Naval Action on Norway Coast
Canadian manned aircraft carrier Nabob and sister ship Puncher with Royal Navy crews joined British and Canadian destroyers in August operations against Norwegian coast targets from Alesund to Christiansund. Nabob aircraft hit airfields and ships, with six enemy planes on the ground and two enemy vanselas set ablaze. The force suffered two aircraft missing while returning to base.
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Ottawa
Norwegien
Mabod
Bronx
Algonquin
Nabob
Puncher
Fleet Air Arm
Mackenzie King
Horatio Nelson
Vancouver
Alesund
Christiansund
Gossen
Lepsoy
E. Bradshaw
San Francisco
Boulogne Capture by Third Canadian Division
The Third Canadian Division spearheaded the Boulogne assault in late September, seizing the channel port and taking 11,000 prisoners with air support and British armored backing. Le Regiment de la Chaudiere from Quebec played a key assault role, while the Regina Rifles Regiment also participated on D-day.
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Normandy
Boulogne
Amaiiheas
le Regiment de la Chaudiere
Lake Megantic
Que
Hegina Rifles Regiment
Murdoch Says Britain Must Take Full Share in War
Sir Keith Murdoch, Australian newspaper proprietor, reviewing the Far East conflict in the Daily Mail, argued that while United States forces are prodigiously strong and capable of defeating Japan alone, Britain must insist on taking her full share.
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London
Keith Murdoch
Far East
Daily Mail
United States
Britain
Romania’s King Carol Plans Return for Mideast Liberation
Reports from Mexico City suggest King Carol of Romania intends to begin a campaign to liberate his homeland. He is said to be aboard an Argentine ship bound for New Orleans and then South America, seeking accommodations for the voyage.
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Mexico City
Carol
Romania
Orleans
South America
Air Conference To Talk Over Empire Routes
Ottawa report says Commonwealth officials will meet in Montreal October 23 to discuss air routes and operational problems. Review of wartime military air transport and potential postwar use are on agenda. Australia briefs on a Pacific ferry plan with Canada and New Zealand, with American bases moving northward as Allied forces advance.
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Ottawa
Montreal
Mackenzie King
King
Mr. King
United States
Canada
Australia
North America
New Zealand
Britain
Drakeford
Canberra
Election timing in Ottawa narrows to next spring
The election call deadline passed this year and Ottawa speculation favors a March date. No November election prospect exists due to election act timing and political circles rule out December January and February unless a crisis occurs. Some talk of an extra parliamentary session before the spring vote persists.
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Ottawa
Bucharest City of Delight Definition
A note explains that in Romanian the term Bucharest translates to city of delight, linking linguistic meaning to the capital's name and cultural perception.
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Bucharest
City of
Coupons Expire In Ottawa Ration Books
The prices board announced expiration of coupons in ration books No 3 and No 4 on December 31. Eligible coupons include 10 F canning sugar, sugar 14 to 45, D 1 to 16, and preserves 17 to 32. Distribution for ration book No 5 is planned for October 14 to October 21.
Europe's Wheat Needs Are Less Than Expected
Ottawa reports government sources say Europe will require less Canadian wheat than feared. An estimated 450 000 600 bushels remained available by July 31, with Allied advances and shifts in shipments easing deficits. UNRRA plans large U.S. purchases, while Canada faces ample domestic and exportable grain.
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Ottawa
Europe
Canada
Romania
Russia
Germany
United States
UNRRA
Renault arrested in wartime Nazi dealings case in France
Louis Renault, leading French carmaker, faces arrest and charges for dealings with the Nazis during the occupation. He was detained in a clinic claiming ill health while a magistrate ordered a medical examination. Renault and Renault Works manager were sent to Fresnes prison.
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Louis Renault
France
Renault
Fresnes
Renault ‘Works
Canada Exports Shift to United States in 1943 44
In the crop year 1943 44 Canada sent about 150.6 to 160 million bushels of total exports near 344 million to the United States many for feed. If home supplies are adequate imports from Canada will fall sharply in 1944 45.
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Canada
United States
Allied bombers load coats over ammo in winter supply drive
Allied air forces have begun carrying winter overcoats and uniforms in bomb bays for American troops in France and Belgium. The move highlights Gen Eisenhower's supply challenges as winter approaches and long lines strain, with munitions and gasoline needing priority alongside clothing amid a strong German foe.
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Allied Supreme Headquarters
France
Belgium
Eisenhower
Supreme Command
No Allied decision yet on German reparations
London May Churchill told the House of Commons no decision had been reached on payment of reparations and indemnity by Germany after the war.
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London
Germany
Churchill
House of Commons
Soviet awards honor Allied leaders on western front
London reports the USSR awards the Order of Suvorov First Class to Field Marshal Montgomery and to Lord Beaverbrook and Oliver Lyttelton for their roles in opposing the Axis. Air Marshal Leigh-Mallory and General Omar Bradley receive the Order of Kutuzov First Class. Adm. Ramsay is honored with the Order of Suvorov for naval leadership.
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London
Moscow
Suverey
Field Marshal Montgomery
Western Front
Supreme Soviet
U.S.S.R
Soviet Union
Lord Beaverbrook
Oliver Lyttelton
R.N
Naval Expeditionary Forces
Suhakov
Channel
Germany
Britain's Debts Not Return To Gold Standard Says Sir John Anderson
London Sir John Anderson chancellor of the exchequer said Britain would not return to the gold standard and would work with the United States to end discrimination in international commerce. He spoke at a ford mayor's luncheon noting war year five finances and higher tax revenue share, praising lend lease and Canada's wartime contributions.
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John Anderson
London
Britain
United States
Ford
Canada
CANNOT SERVE No Alien Born Person Need Apply For UNERA
In Ottawa Canada reports state UNERA will not hire people born in enemy nations to run relief operations. Germany Italy Romania and Japan born applicants are barred while staff recruitment continues in Canada for the 44 nation agency. The policy aims to employ individuals with no connections to enemy countries.
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UNERA
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Germany
Italy
Romania
Japan
China complains says Alles have not supplied sufficient help
Ta Kung Pao criticizes Churchill for calling aid to China lavish and argues Britain and the United States share moral responsibility for China's weakness. The editorial contends American lend lease aid amounts to only one or two percent of total aid, minimizing Allied support.
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Alles
Chungking
Churchill
China
Ta Kung Pao
Britain
United States
Times of London Defends German Economic Role Postwar
The Times of London rejects plans to turn Germany into an agricultural state and argues that German economies must be raised to its highest point and modeled to contribute usefully to a European economy.
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London
Germany
Times of London
Saskatchewan Wartime Labor Relations Board expands
The federal labor department announces appointments of R. J. Burns of Regina and W. G. Davies of Moose Jaw to the Wartime Labor Relations Board in Ottawa. The additions increase the board's membership to sit. 2599.
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Ottawa
Federal Labor Department
R. J. Burns
Regina
W. G. Davies
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan Wartime Labor Relations Board
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