Price Control Protects Farmers Says Finance Minister Ilsley
Finance Minister Ilsley argues price controls shield farmers from the inflation deflation cycle. He warns temporary gains from unrestricted prices would be offset by later deflation and higher costs for farm goods. He lauds farmers and Canada’s war effort while stressing inflation risks and unity against rising living costs.
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Toronto
Liley
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Ilsley
Canada
Mr. Isley
Refuel Subs and Tanker U-boats Reported by Berlin Radio
Berlin radio quotes German naval high command claiming existence of tanker submarines to refuel and repair the U-boat fleet anywhere in operations areas. The subs are described as numerous and equipped with advanced appliances, like swimming hotels able to service submarines and submerge with their cargo if danger nears. The Red Cross reports gifts of foodstuffs and vitamins arriving in Helsinki for Russian prisoners from Canadian and American units.
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New York
Berlin
Naval High Command
Germany
Geneva
Switzerland
International Committee of the Red Cross
Helsinki
Finland
Red Cross
Victory nickel issued in Canada to honor victory
Ottawa officials announce the new 12 sided victory nickel is now available under Royal Canadian Mint arrangements. It replaces the earlier 12 sided beaver nickel issued six months ago and features the WV for Victory symbol and the Victory Torch to symbolize sacrifice for victory.
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Ottawa — Finance Department
Royal Canadian Mint
Border crossing rules may be eased between Canada and U S
Ottawa sources say Ottawa and Washington are redrafting border requirements with aims to ease travel between the two nations. The movement toward freer cross border travel is led by the American government and mirrored by Canada according to observers.
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Ottawa
Canada
U.S
British United Press
Canada and United States Agree on Food Production
Washington reports a 1943 program to maximize food output for the United Nations. A joint agricultural committee will monitor production and distribution, with emphasis on expanding livestock and reducing feed grain surpluses in both nations. Plans include possible feed reserves and export shifts to Britain.
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Washington
United States
Canada
United Nations
Agriculture
J. G. Gardiner
Claude Wickard
Agrcultural Department
Wickard
Joint Board
Department of Agriculture
Britain
Butter Hoarding Reports Rise in Ottawa
Ottawa regional prices board reports indicate considerable butter hoarding by households based on checks from residents. High demand and limited supply drive stockpiling amid market concerns.
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Ottawa
the Prices Board
New RAF 2000-Pound Slow Bomb Described in raids
London reports reveal the Royal Air Force used a new 2,000-pound slow bomb in raids on Germany. Equipped with a secret braking device, it descends at reduced speed and concentrates destruction on impact rather than dissipating power downward. The device features a cap-shaped drag end and is not a parachute type. The RAF cites the blast effects as tremendous.
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London
Ra.f
Germany
R.A.F
Romanian police arrest thousands after Iron Guard plot
Reuters reports from Budapest, via Switzerland, that Romanian police detained more than 4000 people and executed 80 suspects after uncovering an Iron Guard plot against Marshal Antonescu. Axis troops guarded Bucharest streets with machine guns at key points in the capital.
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London
Reuters
Switzerland
Budapest
Marshal Antonescue
Bucharest
Wave of Terrorism Spurs Greek Arrests and Transport
Greek authorities report 300 Greeks including generals and officers were shipped in chains to Italy from Axis-occupied Greece amid renewed terrorism by Italian forces. The development follows guerrilla attacks in Greece and signals intensified occupation-era repression.
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Cairo
Italy
Greece
Diplomat Sir Nevile Henderson Dies in London
Sir Nevile Henderson, senior British diplomat and last ambassador to Germany, dies at his London home. Controversial figure for Munich appeasement, he authored Failure of a Mission in 1940 about his Germany experiences and served in the Home Guard since 1941.
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Sir Nevile Henderson
England
Germany
London
Chamberlain
Munich
Sir Nevile
Home Guard
Canadians barred from trade with 12 thousand specified persons
Ottawa reports a new official list of 12 228 specified persons outside enemy territory barred from trade. Spain tops the country counts with 1 190 names while Chile 1 140 Peru 1 102 and Argentina 964 follow.
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Spain
Chile
Peru
Argentina
Malta Strength and Losses in 1942 War Report
Malta's RAF defense destroyed 955 enemy aircraft in 1942 with 195 British losses and 89 pilots saved. Anti air fire accounted for 182 enemy planes. Malta based RAF attacked 46 convoys and damaged or sank 46 ships. naval aircraft hit 37 ships. The island endured 12 000 tons of enemy bombs while Malta bombers dropped 1500 tons on North Africa and Sicily.
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London
Malta
Mediterranean
Middle East
RAF
North
Africa
Sicily
Food ration cuts to spread gradually over six months
London announces further food reductions to Britons with a gradual program starting January 11. The ministry says the cut will be spread across six months and may not be noticeable at first, freeing more shipping space for war materials.
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London
Food Ministry
British Approval Of Roosevelt Speech Echoes Across Empire
British circles called Roosevelt's congressional address one of his best and Britons cheered as the speech played on BBC radio in 26 languages and 135 bulletins. Newspapers praised the call to strike in Europe and the four freedoms, noting plans for full employment and social security.
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London
Roosevelt
Congress
Britain
BBC
The
Daily Express
the Express
Europe
London Daily Telegraph
Manchester Guardian
London News Chronicle
United Nations
Hitler
America
Relief for Greece fed by Canadian aid in Red Cross effort
Ottawa reports that about 600000 Greeks have recently received meals from Red Cross soup kitchens using Canadian food. Swedish Red Cross led by Prince Charles notes 76000 tons of Canadian wheat and other supplies shipped by Swedish ships. Islands near Greece still lack steady food, with 1000 tons of Canadian flour distributed by the International Red Cross and only a few weeks of supply remaining.
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Ottawa
External Affairs Department
Greece
Red Cross
Prince Charles
Sweden
Swedish
United Press
Ankara
International Red Cross
Winnipeg Credit Union Supervision Establishes New Office
The Manitoba government announces a new office for credit union supervision and names Pierre A. Fresnals of Lorette as the first supervisor. Manitoba has 53 credit union societies.
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Winnipeg
Pierre A. Fresnals
Lorette
Man
Douglas Campbell
Manitoba
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