Plans For Welfare Of Prisoners Of War In Europe
Ottawa says detailed planning aids Canadian prisoners of war held in Europe. Camps remain in place as Allied reports assess needs for food and medical supplies. Selected officers will report on conditions. Soviet guards and Red Cross aid facilitate eventual repatriation to the United Kingdom and Canada.
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War Service Grants widened to pay gratuities via estate
Ottawa announces amendments to the War Service Grants. Gratuities for deceased soldiers can now be paid to the service estate when no dependent qualifies. The gratuity is added to the estate and distributed by the Defence Department Estates Branch across all three services.
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British Fall Egg Price Set At 43 Cents A Dozen
The Special Products Board announced Britain’s food ministry will pay 43 cents a dozen FOB seaboard for grade A eggs in carload lots from Sept 15 to Dec 15 1945, six cents above the export price for winter and spring eggs. Prime Minister King spoke at the United Nations conference in San Francisco. London reports a potential severe shortage of good-quality clothing for men and women within six months if wool rationing ends.
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Belgians split over Leopold abdication amid homecoming
LONDON The Belgian king Leopold III who was freed after captivity faces a mixed reception as reports say many Belgians favor the monarchy but some demand abdication in favor of 14 year old Prince Baudouin. The king and queen were rescued by US Seventh Army after being held by German forces near Salzburg.
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PARTS FOR REPAIRS FOR FARM MACHINERY TO BE LIFTED
The Prices Board announced that all restrictions on import and manufacture of farm machinery repair parts will be lifted July 1. Production remains near 100 percent of the 1944-45 rate, with officials noting likely additions in stock later. Priority for allocations will go to returning soldiers not under the Veterans' Land act administration.
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Canadian War Correspondents Guess V E Day Date
Canadian Press surveyed 18 war correspondents at First Canadian Army HQ to guess V E Day. Guesses ranged April 23 to August 1 with Munro predicting May 8, later announced in London as the official V F day. An engraved typewriter marker noted the occasion for the closest guesser.
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Your Victory speech by Churchill in Whitehall crowd
Churchill declares victory over Germany a national triumph not party driven. He recalls Britain’s stand against tyranny, urging resolve, rebuilding, and unity with allies, including the United States, as bombs fall and London endures. He vows to fight on and honor the nation’s duty.
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United States to keep strong air force in Europe after war
In London reports indicate the United States army plans a persistent air arm for police and transport duties in Europe beyond the end of the war. Unofficial estimates suggest 75,000 to 100,000 ground crew, with both British and American planes and personnel, though Canadian involvement is uncertain.
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