Britain Takes All Dairy Products We Can Supply
Agriculture Minister Gardiner told the commons Britain will take all Canadian dairy available for the next two years. Subsidies for milk, cheese, butter, and whole milk are outlined for May 1 starting, with mixed plans for 1943-44 and 1944-45. Surpluses may be marketed in Britain. production aims target record dairy output to support the war effort.
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Gardiner
Commons
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Canada
Food Board
NOT MUCH SUCCESS CHUNGKING
Marcus Cheng, a Chinese evangelist who escaped Singapore, says the Japanese lack shipping to salvage warships Repulse and Prince of Wales and have failed to import goods or export rubber. He reports British guerrillas, including Britons, Australians, Indians and Chinese, well equipped in Malaya and notes Japanese mistreatment of white prisoners.
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Marcus Cheng
Singapore
Prince of Wales
Malaya
Cheng
Chile arrests Axis spy ring in crackdown culminates 18 month probe
Chilean authorities announce the arrest of two alleged readers and 12 members of a vast Axis spy ring after an 18 month investigation prompted by the U.S. State Department. Police search intensifies for nearly 100 others believed involved in the network.
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Santiago
Unile
U.S
Deparment
Germany's food front steadier amid harvest outlook
London reports Germany's food situation is notably better than a year ago and remains stable unless the 1944 harvest fails. An official from the ministry of economic warfare spoke at a press conference outlining the current status and the lack of signs of a crack in the enemy's food front.
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London
Germany
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Red Army 26th Anniversary Toast at Moscow Embassy
Allied notables attended a reception hosted by the Russian embassy to toast the 26th anniversary of Russia's fighting force. The event featured vodka and hot spiced wine as part of the celebrations.
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Russia
London
Red Army
Carleton Durum Wheat Named by Grain Research Panel
Winnipeg report says a new Durum wheat variety named Carleton has been developed by the associate committee on grain research. The statement recommends increased early distribution and classifies Carleton as a high grade Durum. Also noted are studies on glycol production from wheat and ongoing oilseed research at the University of Saskatchewan.
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University of Saskatchewan
Conquered Lands Bring In Vast German Revenues
In a written reply to a question, Dingle M Foot parliamentary secretary to the ministry of economic warfare said Germany earns about 10.4 billion dollars annually from its conquered territories. He noted the figure excludes any levies on occupied regions in Russia Greece Luxembourg and parts of Poland France and Belgium already in the Reich.
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House of Conminions
Dingle M. Foot
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Russia
Greece
Luxembourg
Poland
France
Belgium
Change in Regulations Allow Civilians on Leave Ottawa
Ottawa announces a regulation update allowing all army ranks and C W L A C personnel to wear civilian clothing on leave of seven days or more. Previously only nonuniform attire was allowed for sports requiring special dress under routine orders.
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Ottawa
Army
C.wla.c
Army Headquarters
Report on postwar employment prospects in Canada
Ottawa reports an interim study on rehabilitation projects that suggests 3.0 to 1.39 million unfilled time jobs may arise as Canada shifts from wartime to peacetime. Dr G M Weir noted about 500,000 additional jobs beyond 1939 levels after the transition, with professional opportunities rising by around 60,000 and construction manufacturing agriculture offering the top gains for former service members.
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Interm
Commons Reconstruction Committee
G. M. Wetr
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Pensions Department
Pensions
Mackenzie
Wer
Canada
Weir
Canada Should Maintain Standing Armed Forces After War
Ottawa discussions reveal business leaders and military members favor a standing army navy and air force postwar. Dr. G. M. Weir reports between 200 and 300 professionals were surveyed, supporting 50 000 soldiers 25 000 sailors 30 000 airmen 25 000 in aviation and about 30 000 munitions workers plus a two ocean navy and Canadian built merchant marine. Proposals include university chairs in military and naval science more tech institutes and revised schooling with cadet programs and fitness act alignment.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Weir
Dominion Institute of Technology
Postwar plans hinge on public works and social services
Mr Mackenzie outlined a cautious postwar program with government direction and a large public works effort. Social services would grow rapidly, peacetime job expansion would rely on converting war industries, and a reasonably high national income would support living standards. Vocational training for about 200,000 armed forces personnel was tentatively proposed. The minister called Dr Weir’s report nonconclusive, based on data from thousands of people to gauge rehabilitation needs.
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Mackenzie
Weir
Soviet joins boycott on gold purchases with allies
Moscow broadcasts that the Soviet Union will participate with Britain and the United States in a world boycott of gold purchases, allowing buying only if the gold comes from other United Nations sources. The pledge reflects Cold War era economic policy.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Britain
United States
United Nations
Moscow Radio
Why not strike across channel to end the war now
London argues a western front would invite a strong German reply. The war requires weeks of brutal fighting, vast shipping for the tail behind the frontline, and enough decisive power to overcome Hitler. German reserves are drained but frontline strength remains daunting until decisive victory is achieved.
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London
Hitler
Africa
Sicily
Italy
West Wall
Russia
Will Not Accept Nazi Peace Bids
London reports Germany pressing for peace terms but failing to meet Allies demand for unconditional surrender. Churchill and Stalin warned that Hitlerite diplomats and Junkers seek separate peace talks, yet such moves are doomed to fail as Nazi leadership remains unified in a dangerous alliance.
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Joseph Stalin
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Stalin
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