Britain warns of European famine risk next winter
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that large parts of Europe may face famine or near famine by next winter, a factor behind accelerating military actions. He said Britain’s food stocks are about 6.9 million tons, reduced to 4.7 million by June, and remain to keep distribution flowing under current conditions. Col Llewellyn noted export bans stay in place and aid to liberated areas continues, while opposition MPs spurred debate over ration cuts and sending food from personal allowances.
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Forgotten War in Crete Bottled Axis Forces Tell Story
Maj. L. G. Williamson, returning to South Africa, describes a hidden Crete episode where 12,000 Axis troops are trapped in the northwest. German command struggles to interfere with Allied operations while maintaining 60,000 in effect due to reserves and captured equipment. Relief and guerilla forces assist, Heraklion port functions, supplies reach the east, and Axis morale sinks with daily deserters.
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Crete
L. G. Williamson
South Africa
Maj. Williamson
Greece
Allied forces hold about 1.5 million German prisoners
War secretary Sir James Grigg told the House of Commons that roughly 1.5 million German prisoners had been captured by Allied forces since September 1939, not counting those taken by the Red Army.
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London
James Grigg
House of Commons
Red Army
World Security Debate Boosts Canadian UN Role
In Ottawa two opposition leaders pledge support for Canada joining a world peace body based on the Dumbarton Oaks plan. Prime Minister Mackenzie King frames the San Francisco conference as crucial, while M. J. Coldwell and R. B. Hanson express cautious approval, noting future power alignments matter.
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Ration Increased Ottawa Butter Ration In April
The Canadian butter ration rises from six to seven ounces weekly starting April 1 after a January reduction. K H Olive, dairy products administrator, says winter cut to ensure supplies lasted has ended, with one coupon 104 validity moved to April 26 and a better coupon each Thursday in April.
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K. H. Olive
Wheat Production Outlook Reported by Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department estimates 1945 spring wheat production at 241.000.6000 bushels in the United States, below last year’s 314.574.000 bushels and the 1(-year average of 189.525.6000 bushels. The report provides a comparative view of yields and trends.
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Doctor H H Christie dies at 68 in Ottawa
Dr H H Christie formerly of Esterhazy Sask and supervisor of medical services in the mobilization section of national selective service since 1940 died at his Chelsea Road home in Ottawa. He was 68 and received the King George V and Queen Mary jubilee medal in 1935 and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth coronation medal in 1937 for long and faithful service in his profession.
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Duke of Gloucester Escapes Injury After Plane Lande
In Canberra the Duke of Gloucester governor general of Australia was unharmed when the twin engine plane he rode landed with a retracted wheel. The item adds a note urging readers to buy War Savings Stamps regularly.
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Union Jack Over Mandalay After British Capture
Mandalay falls to British and Indian forces after fort Dufferin surrenders under bombing and a white flag. Japanese units retreat to the moated fortress as radar and ground strikes push advance from Meiktila and Mogok. MacArthur reports 3583 more Japanese dead on Mindanao and Zambales fronts.
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Charles Savage held multiple posts in Suffolk village
When Charles Savage of S&S fell ill and was confined to bed, forty two jobs changed hands in the Suffolk town. He held numerous official and semi official posts including parish councillor and parish clerk.
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Suffolk
A Vital Problem London Editorial Calls for European Relief Staff
The Manchester Guardian argues democracies must act to aid Europe after suffering less than Allies. It urges public disclosure of ration reserves and supplies and advocates a European general relief staff to address widespread devastation from five years of war.
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Queen Wilhelmina Visits Liberated Dutch Areas
Queen Wilhelmina, Europe’s exiled monarch, returns to the Netherlands to greet a tremendous ovation after touring freed regions. She flew from London to Brussels, recalling her dramatic May 1940 flight when German parachutists attempted to capture her during the invasion.
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French Mission Seeks Wheat Supplies for France and North Africa
The French economic mission in Washington confirms it is rushing procurement experts to the United States and Canada to obtain emergency wheat and grain. Ostermeyer heads to Washington then Ottawa as negotiations for bread grains proceed with lend lease from the U S and cash and credits from Canada. The aim is about 250 000 long tons of bread wheat to meet needs in France and French North Africa amid transport hurdles.
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Jean Monnet
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War Food Administration
Canada
International Wheat Council
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Combined Food Board
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Allied transportation feats after D-Day detailed by Montgomery
Field Marshal Montgomery’s staff reports that by fifty days after D-Day the British movement and transportation branch had moved over 5.25 million tons of materiel and managed 306000 vehicles. They rebuilt rail links and ports including Antwerp and discharged cargo at 13 continental ports while operating 482 vessels and 756 locomotives. Casualties totaled 23 officers and 410 men.
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Scholar and Poet Lord Alfred Douglas Dies at 74
Lord Alfred Douglas, 74, scholar and poet and friend of Oscar Wilde, died at his Sussex home. Eldest surviving son of the eighth Marquess of Queensbury, he authored Oscar Wilde A Summing Up in 1940 and was a longtime ally of George Bernard Shaw. In illness he urged Prime Minister Churchill not to betray Poland. A critic once dubbed him the greatest living master of the English sonnet.
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Mrs Churchill to Visit Russia for Month Stay
The wife of the English prime minister, Mrs Winston Churchill, has accepted an invitation to visit Moscow and will spend about a month in the Soviet capital.
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