Veterans say wartime labor disputes hurt ex servicemen
The Canadian Legion released a letter during the Dominion provincial conference meetings warning that veterans face growing hardship in industrial disputes. It cites Windsor unemployment of 1,800 veterans and notes many rely on war gratuities while awaiting job access hindered by seniority rules and employer preferences. Government action is urged to aid veterans.
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Ottawa
Canadian Legion
Dominion
G. Herwig
National Region
Mackenzie
Mitchell
Windsor
Ford
Fairmiles Sold Ottawa Naval Vessels to RCMP Buyers
Reconstruction Minister Howe reported in commons that 5 of the 80 Fairmile ships were sold. Four went to the RCMP with full equipment as naval vessels for 200000 dollars total. Two others sold to private buyers at 3000 each, one damaged unit at 1500. Average price 140329 per ship. Built in Ontario, the east and west coasts. sales via Wir Ascots Corporation. Buyer included Garfied Westen, biscuit magnate and former British MP.
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Ottawa
Howe
T. L. Chura
Toronto Broadview
RCMP
Buit
Ontario
East Coast
West Coast
Wir Ascots Corporation
Garfied Westen
House of Commons
Industry Growing Washington
The Society of British Aircraft Constructors reports 900000 workers in Britain's aircraft industry, more than six times the 146000 employed in the American basic aircraft sector in October, with December estimates around 122000. British orders for military planes are currently double forecasts in U S procurement through 1948, signaling expanding British production plans.
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Washington
United States
Society of British Aircraft Constructors
Nazi aims to make Germany world power revealed at war crimes trial
Secret 1938 document cited by U.S. prosecutor shows Hitler sought to make Germany a leading power by war, targeting Britain, France, Russia and much of the world. Evidence includes pre power rearmament, secretly building submarines, naval tonnage falsification, and planned armament industry. Jodl and Raeder documents reveal aborted campaigns against Britain, Gibraltar, Iceland and the Azores and a 1943 uncertainty about Allied invasion sites.
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Wernberg
Gergny
Hitler
Germany
France
Russia
Sidney S. Aldeman
United States
Versailles
Locarno
Holland
Spain
Finland
Britain
Alderman
Erich Raeder
Gustav Jodl
Gibraltar
Iceland
Azores
Jodl
R.A F
Normandy
Mediterranean
Norway
Exports Not Cut as US Ends Meat Rationing
President Truman told Canada the United States will not cut shipments of food to Europe despite ending US meat rationing. A note was sent to Canadian Ambassador Pearson in reply to Prime Minister Mackenzie King on the rationing program, which now largely ends with sugar remaining as the only rationed item.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Europe
White House
L. B. Pearson
Mackenzie King
Nazis Deny Charge From Wuppertal Camp Officials
In Wuppertal Germany Col Erichinger commandant of the Sweat Box camp at Oberusel and four officers deny the charges leveled against them. They face accusations related to brutality and mistreatment of prisoners in the facility. The case unfolds as defense arguments are presented.
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Wuppertal
Germany
Erichinger
Oberusel
Fateful US Policy Question Deepens China's Civil War
Maj-Gen. Patrick J. Hurley resigns as US ambassador to China amid claims US policy failed in Asia. AP correspondent Richard Cushing reports pilots arguing over flying planes over the hump to Chiang Kai-Shek. Chinese ground forces push into Manchuria as Sino-Russian evacuation nears.
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India
Patrick J. Hurley
United States
China
Hurley
Asia
Shanghai
Richard Cushing
Associated Press
Burma
Chiang Kai-Shek
Cushing
Chiang
Manchuria
Peacemaking plea on lifting censorship to ease tensions
In the House of Lords Viscount Cranborne led a cross party debate urging Russia to end news censorship to help preserve peace. He and peers backed U S control of the atom bomb until Russia emerges from its curtain, arguing veto power in the UN means keeping the bomb with the United States for trust.
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London
Russia
House of Lords
Viscount Cranborne
United States
Lord Cranperne
United Nations Organization
Soviet scientists claim cosmic ray progress rivaling atomic energy
Moscow reports Soviet scientists near breakthroughs in cosmic ray research. Intensive investigations yield results of significant promise, with officials asserting advancing findings that could mark a major scientific milestone. Christmas Seals are promoted as a year-round health gift for Canadians.
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Moscow
Air Force Ottawa reviews postwar force levels
Air Minister Gibson told the senate finance committee upkeep for a permanent postwar RCAF would fall under 100 million annually, likely about 80 million. The plan envisions 20,000 regulars in 10 squadrons plus a 10,000-strong auxiliary and a 25,000-strong reserve drawn from veterans, with training and refresher options under consideration.
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Ottawa
Gibson
Senate Finance Committee
Army
Air Force Reserve
Sharp Decrease Sugar Crop In Brazil In 1945
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil’s 1945 sugar crop fallen to 893,750 tons from 918,888 the year before due to manpower shortages mill equipment and weather. Officials expect a strong rebound to 1,350,000 tons in 1946. Export quota set at 56,000 tons. efforts to raise it have failed.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Canada
International Sugar Board
London
London gas strike ends in amicable agreement
About 400 night shift workers return to their jobs after a day of mediation. Grievances will be reviewed at the joint industrial council for the gas industry. The strike caused many Londoners to eat cold meals during the stoppage.
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London
Gas Company
Joint Industrial Council For
Gas Industry
Press Association
Attlee
A. V. Alexander
the Admiralty
Ben Smith
Value Of Work By Scientists For Agriculture
Lt Col J A Ross urged higher pay for agricultural scientists in government service arguing Canadians benefit from rust resistant wheat and other advances. He noted Britain and the U S pay more and some Canadians have gone south for better remuneration. Percy Wright urged plan to stabilize farm prices and long term contracts with Britain to support production.
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Ottawa
J. A. Ross
PC - Souris
Commons
Agriculture Department
Ross
Britain
United States
Canada
Col. Ross
Western Canada
Winnipeg
Percy Wright
CCF - Melfort
Wright
Gardiner
Poison Gas Production Plans Revealed at War Crimes Trial
Evidence shows Germany began mass production of poison gas over a year before war. Orders to start huge output were issued by Hermann Goering on July 12, 1938. Production target set at 4900 tons monthly rising to 8000 tons by October 1, 1949.
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Mernberg
Germany
Hermann Goering
Earl of Halifax Seeks Exit as U.S. Ambassador
The Earl of Halifax wishes to be relieved of his post as ambassador to the United States and observers say efforts will be made to replace him soon.
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London
Earl of Halifax
United States
Aluminum Foil Used In Allied Radar Countermeasures
Washington reports a detailed account of Allied electronic warfare against German and Japanese radar. Methods include aluminum foil chaff to create radar echoes, radar sleuthing to locate enemy beams, and jamming to blind anti-aircraft and searchlights, with Goering offering prizes for chaff solutions.
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Washington
United States Office of Scientific Research and Development
Anzio
Berlin
Kiska
China Sea
Goering
Britain
Field Marshal Montgomery to Visit Canada Next Spring
Field Marshal Montgomery announced during a weekend visit to the Maple Leaf barracks that he will visit Canada next spring. The British occupation zone commander said Prime Minister Mackenzie King invited him during his London trip and he hopes to go in May if work on the continent allows.
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Aurich
Germany
Montgomery
Canada
Maple Leaf Barracks
1St Canadian Army
Normandy
France
Low Countries
Mackenzie King
King
London
Field Marshal Montgomery
Continent
Canada Holds Advance Credits For Allied Purchases
Ottawa estimates Canada will advance credits to the United Kingdom for Canadian goods beyond British shipments, with a $500 million credit need for the coming year. France is expected to require $50 million in Canadian purchases, to be financed through the foreign exchange control board. Allied nations may receive smaller credits.
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Ottawa
Canada
United Kingdom
France
Foreign Exchange Control Board
Vancouver Wheat Stock Keeps Soviet Supply Flow Active
Shipping officials report Russia holds about 50,000 tons of wheat in storage at Vancouver awaiting shipment to Soviet ports. General grain movements from the port stay strong with up to four ships. November shipments are expected near 5,000,000 bushels, down from October.
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Vancouver
Russia
Dominion Federation of Agriculture Meet Set in London
The Dominion Federation of Agriculture will hold its annual meeting in London January 21 to 23. Delegates from Dominion province groups will discuss policy, finance and farm programs at the event.
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London
Ont
Dominion Federation of Agriculture
Nile Valley Arable Land Totals 12,000 Square Miles
A historical report notes 12,000 square miles of arable land in the Nile valley and the delta surrounding Cairo. The figure reflects vast agricultural capacity and regional land use in the era.
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Nile Valley
Cairo
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