Fading Dream Of Western Canada Farm Surplus Reforms
The piece examines postwar prospects for redirecting surplus Western Canadian farm products into industrial uses. It notes initial optimism from the National Chemurgic committee and D G McKenzie, but warns that current evidence offers no near term practical plan. It urges continued research and policy work despite high costs and distances.
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D. G. McKenzie
Christian Social Council of Canada
National
Chemurgic Committee
McKenzie
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
More than 400 species of plants are meat eaters
Scientists report that over 400 plant species are carnivorous or "meat eating." The discovery highlights how some plants trap and digest small organisms to obtain nutrients, a trait found in diverse families and habitats worldwide.
Navy Entry Adds Hollywood Director to Royal Canadian Navy
Lieut John Farrow husband of Maureen O Sullivan arrives at Halifax to join the Royal Canadian Navy. He says he is proud and happy to serve and admires the navy for its wartime work. He notes he left his motion picture career to enlist and hopes his wife may visit if stationed there long.
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Royal Canadian Navy
John Farrow
Maureen O'Sullivan
Halifax
Lieut. Farrow
Banff Jasper Highway Opens to Tourists in 1940
The National Parks Bureau announces the opening of the Banff Jasper Highway on Dominion Day July 1 1940. The illustrated book The Banff Jasper Highway describes a mountain route linking two national parks, offering wildlife viewing and grand scenery for Canadians Americans and international visitors.
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National Parks Bureau
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Canada
Banff-Jasper
United States
Weather prophets beware owls predict rain or shine
Lieut.-Col. A. Vickers of Ash Wells Terling Essex writes to the Times that the wise old owl offers forecasts during wartime weather reports. He claims the wood owl cawing more than three times at night signals rain within 24 hours, while a barn owl hoot means clear weather for the next day.
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the Times
A. Vickers
Ashwells
Terling
Essex
The Island Of Sylt In World War II Air Raid
The article notes Sylt as a North Sea island with a rising sand dune problem shrinking its area from 1,000 square miles in 1250 to about 160 today. It describes Sylt as a bathing resort and air base for Germans and suggests it may be abandoned if German forces pull back from the base, risking further sea encroachment.
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Sylt
North Sea
Europe
Canadian welcome noted by Lady Glasgow in Ottawa
Canadians friendly and hospitable make Lady Glasgow feel at home as she arrives with Sir William Glasgow. She supports the prairie library scheme started by Lady Tweedsmuir and mentions Australia’s Bush Book Club that provides books to farmers and settlers.
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Lady Glasgow
Canada
Ottawa
Sir William Glasgow
Prairie Library
Lady Tweedsmuir
Australia
Bush Book Club
Goats Trained to Lead Horses in Fire Drills in London
Goats are being trained to lead horses from stables in London as a fire drill measure. Hundreds of goats are installed in stables as a test, showing horses can be guided out without blindfolds during a fire.
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London
Eng
Delivery delays due to censorship slow Swiss-German mail
Swiss residents near the German border report letter deliveries take up to 22 days between Swiss towns and nearby German points fifteen miles away.
Britain to boost canal traffic to save gasoline
Britain plans to increase use of its 2,245 miles of canals to move goods long distances. The government aims to encourage canal transport this year to reduce gasoline consumption and improve fuel efficiency.
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Britain
Film Industry Uses Over Half a Million Pounds Camphor Yearly
Film production consumes more than 500000 pounds of camphor annually to prepare and preserve motion picture stock. Industry experts discuss sourcing, cost, and supply stability for studios and labs.
Fox Tail Affects Warmth In Cold Weather
A fox uses its tail to blanket the nose and foot pads when resting, providing extra warmth in low temperatures. The tail acts as a natural insulating layer and helps retain body heat in chilly conditions.
Automobile spark plugs inspection may reveal cracked porcelain
An automotive maintenance note advises removing spark plugs from the engine for inspection to detect defects such as cracked porcelain.
Smuggling Posts in Internment Camps Penalized in War Act
An order by Hon. Ernest Lapointe makes it a punishable offence under the War Regulations Act to smuggle letters newspapers clippings and other articles in or out of Canadian internment camps. Violations face summary conviction with fines up to 500 dollars or up to 12 months imprisonment.
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Canada
Ernest Lapointe
Oil costs rise with speed in auto tests
Recent automobile tests show at 65 mph oil costs are four and one half times higher than at 35 mph. The finding highlights fuel efficiency and lubrication expenses varying with speed.
Scientist Maps Colors in Animal Night Eyes
A researcher explains how light reflected from eyes at night reveals distinct colors in different species. Alligators show pink, bears silver, and leopards green, illustrating eye reflections as a diagnostic aid in nocturnal vision studies.
London Balloon Barrage Gains Surprising Efficiency
A press association reporter from London describes higher efficiency of the balloon barrage in preventing enemy aircraft from reaching targets. He notes RAF planes demonstrated the effect by experiment and warns an attacking plane would face a very disagreeable surprise if it attempted to pass through the barrage.
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London
Press Association
Royal Air Force
Vicar recalls wartime Legion tales and a sentry’s reply
The Vicar recounts an amusing WWII memory from a British Legion branch. He describes being challenged by a sentry who saluted him with the word Pass, Charlie after he identified as chaplain, reflecting light wartime humor.
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British Legion
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