All-Canadian four engined plane in design says Howe
Munitions Minister Howe told the House of Commons a new four engined transport plane is being designed in Canada and production is at least two years away. He indicated a trans oceanic cargo plane based on a Lancaster fuselage is also in test or early production at Malton Ontario.
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House of Commons
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Lib Stormont
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J. G. Diefenbaker
Lake Centre
Canada
Noorduyn Norseman
J. E. Michaud
Canadian National
Montreal
Dorchester Street
Royal Bank
St. James Street
Arrive Safely An East Coast Canadian Port
Thousands of young Canadian air men arrived in Britain as the largest R C A F movement to depart from the port completed. Flying men from Dominion nations and allied forces traveled with a small group of Canadian women from the R C A F. Among veterans aboard was Sqdn Lar S L Sigurdson of Wynyard Sask with nine years flying experience. He earned his private license in Winnipeg in 1934 and joined the RAF three years later. He returned to Canada two years ago and has been instructing at Moose Jaw and Weyburn. Another pilot officer aboard was M Thomson of Saskatoon.
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Netherlands
France
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S. L. Sigurdson
Wynyard
Sask
Winnipeg
RAF
Canada
Moose Jaw
Weyburn
M. Thomson
Saskatoon
Deserved Welcome for King George in New York Times
The New York Times editorially praised King George during his North Africa visit, saying he deserves the warmth of welcome received and hails him as brave, clear headed, and equal to arduous duties. The piece lauds his patience and steadiness under strain.
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Canada Plans To Carry Air Mail Overseas
Ottawa reports that Canadian wartime air service will ferry mail and personnel between Canada and the British Isles using Lancaster bombers. Space allocations will be controlled by Ottawa and London officials, with initial flights slated for early July. The plan, not a commercial service, aims to speed communications for over 250000 Canadian forces overseas.
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House of Commons
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C. P. Edwards
London
Vincent Massey
Malton
Ont
Mulock
United Kingdom
Dominion
UK war production up 50 percent in 1942 from 1941
Across the entire war production field in the United Kingdom output for 1942 rose by about half compared with 1941. The increase reflects expanded manufacturing and resources directed to the war effort.
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United Kingdom
Greeks Defy Nazi Ultimatum in Mountain Warfare
Greek informants report a German Italian assault with tanks planes and artillery failed to dislodge the guerrillas from their mountain strongholds. An ultimatum issued in late May demanded cessation by June 4, but the irregulars reportedly ignored it and a strong force was sent, with only a few guerrillas captured.
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Ankara
Department of Munitions Has Many New Ideas
Ottawa reports substantial savings in the munitions program as Lionel Chev er, parliamentary assistant, outlines gains from material use, tooling, and hours. Highlights include Bren gun body reshaping saving 1.2 million lb stainless steel and 10,000 hours, 125000 dollars. Bren gun magazine changes saving 198000 lb welding rod and 329000 dollars in tools and hours. anti-tank rifle bipaid redesign valued at 1.78 million dollars. 25-pounder shell fuses cut brass use by 44 million lb and 816000 manhours. Continuous conservation efforts aim to total 155 million dollars in savings.
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House of Commons
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Howe
Universal Carrier Reforms Cut Vast War Costs
The unit valued at over 6.5 million dollars highlights sweeping changes in the Universal carrier. A single track sprocket redesign saved 1.7 million, while packing reforms slashed shipping space by 28 million cubic feet, reduced freight cars by 3,635, and saved over 2 million in lumber and nails and more than 1 million in labor.
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Universal Carrier
Taxing overtime may change says Ottawa minister
Revenue Minister Gibson told the House of Commons that the department is studying more satisfactory methods of taxing overtime earnings. Howe denied C E Johnston's claim that tax rules cause absenteeism and said there is no penalty for working more. Johnston argued a woman earning 661 paid tax dropping income below 660. Gibson denied this. Gillis noted end of year rebates are hard to obtain and can take years. Gibson said overtime could push into a higher tax bracket and raise concerns while Howe linked coal production to timely overtime incentives.
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Cape Breton South
Service Training for Air Cadet Officers in Saskatoon
Winnipeg Air Cadet officers join a two week instructional course at No 7 Initial Training School in Saskatoon to gain service training. An August course aims for about 100 officers with housing provided by the RCAF. Cadet leaders oversee 47 squadrons and nearly 3 000 cadets across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario.
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