Now or Never: UNRRA calls for aid to Europe
Herbert E. Lehman warns of a grim winter for liberated Europe and urges a global response. He backs a UNRRA levy and a National Clothing Collection in Canada from October 1 to 20 to mobilize millions of used garments for Europeans in need.
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Europe
Herbert E. Lehman
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
London
UNRRA
Canada
Mr. Lehman
Stark
United E
United Nations
Education for soldiers abroad and veterans benefits questions
A reader asks about continuing studies in Germany for a brother overseas and options through Canadian Legion Educational Services. Advice covers part time educational officers, British universities, and possible arrangements. explains veterans small holdings under the Veterans Land Act and suburban housing considerations. discusses gratuities and the $100 clothing allowance for a husband discharged from Canada services, noting NRMA status impacts.
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Canadian Legion
Germany
National Housing Act
National Housing Administration
Canada
N.H.A
Haney
B.C
NRMA
The
Armed Services of Canada
Handclasp for Women's Ingenuity in Wartime Rationing
The piece praises Canadian women for embracing meat rationing with patriotism and innovation. It notes meatless Tuesdays and Fridays, personal resilience, and public acceptance. The author recounts assisting PICAO in Montreal and highlights growing enthusiasm for air travel among Chinese students and the public.
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Europe
Brown M coupons in Ration Book 5 set for meat
Ration Book 5 introduces Brown M meat coupons. One new weekly coupon remains valid until invalidated. Housewives can buy small meat amounts using tokens, not the full coupon value, with each coupon worth 38 tokens exchangeable only for meat sales. Change limited to seven tokens per transaction. Tokens valid indefinitely.
Compensation urged for barley producers facing export embargo
North West Line Elevators Assoc and Ottawa barleys elevators urge the Dominion Government to compensate growers for losses from an export embargo. The telegraph argues premium loss, malting barley yields, and reduced export value, urging immediate government action.
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Ottawa
Dominion
J. G. Davidson
U.S
Canada
C. Lamont
North- West Line Elevators Assoc
Invest In Happiness Community Rink and Farm Project
Last week the Review urged support for a Community Rink and Agricultural Project inviting citizens to buy $10 shares and join the planning board. The piece promotes immediate contributions, shareholders meetings, and recreation for families to unite generations during wartime.
Canada Food Aid and Grain Trade Rise During War Years
Wartime contracts boosted Canada’s food sent to Britain’s Ministry of Food from 62 million to 277 million dollars. The 1944 45 grain year produced a record 524 million bushels through Port Arthur and Fort William. In August Canada agreed to UNRRA aid of 60 000 barrels of pickled fish and 75 000 boxes of herring, totaling 13 350 000 pounds worth 974 800 dollars, plus large canned and salted fish for Western Europe relief.
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Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Ministry of Food
Port Arthur
Fort William
UNRRA
Europe
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Montreal
Provisional International Civil Aviation Organization
PICAD
China
Ration News
Goose Lake
Starkman’s Store
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Happy Girl
Golden Link
Mull
Little’s Business College
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