Ceremony of the Keys Keeps Tower of London Nightly Lockup
London's Tower of London preserves its centuries old Ceremony of the Keys though wartime fire and danger. The Chief Warder, escorted by Tower Garrison, seals the outer barriers at the Middle and Byward Towers before the King George's Keys are delivered to the Governor. God Save the King and the Last Post mark the end of another night.
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Michael
London
Ondon
His Majesty's Tower of London
Tower
Mvery
Wilam the Conqueror
Water Lane
Tower Green
Varlet
Middle Tower
Tower of London
William the Conqueror
King George
King’s House
God Save the King
Tower Hill
Weasel Pelts Sell Strong At Canadian Fur Auctions
Canada sold over 800000 weasel skins at fur auctions with Saskatchewan leading at about 255000, Alberta 180470, Ontario 143000. Average price per skin last year was 1.65 dollars, up from 0.48 a decade ago. Ermine fur is the sold trade name.
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Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ontario
Trans-Canada Air Lines Captains Fly Over Hundred North Atlantic Crossings
Trans-Canada Air Lines announces three captains and one radio operator have completed more than 100 north Atlantic crossings. During the European war, TCA carried mails, cargo and passengers, proving the mission’s national importance.
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Trans-Canada Air Lines
Montreal
Britain
T.C.A
Still back Hitler poll shows half of Germans favor Hitler
Sgt Alexander Enright of the Allied Military Government in Stuttgart reports a German agent poll indicating at least 50 percent of the German people still supported Adolf Hitler.
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Alexander Enright
Stuttgart
The
A.M.G
Adolf Hitler
Education in China Advances Despite War Pressures
Education in China shows growth as war continues. Comparing 1937 and 1943 figures, universities and technical colleges rise by about 50 percent while student numbers double, indicating rapid expansion of higher learning amid conflict.
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China
Wood to decorate Britain’s modern trains with hardwood
Wood will adorn several corridor coaches under completion in Britain. Nigerian cherry mahogany, a popular reddish timber, is favored by importers for its proven durability and appeal.
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Britain
El Paso Meaning in Spanish Name
The Texas border city El Paso derives its name from El Paso del Norte meaning the pass to the north through the mountains where the city rests.
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Texas
el Paso
el Paso del Norte
North Shore Pulp Mills Major Project Under Way
Agreements worth at least 50 million dollars have been signed by Canadian and United States firms and the Ontario government for a major pulp and paper mill complex on the Lake Superior north shore. Three mills are under construction with one expected to produce by late 1945, another to operate next year, and a third to begin shipping in 1947.
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Lake Superior
United States
Ontario
Port Arthur
Whitewash No Good
The Victoria Colonist argues that neutral countries applying a liberal coat of whitewash to their actions cannot hide the truth. Those who did not fight for freedom fought against it, and the stain will show through despite any effort.
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Victoria
New Books Surpass Nine Thousand Mark Annually
The article notes that more than 9,000 new books are published each year. It highlights the prolific output of publishers and the steady growth in literary production across the industry.
Darjeeling home of Canadian airmen in Himalayan refuge
In the Himalayas near the Kanchenjunga Range, Major John Brebner and his wife in Darjeeling host hundreds of Canadian airmen on leave from Burma and Eastern India. The Brebners provide home life with Canadian touches, meals, and a welcoming guest room as part of Royal Canadian Air Force hospitality.
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Himalayas
Kanchenjungen Range
Canada
Burma
India
Darjeeling
John Brebner
Toronto
Brebner
R.c.af
Indian Medical Service
Calcutta
Siliguri
Rare Sperm Whale Spirals Up Churchill River
A 30 foot long sperm whale swam up the Churchill river on the incoming tide near the Hudson's Bay Company schooner Severn. Spectators say the creature seemed 12 feet across the tail. It marks the first such southward voyage in years and departed before high tide.
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Churchill
Churchill River
Hudson's Bay Company
Severn
Rally of Society for Bombing America Draws Crowd
A Comei dispatch notes an enthusiastic crowd gathers for a rally organized by the Society for Bombing America, reflecting public sentiment during the wartime period.
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Comei
Society For Bombing
America
Alpine Club Camp Brings World Climbers to Jasper Park
The Alpine Club of Canada held its 40th annual meeting in Eremite Valley, Jasper National Park. Climbers from many nations visited diverse ranges and added to the club records. at top left is R Lawson, 83, veteran from Alberta, the camp's oldest participant. A trio of service members Lieut G Ham RC NVR Montreal and O B Monton are pictured among the climbers.
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Alpine Club of Canada
Eremite Valley
Jasper National Park
Inget
R. Lawson
Alberta
The
Armed Services
Lieut. G. Ham
Saskatchewan Tests Straw Strength For Harvest Longevity
University of Saskatchewan researchers led by Dr. J. B. Harrington study straw strength beyond maturity to assess how long stalks stand after ripening. In 1944 tests of 31 wheat varieties, mature straw ranged 85 to 98 percent strength, with post maturity notes revealing clearer differences in standing after harvest.
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University of Saskatchewan
Ecmaphanae
J. B. Harrington
Harrington
Field Husbandry Department
Electrification Plan to Bring Power to Half Alberta Farms
The Calgary Power company will start a nine year rural electrification program costing 30 million dollars to bring electricity to nearly half the farms in Alberta. Work begins on 150 farms in the Olds district after F T Gale, superintendent, announced results of a province wide survey.
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Alberta
Calgary Power Company
Olds
F. T. Gale
General Hall predicts robotic future of warfare
Brig. Gen. William E. Hall foresees nearly all future offensive actions conducted by remote controlled weapons. He envisions fleets of robot bombs under a directing brain ship, capable of destroying entire cities with minimal personal combat.
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U.S
William E. Hall
Early Ice Trade From New England to Tropics
An early American enterprise shipped ice from New England to tropical regions. Ice was packed in white pine sawdust and sales promoted by demonstrations on making ice cream and iced drinks for local natives.
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New England
Tropics
Ambulance origins redefine during Crimean War era
The text traces ambulance from a government hospital concept to a vehicle for transporting wounded during the Crimean War, noting the shift in meaning tied to battlefield medical care and mobility.
Poles Move Toward Unity With Russia Following War Strife
London Daily Express reports Russia sees Eastern Europe problems through the German invasion lens as it clears its territory and enters Berlin. The piece notes Polish government cooperation with Russia for Western frontier security and Britain’s rejoicing at renewed friendship between Poland and Russia.
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Russia
Europe
Poland
Berlin
Britain
London Daily Express
Dainty Crochet Chair-Set Pattern 7121 Offer
Crochet pattern 7121 for chair sets in filet double crochet using No 30 cotton. Includes chart and stitch directions. Send twenty cents in coins to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Man. Include name and address and pattern number. A playful line about climbing and a toboggan slide ends the note.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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