Air Raid Precautions Lessons From English Civil Defence Experience
Walter and Lear report on ARP work in Canada after studying English Civil Defence during raids. They describe the rapid response to bomb damage at a nine story apartment block, the snowball summons system, ARP office setup, casualty handling, rescue and salvage, and housing, water, and communications needs. They note female volunteers, street signage, and the shift from Civilian Protection to Civil Defence, urging Canada to prepare now for heavier raids and cross‑border risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enkinnard
Canada
England
ARP
Y4aison
Herbert Morrison
War Services
Civilian Protection Committee
Aie Rald
AIP
Canadiang
St. Ba
Redcliffe
Bristol
Elianeth
St. Mary Redcliffe
London
Tom
AJSP
Morrison
National Fire Service
Germany
America
Am Yesson
C.P.C. Corp
Wilsons Fourteen Points Shaped Postwar Peace Vision
A summary of Woodrow Wilsons Fourteen Points presented to Congress in January 1918 and guiding the postwar peace process. Key provisions include open covenants, free navigation, removal of trade barriers, arms reduction, self-determination, and the creation of a general association of nations to guarantee independence and territorial integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
United States Congress
Europe
Mr. Wilson
Alma
Veraniilesa
Wilson
League of Nations
Congress
Russia
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Austria-Hungary
Romania
Serbia
Montenegro
Balkan
Ottoman Empire
Dardanelles
Association of Nations
Women Demand Home Guard Training to Defend Britain
At a Liverpool meeting, Dr. Edith Summerakill argues women should be trained for self defence and Home Guard roles to support Allied war efforts. She notes women already serve in conscriptioned services and urges men to grant women the right to learn self defence and be released for combat duties if invasion occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Britain
Africa
Edith Summerakill
Labor
MLP
Health and Morale of War Workers
Health and morale of war workers are vital as production drives push longer hours. Dr T O Garland notes about 40 million working weeks were lost to sickness last year with 1942 likely higher, while ventilation, blackout, poor feeding, and exhaustion raise industrial ill health. Night shifts worsen digestion and raise gastritis risk, says Dr Emily Badenoch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
T. O. Garland
British Medical Association For Industrial Health
London
Garry Allighton
Alek
Birmingham
Shop Stewards National Council
Emily Badenoch
Industrial Welfare Society
Barnyard byproducts fuel war economy in Canada
Canadian officials describe how livestock by products from cows and hogs become vital war materials. Hair from cow ears and hog bristles supply artists brushes and industrial needs while fats, bones, intestines, and blood find uses in shortening, feed, munitions, fertilizer, and culinary products. Plastics boost demand as old materials wane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odtawa
Canada
Ardbla
North America
United Kingdom
Britain
Cannes
Weddings Flood For Birmingham These War Days
Birmingham matches wartime pace as couples wed in registry offices with short ceremonies and witnesses. Clerks handle many weddings on Saturdays while crowds gather, brides and grooms pass through two stairs on separate routes, and costs run about 11 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Rown Vand Jones
Smith and Barclay
Ward
The Divine Light Outshines Nature Says John R Lord
The quote declares that nature science and reason are shadows beside the divine light that shines from the word of God as stated by John R Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Lord
Brewster Beattie Recites Poem Amid New Year Rites
Fragmentary verse echoes themes of leaving the old year behind and strengthening bonds. The lines call for forgiveness, purpose, and helping others as a community faces the new year with faith and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Brewster Beattie
Twenty Years Ago Notes From Ontario Farms and Towns
Items from 20 years ago report Knox Church sending 19 parcel gifts to Gordon Home Milton. Donald Woberton saw meadow park near the railroad. John J. Smith took possession of W Landsborough meat business. Mrs George Norrish mourns at daughter’s home in Naxaa yaweya. farmer wives form United Farmers' Women of Ontario Association. Western Canada grain crops valued at 1 a55 670. Ontario Agricultural College opens new dairy buildings at Guelph, a $250 000 structure among the best on the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane Knox Church
Gordon
Milton
Donald Woberton
Meadow Park
John J. Smith
W. Landsborough
George Norrish Poset
David Wilson
Naxaayaweya
Hert Davidson
United Farmers’ Women of Ontario Association
Canada
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Mnest
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Walter & Lear
Lord Mayors Fund
Ford Victoria
Nwene
Ife
Wenlace
Wiieed
U. A
Canadian Frees
Wester
Remy
BY Jamer Mes
Goethe
Alan Randal
Wwen
Autho
Tles
Regio
Reve
Jy Regi
Besa
Maly
Cata
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