All-Canadian trans oceanic plane in design says Howe
Munitions Minister Howe told the House of Commons that Canada has begun designing a four engine transport plane that will be entirely Canadian with future use in trans Atlantic service. The project follows current output of the Noorduyn Norseman and a new version of the Lancaster from Malton Ontario.
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Ottawa
Howe
Hose of Commons
Lionel Chevrier
Storment
Malton
Ont
J. G. Diefenbaker
Con
Lake Centre
Canada
Diefenbaker
United States
Mr. Howe
Canadian Air Service
Newfoundland
Victoria
Atlantic Ocean
House of Commons
J. E. Michaud
Canadian National
Montreal
Ovasion
The
Royal Bank
Dorchester Streets
St. James Street
Arrive Safely Large RCAF Movement Leaves Port for Britain
East Coast Canadian port sees thousands of airmen and personnel from Canada and allies depart for Britain in the largest RCAF movement to date. Veterans aboard include Sqdn. Lar. S. L. Sigurdson of Wynyard Sask and pilot officer N. M. Thomson of Saskatoon. Women from the RC.A.F. division accompany the crew.
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Britain
RCAF
Dominion
Norway
Netherlands
France
R.C.A.F
Sqdn. Lar
S. L. Sigurdson
Wynyard
Sask
Winnipeg
RAF
Canada
Moose Jaw
Weyburn
N. M. Thomson
Saskatoon
Deserved Welcome for King George on North Africa Visit
The New York Times editorial lauds King George for deserving warmth in North Africa. It notes royal family members work hard and calls the King brave, clear headed, and unpretentious during his arduous duties.
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New York
New York Times
George
North Africa
Canada Plans to Carry Air Mail Overseas
Ottawa reports Canada will run a wartime trans Atlantic air mail service for armed forces in Britain and for officials and technicians. Lancaster bombers will serve the route from Malton to London with space allocated by Ottawa and London officials. Initial flight expected early July, space for all graph mail and letters, but parcels unlikely.
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trans-Atlantic Air Service
British Isles
Mr. Howe
Canada
Ottawa
Cmdr
C. P. Edwards
London
Vincent Massey
Howe
Malton
Ont
Mulock
United Kingdom
Col
Trans-Canada Air Lines
O. T. Larsen
T.C.A
Winnipeg
North Atlantic
Greeks Hold Fast After Axis Drive Breaks on Mountains
Greek informants say a German Italian assault with tanks planes and artillery failed to dislodge Greek guerrillas from mountain strongholds. An ultimatum issued in late May demanded cessation by June 4 under threat of repression, but the guerrillas reportedly ignored it and only a few irregulars were captured.
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Ankara
UK War Production Output Rises 50 Percent in 1942
Across the entire war production sector in the United Kingdom output in 1942 stood 50 percent higher than in 1941. The gain underscores wartime industrial mobilization and increased efficiency during the second year of World War II.
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United Kingdom
Department of Munitions Unveils Wartime Efficiency Drive
In Commons Lionel Chevrier outlined vast savings from munitions operations after 31 years of war. Conservation efforts aim to save 155 million dollars through material, tool, and labor optimizations, including redesigned Bren gun components and zinc die cast fuse production, cutting use of scarce metals and man hours.
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Ottawa
Munitions Department
House of Commons
Lionel Chevrier
Howe
Universal car carrier packing savings
Squadron Leader ing valued at over six million dollars. Hundreds of successful changes were implemented in the Universal carrier. A single track sprocket modification saved one point seven million dollars. Packing improvements for overseas shipment reduced shipping space by twenty eight million cubic feet, cut thirty six hundred thirty five freight cars, saved over two million dollars in lumber and nails and over one million dollars in labor.
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Ing
Universal Carrier
Taxing Overtime May Be Changed In Ottawa Debate
Ottawa ministers discussed possible changes to overtime taxation while denying claims that tax laws punish workers who seek extra pay. They noted current rules may push earnings into higher brackets and pledged studies to find fairer methods without reducing take-home pay.
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Ottawa
Revenue
Gibson
House of Commons
Department of National Revenue
Munitions
Howe
C. E. Johnston
N.D
Bow River
Mr. Howe
Johnston
Clarence Gillis
C.C.F
Cape Breton South
Air Cadet Officers Begin Two Week Training Course
Winnipeg air cadet officers attend a two week course at No 7 Initial Training School Saskatoon to gain service training. A second August course is planned for about 100 officers with location to be decided. The program includes familiarization flights and full messing privileges.
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Winnipeg
R.C.A.F. News Service
No. 7
Saskatoon
Sask
No. 2 Training Command
R.C.A.F
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ontario
RC A.F
RCAF
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King George
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Canadian Army
New York Rangers
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Army
Frank Sargent
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
Greece
Department of Munitions
Ldr
C. N. Magwood
Magwood
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
Camille Gutt
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