Prairie farmers gain emergency crop year status
Ottawa declares 1945 crop year an emergency under the Prairie Farm Assistance Act. Alberta east and Saskatchewan west townships hardest hit by drought will receive aid. Payments base on township yields, with prior funding from farmer levies and the Canadian treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
J. G Gardiner
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Mr. Gardiner
Gardiner
P.F.A.A
Belgium’s Economy Brightens as Recovery Gains Steam
Belgium’s coal output rises with southern mines producing 60,000 tons daily and aim to reach 80,000 soon. Industry expands with a Brugge railway car plant delivering 10,000 cars. textile plants boost clothing output. Railways meet freight needs though passenger service remains sparse as bridges are repaired. Food rations rise, meat still scarce but better than France or Holland. Financially strong with ample foreign exchange. shipping delays imports from the U S Canada and Britain. Lend lease ended without harm, Belgium maintaining a credit balance.
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Brussels
Belgium
Brugge
Bruges
Britain
United States
France
Holland
Germany
Canada
Voyage Postponed From Sydney Barrel Attempt
The trans Atlantic voyage in a 10 foot sail equipped barrel is postponed for at least two months after Sydney harbor storm damage. Mark Chariton a 29 year old English born toolmaker and originator called the trip off after inspecting the damage.
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Sydney
N.S
Sydney Harbor
Mark Chariton
Canada Rising Power On World Stage After War
Ottawa notes three pillars behind Canada's growing prestige. First, wartime effort fed and equipped allies. Second, postwar aid helps war-torn economies rebuild. Third, Canadian voices shape international talks and policy as diplomats visit from many nations. Canada also pushes social gains and aims for a distinctive flag and citizenship law.
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Ottawa
Canada
Commons
Senate
San Francisco
International Civil Aviation Organization
Montreal
Food and Agriculture Organization
Quebec City
Technical schools urged for veterans by commission
The Royal Commission on veterans qualifications recommends technical institutes for post secondary students and common standards for apprentices and mechanics across provinces. It also urges universities to provide facilities for veterans' training and rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Royal Commission On Veterans
Mitchell
Smuts Warns Europe Faces Chaos and Urges Peace Conference
South Africa's Prime Minister Smuts warned of ominous signs in Europe and urged an immediate international peace conference. He said if current meetings fail to yield results, leaders should seek a higher court and summon a broad conscience of nations to address postwar chaos enveloping Europe. He noted San Francisco’s long-range aims but stressed present darkness.
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Smuts
Europe
Capetown
South Africa
San Francisco
Orphans Adopted As France Cares For Foreign Detainees
Paris reports a large postwar issue as French women face many war orphans. The government has taken in children of soldiers missing after the war and has extended adoptions to foreigners, including anti Nazi refugees in France who aided resistance.
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Paris
France
Germany
Street Renamed Canada Walk in Lincoln's Inn Fields
To honor the RCAF role in Britain's defense, the northern boundary path at Lincoln's Inn Fields is renamed Canada Walk reflecting wartime contributions and commemorative gesture.
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London
R.C.A.F
Britain
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Canada Walk
Wheat for Britain: Canada moves massive export stocks
Canada reports high wheat stocks in export position for Britain and says 10,000,000 bushels are ready for export from sea ports. MacKinnon notes 21,500,000 bushels at St Lawrence and Maritime ports and 43,600,000 moving via Great Lakes and eastern rail.
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Ottawa
Canada
United Kingdom
MacKinnon
St. Lawrence
Maritime
United States
Pacific
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Australia expects record wheat harvest after timely rains
Canberra reports a substantial boost in Australia's wheat crop due to beneficial rains. Production isForecast at 140,000,000 to 145,000,000 bushels with about forty percent surplus. Most of the surplus likely to be exported as flour, with Britain as the main buyer.
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Canberra
Australia
Dominion
Britain
Allied troops seize opium cache worth 50 million dollars
In Tokyo the occupation forces under a narcotics directive seized an opium cache valued at 50 million dollars at smugglers prices. They also found tons of additional narcotics worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Tokyo
Troops Needed In Germany For Replacements
Ottawa reports Defence Minister Abbott said NRMA troops could be replacements for the occupation force in Germany but a decision had not been made. The commitment to Germany may extend past March 1946, with possible further talks in London and Washington. Col Merritt and Lt Sinclair urged unified manpower and policy to move NRMA and low point volunteers overseas promptly.
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Ottawa
Abbott
N.R.M.A
Germany
Canada
Mackenzie King
United Kingdom
Truman
Washington
Cecil Merritt
V.C
Vancouver Burrard
James Sin Clair
Vancouver North
Col. Merritt
Sinclair
Defence
Emperor Hirohito Fortune Reported at 1.59 Billion Yen
Allied headquarters announced the imperial household fortune totals 1,590,615,500 yen about 106 million dollars. The sum covers cash negotiable instruments real estate and timber holdings and excludes silver bullion art objects and jewelry which will be reported later. It does not include the fortunes of 14 imperial princes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Hirohito
Allied
Gen. MacArthur
Food Shortages Press Britain as War Ends
London reports Britain, still rationed, cannot provide more for Europe. Food Minister Sir Ben Smith says UK stocks are at a minimum after the war and his job is to feed Britain. Rations tighten, military supplies align with civilian levels, and lend lease loss leaves gaps despite aid from Canada and other dominions.
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London
Britain
Ben Smith
House of Commons
Europe
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Sir Ben
Ald
United Kingdom
Canada
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Fitting Tribute to Poppies Remembers War Dead
On November 11th Canadians recall two world wars and the price paid by war dead the disabled and those returning from theatres of war. The Legion sells Poppies and Wreaths made by disabled veterans and supports Vetcraft Shops at Christie Street hospital. Wearing the Poppy honors service and sacrifice.
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Canadian Legion
Christie Street Hospital
Automobiles to Remain Readily Available in U S Says Government
The Office of Price Administration and the War Production Board announced that new cars will not be rationed in the United States. With about 24 million cars already on the road and continued production, there is no longer danger of a general breakdown of the automobile transportation system.
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Washington
United States
Office of Price Administration
War Production Board
Restored social insurance in western Germany
Berlin reports the American military government restates a broad social insurance program in western Germany after abolishing Nazi party and army free lists. It reopens health insurance workmen’s compensation and pensions for widows orphans and the elderly where German funds exist.
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Berlin
Germany
Navy base Hollandia sold to Dutch East Indies for 6.83 million
The U S Navy announced the sale of its Hollandia base in Dutch East New Guinea to the Netherlands East Indies government for 6 830 000 dollars. Naval officers described the deal as the first cash sale under the Pacific surplus disposal program.
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Washington
United States Navy
Hollandia
Dutch East New Guinea
Netherlands East Indies
Pacific
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Allied Headquarters
TSS
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