The Archive · 1940

More Men Called

Up by Canada all Between Ages of 21 And 34 to Report for Medical Inspection Ottawa, Sept. 15.

The Governor General of Canada yesterday issued a proclamation calling upon all able men between the ages of 21 and 34 to submit them-ves for military training.

The proclamation represented Canada's first call to the colours since the outbreak of the European war over a year ago.

All men between the ages of 21 and 34 were called upon to "submit themselves for medical examination to undergo military training for a period of thirty days within Canada or in the territorial waters thereof."

—United Press, Osaka Stores May Aid in Solving House Problem Osaka, Sept. 15.

With the housing shortage an improblem, and the October 7 nti-luxuries ban fast approaching, Osaka department stores are reported to be considering converting space formerly used by luxury sales departments, into apartments As a result of the ban on luxuries, curtailment of floor space for merchandise display is held certain, This been formally taken up by the Japan Department Stores Association, and may shortly offer the solution to the housing shortage.—Havas.

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