Poland urged for free elections after wartime exile
United States and Great Britain issued notes accusing Poland of ignoring a pledge for free elections and citing grave irregularities in the recent referendum. The notes warned on sanctions and the return of the Polish gold reserve after exile government costs.
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Winton
Krein
Poland
Britain
Gover
Warsaw
Lenton
United States
Great Britain
World Bread Shortage Foreseen For 1916 47 Season
George R. Paterson of the Canadian embassy warned before the Canadian Institute of Public Affairs that a possible shortage of about 30 million metric tons of bread grains could arise in the 1916 47 season. He cited vast demands to restore pre war dietary levels and noted shortages would strain meat oils fats and other food items, despite any available financing.
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Geneva Park
George R. Paterson
International Emergency Food Council
Paterson
Washington
Canadian Institute of Public Affairs
Dalgliesh Line to Resume Two Way Hudson Bay Service
Newcastle on Tyne reports Dalgliesh Line plans a two way operation next year on the Hudson Bay route between Churchill Manitoba and England. Freighters will carry ordinary cargoes with one Dalgliesh ship making a Churchill visit this year on a mission related to wartime evacuations and wheat needs for the United Kingdom.
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Dalgliesh Line
Hudson Bay
Newcastle ON Tyne
Northumberland
England
Tine
Churchill
Man
Ordnary
Dalgliesh
Canada
United Kingdom
Wheat Council Drafts Price Fixing Plan
The 13 power Wheat Council begins work on revising a draft agreement to set a maximum wheat price. Canada is represented by Charles F. Wilson of the trade and commerce department as the group aims to prepare a submission for an upcoming world wheat conference possibly in October. The Halifax Gazette notes the Halifax origin of the foundational idea.
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Washington
Canada
Charles F. Wilson
Trade and Commerce Department
Appointment of board to oversee steel supply concerns
A government plan announced in the House of Commons outlines extending broad control over the steel industry. The board will oversee supply management and operations, with the Labor party aiming to meet stated goals. John Wilmot announced the move in April, describing the new authority as a large measure of control.
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Pie
Pbx
John Wilmot Abe
Hoane of Commons
Labor
Adverse Weather Delays British Harvest Amid Storm Impact
Britain faces weeks of delayed harvest as storms batter crops. Farmers, using scarce tractors, cranes, and improvised labor from land girls and prisoners of war, struggle to reap wheat and barley amid manpower shortages and poor conditions.
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Britain
London
Coal shortage threatens million Britons with unemployment
In London Arthur Horner warns a 4 5,600,000 ton coal deficit could put about 1,000,000 people out of work this winter. Minister Shinwell urges higher output by miners to narrow the gap and reduce hardship for British households remains at 2400 pounds per family.
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London
Britain
Arthur Horner
South Wales
Rhondda
Shinwell
House of Commons
Britain Seeks Sole Control Of Palestine Trusteeship Plan Discussed
London reports Britain will press for United Nations backed trusteeship for Palestine after dissolution of the League of Nations. Bevin says Britain awaits the Anglo American inquiry report before deciding its future and will meet Arab League representatives in London ahead of UN sessions. The plan includes allowing 100000 Jewish migrants and a four zone division option previously rejected by President Truman.
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London
Britain
United Nations
Palestine
League of Nations
Tomer
Holy Land
Bevin
United Nations Assembly
United Kingdom
Palestine Jews and Arabe
Colonial Office
Discus Ona
Theewish Agency
Jewish Agency
Paris
Defence Minister denies Britain training forces in Canada
Ottawa Defence Minister Abbott told the Commons there was no intention to permit British troops for training in Canada. He rejected reports that Britain had asked for permission and said a recent visit by a British general had clearly ruled out any such plan.
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Ottawa
Abott
Commons
Britain
Canada
Cal
Brooks
Royal
Stawa
Canada’s War Food Effort Labeled Remarkable Relief
Canada’s war food program praised as a remarkable relief with per capita gains in wheat, meat, eggs, cheese, milk, and sugar beets. Taylor credited farmers and their wives coast to coast for long hours and voluntary participation driven by education and fair pricing incentives.
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Ae Cry
Agian Latitute of
Taylor Sud
Canada
Canadas
Concen
Felt in Canada War risk rises on shipments to Palestine
In Vancouver and Pacific port cities of Canada and the United States markets show higher shipping risk from the Middle East. War risk surcharges moved from 1 cent per $100 cargo to 3 percent in some routes while rates to other destinations held steady.
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Middle East
Pacific
Canada
Palestine
May Establish Army Base At Churchill
The Canadian army plans a more extensive muskox winter expedition and tests at Churchill suggest a potential base near the American border. More than 2000 American soldiers were stationed at the camp alongside an airfield and power plant, with Canada preparing a permanent military presence and use of Canadian facilities after the Americans handed over the site. Air strips, electric power, showers, a cinema, and various buildings are described as part of the base complex. A typhoon in the Sea of Japan region caused damage in Korea and Ketisha island areas.
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Xisit
America
Wales
Uncle Sam
Germany
Hudson Bay
United States
Ove Op
Canada
Ore
Transport Department
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Main
Wespra Park Lane
Canaan
Weltpat
Tarmierk KW Taylor
Sepaty Charriean
Font Minator
Pres Board
Tokyo
Korea
Sea of Japan
Ketisha Island
Haifa
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