Britain Builds Fast Carriers Amid War Losses Say Admiral
London A V Alexander, first Yard of the admiralty, said despite heavy aircraft carrier losses Britain has rebuilt strength with fewer workers. He noted faster cargo ships and warned that boosting speed requires more engines and labor. He cited new carriers Indomitable Formidable Victorious Illustrious and added Inde fatigable Implacable. He recalled replacing capital ships after heavy U boat attacks and claimed naval strength exceeds 1914 levels.
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Coal Rationing in Toronto Aims to Meet Immediate Needs
Toronto coal dealers ration coal following a telegraphic request from Coal Administrator J. McG Stewart at Ottawa. He urged distribution only where there is real and urgent necessity, with dealers estimating a month's normal anthracite supply and noting no need for alarm. Ontario Conservative Leader Col. George A. Drew urged Premier Gordon D. Conant to use powers under the Resources Act to address the fuel shortage.
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Lower Draft Age for British Women and Extended Men Service
The King signed a proclamation lowering the draft age for women to 19. Single women born July 1 1922 to December 31 1923 may choose war industry work or the uniformed services, or volunteer for nursing before being called up. The act now covers men who have reached 18 and are not yet 46.
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Postwar security note on Canada debt and Dominica
A note attributed to John Gowane Parker argues Canada can finance a federal debt of 10 billion dollars and shows no fear for Canada. He suggests Dominica’s national Gedt marks a form of security seen as strong in the postwar era.
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Food mobilization hailed by Roosevelt in war aid drive
President Roosevelt and United Nations leaders praised food contributions from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America in a 1943 mobilization message read by James F. Byrnes. The leaders said pooling resources strengthens wartime effort and aids Britain and Soviet forces against the Nazis.
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British official named Resident Minister to Ike in North Africa
Harold MacMillan, 48, under-secretary of colonies, named resident minister to advise with Allied commander in North Africa Lieut Gen Eisenhower. He will report developments to Prime Minister Churchill. In Washington retail food prices rose 16 percent over the last year with a 12 month end date of Nov 15.
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Big salvage job lifts freighter from harbor floor
The Foundation Maritime, Linifted, raised a scorched freighter sunk at its pier on February 7 1942 near Halifax. It required five months to lift the hull and two more to repair enough for towing to the shipyard. One worker died from gas fumes released by the burned cargo during cutting.
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Profitable farm animal rations require balance and minerals
Prof J W G MacEwan of the Saskatchewan Agricultural College urged balanced rations at the annual graduates association meeting. He warned that animals can be full yet starving and emphasized quantity, quality, minerals, vitamins, and other factors beyond carbohydrates fats and protein in effective feeding.
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Manitoba to survey farm labor needs for future production
Manitoba minister of agriculture Douglas Campoei announced a co operative survey of farm labor needs with municipalities. The aim is to boost farm production this year and details will be released in about ten days.
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Manitoba
Australian Minister Presents Credentials to Soviet Leader
Moscow reports that formal ties between the Soviet Union and Australia were established when Australian Minister William Slater presented his credentials to Michael Kalinin, chairman of the presidium of the Supreme Soviet, sealing the diplomatic link.
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Cattle on the home front urged by prices board chair
Donald Gordon chair man of the prices board told consumer branch representatives across Canada that housewives and consumers must play their part in fighting inflation as 1943 brings fourfold program to stabilize costs. He warned the battle is not won and vigilance is essential amid war demands. His message reached over 7,000 officers including women's regional advisory committees and liaison staff.
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Navy information chief appointed in Britain’s Royal Navy
Admiral Sir William James nicknamed Bubbles was named chief of naval information, signaling a shift from the silent service. Officials say the public should hear more about Royal Navy and merchant marine achievements. The soap bubble painting features in public recollection.
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Two Canadians Receive Czechoslovak Military Cross
The London Gazette reports two Canadians in the RAF posthumously awarded the Czechoslovak Military Cross. Acting Squadron Leader Robert Clare Bissett of Edmonton, DFC and bar, is deceased, and Wing Commander Mark Henry Brown of Glenboro, Manitoba, DFC and bar, killed in the Middle East in 1941. Brown is noted as a top RAF fighter ace with at least 18 confirmed kills.
Russian Athletes to Compete in Moscow Sports Tourney
A London report says all-Russian skating swimming and skiing events will be held at Moscow Dynamo stadium marking a wartime revival. Furloughs will be granted to several Russian athletes serving at the front to participate in the tournament. Britain near ready to impose bread rationing on short notice to cut wheat use and conserve shipping, says Lord Woolton.
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