Withdrawal Of Troops From Egypt Opposed
London reports say Britain faces opposition from Australia and India over plans to withdraw troops from Egypt and Suez. The debate centers on British protection of the Suez Canal and the pace of troop reductions. Indian leaders discuss independence while Labour stresses dominion input but not binding commitments.
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Angie Reyptian
India
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Wayet
Suez
Mudie East
Attlee
House of
Dominion
Kaypt
Simin
Pandit Jawaharal
Congress Party
TRYING FOR MEDAL plans Coast-To-Coast trip on Canadian roads
Victoria outlines a bid to win a gold medal once offered by former mayor Albert E. Todd for the first motorist to cross Canada by road. Brig. R. Alex Macfarlane of Toronto plans to depart Louisbourg NS for Victoria, following rules on ferries rail travel bans, and logbook endorsements by local officials.
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Albert E. Todd
Canada
George TL. Warren
Victoria Automobile Club
Brig. R. Alex Macfarlane
Toronto
Louisburg
Warren
Vancouver Island
Mainland
Demand for new cars outpaces priority supply
Ottawa figures from the reconstruction department show 14 972 eligible priority car purchasers in April, but only 6 775 cars were shipped. The month’s shipments were far below manufacturers’ forecast of 10 226, signaling a broad unmet demand for autos among priority users. The report also notes wages comparisons in Canada.
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Ottawa
Reconstruction Department
Defences of Canada Have Been Broadened
Ottawa reports Canada has broadened peacetime defence under an agreement with Newfoundland and Britain. Goose Bay Labrador and Torbay Gan-der airports form air bases, with Canada allowed to operate facilities as needed. The three year term aligns with Newfoundland's constitutional path, sparking speculation of possible union talks.
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Canada
Dominion
Newfoundland
Britain
Goose Bay
Labrador
Gander and
Torbay
St. Laurent
Commission
Dominion government aids Assiniboine fire victims relief planned
Ottawa lawmakers heard Mines and Resources Minister J A Glen outline government relief for Assiniboine Indian reserve victims after a severe bush fire. Investigations into damage proceed and steps will be taken to restore property and alleviate suffering. Revenue figures show 1945-46 tax and duties totals at 2 268 710 191, down from the prior year. Viscount Alexander accepts honorary presidency of Royal Canadian Golf Association.
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Assiniboine
Ottawa
Dominion
Assiniboine Indian Reserve
Regina
Mines and Resources
J. A. Glen
E. B. McKay
CCF
Weyburn
Indian Affairs Branch
McCann
Customs and Excise
Montreal
Alexander
Canada
Royal Canadian Golf Association
J. A. Fuller
Earl of
Food Shortage India Causes Widespread Anxiety
London reports Indian food shortage fueling great anxiety as drought reduces grain supplies and cereal imports fall short. Prime Minister Attlee told the commons that March rains did not improve crops and nationwide rationing may expand to Madras Bombay Travancore Cochin the Deccan states and coastal regions.
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London
Attlee
Commons
Madras
Bombay
Travancore
Cochin
Deccan States
US Faces Shortfall in Grain Aid to Famine Areas
Government officials warn the United States lags in delivering promised food abroad. Agriculture Secretary Anderson says hunger centers will face particularly severe conditions. Dean Acheson reports a 150,000 ton shortfall for famine relief wheat in early May, while April exports trail the monthly 1,000,000 ton goal by 418,000 tons.
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Brian Metean
Agriulture
Anderson
United States
Dean Acheson
Agriculture Department
Churchill Told By Doctor To Rest Amid Inverness Honor
Winston Churchill disclosed that doctors ordered rest as much as possible and he has deferred engagements, despite an invitation to become freeman of Inverness. He is in Holland visiting Queen Wilhelmina, accompanied by Mrs Churchill and their daughter May. In Ottawa, 204,172,342 bushels of red spring wheat fall grades are stored in Canadian elevators, terminals, and farms, with additional stock in bonded U.S. storage.
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London
Inverness
Chafrchill
Holland
Wilhelmina
Ottawa
Dominion Department of Trade and Commerce
Canada
United States
Canada Government to Sustain Private Enterprise Policy
Trade Minister MacKinnon outlined Canada’s stance on economic controls at a fore trade conference. He said controls would be relaxed gradually while private enterprise remains the main driver of production and prosperity. The government would back imperial ties and open British markets as UK finances improve. Export permits would incur no fee immediately to ease trade. Canada’s loan commitment of over 644 million dollars to European recovery reflected its stake beyond the United Kingdom.
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Europe
Gooda
Ma Kinnon
MacKinnon
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Government of
Canada
United Kingdom
European Recovery
Eskimo Population Said To Be Declining Rapidly
Edmonton Canada army signals officer Maj Frank Riddell reports Eskimo numbers falling up to 50 percent in 25 years due to White man diseases and invasion. He notes North communities and Arctic Eskimos feel the social shift as snowmobiles are prepared for shipment to Ottawa.
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Northwest
Arctic
St Jay
Ottawa
Frank Riddell
Falkmonton
North County
Canadian Army Signal Corps
Army
Albert Johnson
Eagle River
Many repatriated but thousands of German POWs still in Canada
Between 10 000 and 12 000 German prisoners of war remain in Canada after Germany’s surrender. Alberta hosts about 2 500, with camps at Lethbridge Medicine Hat Wainwright Seebee and farms employing nearly 600. Most captives are in Ontario and Quebec with a single BC work party near Clearwater. Two thirds evacuated in three months to Britain. ill cases patriated to Germany. In Calgary Robson Black cites forestry conservation gains and praise for sportsmen groups. The Greek issue notes a plebiscite proposal on the monarchy in Britain’s Sunday Observer brief.
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Canada
Letheridge
Alta
British Coumbia
Alberta
Dominion
Germany
Clearwater
Kamloops
Britain
Trial of Italy's War Criminal Graziani to Start in Rome
In Rome on May 24, Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, labeled Italy's war criminal No. 1, faces trial as Rome radio reports. The case, widely anticipated, centers on allegations of war crimes during Italy's campaigns in Africa and Europe.
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Rudolfo Graziani
Italy
Rome
Radio
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