Canadian Irish moss industry grows after import cutoff
Irish moss wild seaweed from the Atlantic becomes a Canadian industry guided by the Federal Fisheries Department. Production now tops one million pounds yearly, with a planned local processing plant. gelose forms 90 percent of the product used in cosmetics, foods, inks, dyes and more. German war prisoners in Canada are largely employed in camps and bush work, under tight controls.
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Atlantic
Federal Fisheries Department
Ireland
United States
Ottawa
Canada
Sherbrooke
Que
Veterans Guard of Canada
Cathedral Intact After Air Attacks Fact Spotlight
The War Office announced Aachen Cathedral in Germany, dating to the 9th century, remains virtually intact after many air attacks. Officials said damage was extensive but superficial and the structure stays sound.
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Aachen
Germany
War Office
Wave Crashed Over Queen Elizabeth Decks in 1944 Storm
The London Daily Herald reported a giant liner Queen Elizabeth escaped in April 1944 when a massive wave drenched her decks two days out of New York. All five decks sank 11 inches, iron stanchions strained, but the ship righted herself with no serious injuries.
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London Daily Herald
New York
Radios Promise Smaller Size Postwar Receivers
Tiny vacuum tubes developed for war aims will cut postwar radio receiver size by as much as 40 percent, enabling lighter and more compact sets for consumer use.
Canadian Far Eastern force named with Hoffmeister as commander
Commander Maj. Gen. Bert M. Hoffmeister aged 38 is appointed leader of the Canadian Far Eastern force of 80 000 volunteers to fight the Japs. The unit will wear its own uniforms while serving under an American command. Hoffmeister's home is Vancouver.
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Bert M. Hoffmeister
Europe
Hoffmeister
Vancouver
Hitler Treated For Trial In Absentia War Crimes Case
The War Crimes Commission may order a trial for Adolf Hitler in absentia as a war criminal. If ordered, it would assume he is alive and would provide him notice to appear.
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Adolf Hitler
War Crimes Commission
Hitler
Bread wagon robbed in Chatham incident
Ottawa Citizen reports a bread wagon in Chatham was robbed by an unknown suspect described as ill bred and lacking funds but with crust in hand. Police probe underway.
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Chatham
Nuts Like Pinheads Used On Some Machines
Nuts resembling pinheads are now used on certain machines and many can be seen behind steering wheels according to the Peterborough Examiner.
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Peterborough Examiner
Peace or Pieces Note to Security Conference
The Kitchener Record urges San Francisco to pursue peace at the security conference, warning this is the world’s last chance to avert breaking apart.
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San Francisco
There Is Still Hope Perhaps World War III Victory
The Brandon Sun editorial argues that with the right measures now a strong effort could win World War III before departure from Germany, urging decisive action and strategic resolve.
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Germany
Brandon Sun
Rising Sun Sinks in Fast Clash
Against all precedents the Rising Sun team is going down in the Fast race. The matchup ended with the Sun failing to secure a win as rivals dominated the track.
Princess Elizabeth Wins Driving Class at Royal Windsor Show
Princess Elizabeth drives her pony Gipsy in a private driving class at Royal Windsor Horse Show with King George and Queen Elizabeth watching. Princess Margaret sits as passenger while a top-hatted groom backs the turnout. Duke of Beaufort award presents an oil painting of Elizabeth driving the Norwegian pony.
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Queen Elizabeth
Princess Elizabeth
Gipsy
Queen Victoria
Royal Windsor
Princess Margaret
Duke of Beaufort
Elizabeth
Gwyn Jones
Return Of Canucks Depends On Shipping
Availability of shipping governs the movement of Canadian troops home. The 1st Canadian Army Headquarters hopes to move about 15 000 home in June and 25 000 in each following month, but shipping priorities and other considerations prevent firm guarantees for these monthly totals.
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1St Canadian Army
Atlantic
Irish Story Echoes in Political Speeches
A Windsor Star column notes many political speeches echo classic Irish rhetoric with repeated blows and stubborn bravado. The piece riffs on persistent, combative language used by speakers to press their points.
Tweddle Chicks Government Approved by Breeders
Poultrymen report high profits from Tweddle Chicks praised for quality and prompt delivery. Government approved stock from blood tested breeders offered in day old to four weeks, plus free range pullets eight weeks and older. Reduced price list requested for June and July from Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Limited in Fergus Ontario.
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Johnson Hatchery
Fergus
Ontario
Canada Wide
New Hampshires
New Hampshire
Ont
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Exeter,Ont
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John N
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White Rock
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Shedden
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Sensation
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Ormstown Station
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Newmarket
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Streetsville
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London
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Wilton Grove
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Redditt
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Mayo Township
Ontario-Hastings County
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Hartsmere
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Hermon
Thacher
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Enniskillen
Lambston County
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Oil Springs
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