Canada Wheat Prospects In Wartime Five Year Plan
Agriculture Minister J G Gardiner told the House of Commons that Canada’s wheat balance should normalize in five years with production near 1.9 billion bushels. domestic use 800 million and UK exports 800 million, leaving a possible 100 million bushels carryover. Financing remains the hurdle as about 800 million bushels may need funding, with two-year and one-year arrangements costing 320 million and 300 million respectively.
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Ottawa
J. G. Gardiner
House of Commons
Canada
Gardiner
Food Ministry
United Kingdom
Mr. Gardiner
Agriculture Minister
Britain
Europe
Fort William
Censor Air Raids Good Reasons For Not Supplying Enemy With Information
Britain explains censorship of raid reports to keep the enemy guessing. Home Security Minister Mor rison and Archibald Sinclair cite avoiding town names and casualty totals to hinder German navigation and assessment of damage. They note only select details may be released when safe.
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London
Britain
Home Security
Herbert Morrison
Archibald Sinclair
Air
Airplane shipments from Los Angeles factories surge for Britain
A survey shows Los Angeles county aeroplane factories have produced 1 745 military planes including 945 bombers to Britain and 100 bombers to Australia with hundreds more in production. Lockheed delivered 589 Hudson bombers to Britain and 19 to Australia. Douglas sent 286 DB7A bombers to Britain and 70 of a French order to England. Boeing's Seattle plant will deliver 275 more from sub contract. North American Aviation produced 800 training planes for Canada.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
Britain
Australia
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Great Britain
Douglas Aircraft Company
England
Douglas
Boeing Fatory
Seattle
North American Aviation Company
Canada
Gibraltar fortress fortified against land and sea attack
The Gibraltar defenses are described as immeasurably strengthened over recent months and capable of bristling from the rock to cover all approaches. Officers and men, from highest to lowest, show a spirit of quiet confidence, confident the fortress can hold out for a considerable time if attacked.
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Gibraltar
Taranto raid alters balance of sea power says London
London reports that the Taranto action decisively altered world sea power. A V Alexander declares the week the most important in naval history and says the Mediterranean position is transformed with broader implications for the Axis and Allied navies. Analysts in New York foresee a major Axis setback and possible costly attempts to rescue Italy.
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London
Taranto
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Alexander
Fleet Air Arm
Mediterranean
Germany
First Lord
New York
Yates Stirling
Britain
A. P. de Seversy
Hitler
Italy
Stirling
Africa
Saskatoon Tank Donated For Free French Forces
A tank to be used by the Free French forces will carry the name and crest of Saskatoon Saskatchewan. The vehicle is funded by Saskatoon residents with subscriptions, and Dr William Vignal the Canadian representative of General de Gaulle sent the appreciation from the French leader.
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Montreal
Charles de Gaulle
Saskatoon
Sask
William Vigna
General de Gaulle
Citizens’ Group of
Vignal
France
Plans For Future Vancouver Mining Development
George C. Bateman federal metals controller and CIM A president urged Canada plan now for future mine production maintenance under wartime pressure. He called for cooperation among federal and provincial governments and the mining industry to draft a national geological investigation program. Dr John F Walker BC deputy minister of mines urged more prospectors and suggested possible subsidies to attract them.
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Vancouver
Canada
George C. Bateman
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
C.I.M.A
Britain expands blockade to add several African territories
London reports the government extends its blockade to include Syria, French West Africa, Liberia, Portuguese Guinea, Madagascar and Reunion, territories bordering Africa on three sides.
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London
Syria
French West Africa
Liberia
Portuguese Guinea
Madagascar
Reunion Island
Africa
Farm Loan Board Reports Higher Profit for 1940 in Ottawa
Ottawa audit figures show the Canadian Farm Loan Board earned a profit of 207370 dollars for the fiscal year ending March 31 1940, up from 195195 dollars the prior year. The board aims to establish long term credit for farmers backed by first and second mortgages.
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Ottawa
Canadian Farm Loan Board
Farm Loan Board
Detention Orders Issued Under Defence Regulations
Ottawa reports 529 detention orders from July 27 to November 1 under Canada regulations. Among those, 92 were Germans, 1, Italians, 61 Communists, and 15 National Unity party members. Total detainees reach 529 with a diverse group.
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Ottawa
Defence of Canada
House of Commons
National Unity Party
Fragmentary OCR Leads to Unclear Local Notice
A damaged text segment mentions an order or ordinance related to fighting and local matters but lacks readable names places or dates, preventing a clear event or action. The readable fragment suggests a municipal context and potential enforcement or legislative item.
Prisoners Aid War Effort From London Jail
In a large London jail inmates work on sandbags camouflage nets gas mask cases shipping crates and cartridge boxes as part of the war effort. A prisoner released said the men were anxious to do their bit.
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London
Charter Establishes British Council as Promoter of English Abroad
A charter defines the British Council as a body corporate tasked with promoting wider knowledge of Britain and the English language abroad. The move aims to foster cultural exchange and language education through international programs and partnerships.
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London
British Council
Britain
Naval Losses London First Lord Reveals War Merchant Ship Losses
In a Commons answer A V Alexander reports during the first year of war British ships lost 406 vessels totaling 1 611 842 tons Allied 103 ships 474 816 tons Neutral 253 ships 769 212 tons Total 762 ships 2 855 870 tons Crew and passengers 3 327 saved 15 635 taken prisoner 1 100 Enemy losses 261 ships about 1 269 000 tons He provides figures for ships and tonnage with totals and outcomes.
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London
Firdt
Admiralty
A. V. Alexander
House of Commons
Canadian Seamen Lost in Jervis Bay Action
Naval headquarters announced 13 ratings of the Royal Canadian Navy were missing believed killed in action after the loss of the British armed merchant cruiser Jervis Bay. Eight RCN men aboard the ship when she sailed on November 5 were rescued and landed at an eastern Canadian port. Two were slightly injured.
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Ottawa
Naval Service Headquarters
Royal Canadian Navy
Jervis Bay
R.C.N
Navy
Ottawa minister says no radio committee needed this session
Munitions Minister Howe, who has jurisdiction over radio in Canada, said there is no reason for the House of Commons to establish a committee this session to inquire into radio activities. Following Alan Plaunt’s resignation from the CBC board and M J Coldwell’s attack on the corporation, reports of a radio committee circulated. Coldwell urged a committee to investigate the CBC setup.
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Ottawa
Howe
Canada
House of Commons
Alan Plaunt
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
M. J. Coldwell
C.C.F
Coldwell
CEC
Canadian Legion directs educational program in London
Dr E A Chatwin of Saskatoon arrives to direct an educational program for Canada’s fighting men. He heads educational service for the Canadian Legion and is aided by Col D E MacIntyre of Ottawa. Lt Gen A G L McNaughton supports the project. Chatwin earned the Military Cross rising from private to captain in the Canadian Field Artillery in the Great War.
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London
E A. Chatwin
Saskatoon
Canada
Canadian Legion
D. E. MacIntyre
Ottawa
Legion War Services
A. G.L. McNaughton
Chatwin
Canadian Field Artillery
Australia to allocate nearly one billion for defence next year
Australia plans to spend close to 1 billion dollars on defence in the coming 12 months. The plan outlines funding across armed forces, procurement, and operations as the government prioritizes security amid regional tensions.
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Australia
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