Ottawa cuts most reduced rail fares for war effort
Munitions Minister Howe announced removal of reduced fares between eastern and western Canada and the prairies to the Pacific coast effective midnight August 31. Through trips and convention group specials are banned. Armed forces still travel at reduced rates. Civilian travel curtailment may trigger further limits.
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Ottawa
Howe
Canada
Prairies
Pacific Coast
Mr. Howe
Raiders plan large scale surface and sub raid in south Atlantic
British naval sources warn of a large offensive by German surface raiders and submarines against Allied merchant traffic in the south Atlantic. Reports claim attacks have begun with SOS messages from Brazil and claims of losses of 45,231 tons of shipping bound for Egypt. The routes to India, Egypt, and Russia via the Atlantic are seen as crucial, with Axis raiders said to have moved from the Bay of Biscay after France fell.
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South Atlantic
London
Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian
High Command
Egypt
India
Russia
Tran
South America
Britain
Bay of Biscay
France
Halifax ARP detachment halts blaze with stirrup pumps
In Halifax a local ARP unit promptly responded to a garage fire and used two stirrup pumps to extinguish the blaze before the fire department could arrive. The quick action prevented further damage and showcased civilian emergency readiness in the community.
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Halifax
A.R.P
Red Cross volunteers raise funds in England and Wales
Farmers and farm workers in England and Wales have contributed voluntarily to the Red Cross, raising 4.5 million dollars over two years through local levies and campaigns.
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London
England and
Wales
Red Cross
Native Sons urge Manitoba on postwar immigration policy
In Kenora Ontario the Native Sons of Canada urged the Dominion government to limit postwar immigration until all Canadian uniformed men and women have full opportunity to re-establish themselves.
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Kenora
Ont
Native Sons of Canada
Dominion
Canada at War Wing Commander Timmerman Opinion
Wing Cmdr. N W Timmerman of the LAF and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient warned Canadians that they do not grasp the war’s seriousness. He urged recognizing the life at stake, noting many think only in dollars and cents until air raids and services are witnessed. He spoke during a stop before resuming duties as chief instructor at Pennield Rudge NS.
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Montreal
N. W. Timmerman
LAF
Canada
Timmerman
Pennield Rudge
N.S
U S Forces In India Main Purpose To Aid China
The State Department outlined that American forces in India are in place solely to prosecute the war against the Axis and to aid China. They are to avoid involvement in India's internal politics and may use defensive measures only if personal safety or that of American citizens is endangered.
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Washington
India
State Department
Department
China
United Nations
United States
Lack of Teachers Could Close 40 to 50 BC Schools
Victoria reports Education Minister Perry warned the September term may see 40 to 50 British Columbia schools forced to close due to teacher shortages. The note underscores potential disruption to the start of the school year.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Perry
War Conditions Forcing Banks To Close Branches
M St Pierre president of the Canadian Bankers Association says war conditions force banks to concentrate business, closing about 80 branches nationwide in key centres to minimize customer inconvenience. He notes 23 of the closures are in the Montreal district.
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Montreal
M. St. Pierre
Canadian Bankers’ Associaton
St. Pierre
Thanksgiving Day Observed Across Canada
Ottawa announces Thanksgiving will be observed on Monday October 12 in a proclamation published in a special Canada Gazette edition. The notice marks the national holiday across the country with official recognition by the government.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canada Gazette
Only Kryolite Mine in World Ships to UN
Danish ambassador Henrik de Kauffman said Greenland hosts the world’s only kryolite mine and shipments used with aluminum have tripled to the United States and Canada since Greenland bases were captured by the Allies in April 1941. He and Mrs de Kauffman are touring Western Canada visiting Danish communities.
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Greenland
United Nations
Edmonton
Henrik de Kauffman
U.S
Canada
Mrs de Kauffman
Western
Waiting for List from Tokyo on Prisoner Details
Inquiries by the British government seek from Tokyo a full list of prisoners of war and civilian internees now in Japanese custody. A promised list from one of two exchange ships reaching Lourenco Marques, Portuguese West Africa, failed to arrive aboard.
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London
Tokyo
Lourenco Marques
Portuguese West Africa
Japan
War plants may be slowed to ease material drain
Washington reports that war plants churning production ahead of schedule could be deliberately reduced or paused to conserve scarce materials. The plan is under consideration by the U S war production board and was disclosed by an official who asked not to be named.
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Washington
U.S. War Production Board
Rumors Denied on Sugar Stockpiles in Canada
Ottawa. Noble, wartime prices and trade board sugar administrator, called rumors that excess sugar stocks exist in Canada and that rationing is unnecessary false and absurd. He noted Alberta’s five year production under 400 million pounds, with surplus shipped east, and warned that extra sugar demand risks vital wartime logistics and seamen’s lives.
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Ottawa. S
Noble
Prices and Trade Board
Canada
Alberta
Women Repair Ships at North Van Plant
Vancouver reports six women now work at the North Van Ship Repairs Limited Template shops running threader machines. Machinists union officers say these women will be admitted to the union on equal basis with men.
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Vancouver
North van Ship Repairs Limited
Machinists’ Union
Navy Has Had Good Luck In Sub Hunting
Navy Minister Macdonald praised Royal Canadian Navy sub hunting effectiveness amid trans Atlantic convoy work. He cited ongoing buildup of barracks and training facilities on the East coast to accommodate up to 6,000 personnel, with 40,000 total navy strength and 400 to 500 ships including 60 under construction.
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Navy
Ottawa
Royal Canadian Navy
Macdonald
A. V. Alexander
Sdmiralty
Canada
Royal Navy
New Six Month Ration Books Named for Sept 7 Issue
Ottawa reports new Ration Book No 1 will be distributed Sept 7 with five coupon series for sugar tea and coffee plus emergency coupons. Tea and coffee coupons cover a two week supply, and sugar coupons also run two weeks. Children under 12 do not receive tea coffee coupons. Each book bears a serial number and ration office address. Holders must inscribe name address serial number on each page before use and a detachable card to the ration office is included.
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Ottawa
Prices and Trade Board
Sweden Enacts Meat Ration At 814 Ounces Per Person Weekly
On April 21 Sweden imposed a meat ration of 814 ounces per person each week as part of wartime controls. The measure targets all civilians, aiming to curb shortages and stabilize food supplies across the country.
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Sweden
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