Key Position May Decide On Length Of War
The pace of liberating Behelde estuary and advance along northern France and the Low Countries could determine whether World War II ends this winter or next spring. Crerar's Canadian army and Dempsey's British 2nd Army hinge on undamaged docks to restore Allied shipping. weather may delay a breakthrough into the German plains. German forces in the northwestern sector guard the flank with about 150,000 troops, shaping the battle for Holland.
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Behelde
Europe
Alwerp
Liverpool
Crerar
Dempsey
2Nd Army
France
Low Countries
Montgomery
21St
Holland
Royals Inspect Canadian Legion Club in Ottawa Visit
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth met Canadians at the Canadian Legion League Club in Ottawa during a royal visit. They were greeted by Maj. J. H. Wallace and Senior Superintendent H. A. D. Mills of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. The royal pair inspected the club and many Canadians recalled participating in ceremonies of the 1938 Royal Visit to Canada.
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Legion's League
Ottawa
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Edinburgh
Canadian Legion
Canadian League Club
J. H. Wallace
H. A. D. Mills
Moose Jaw
Sask
Canada
War on Japs Report Siberian Bases May Be Used by US
London dispatch claiming Stalin pledged Siberian bases to the United States after Europe war ends. The Danyx Express, from Washington, notes Russia may not actively aid in defeating Japan.
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London
Danyx Express
Washington
Stalin
Europe
Express
Lord Beaverbrook
Russia
Japan
Aux
Winston Churchill
Churchill
England
Quebec
Roosevelt
Yves
German High Command Signals Retreat From Frontlines
London reports a Dittmar weekly broadcast saying the real aim now is the utmost shortening of lines as Nazi forces retreat to borders. New York dispatch notes two Czech villages, Solnaa Bama and Huilick, destroyed with inhabitants killed. London confirms Nazi actions follow the fall of France, while Morrison plans to lift a wartime security order.
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London
Lien Nure Dittmar
High Command
Germany
Dittmar
New York
Lidice
Solnaa Bama
Huilick
Slovakia
Presov
Information Service
Lonbor
Britain
France
Home
Morrison
Sigma
Canadians Earned Fame In Arnhem River Crossing
Army engineers from Canada, led by Maj. Michael Tucker, evacuated about 2,500 British paratroopers across the Rhine during the September夜 battle near Arnhem. Cpl George S. Robinson of Regina and Sapper David McCready of Calgary praised for bravery and leadership in bridge construction and storm boat delivery under heavy fire.
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Holland
Rhine
Britain
1St Airborne
Eld
Canadian Army Engineers
Arnhem
Michael Fucker
Montreal
Cpl
George S. Robinson
Regina
David McCready
Calgary
Maj. Tucker
Maj Tucker
George Robinson
Premier Hart Eyes BC United States Corridor Plan
Premier Hart proposed a possible all year highway corridor linking Rossland and Grand Forks in British Columbia via the United States to avoid winter cascades. If Washington yields about 20 miles of northern territory, Canadians could travel across the province year round without US customs. He said he would ask the Dominion government to discuss the idea with Washington.
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Victoria
Hart
United States
Rossland
Grand Forks
British Columbia
Cascade Mountains
Washington
Us, Customs and Immigration
Interior
Dominion
General Tribute From British Corps To Canadian Brigade
In Florence Italy the general commanding the 12th British corps praised the independent 1st armored brigade. He said most tank and infantry cooperation lessons came from the Canadians and that the British owe a great debt of gratitude. The tribute followed a Vancouver brigadier's toast at a dinner honoring his DSO award for command of the brigade.
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Florence
Italy
1St Armored
Vancouver
Portrait of Eisenhower as Allied Command Leader
A new portrait of General Dwight D. Eisenhower depicts him as commander in chief of Allied forces in the European theatre, highlighting his leadership role and central position in wartime strategy.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Italian governor testifies on gold transfer to Berlin
Nichola Introna of the Bank of Italy testifies that Italy's gold reserve was sent to Berlin this year by accord with Mussolini's Fascist regime and the Nazi government. Vincenzo Argolini, the predecessor, is on trial for life on collaboration charges. Introna cites about 0 tons moved from Fortezza in February and German orders discussed in June. In Toronto, Fire Marshal W J Scott warns that brush rayon is highly inflammable and can ignite near a flame.
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Ome Nichola Introna
Bank of Italy
Vincenzo Argolini
Berlin
Mussolini
Sad Azzolini
Introna
Fortezza
Toronto
W. J. Scott
Ontario
Hamilton
Kitchener
Trade With Britain Vital To Canada Says MacKinnon
New York talks quote Canada must keep trade with Britain as the war reshapes the commerce triangle with the United States. Trade Minister MacKinnon warns Britain’s postwar position could affect Canada US trade and overall market access for Canadian goods.
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Britain
Canada
New York
MacKinnon
New York Journal of Commerce
United Kingdom
United States
West Coast Base Discussed for RAF Transport Command
Montreal aviation officials from the British commonwealth will meet later this month to discuss establishing an RAF transport command base on the Pacific coast. The base would parallel Dorval in serving Pacific war zones and would expand personnel without curtailing current RAF transport operations. Possible sites include Patricia Bay at Victoria and Vancouver airport.
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KAP
Montreal
British Commonwealth
RAF Transport Command
Pacific
Dorval
Que
Patricia Bay
Victoria
Vancouver
Ducks Unlimited Canada Adopts Ten Year Plan
Ducks Unlimited Canada approves a ten year plan to spend 2 million on Canadian projects. W. Fisher of Calgary is re elected president and Leigh Spencer of Vancouver is named chairman. Tom Main of Winnipeg to draft the plan as the executive body expands from 20 to 90 directors. Next annual meeting set for Saskatchewan.
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Calgary
W. ©. Fisher
Catary
Ducks Unlimited
Canada
Leigh Spencer
Vancouver
Tom Main
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
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Ducks Unliited
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Osuausky
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