Canada Will Ship Wheat To United Kingdom
Canada announces 140 million bushels of wheat for export between February and July as Britain and Europe face a hunger crisis. Total visible supply reaches 164 million with 53 million more farmers deliverable, aiming to export over 34 million bushels this crop year and shift grain via cereal committee allocations. Rail and shipping capacity may limit overseas flow as Canada plans large exports through 1945 totals.
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Ben Smith
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Trade Department
Great Lakes
United States
George Arliss Dies in London Actor at 77
Suave British stage and film star George Arliss died at his London home aged 77 after bronchial illness. He had starred as Shylock Disraeli and the founder of the Rothschilds and appeared in The Green Goddess. He advocated modest British film budgets for the English market.
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Rothschild Banking House
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New York
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Royal Society of Arts
United States
America
England
Occupation Army Question Discussed in Ottawa
The fate of Canada's 20600-man occupation force in Germany and Ottawa's world security role are debated in cabinet circles. Prime Minister Mackenzie King discussed with British leaders before Christmas and ministers ponder a brigade size force vs none until UN security duties arise.
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Germany
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Economic Council
Europe
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Livestock meeting reports encouraging progress at Toronto conventions
Canadian Jersey Cattle Club reported 1945 as the best year with record exports to South Africa Jamaica Central and South America Mexico and Australia. Canadian Swine Breeders Association called for a national swine breeding research division to aid breeders in eliminating hereditary abnormalities. Hackney Horse Society noted growth in registered hackney horses and ponies. In British Columbia rural sugar access urged to fix unfair distribution between city and rural residents as sugar stocks run low for canning.
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Australia
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Argentina Seeks Citizens Fat Reduction For Aid
In Buenos Aires the government said cabinet talks covered asking citizens to eat less meat to free surplus for needy nations. A communique noted Argentina might join the UN Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, boost grain exports to neighbors, and increase meat available for export.
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United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Former German Minister Becomes Pastry Cook in Dublin
Eduard Hempel once served as German minister to Ireland. After Germany’s surrender, he told De Valera his mission ended. Now living near a suburban Dublin mansion with his wife and three children, he runs a pastry supply role at an Italian restaurant that once served his legation.
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Police seize huge explosives raid at Bolton Ontario farm
Police in Bolton Ontario raid a farm house testing a volatile mix of flycereine and dynamite allegory. Peter Tarnovsky and Charles Platten, 26, are charged with illegal possession of explosives after officers seize dynamite mitro glycerine a rifle revolver batteries fuses ammunition and tools described as a fine safe cracking outfit. Prof Joslyn Rogers of the University of Toronto reviews the case.
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Charles Platten
Food Crisis Prompts Bread Team in British Government
In London the government treats the wheat shortage as a war crisis and forms a battle of bread team to report to Prime Minister Attlee. Bread rationing may be needed as Agriculture Minister Williams launches a dig-for-victory push and calls for conservation while appealing to export partners to boost supplies.
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Mackenzie King
Europe
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No One to Blame Inquest Clears All Fire Duty
A six man civilian coroner's jury found no negligence in the fire that destroyed an army hut and killed two Muskox exercise men. They praised all parties for prompt duty and recommended a night fire patrol. Only a blackened hut foundation remains. In Canberra news, Australia and Britain to pursue trans Pacific air service with a New Zealand conference planned for March. Stuart Hupverd marks 21 years with the BBC, noting over 10 000 broadcasts and lingering nerves before the mic.
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Britain
Canberra
Sydney Sun
Irrigation Needs For The Prairies Are Stressed
Ottawa reports stress on prairie irrigation as drought hits. W Jacobson of Regina urged expanding irrigation within the dry bow area, arguing wider testing of new water use could stabilize farming and improve living conditions. He proposed boosting individual projects to 5000 6000 acres and adding small community schemes to fit local needs.
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Canadian Prairies
Dry Bow
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Prairies
University of Alberta to offer Wests first physical education degree
The University of Alberta will establish the western region’s first degree course in physical education, likely starting next fall. Dr. Robert Newton said the plan follows weekend talks among university presidents from Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. They urged continued federal aid to veterans training and suggested lending available buildings to ease university accommodation shortages during the rehabilitation grant era.
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Wheat Dominates Influence On AM Other Farm Products
Wheat remains the stabilizing force in Canadian agriculture as indicated by J. Taggart, chair of the agricultural prices support Board, who spoke at the Canadian horticultural council meeting. He said wheat's dominance shapes coarse grains and thus meat and dairy output, securing industry wide stability.
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