Defence of Canada critique calls for defence regulation reform
A Western Canadian group urges changes to defence of Canada rules, criticizing the ban on publishing troop movements. The piece argues secrecy benefits are limited and cites Britain’s and France’s security efforts, noting Admiral Sir Roger Keyes’ critique and Narvik airport capture as factors in wartime prestige.
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Dominion
Vancouver
Mewata
Great Britain
France
Roger Keyes
Narvik
Chamberlain
Hitler invades Luxembourg Belgium Netherlands to threaten western front
The article denounces Hitler’s invasion of Luxembourg Belgium and the Netherlands after entering Norway and Denmark. It accuses the Nazis of a pretext to protect against imagined Allied invasion and notes British and French aid reaching the Low Countries. It warns of intensified mobile warfare and civilian suffering ahead.
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Hitler
North Sea
Norway
Denmark
Luxembourg
Belgium
Netherlands
Low Countries
Meginot
Legion War Services plans expansion in Maritime districts
Legion War Services will expand welfare facilities for armed forces in Military Districts Nos 7 and 6 covering New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Lt Col D E Macintyre notes rising demand for education personal services entertainment and recreation with new lending library at Aldershot Camp and a Gyro Club hut in Sydney Cape Breton Island already funded by the Legion. Expansion will be amplified further.
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New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Canadian Legion War Services
D. E. Macintyre
D.S.O
M.C
Legion
Col. Macintyre
Maritime Provinces
I.C.C.E
Aldershot
Kentville
N.S
Sydney
Cape Breton Island
Gyro Club
J.C.D.E
When All Training Schools Go Operational This Summer
A brief note indicates that all training schools will open operations this summer, signaling a nationwide rollout. Details on dates or locations are not provided in the fragment.
Britains and Frances Pipes Lead Global Trade in Briar
Britain and France dominate the world trade in briar pipes used by smokers globally. Britain supplies over half of exports with production rising since the war. The wood comes from Atlas region heather in French North Africa and vulcanized mouthpieces from British empire sources. Major firms offer about 400 designs for markets including the United States, Holland, Australia, and other nations.
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Britain
France
A. H. Comoy
Atlas Mountains
Foreign Legion
French North Africa
United States
Holland
Australia
Warning on carbon monoxide danger in vehicles
The Alberta Safety League warns that carbon monoxide, an odorless deadly gas from automobile exhaust, can seep into moving cars harming occupants. Open garage doors before starting the engine and keep a window open while driving. Have the exhaust system checked regularly for leaks.
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The
Alberta Safety League
Edmonton MP Jim MacKinnon Named Minister of Trade and Commerce
The Edmonton MP known as Jim MacKinnon has been promoted from minister without portfolio to Canada's Minister of Trade and Commerce in Mackenzie King’s cabinet. Local groups in Medicine Hat and the Junior Board of Trade congratulate him, while Ottawa wires and the Edmonton Journal praise his qualifications and the province’s federal recognition.
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J. A. MacKinnon
M.P
Edmonton
Jim
Mackenzie King
Canada
MacKinnon
Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Medicine Hat
Ottawa
Liberal
Otof
Tawa
Trade and Commerce
J.B.T
Edmonton Journal
Conservative
House of Commons
Canadian Pacific Crop Report Details Prairie Seed Progress
The CPR Department of Agriculture reports general wheat seeding progress across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with recent rains improving moisture. Manitoba leads at 82 percent planted while Saskatchewan is at 35 and Alberta seven percent. Frosts ranged from one to sixteen degrees in some districts. BC crops show excellent conditions with heavy rains delaying strawberry shipments and alfalfa cutting due in about ten days.
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C.P.R
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Peace River
British Columbia
Salmon Arm
Lower Mainland
South Africa Revolts at German Aggression Across Europe
South Africa voices horror over the new German invasion. Afrikanders denounce the Nazis while Hertzog’s Vaderland resigns, and Malan’s Transvaler offers sympathy yet defends neutrality. The episode sharpens tensions within South Africa’s political factions.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Vaderland
J. B. M. Hertzog
D. F. Malan
Republican Party
Netherlands
Belgium
War Savings Committee names nine provincial chairmen
OTTAWA May 13 Special Organization of the War Savings Committee moved toward completion with nine provincial chairmen named by Hon J L Ralston minister of finance The appointees include Christopher Spencer Vancouver Joan Burns Calgary W G Yule Regina E J Tarr Winnipeg Napoleon Charest Montreal George E Barbour Saint John W K McKean Halifax Edmund T Higgs Charlottetown The chairmen will build a network to distribute war savings certificates nationwide and mobilize support for the war effort with the aim of enlisting economic resources from every home in Canada.
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Ottawa
Canada
Mr. Ralston
Canaria
Ottawa Changes Announced By King
Prime Minister King announced changes in Ottawa including Toi W. Od ebuler as Trade and Commerce minister moving to the Ontario Senate seat after the death of George Lynch Staunton. George Parent named Speaker of the Senate with W. J. Iester succeeded. W. H L Taylor to be party whip. House of Commons Speaker choice to come later. Senate chair to reflect language balance.
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Ottawwa May LO
Toi W. Od.ebuler
Trade and Commerce
Ontario Senate
George Lynch-Staunton
Hamilton
George Parent
Quebec
Woo
Senate
W. J. Iester
W. H L. Taylor
Norfolks Ont
King
House of Commons
Commons
Tomd
Great Enthusiasm Over Band Concert At Empress Theatre
Enthusiasm ran high at the Empress theatre last night as the Citizen's Band with Westminster youths staged a nearly two and a half hour program. Under H. Crane the brass band delivered marches overture and tone poem with refined blend and tone. Dancers and comedians including Dorothy Posey Mc Smeland Gloria Lawrence Norman White and the Westminster group offered lively turns. The program closed with a drill and tableau featuring eight youngsters set to Union Jack and red white and blue decor.
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Empress Theatre
Citizen
Westminster
H. Crane
Dorothy Posey
Mc Smeland
R. S. Shaw
Gloria Lawrence
Norman White
Jean Major
Betty Mayor
Fern Hopkins
Helen Fretts
Edith Mayer
Margie Phan
Police safety patrol issues over four thousand summonses
In the first week of Toronto's new police safety patrol program, authorities issued 4,162 summonses to motorists and cyclists, reflecting strict enforcement during the inaugural period.
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Toronto
Low Victoria Day rail fares across Canada announced
Canadian Pacific and Canadian National announce weekend rail fares for the Victoria Day holiday. The sale starts May 23 with a return limit May 27, covering a five day period. Fares are based on the one way and one quarter rates for round trips. J A Brass, western secretary of the Canadian Passenger Association, notes expected large travel across the western territories.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
J. A. Brass
Western
Canadian Passenger Association
Western Territory
Nelson Escaped San Quentin Fugitive Nabbed in Halifax
Ralph Nelson aged 41, an escaped convict from San Quentin for 11 years, was arrested in Halifax while en route back to jail. He faces recapture procedures and a return to custody.
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Ralph Nelson
San Quentin
Halifax
Agd
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Casgrain
J. A. Glen
Tor Marquette
Comins
J. Cresswell
C. Reesor
Ped Brinks
Ual Catis
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Winnie Thartia
Percy Piark
Cape
Johnson
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Marion Scarlett
Bob Gry
W.L. Robinson
Norma Rothwell
W. Knight
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