Heroes and Traitors Split in France After German Detention
The C S Monitor reflects on Edouard Herriot and Henri Petain after their release from German custody. Herriot is praised as a liberal unifier and potential beacon for France, while Petain is viewed by many as a traitor. The piece contrasts their loyalties to patriotism, humanity, and liberty, noting the broader implications for postwar France.
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Associated Press
Paris
Edouard Herriot
Henri Petein
Gestapo
Germany
M. Petain
France
M. Herriot
Lycoe3
la Partie BS
M Petain
Alsies
M Pataio
M Heriotas
Edith Cavell
Petains
Herriots
C.S. Monitor
Sugar ship space sought to move 40000 sacks to USA
The Board plans to secure steamer space for about 40 000 sacks of sugar to be released in the USA around May 20. Newfoundland supply is very limited and shipment can be moved as available. Total tonnage of General Cargo into Newfoundland from Jan 1 to Apr 30 reached 114 000 tons versus 110 000 in 1944. Salt needs total 49000 tons this season with priority on movement from Detroit via North Sydney and motor vessels to the island, plus a West Indies cargo to St John s. Potential salt from the Mediterranean may come later.
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USA
Newfoundland
Detroit
North Sydney
West Indies
St. John's
Mediterranean
Dept.t of Supply
Transportation Board Reviews War Shipping Talks and Coal Supply
At a May 10 meeting the Transportation Control Board reviewed talks with the Canadian Shipping Board and the British Ministry in Montreal plus the War Shipping Administration in Washington. Attendees included Lieut J Grieve and C C Lawes with Newsprint firms and Newfoundland Railway agents. They projected 600000 tons of imports May to December and pledged sufficient tonnage. Coal production lags demand and sugar supplies were requested from Canada and the USA. shipping control remains with the United Maritime Authority for six months after the war.
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Transportation Control Board
Canedain Shipping Board
British Ministry
Montreal
War Shipping Administration
Washington
Lieut. J. Grieve
Ministry of War Transport
St. John’s
C. C. Lawes
Montreal Shipping Co
Newfoundland Railway
Gruchy
L. Reid
Newfoundland
Tenkage
U.S A
Public Utilities
London
United Maritime Authority
East
Transportation Board Committee
Misunderstanding at 9 O'clock Stenography Session
A boss scolds a new stenographer for missing a nine o'clock meeting. The stenographer asks what happened, seeking clarification about the missed start time and event.
Air catering science reduces in flight cooking mishaps
A Dorval Airport commissary prepares five airline meals daily under Jasie McDonald with 18 dozen staff, tackling altitude and humidity effects on baking and whipped cream to prevent collapse and indigestion. George Stonley notes the study in a current C I L Oval feature.
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Allways
Dorval
Jasie McDonald
Valleyfield
Hat remark marks homeport display in couple’s chat
In a homeport scene a wife shows her purchase and quips that she buys another hat whenever she is down. Her husband responds with a puzzled question about where she obtained them.
Husband Introductions Prompt City Encounter
A brief dialogue fragment shows a woman declining a man’s attempt to introduce his husband, replying she already has her own partner. The exchange reads as a social snapshot with a hint of private boundaries.
Canadian fishing vessels land salt and fish in Newfoundland in bond
Public Relations Officer releases a statement about a temporary renewal of permission for Canadian fishing vessels to land salt and fish in Newfoundland for temporary storage in bond while operating on the banks. The renewal, granted for 1945, is limited to Newfoundland Customs Ports of entry and requires masters to report to the Collector of Customs with quantities to be landed.
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Newfoundland
Bond
Commission of Government
Collector of Customs
Storage license plan for vessel cargo in Newfoundland waters
The document outlines premises location for fish storage for up to six weeks, a plan to enable baiting then return for landed cargo, and an application by the vessel owner or operator to the Newfoundland Fisheries Board for a salt import licence detailing storage quantities and purpose.
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Newfoundland Fisheries Board
Rhubarb Pie Instructions for Unbaked Shell
A vintage recipe outlines making a rhubarb pie with a brand pastry shell. It details preparing the shell, scalding and arranging rhubarb, making a sugar flour mix, pouring it over the fruit, lattice top, and an oven bake of 425 F then 375 F for about 100 minutes yielding one 8 inch pie.
Wilson rebukes Italian proposal to cede New York City
After a postwar conference in another city, Premier Orlanda of Italy pressed that the largely Italian population and language justify ceding Manhattan. President Wilson quickly replied that the argument should not apply to New York City.
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Orlanida
Italy
Wilko
Ion
F Ume
Wilson
New York City
Supposedly a True Story at the Barbershop
The commanding officer visits a barber shop in the afternoon and jokes about government time. The barber’s assistant replies that hair growth happens on government time but not all of it can be cut off.
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Gillett
Gillett’s
Old Man Coyly Slows Down for Twenty Five Miles
A traveler recalls his long journey and the only obstacle was a speed limit sign. He laughs at the pause it caused, noting he had been moving well until that twenty five mile per hour notice slowed him. The anecdote frames a humorous moment of compliance.
Comet Conundrum Echoes With Student Response
A classroom exchange features Professor asking what a comet is and Joe Frat replying with a playful misdirection by naming Mickey Mouse. The moment plays on misunderstanding and humor in the lesson.
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Joe Frat
J. Frat
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