independence to foster a North American way of life, noting mutual benefits of ongoing cooperation in the post war period.
Washington says the Soviet government needs a little more time to prepare. The start of postwar security talks with Britain and Russia is postponed from August 14 to 21, extending the pre conference period for Russo Polish negotiations. In Italy, Grady reports farm lands yield good crops and U S relief food exports to Italy are halted.
New Zealand Prime Minister Peter Fraser urged parliament for a British Commonwealth Pacific air route, possibly joint by New Zealand Australia Canada and Britain. He said reciprocal U S rights for a Canada to Britain line via Honolulu could be explored, while Ottawa appears ready to consider Canada’s role with Australia New Zealand and possibly the UK. Canada favors an international authority to allocate routes in civil aviation.
A finance department spokesman said there is no fixed limit on house value under the $275 million housing bill but regulations may curb loan sizes. He noted 95 percent loans for $2,000, 85 percent for the next $2,000, and 70 percent for amounts over $4,000, with tapering possible as investment grows. The statement reflects his opinion and lacks official authority.
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