Post War Housing Plans Outlined by Churchill
In a radio address Prime Minister Churchill outlined urgent postwar housing plans for Britain. He noted an estimated need for 400,000 permanent homes in the first ten years after the war, plus emphasis on community development and a master land use plan. He cited food work and homes as the country’s top postwar priorities amid bomb damage and existing housing shortages.
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Churchill
Britain
United Kingdom
Similar Need Is Felt Here
The housing situation in Britain and Canada draws interest as both nations face shortages. Canada expects 600000 to 1000000 new dwellings needed in the first ten postwar years to relieve overcrowded areas and meet demand. Authorities say current shortages reach about 300000 dwellings with adequate supply. A Canadian advisory sub committee on reconstruction has studied housing and community planning, yielding many findings.
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Britain
Dominion
Advisory Committee On
Postwar rural housing needs in Canada outlined
The article emphasizes town and community planning and rural housing needs in Canada. It estimates 190000 farm dwellings require repairs and 125000 new farm homes are needed in the ten years after the war. It calls for specialized rural housing planning with architects familiar with farm life collaborating with agriculture departments.
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Britain
Canada
Yorkshire blacksmith returns salvaged silver horseshoe
Harry Asquith of Yorkshire made a silver plated horseshoe for a Royal Air Force bomber crew. Salvaged from a German wreck, the Germans mounted it in their bomber. The German aircraft was shot down over Southern England and the horseshoe is back with Asquith.
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Harry Asquith
Royal Air Force
Germany
England
Asquith
Butter Ration Hike Pressured by Wartime Shipments
Grumbling citizens face butter rationing as the Canadian Red Cross ships about 100 000 pounds weekly to prisoners of war. The shortage prompts calls to spread butter thinner on bread for the duration.
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Canadian Red Cross Society
Young Czech immigrant shines in Ontario public speaking
Polak-Alex Polak, aged 12, a recent arrival from the Czech lands, won first place in the elimination contest covering Counties Brant North Norfolk Lincoln Wentworth Haldimand Welland in old Ontario. The Lethbridge Herald notes these New Canadians show strong potential in scholastic and speech contests, reflecting broader contributions of European-born youths in Canada.
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Polak
Alex Polak
Canada
Brant
North Norfolk
Lincoln
Wentworth
Haldimand
Welland
Ontario
Europe
Lethbridge Herald
Price Control And Rationing Information Q and A
A wartime guide explains the new ration book four contents, price ceilings on certain items, and eviction rules for tenants behind in rent. It advises contacting local wartime prices and trade boards with questions and directs readers to request the pamphlet Consumers News or the Blue Book.
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Consumers’ News
Prices and Trade Board
Skin Eruptions Relief with Emerald Oil Cure
A cleaning antiseptic oil promises rapid healing for open sores wounds and ulcers. It claims to stop itching eczema barber’s itch and other skin disorders quickly with drying and scaling in days and offers a money back satisfaction guarantee.
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Moone
C W A C promotions list includes multiple rank changes
Corporals and sergeants of the Canadian Women's Army Corps are promoted in Ottawa and across cities. Frances Grela of Saskatoon becomes corporal. Anne Strickland from Calgary Ada promoted to Company Sergeant Major at Kildare Barracks. Ada Greenberg of Winnipeg promoted to sergeant and leads a platoon at No 48 C W A C Administrative Unit. Ruby Sproule of Calgary promotes to sergeant and works in Ordnance Services. Jean Weir of Edmonton advances from Women’s Army Corps and transfers to Ottawa. Marion Willson of Arcola becomes corporal and serves as a stenographer in General Medical Services.
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Frances Grela
A. Abraham
Saskatoon
Sask
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Cpl. Grela
Directorate of Military Training
Ottawa
Anne Strickland
W. Strickland
Calgary
Ada
Kildare Barracks
Ada Greenberg
Bertha Greenberg
Winnipeg
Man
Sergt. Greenberg
C.W.A.C
Ruby Sproule
D. R. Sproeule
Alta
Sgt. Sproule
Directorate of Ordnance Services
Jean Weir
Edmonton
Sgt. Weir
Director Reserve Army
Marion Willson
Sarah Willison
Arcola
Cpl. Willson
Directorate of General Medical Services
Rhodesia Copper Production Highlights from Northern Rhodesia
Northern Rhodesia supplies copper used in shell driving bands and brass cartridge cases. It is the empire's largest copper producer with 24 hour production aided by African women volunteers.
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Northern Rhodesia
British Empire
Women Rally Behind Price Control Across Canada
Edna Jaques reports from farm to Parliament Hill as Canadian women defend price ceilings. They credit price controls with saving households and keeping food affordable for children, urging continued vigilance in kitchens nationwide.
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Edna Jaques
Parliament Hill
Ottawa
Cameron Dow
Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada
Thelma Williams
Ottawa Welfare Bureau
Canada
John Detwiler
London
Ont
I.C.D.E
Catrine R. Wilson
United States
George Black
Yukon
Plastic paint for ship hulls speeds war effort
A new plastic paint for painting ship bottoms promises cleaner hulls, reduced engine drain, higher speed, and shorter dry dock times. Developed from pre war research, the wartime discovery aims to save fuel and enhance efficiency.
Gems and Quotes on Change and Renewal by Historical Authors
A collage of pensées on change and renewal from W. W. Story Carlyle Simmons Trench and Mary Baker Eddy. The excerpts urge shifting focus divine elevation hopeful belief and spiritual transformation to renew the mind and spirit.
Indian seamen in British Mercantile Marine exceed forty thousand
Over 40,000 Indian seamen are employed in the British Mercantile Marine, serving globally and forming about a quarter of the Merchant Navy workforce. The figure highlights the substantial contribution of Indian sailors to maritime operations.
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British Mercantile Marine
Merchant Navy
Danger From Moths How To Protect Clothes During Summer Storage
The article advises thorough cleaning and airtight storage to guard textiles from moths. Use pin up medallion repellents or naphthalene in cheese cloth bags, place them at the top of bags or inside trunks and piano cases, and keep storage areas sealed.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
World record Mosquito flying faster than prewar designs
The Mosquito became a world record aircraft as the only frontline plane not designed before the war and moving from drawing board to combat in 12 months. The term skyscraper originated from a triangular skysail.
Two Women Welders Show Skilled Work At Toronto Shipyards
The two unnamed girls, learning on the job at Toronto Shipyards, impressed foremen by bending a hull shell plate for a big construction firm. They assisted after mechanics were unavailable, and their quick grasp of plate shop work led to a successful Al job, per the Toronto Telegram.
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Toronto
Toronto Telegram
Stop Dosing Constipation with All-Bran
An advertisement promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a gentle solution to constipation by supplying bulk to aid natural elimination. It urges daily servings or muffins, ample water, and purchasing at the grocer with two convenient sites, produced by Kellogg's in London Canada.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
London
Canada
Furniture industry plans postwar civilian production shift
The furniture industry surveys workers it can absorb after the war as demand in retail and factories rises. Heavy postwar furniture purchases are expected to boost employment. A note recalls London coal bans in 1806 due to smoke.
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London
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Lucky
Canadian Shredded Wheat Company, Ltd
Niegers
Caneda
Rhodesia
W. W. Story
Carlyle
C. Simmons
Richard C. Trench
Mary Baker Igdtly
Mercantile Marine
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