Provinces Consider Autumn Sessions Over Tax Relations
Ottawa reports suggest several provinces may convene autumn sessions to address tax relations with the federal government. Manitoba Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have begun talks on a new Dominion provincial agreement or reentry into wartime tax fields. The plan offers provinces to vacate personal income tax, a five percent uniform corporate tax by the Dominion, and choices on succession duties, with five year optional terms and per capita payments.
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Ottawa
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Britain’s Iron Industry To Be Nationalized
London reports that Britain's iron and steel sectors will be nationalized before the 1950 election. A six member efficiency board signals continued public ownership plans, with no legislation expected in the 1946-47 session. The plan lacks full execution details and will involve a public ownership approach amid industrial resistance.
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London
Britain
John Wilmot
National Steel Board
Britain Faces Deep Coal Shortage and Shipping Strain
London reports a severe coal shortage in Britain with wage strain, rising tramp shipping rates, and a shift of vessels from coal to oil. Industrial demand, manpower gaps, and mine mechanization delays underpin a 5 million ton deficit, risking winter stoppages as ships refuel abroad.
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Britain
London
Shinwell
Fur Seals Herd on Pribiloff Islands Rebuilds to 3 Million
Victoria reports the fur seal herd on the Pribiloff Islands, North America's only source, has grown to about 3,000,000 animals, nearly rebuilding to pre depletion levels. Dr. G C Cari of the British Columbia museum notes this year’s catch reached 65,000 skins.
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Pribiloff Islands
Victoria
North America
G. C. Cari
British Columbia Museum
Cari
Distinctive Flag of a Country Should Be Heraldically Studied
Montreal reports Hugh Savage publisher of the Cowichan Leader Duncan B C urges that selection of a national flag be conducted by experts in heraldry to ensure proper symbolism and design principles.
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Montreal
Hugh Savage
Duncan, B.C
Harvest labor clash as Ontario workers flood Alberta
J R Boon of the provincial government says Ontario harvest workers are coming to Alberta and taking jobs from Alberta men. Calgary farm labor officials confirm many local men refuse work unless pay is high, despite a labor surplus from an unwilling pool of jobseekers.
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Calgary
J. R. Boon
Ontario
Alberta
Farm Labor
National Employment Service Office
Plan Approved Ties Romania Rights of Jews to Soviet Troops
The Romanian political commission backed a Big Four plan allowing Soviet occupation troops in Romania while Red Army remains in Austria. It also approved by seven to five a British proposal demanding Romania protect Jewish property and rights. Averell Harriman supported the move, urging strong assurances for Jews.
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Paris
Romania
Red Army
Austria
United States
Averell Harriman
Canada may struggle to keep grain controls abroad
Dr. J. F. Booth, Canada's FAO committee delegate, warned that maintaining tight grain use limits may be difficult if grain recipients divert supplies for livestock feeding as they plan for next year’s food program.
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Copenhagen
J. F. Booth
Canada
Food and Agriculture Organization
Wolves Blame Timber Wolves For Tampering With Claim Tags
In Yellowknife mining country prospectors report tampered claim stakes blamed on wolves. Aluminum tags ripped from stakes were carried to Edmonton by Minister J L Glen during a Yellowknife visit. Wolves reportedly chewed and destroyed tags and stakes, leaving authorities unsure if sun glint or odor attracts the animals.
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Edmonton
Yellowknife
J. L. Glen
Mines and Resources
Calgary Band Disbanded as No 13 District Depot Size Falls
Military authorities announced the dissolution of No 13 district depot band. The unit originally had 34 members and now counts 18. The decision ends the Calgary based ensemble’s operations under current command.
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Calgary
No. 13 District Depot Band
Differences Of Opinion On Hudson Bay Route And Churchill Port
A. J. Hansen directs Hudson Bay Route Association after Churchill visit. He urges balanced view between critics and western producers. He argues for 41 month open period and an immediate annual objective of 115 million bushels of grain plus lumber fish and minerals for export via the Hudson Bay route.
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Prince Albert
Hudson Bay
Churchill Port
A. J. Hansen
Mr. Hansen
Echo depth findings hint at Skeena Queen wreck site
At Prince Rupert BC a depth sounder reported several bumps on the floor of Chatham Sound that may mark the wreck of the ill fated flying boat Skeena Queen lost during a mercy flight.
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Prince Rupert
B.C
Chatham Sound
Greece's Tsaldaris Avoids Plane Crash On Last Minute Change
Premier Constantine Tsaldaris narrowly escaped tragedy when he canceled a Paris to London flight to invite King George II back to Greece. He traveled by train and boat instead, and the plane he would have boarded crashed moments later, killing 21.
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Constantine Tsaldaris
Greece
Paris
London
George II
Tsaldaris
Many Chinese Are Returning To The Orient
Vancouver report notes Canadian Chinese, barred from bringing families by immigration rules, are rushing home as passenger service to the Orient resumes. Li Chao says over 300 Chinese visited his office last month for passage to China while US line reps report one way tickets only. A Chinese source cites abnormal turnover in city Chinese business and real estate as departures loom, with over 1.5 million CAD shifted to Hong Kong dollars.
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Vancouver
Li Chao
China
Frank Mah
United States Steamship Line
American Steamships
Hong Kong
Massacre Permitted by Yamashita, War Crimes Trial Hears
British Col. Cyril Wild testified that General Yamashita sanctioned the deliberate extermination of Asiatic civilians in Singapore after its fall. He said Japanese military police were ordered to murder residents, with accounts from a Yamashita sub commander and staff women. Wild also described Indian soldiers beaten or starved for not joining the Indian National Army.
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Tokyo
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Singapore
Cyril Wild
Yamashita
Eefore
Wild
Douglas MacArthur
Manua
Indian National Army
Germany
Russia
Stalin
Alberta Wheat Pool cuts crop estimates across province
The Alberta Wheat Pool report lowers provincial crop forecasts due to unfavourable conditions. Peace River yields exceed expectations, but other regions fall short. About two thirds of Alberta wheat is cut with 18 percent harvested. coarse grains show 60 percent cut and 12 percent threshed.
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Calgary
Alberta Wheat Pool
Peace River District
Alberta
War job finished on Mauretania in Liverpool
Workmen prepared the Mauretania for postwar service after seven years of war duty. The liner carried more than 300000 service men and women including thousands of Canadians. Conversion is estimated at £1000000 dollars four million.
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Liverpool
England
Mauretania
LaGuardia urges help for Europe’s 830000 displaced persons
Fiorello H. LaGuardia addressing the UNRRA and the United Nations economic and social council pressed for immediate transfer of relief duties to a new agency and for Europe’s 830,000 displaced persons to be absorbed within three years. He criticized Allied military handling and cited propaganda in camps, noting opposition among Latvians Estonians Lithuanians to returning under Russian rule.
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Lake Success
N.Y
Blunt
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Europe
UNRRA
United Nations Economic and Social Council For the World
Canada
United States
South America
World Relief Agency
Economic Council
New York City
LaGuardia
Council
D. P
Yugoslavia
Poland
D. P.s
Baltic
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Race With Time Recruiting Campaign Behind Schedule
Lord Tedder warned the RAF recruitment drive for 100,000 by March 31 is dangerously behind, risking impotence of the service. A War Office spokesman said the army target is also unlikely to be met, while the navy’s 50,000 goal progresses satisfactorily. Planes roared overhead as the casualty of time pressed the force.
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R.A.F
London
Royal Air Force
Lord Tedder
War Office
Army
Crive
Navy
Air Ministry
Palestine Mob Clash Leaves 101 Jews Arrested
British troops arrested 101 Jews and wounded two during a Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan sweep for saboteurs linked to three deaths and at least 12 injuries. A curfew confined over one third of Palestine’s Jewish population to homes, with Tel Aviv and Remat Gan seeing major detentions and recovered materials.
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Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Ramat Gan
Palestine
Remat Gan
Sten
War Department
Canada can store 100 million bushels wheat for buffer stocks
Grainmen questioned on a plan to store 100 million bushels of wheat in Canada for international use say Canada already has sufficient facilities. The latest government report shows elevator storage space for 603 million bushels of grain.
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Port Arthur
Canada
Teachers Wanted Stettler Alberta Rural Schools Closed
The Stettler division in southern Alberta reports a teacher shortage with 21 rural schools remaining closed at the new term opening. Authorities plan to open some schools soon using student supervisors until qualified teachers are available.
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Stettler
Alta
Alberta
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