Liberator crews attack U-boat in mid Atlantic clash
A Royal Canadian Air Force four engined Liberator squadron led by 22 year old Edmonton skipper steered a bold assault on a surfaced U-boat near mid Atlantic. The crew fired, dropped depth charges, and witnessed the submarine explode and sink. fate of the U-boat remains officially undetermined. The attack boosted squadron morale with young pilots and crew praising the successful maneuvers and teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Air Force
mid-Atlantic
Edmonton
G. O. Johnson
Eastern Air Command
Northwest Atlantic
North Atlantic
Jerry
Liberator
R. R. “Stevie” Stevenson
Air Force
Bert M. Palmer
Ottawa
W. J. “Bill” Olsen
Toronto
J. P. Perry
Georgetown
P.el
E. “Widget
Burgess
Winnipeg
H. Roy Hamer
Hamilton
Harry W. Kostiuk
Ollie” Olsen
Widget
Stevenson
Palmer
Roy Hamer
Clare Annis
O. B.E
RCAF
R. R. Stevenson
Fred Mills
Bert Palmer
Pei
Harry Kostiak
W. E. Burgess
Bill Olson
Death of Dominion Entomologist Dr Leonard S McLaine
Regret is expressed in scientific and agricultural circles on the death of Dr Leonard S McLaine Dominion Entomologist and Assistant Director Science Service Dominion Department of Agriculture Ottawa who died at his summer residence Lake Bernard Quebec on July 20 in his 57th year. He was born in Manchester England educated at Merton House School North Wales Wilson Lyon School New York Boston University and Massachusetts State College earning a BSc in 1910 and a DSc shortly before his death. He held key roles in pest suppression and plant protection and served as president of multiple entomology and naturalist associations in Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard S. McLaine
Dominion
Science Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Lake Bernard
P.Q
Manchester
England
Dr. McLaine
Merton House School
North Wales
Wilson Lyon School
New York City
Boston University
Massachusetts State College
State College
Wives of Canadians to Become Nationals in Marriage Rules
A reissued rule clarifies that American soldiers' British wives do not gain automatic citizenship though naturalization may occur in three years. Canadian wives gain Canadian nationality on marriage, with many already settling in the Dominion. Reports cite 10 000 to 12 000 such marriages since the war began, and a course for these wives covers industry, budgets, and housing in Canada. A Washington Post writer praises Canadian courtesy over U S practices, noting hotel and transportation staff in Canada are more considerate, a contrast that underscores the value of polite conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dominion
London
The
Canadian Legion Educational Service
Manchester Guardian
Washington Post
Canada
Oil Yields from Crops and War Savings Advice
A bushel of flax yields about 18 pounds of oil and soybeans yield about eight pounds per bushel. About four pounds of sunflower seed produce one pound of oil. Encourages buying War Savings Stamps regularly.
Duke Of Norfolk Tours The Country By Bicycle
The Manchester Guardian notes the Duke of Norfolk travels the country in his ministerial capacity by bicycle. It adds a light dismissive comparison to historic figures who used various conveyances, from Pitt in a one horse shay to Keir Hardie in a wagonette, highlighting eclectic transport in political campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Norfolk
Pitt
Walpole
Parnell
Ireland
Queen Anne
Swift
Jehu
Keir Hardie
Westminster
Manchester Guardian
Engineers Build Massive Military Camps Across Canada
Royal Canadian Engineers rapidly expanded prewar and wartime programs to create a network of modern camps. They cleared forests at Camp Debert and other sites, salvaged lumber locally, and added theatres, paved roads, and communications. A 4,000 ton ice conveyor aided Camp Petawawa operations.
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Army
Canada
Camp Petawawa
Ottawa
Peaceful Country Roads Return After War
A Surrey Walking Club member notes wartime road safety changes and rare motor traffic. He spent a weekend walking to inns along country lanes, observing sheep grazing in roadways as he recalls forty years of absence. The piece also mentions lard making from about sixteen percent of hog weight.
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Surrey Walking Club
Nottingham Post
Brig. Lambert Named Deputy Quartermaster General A
Brigadier N D Lambert cited as Deputy Quartermaster General A in the Quartermaster General's branch of the Canadian Army and officer administering the Royal Canadian Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster General
Canadian Army
Royal Canadian Engineers
Personal Touch From Mrs Churchill Charms Young Helpers
Two West Riding boys aged eight organized a concert and raised 3s 2d for Mrs Churchill's Aid to Russia Fund. They received a personal acknowledgment from Mrs Churchill praising their effort, showing the human touch the Prime Minister often demonstrates.
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England
Pineapple medallion crochet pattern and 1942 Britain furl balance
Crochet pattern 7576 offers 10 inch pineapple medallions in fine cotton or string for use as a lace spread scarf or pillow top. Send twenty cents to Winnipeg Household Arts Dept to obtain the pattern. By Christmas 1942 Britain Post Office Savings balance stood at £1,000,000,009 and $4,440,000,000 enough to buy 209,000 Spitfires.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Post Office Savings Bank
Great Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. L. S. MecLaine
Massachusets
Arthur Gibson
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Association of Economic Entomologists
Admiral Horton At Work
Max Horton
Eng
Kathleen Halloran
Wrens
Admiral Horton
Western Approaches
Atlantic
Guelph Mercury
Duke
Bald Prairie
Khak
Debert, Borden
Dundurm
Petawawa
Valcartier
Shilo
Farnham
Camp Borden
Camp Debert
Brig. N. D. Lambert
Alice Brooks
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