Dairy policy and subsidies debated by Canadian board
Canadian price controls on cheese butter and pork, plus seasonal price rules for beer, faced criticism from farmers. A milk subsidy and butter rationing were discussed as necessary to curb living costs, maintain supply, and support dairy producers. Finance Minister and officials signaled continued milk subsidies to ease consumer costs while exploring long term food policy reforms.
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Tisley
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Men for Farms UPA Proposes Farm Debt Plan
The UpA recommends bringing Hallam prisoners from Africa and urges reconsideration of debt legislation postponed at the outbreak of the present war. Without new legislation, the farm debt structure should be set at 60 percent of current valuation with interest capped at three percent.
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UPA
Woolton’s wartime food program and dehydrated carrots
The article notes Woolton’s emphasis on Britain’s food program during the war and explains a dehydrated carrot product shown as a compact feed for eight people. It mentions Malta supplies and use by troops where fresh vegetables are unavailable, reflecting wartime rationing implications.
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British submarines halt shipments to Tunisia sunk
Reuters dispatch from Allied headquarters says a British submarine torpedoed a transport bound for Tunisia from Italy. The action sank the ship and damaged several other vessels including a trawler and two merchant ships of 6,000 and 1,700 tons. Additional submarines reportedly attacked two more merchant vessels in the Gulf of Genoa.
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Lepadonl
Italy
Reuters
Te Sunmar
Ree
Gulf of Genoa
Japan's Aim to Crush Allies and Seek Peace
The Japanese premier Hideki Tojo, reconvened Diet, declared Japan’s intent to wage war to secure peace and security for all peoples, aiming to crush United States and Britain. The broadcast recorded by AP notes Tojo leading Japan in times of war in Asia as the first year of conflict unfolds.
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Wartime board acts to guard food quality against deterioration
Mtawa authorities and trade board implement measures to prevent deterioration of goods bought during wartime. Officials warn merchants and consumers to follow new standards, focusing on preservation, inspection, and labeling to maintain quality in the market.
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Meaures Trist
Food Corporation duty on cattle for domestic use
A Commons return notes the War era Food Corporation assumed the duty of buying cattle for domestic consumption to prevent exports. The purchases aimed to secure greater beef supplies for the home market, with Maple and Evens Ltd. referenced in the record. The move reflects a government effort to control cattle trade for civilian needs.
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Manitoba
Oasant
New Delhi Photo Sparks Censor Shield Around Wavell
A photo in New Delhi shows General Sir Archibald Wavell at his office doorway prompting protest in the capital. Tokyo warned Japanese troops in the Southwest Pacific to ignore Australian broadcasts as Western ideas spread from Melbourne.
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Canadian crew in Churchill Moscow and North Africa mission
The Liberator mission to Moscow and North Africa included three Canadian members of the RAP and two American pilots. Captain Vanderkloot of Florida led the Canadian team with Radio Officer Retort NH Toronto, Senior Flight Engineer J W Amteck of London, and Flight Engineer Williams of Woodstock New Brunswick. The crew’s base is Montreal for Ruggles and Vanderkroot.
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Australian Casualties Reported in War Theatres
Curtin told parliament that from the war’s outset to December end Australian battle deaths reached 52,118 while 12,371 were wounded. The figures cover all theatres of war.
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Esa
Stalin Receives Joint Note After Historic Meeting
The Soviet leader appeared placid after receiving a joint note on a historic meeting. General Standley described the talks as cautious, noting no clear progress on Allied command including the Soviet Union and China. He described difficulties in forming a global staff to oversee all war actions and suggested current lines of responsibility are as close as possible.
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War Plants Urged Protected From Attack In Ottawa Report
A sub-committee on ammunition explosives and tank production advised immediate protection for Canadian war plants from attack. The House of Commons was shown a report noting the current position is better but calls for enhanced protection of strategic materials in key locations. The committee supports deeming smoke screen generators as a protective measure and potential attack defense.
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Poison Gas Used by Japanese Army in China Protest
Report describes Japanese forces deploying poison gas at Chinese positions northwest of Hungtun in Shansi province. The attack failed to break Chinese lines as many Japanese soldiers died or were wounded. Britian and the United States threatened retaliation if further gas attacks occurred.
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Britain
Hungtun
Sharsi
Austrana Air Training Plan Details Publicized
An air training plan continuing under a Dominion framework was outlined by the Austrana Air Minister. The accord involves joint traditions and aims to extend pilots and crew training until 1845, with several countries party to the agreement.
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