Canada Faces Postwar Trade Prospects and Risks
Canada seeks stable postwar trade by aligning with Dumbarton Oaks and the Atlantic Charter. The key aim is to avoid past rivalries and foster peacetime exchange. With wartime expansion, Canada must supply Britain Europe the Orient and South America while remaining ready to import from nations rebuilding their finances to prevent large trade imbalances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
Europe
Orient
South America
Canadian farmers urged to boost livestock for Britain demand
Dr G S H Barton deputy minister urged Canadian farmers to plan production with Britain's needs in mind to sustain export trade. The appeal highlights increasing livestock output to satisfy Britain as a key market and benefit both producers and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.S. H. Barton
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Britain
Barton
Shortages blamed on demand and logistics in wartime Canada
At a Toronto Consumer Branch meeting officers outlined that Canada produced 9 million pairs of children's shoes and 43 percent higher underwear output than prewar levels. They cited stronger consumer demand and distribution issues, with climate affecting cotton shortages on the Pacific coast. Mrs. Dallamore credited wartime women for changing spending habits and rationing attitudes, noting butter channelling helped avert a breakdown in butter rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Toronto Consumer Branch Committee
W.P.T.B
Pacific
W.P.T.E
Origins of the mince pie and body fat trivia
The text links the mince pie to Christmas symbolism with an oblong shape for the manger crust for gold and spices for frankincense and myrrh. It also notes a health claim that each extra pound of body fat requires about half a mile of blood vessels.
Made Big Mistake Japanese Admirals Thought War Would Bring Them Some Applause
The article notes the long rivalry between Japan's army and navy over expansion, with the navy seeking wider influence and backing Pearl Harbor. It claims Pearl Harbor cost 94 Japanese admirals their lives, counting two more reported by Tokyo radio, in the context of war casualties.
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British Empire
United States
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
China
Dutch East Indies
Mukden
Marco Polo Bridge
Pearl Harbor
Tokyo Radio
Vancouver
Emerald Oil and Olive Oil Hair Remedy
A practical remedy promises fast relief from an itchy scalp and loose dandruff. Mix equal parts Moone's Emerald Oil with Olive oil, apply gently once daily, and shampoo every fourth day to soothe itching and promote healing. Obtain Emerald Oil at modern drug stores.
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Moone
May Use Radar to See Through Fog in Future Cars
British car makers test equipment to let drivers detect fog limits and traffic light signals early. Sir Miles Thomas, head of the industry's PR committee, says safe driving may be possible with curb beacons and dashboard receivers guiding in poor visibility.
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Miles Thomas
Brandon Sun
Monetary Symbol Faith Keeps Trade Flowing
A quote from the Lethbridge Herald notes that a farmer accepts dollars only because others will accept them in return for goods. If confidence in the monetary symbol fails, barter becomes necessary, illustrating the fragility of money's value and trust in the system.
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Lethbridge Herald
Leonardo Da Vinci Created Early Military Inventions
A dated note asserts that Leonardo Da Vinci originated the hand grenade parachute flying machine and poison gas more than 450 years ago highlighting his role as painter and inventor.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Auto Exhaust CO Death Toll Highlights Dangers
A report notes carbon monoxide from car exhaust causes about three fatalities per day in the United States, urging precautions and awareness.
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United States
Old Custom Men Raise Hats As Armor-Honor Greeting
An old custom recalls men lifting hats in greeting, tracing to ancestors who wore armor. They removed helmets when nearing castles to signal friendship and safe passage.
British Army praised for superior equipment and training
The London Daily Telegraph quotes Sir James Grigg praising the army as uniquely equipped with British tanks. Field Marshal Montgomery is cited saying Rundstedt would reach the Meuse in 36 hours with British tanks and the 21st Army Group could not have crossed the Seine with German tanks. The piece argues equipment training and spirit make the British Army outstanding today.
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James Grigg
Field Marshal Montgomery
Rundstedt
Meuse
21St Army
Seine
London Daily Telegraph
Smile a While Jokes and Wisecracks From Everyday Life
A collage of quips and humorous exchanges features a druggist praising a smiling assistant a boy named John Simpson suggested as the dead grandfather visits a funeral nervous children clever comebacks about catching a ball and a jailhouse mushroom sabor, plus office banter and small town humor.
War Mothers Knit Afghan From Old Scarf
John F. Cross of Brazil Indiana donated his well worn red scarf to be ripped into yarn for the 44th afghan project by Brazil war mothers. The effort supports sick and disabled soldiers with handmade blankets.
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John F. Cross
Brazil
Ind
CWAC promotions and servicewomen events across Canada
Sergeant Major Louise Dawson promoted to WO First Class with the CWAC. She served in Washington D C, joined NDHQ in 1944, and works with General Pope in administration. Capt Hamill returns from overseas. a map of the Prairie Provinces decorates a Wales ATS hut. The first CWAC depot rehabilitation wing opens in Toronto to guide servicewomen toward civilian careers with counselling and lectures on mothercraft and budgeting. Saskatchewan staff and graduates in Saskatoon’s Vocational Training School join offices nationwide.
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Louise Dawson
Cwa.c
SM Dawson
Washington, D.C
N.D.H.Q
Directorate of
W. T. Pope
Swift Current
P. M. Hamill
No. 3 Admin
C.W.A.C
Regina
A.T S
Wales
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Capt
Hamill
Toronto
Phyllis Arnolds
No. 102 Depot Coy
Department of Veteran Affairs
Arnoldi
Saskatchewan
Joan Battman
Verwood
Sask
Margaret Thomson
Borderland
New Four Engine Bomber Plan For Malton Plant
Munitions Minister Howe announced in the Commons that Victory Aircraft in Malton Ontario will shift from Lancaster to a new larger four engine bomber called the Lincoln. The plan includes an improved Mosquito, continued Curtis dive bomber output, and ongoing Harvard trainer plus Norseman transport production.
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Victory Aircraft
Malton, Ont
Howe
Malton
Lancaster
London
Britain
Curtis
Gems of Thought Reflections On Art And Love
A collection of aphorisms on art and beauty from Whistler Amiel Mary Baker Eddy Joubert and Millet. The notes discuss painters, public perception, elevated taste, and how love and the sublime uplift morals and daily beauty.
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Earth
Mary Baker Eddy
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Victoria
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National Gallery
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J. F. Millet
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Box 3000
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