IRO and DP Resettlement Efforts Across Europe
The article reviews the International Refugee Organization role in resettling displaced persons from Germany, Austria, and Italy, noting IRO's establishment in Geneva, taxpayer funding, and a mass civilian transport fleet. It highlights repatriation remains a priority, with information sharing to aid independent choices, and describes camp dynamics including Soviet interactions and DP attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Displaced Persons Division
The
Control Commission
Germany
Austria
IRO
Geneva
Italy
International Tracing Service
Ivan
Dps
MVD
Riga
Resettling displaced persons drives postwar immigration
The article describes Western nations and Australia expanding DP resettlement after World War II. It notes Truman's push for large DP intake, Canada and Australia organizing missions, and Australia selecting about 2,000 DPs weekly with family reunification, language training, and foster placements as part of a broad, ongoing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRC
New York
Swettenharmn
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Australia
Europe
Truman
Congress
U.S.A
Israel
France
Belgium
Argentine
Brazil
Venezuela
New Zealand
Norway
Germany
Dps
IRO
Hydro Electric
Austria
Immigration
TRO
White Mouth District Notes and Community Events
The Whitemouth tractor club dance drew a large crowd with local band music. Visitors include Mrs Fred Rivers of Winnipeg and new bank manager J Schmidt. Flood evacuations bring friends and relatives to White mouth while Rennie raises funds for flood relief and Ascension Day services are held at South Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth Tractor Club
Kendrick
Winnipeg
Whitemouth
J. Schmidt
South Lutheran Church
William Henning
Dixie Lee Hall
Rennie
Rennie Guild
Whitemouth District Hospital
C. Ritchey
J. Inkster
P. C. Sorenson
St. Vital
Prince Edward hotel donates to Whitemouth hospital fund
The Prince Edward hotel Brantford Ontario donated 100 dollars to the Whitemouth hospital fund. Paul Paulsen received birthday congratulations on May 19. The item also promotes dental health and regular medical check ups with a family doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Hotel
Brantford
Ont
Whitemouth
Paul Paulsen
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Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
B. George Murray
J. H. McRae
T. G. Erskine
Gus Merke
Tom Cadeau
Fred Rivers
Harvey Lockster
Rose
Wawa, Ont
Mrs. J. Bischoff
Mrs
Walter Steiner
David Aitkenhead
William Aitkenhead Jr
William Aitkenhead
Dr. Best
Ross United Church
Geo. Steiner
Ed. Elliott
Mrs. Hall
Mike Steiner
Alec Hill
Red Rock
O. Supeene
Hal Supeene
Mrs. P. R. Paulsen
Sandy Cousins
Geo. Turner
Royal Bank
Roland
Man
Henry Steiner
J. Craig
Seven Sisters
St. Boniface
Joe Shedler
Oliver
McCormick-Deering
McCormick Potato Planter
McCormick
Dreffs & Batenchuk
International Harvester Dealer
Beausejour
Leer
Saale
Union Bus Depot
Graham and Hargrave
Red River Motor Coach Lines
Pine Falls
P.S.W
Gretsinger & Sons
Lac DU Bonnet
Wg. Corner
Milner
Holiday Beach
Pointe du Bois
Nad
E. W. McDonald
C.L.A
Greater Winnipeg
Somerset Bidg
J. R. Racine
Manitoba
Field Marshall Diesel
A. Kaszowski
Studebaker — Ferguson Farm Implements
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