Better Use Of Shipping To Be Studied
The Pacific War Council meets today to study better use of United Nations shipping. Vary L. Hopkins, back from London, urges efficient Allied shipping and more women in U S war industries. Hopkins, head of the British American Munitions Assignment Board, may attend the session with President Roosevelt as Marshall’s London mission results are reviewed. April exports are expected to exceed any prior month as shipments to the Soviet Union rise.
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Hopkins Voices Urgency as U S War Aid to Russia Grows
Hopkins stressed ongoing wartime aid to Russia, noting March aid matched in February and stressing massive ship building and supply coordination with the United Nations. He warned the war remains a tough fight requiring patience and total effort.
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Yvonne To Inform Quints Of North Bay Hospital Stay
The Dionne quintuplets will be told by sister Yvonne about her emergency operation for a right ear infection at St. Joseph's Hospital in North Bay Ontario. The siblings were separated for the first time since birth eight years ago, and Yvonne hopes to rejoin them by week’s end.
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Australia Considers Five-Shilling Notes for Yank Soldiers
Melbourne report states the Commonwealth may issue five-shilling notes for American troops to ease coin shortages and reduce weight from the current ten-shilling notes. The move addresses US soldiers' preference for lower denomination bills and less metal to carry.
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Swedish Ships to Carry Greek Relief
An official spokesman said negotiations through the Swedish Red Cross are underway for Greek relief. The Swedish government will provide tonnage for food shipments, while Britain, the United States and Canada agree to monthly shipments of 15 000 tons of wheat or flour from Canada to Greece.
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Critical Jobs May Be Given Deferment
Washington reports the administration may seek blanket deferments for men in scarce war production roles, affecting over 120 occupations. Local draft boards already flagged critical jobs and faced questions on why skilled toolmakers in factories may be deferred.
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Jap Envoys Leave Tran for Homeland
Former Japanese minister Ishikawa and ten other members of the former diplomatic staff at Teheran departed Tehran for Japan after failing to obtain Turkish permission. The Tokyo radio reported the move, via CBS short wave listening station translation.
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U S Aerial Units Reach British Bases
London reports first units of a U S aerial striking force ferried to British bases to join RAF operations against Germany. Gen Marshall reaffirmed U S decision to aid Britain. Observers expect heavy bombers to arrive soon, with medium and dive bombers to follow. crews and American maintenance slated for base service.
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Soldier on furlough learns extra month leave
Pvt. Dexter J. Johnson, home on furlough, started hitch-hiking to California where he was to report Friday. A letter reached his family granting him an additional month of leave a few hours after he left.
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