Jap cruelty stories emerge from Rangoon prisoners
Relate stories from liberated airmen held by Japanese in Rangoon and other camps. Lt Kenneth Wheatley and Lt M C Haakenson, both Canadian, were flown to India after Burma capital falls, while others arrived by hospital ships. They recount beatings, face slaps, and clubbing of injured legs during interrogation. one airman recalls complying with forced bowing to avoid punishment as guards remained harsh.
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Calcutta
Canaan
India
Rangoon
Burma
Trops
Kenneth Wheatley
Banff
Alta
MC. Haakenson
Berwyn
Herbert Ivens
Scott
Sack
Keith Juddy
Sanford
Ivens
Hee
Fit
Lt Haakenson
Tokyo
Bus Operators Free To Resume Regular Routes Across Ottawa
Ottawa Munitions Minister Howe announced that transit controllers restrictions on bus routes and schedules have been removed to meet growing public transport demand. Operators may resume previously restricted routes and extend service to underserved arenas, subject to provincial regulations, in line with July policy.
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Ottawa
Munitions
Howe
Lune
Flying ceiling proposal limits Calgary airspace
Calgary Alderman Brown proposed a civic bylaw to require the city airspace over Calgary to be at least 1,000 feet, with a legislative committee to study current regulations and the city's authority. The inquiry referenced the Mosquito bomber tragedy and called on veterans not to perform feats for publicity.
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Calgary
Ald. Brown
Tse
Freddie
Brown
Cobham post office endures 200 years after build
In Cobham Kent the village post office once frequented by Charles Dickens for stamps ink and paper remains in operation more than two centuries after its construction. The historic shop continues to serve residents and visitors with traditional postal services and stationery.
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Cobham
Kent
England
Charles Dickens
HAS PROUD RECORD LONDON RAF FIGHTER COMMAND DEFEATED ENEMY AIRCRAFT
The RAF Fighter Command destroyed more than 46 500 enemy aircraft and shot down nearly 2 000 flying bombs in Britain's defense. It began in 1939 with three downed bombers near the Firth of Forth and its first major task to shield the Dunkirk evacuation. The force achieved historic feats in the Battle of Britain era and expanded into offensive strikes into Germany and Austria while sustaining losses.
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London
Ra.f
Britain
Luftwaffe
Air Ministry
Fighter Command
Firth of Forth
Germany
Austria
Great Powers Seem to Dominate Early UN Peace Plan
At the United Nations conference in San Francisco major powers appear to control a prospective world peace organization as small nations suffer three tests. Key votes fail Mexican and New Zealand proposals on security council power and assembly autonomy while Canada UK US debates target participation rules and labor office role. State Secretary Stettinius urges drafting an international bill of rights as the inaugural task.
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San Francisco
World Organization For Peace
United Nations Conference
China
France
Britain
Russia
United States
General Assembly
Security Council
New Zealand
International Labor Office
Stettinius
World Organization of United Nations
Holland
Denmark
Germany
Athony Eden
U.S
Edward Settinius, Jr
V. M. Molotov
T. V. Soong
Trials Started Against Romanian War Criminals in London
The Bucharest radio reported the first trials before a people's tribunal involving 25 former Romanian officials and officers. Four crime types listed include acts during the Odessa occupation, crimes against anti-Fascists, crimes against Russian prisoners and deportees, and crimes against civilians on Russian soil.
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London
Bucharest
People's Tribunal
Odessa
Russia
Canada’s Servicewomen Face Pacific Role Uncertain
Plans for 489000 Canadian servicewomen hinge on Pacific war needs and Germany occupation plans. Policy remains that women stay in uniform, with no definite deployment to the Pacific yet. Wrens may be sent if needed, but no firm decision. RCAF and CWAC plans exclude Pacific service for now. Future tasks include France Belgium and possibly Germany with occupation forces.
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Ottawa
Canada
Germany
Parifie Theatre
Wrens
Pacific
RCAF
Cw.a.c
Air Force Blue
France
Belgium
German Prisoners Over Four Million Captured
War Secretary Sir James Grigg told the House of Commons that Allied forces have captured more than 4,000,000 German prisoners since and including the battle of Alamein. He noted that from November 1942 to April 1945 about 100 German divisions were destroyed.
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London
James Grigg
House of Commons
Alamein
Allies Impose Rules in Occupied Germany Language and curfew set
Flensburg radio report cited by the BBC says English becomes the official language in occupied Germany under Allied military government. Other measures repeal Nazi laws, end propaganda ministry, ban German publications and broadcasts, and establish curfews for German nationals at night through late May.
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Germany
London
Flensburg
BBC
National Socialist
J Nazis
Churchill Says No Victory Parade Until Japan Defeated
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons no formal victory parade or celebrations would take place in Britain until Japan is defeated.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Britain
Japan
Demand for Speedy Trial Of War Criminals
In London an international conference on German war crimes opens May 31 as the UN war crimes commission cites rising criticism of prisoner handling. Allied forces pursue investigations into Nazi crimes against military and civilian victims while British papers criticise the treatment of top war criminals and luxury conditions for some captured leaders.
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London
United Nations War Crimes Commission
Paris
Allied Supreme Headquarters
Loman
War Chimes
European Theatre Judge Advocate Section
News Chronicle
Datlan
Badoglio
Daily Mirror
Willy Messerschmitt
Germany
War Material To Be Sent To The Pacific
Allied Supreme Headquarters Paris states usable American war material no longer needed in Europe will be transferred to the Pacific theatre as quickly as possible, with most shipments direct. Canadian equipment largely stays in Europe while troops head home with minimal personal gear.
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Allied Supreme Headquarters
Paris
Europe
Pacific
Mortis W. Dilland
Ross Munro
Munro
Rome
China
Far East
Gilland
United States
War Department
Neeas
Lancaster Planes May Return to Canada from Bomber Crew
Fragmented text appears to note Lancaster bombers and Canadian crews returning or flying back to Canada. It references London and Canada and wartime movement of aircraft and personnel, but details are unclear. The readable phrases imply a wartime bomber operation involving Canadian crews and Lancasters.
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London
Unitest
Canada
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