Arctic weather work and polar reconnaissance plans
The article describes new U S and allied efforts to expand Arctic weather intelligence and polar reconnaissance. It notes many wartime weather stations, plans to continue weather surveys in the Arctic Atlantic and Pacific, and international cooperation with Canada Russia and Scandinavian nations to chart polar conditions. The North Pole mission is expected to become a routine flight within months as equipment is assembled and crews trained.
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Pirie
Watenay
Stevie
Uwe
North Pole
Alaska
Atlantic
Sca
Arctic
Army Air Force Weather Service
Chicago
Pacific
Canada
Russia
TROOPS IN EUROPE Prime Minister Hints Men May Be Home This Year
Prime Minister Mackenzie King hinted in a Christmas message to Canadian forces that soldiers in Europe may return home this year. He noted many will celebrate Christmas at home and spoke of about 25 000 troops potentially coming back as the war ends in northwest Germany.
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Ottawa
Canada
Europe
Mackenzie King
White
R Elcoming
Stethelak
Cocci
Forthwest
Germany
South Africa Plans Help for Selected Children
South Africa considers a new aid scheme for selected children as part of its broader foreign policy with Allied European nations. The report notes government deliberations amid postwar relief efforts and regional development plans during a period of intense international exchange.
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Pairope
Cape Town
Department of External Affaire
Suth
Chile
Res
Canada And U.S. In Defence Of This Continent
In 1945 the United States and Canada maintain a close alliance under Roosevelt and Truman. The two nations share aims on atomic energy, trade policy, and defense, aiming to integrate arms and bridge barriers. The piece notes an enduring Anglo Canadian cooperative bond and mutual trust across leadership transitions.
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Clyde Blackburn
Washington
Canada
United States
Cloer
United State
Roosevelt
Britain
Truman
Windsor
Winnipeg
Int
Asia
Kenggee
King
Oldensburg
Azeho Ie
Mike
United States Administration
Bracken Trophy Honors McGill Daily For Quality Paper
The Bracken trophy was awarded to the McGill Daily for best university newspaper. The Canadian Press announced the results with honorary CUP president noting Saskatchewan’s Sheaf and other runners-up including Gazette of Western Ontario and Le Quartier Latin.
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London
McGill Dai
Bracken
Gillis Purcett
Gazette
University of Western Ontario
University of Saskatchewan
le Quartier Latin
University of Montreal
Purcell
Saskatchewan
Pacific Air Talks Set For Wellington Conference
The article notes plans for a Pacific air service linking Vancouver and Australia with Britain sharing costs. It mentions a postwar air corridor and a possible replacement of RAF routes until a new service is ready. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand seek British minister attendance to enable binding decisions. The Tass report mentions Soviet power restoration rankings.
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Ottawa
Walter A. Riddell
Vancouver
Aus
Brit
RAF Transport Command
Bedy
San Diego-Cadz
Wellington
Pacific Air Corpiision
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
Ottawa Announces Trans Atlantic Air Rates
The Canman government sets new trans Atlantic air rates. Eastbound fares rise to $2.72? from $57?. westbound fares set at £85 about $375, compared with £130 about $972.
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Ottawa
Canmaen
Trans Atlantic Air Service
King George Addresses Nation on Peace and Unity
King George delivers a six year Christmas message from Sandringham calling for faith, brotherhood, and renewed unity as victory arrives. He honors those who served, notes ongoing hardships in liberated lands, and urges the younger generation toward hope and shared peace.
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London
George
Sandringham
Nortlk
Sand
Empire
Christas
Future of trans Atlantic air travel outlines new routes and fleets
AWA reports plans by Trans Canadian Airways and British Overseas Airways to expand cross Atlantic service. Proposed aircraft include TCA a British motored Douglas with 40 50 seats and BOACs six motor Brabazon with about 60 coach passengers. Flights may cut times to under 10 hours with Goose Bay to Prestwick and Heathrow readiness. Shuttle Prestwick London free until Heathrow opens.
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Prang-Canada Air Lines
British Deetteas Airways
Attelerated Services
TCA
BOAC
Goose Bay
Labrador
Prestwick
Scotland
Gander Lake
Heathrow
London
Iceland
Bermuda
Azores
Atlantic
World Air Iw
York
Ottawa Eyes War Savings Plan After Ninth Victory Loan
Minister Tiley indicates the government may organize post loan savings after the Ninth Victory Loan final instalment next fall. Mr Isley notes wartime saving totals reach 13.901 billion dollars with 6.596 billion raised by individuals. Stamps and bonds would continue to be sold at least through fall.
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Ottawa
Tiley
Isley
Speeches Call for Faith and Unity Amid World Crisis
The speaker urges continued dedication to defeating enemies and upholding hope and courage. He appeals for resilience, faith in progress, and mutual support as the nation faces war and peace. The note ends by noting the Russian government allocated one billion dollars for television development.
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U.S. Air Forces
South Africa
English
U.S
Adolf Hitler
Abt
Hamburg
Bracken Trophy
Pacific Air Talks
Yraland
Soviet Union
Tass
Athents Powonger Tiathe Fy
Montreal
McYoourne
Rusa
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