German Scientists Seek Role in U.S. War Effort
German scientists are said to be working in the United States under army intelligence supervision. The Herald Tribune reports groups of up to 88 arriving secretly, without public IDs, paid by their abilities. They came voluntarily, with no families, and may seek to stay after their work ends.
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Underground Route Allies Helped Airmen Escape War
Paris reports reveal the underground railway carried about 5 000 allied airmen to safety during the war with networks spanning German occupied Europe. Britain and the United States plan to award thousands of medals to underground workers for aiding aviators. The U S army bureau estimates 40 000 French, Belgian, Dutch, and Czech volunteers collaborated in France alone, with risks of German reprisals for aiding escape. The bureau notes no known betrayals by resistance members.
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Reparation Allocation Allocates German Equipment to Allies
Western Germany industrial machinery valued at about 93 million dollars is assigned to Allied powers as an initial reparations payment. Russia and Poland receive 78 percent while 22 percent is shared among 17 nations including Britain the United States Canada France Belgium and others as part of the Allied reparations plan. Brussels hosts talks to determine shares for western nations. Ottawa reports British High Commissioner Macdonald travels to Britain for talks with the Dominions Office about a two week visit. Separate note cites prewar damage estimates at about 4690 000 OHinars (8 060 000 000 dollars) per Belgrade radio. Canadian aircraft carrier Belfast Warrior mentioned.
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Measures For Extension Of Canada's Trade
Canada aims to expand trade with Latin America to reach as much as 200 thousand pounds yearly in the near future. Trade Minister MacKinnon spoke of direct shipping routes, a broad network of trade commissioners, and reopening offices in Singapore Hong Kong and Shanghai to boost exports and create a stronger global Canadian presence.
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Immigration officials deny entry request for European Jews
Ottawa officials say no application has been received to permit migration of destitute European Jews into the Dominion. The note followed reports from Sydney that Australia would admit 2,000 European Jews, a claim Ottawa did not corroborate.
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War plants sold reach $4.75 million in Canada sales
War Assets Corporation reports sales of war plants up to November totalled about $4.75 million from an original investment of $13.59 million. Most sales were cash though some included down payments and terms up to 18 years.
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Rent controls spark key money system in Nanking
The Nanking city government imposes rent limits but landlords create a key money practice. Tenants pay rent plus a large sum for a key to access housing. Reports from December 1 note declines and price shifts. Atlantic crossings reach another milestone with Captain Lothian, veteran TCA pilot, recounting his 104th transatlantic trip amid new duties monitoring flights and easing rookie captains. He lives near Dorval with his nurse wife and two daughters Marilyn and Heather.
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Dominion Provincial Agreement Revives Northern Highway Plan
Edmonton Ottawa 9 Dominion provincial agreement for construction of the Slave Lake highway revived with plans for rapid progress. Public Works Minister A W Fallon says the Dominion will pay two thirds of the cost from Grimsby north to the provincial border, with possible full payment if in the Northwest Territories. The province agrees to share reductions in the Dominion’s portion as needed.
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Policy Aids Jobs Seekers Across Cities
A official notes a plan to help job seekers relocate with free transport if their destination is not overcrowded. The proposal aims to extend aid from Victoria to other cities and would rely on repeat placements as a metric, with a focus on easing employment problems through travel support.
Ambiguous 46 appointees under British Newfoundland plan
A fragment notes the British government appointing a commission governing Newfoundland since an agreement. It mentions three UK members, three Newfoundland appointees, and a chairman. The text references government roles and the commission’s authority in Newfoundland.
Nazi use of slave labor under Rosenberg and Sauckel
Prosecutors allege a vast Nazi slave labor system exploited over four million men women and youths from 14 nationalities. They cited orders to abduct children and transport workers to Reich sites to fuel industry and agriculture, and cited casualties including infants thrown from trains.
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Port of London Rebuilds After War Destruction
London resumes its place as Britain’s leading port after war damage. Docks, warehouses, cranes, and rail links are being rebuilt while new cranes and a refrigeration station come online. A reconstruction committee says an entirely new structure is needed, with vast rebuilding ahead.
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Clothing Campaign shipments From Canada Have Already Gone Forward
Canada reports strong turnout for a national clothing drive aiding war-devastated Europe and Asia. By late November shipments reached 6.5 million pounds with 2 million more expected by mid month. total collected neared 11.5 million pounds across provinces. The effort aims for 10 million pounds. officials praise the outcome.
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Prince Mori Nashimoto Surrenders for Trial in Tokyo
Imperial Prince Mori Nashimoto, first rank to be named a war crime suspect, surrendered at Sugamo prison after a failed reprieve attempt. Lt Masahara Homma left for Manila to face charges related to the 1942 Bataan death march as Gen MacArthur warned of a midnight surrender deadline.
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First repatriation of Japanese from Canada planned
Ottawa reports the first group of Japanese to be repatriated from Canada will likely depart in January. About 800 single men who are Japanese nationals are in Canada, totaling around 24,500, with 6,000 nationals, 2,500 naturalized Canadians, 5,000 native-born, and 409 interned. Many answered government surveys seeking return to Japan, some delaying their requests.
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Slightly blemished BC apples fetch high prices in Ontario
Okanagan apples graded below C and sold as culls in Ontario fetched 1.50 per box under Dominion permits, though freight trimmed profits. Demand in Ontario rose due to a poor local crop, while elsewhere Dutch Nazi leader Mussert was sentenced to death by the Hague court after a two day trial started November 27.
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