World Happenings Briefly Told From War Fronts and Canada
The Axis nearly 2000 planes failed to defend Sicily while Allied air forces reported. Ultra violet lamps cut factory absenteeism by up to 60 percent during blackouts. War risk insurance rates to drop 20 percent per Finance Minister J L Tisley. Gen Charles de Gaulle says 430 French officers relieved for age, including 40 generals. The 102nd basic training centre at Fort William closed. troops reassigned to Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg. Dionne quints confirmed by Hon Col Rt Rev C L Nelligan. Immigration from Britain to Canada up 79.3 percent in first six months 1943 versus 1942. W J Rowe installed as president of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association, succeeding Roy P MacLean.
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Charles de Gaulle
Army
Navy
Air Force
Pure Science and War Strain on Research
Dr W K Fisher, retiring director of a major marine station, says war years tested pure science more than ever. He warns against abandoning pure science for technical use and urges universities to keep the sacred flame alive, despite wartime pressures on curricula.
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W. K. Fisher
Fisher
Sunday School Lesson on Israel's Sin and Restoration
Devotional study for August outlines Israel's impatience at Sinai, Aaron's golden calf, Moses' anger and intercession, and God’s forgiveness. Exposition follows Exodus 32 34 and Jeremiah 31 21 34 with reflections on leadership, fidelity, and human frailty. The piece concludes noting the paradox of moral failure and divine mercy.
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Moses
Joshua
Israel
Egypt
Aaron
Aasron
Completely Feminine Two-Piece Pattern 4441 Ad for Anne Adams
Fashion notice promoting a two piece summer outfit in a sparkling print or sheer fabric. Pattern 4441 offered in sizes 32 through 46, requires 3% yards of 35 inch fabric for size 36, and costs 20 cents. Orders to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Porterettes Rise in Montreal Express Service
Canadian National Railways Express at Central Station Montreal hires seven women as checkers loaders and unloaders in an experimental effort to fill manpower shortages. They work eight hour shifts with weight limits, receiving wages and conditions similar to male workers.
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Canadian National Railways Express
Central Station
Montreal
Canadian National Railways
Canadian National Express
Canadians to Surrender Registration Certificates for Exiting
The post office department requires Canadians leaving Canada for 30 days or more to surrender national registration certificates to the chief customs officer at the port of exit or send them to Ottawa for safekeeping. Upon return they may obtain the certificate or a duplicate by Form Y at post offices or by letter. Florida described as coral formation with no high elevation.
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Post Office Department
Ottawa
Canada
Florida
Life-saving viability after drowning reported in Canada
The Health League of Canada seeks reports on resuscitation success after prolonged immersion. Dr. Gordon Bates urges immediate artificial respiration and monitoring for air entry difficulties such as laryngeal spasm. Recent notices include drowning victims pronounced dead after brief efforts.
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Canada
The
Health League of Canada
Gordon Bates
League
Health League
War service women honored with numerous decorations
British Women's services have faced enemy fire though not combatants. Decorations include 10 for the Women's Royal Naval Service, 24 for the Auxiliary Territorial Service, 32 for the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, plus mentions in dispatches for three WANS, five ATS, and 255 WA AFs.
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Royal Naval Service
Auxiliary Territorial Service
Auxiiary Air Force
W.a.n's
A.T.S
W.A.A.F.S
Girl Drives Dray in Glasgow Amid Busy Traffic
A Scottish lass drives a large van loaded with goods through heavy Glasgow traffic. She notes the horse guides her, the high seat helps her overlook rowdy drivers, and she jokes about her mixed heritage. The team’s strongest horse, named Rosebud, is highlighted.
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Rosebud
Glasgow Herald
Crossword Puzzle From The Times
Ancient club and other clues fill this horizontal puzzle with entries like vigor, ardor, and enwrap. Across items include Spanish room and ancient lyre while down clues cover planet and Greek myths, creating a dense grid of classical and linguistic terms.
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Vigor
New Shorter American Bayonet Supplied to Frontline Units
Picatinny Arsenal official announces a new bayonet shortened from 16 to 10 inches and issued to American combat units. Jungle fighters paratroopers and airborne troops find it more adaptable, while Allied blades vary from flat sword-like to long rounded designs. The report also notes a unrelated line about the black bass in Cuba Europe and South Africa.
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Picatinny Arsenal
Larned
Britain
Cuba
Europe
South Africa
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Sicily
Northwest African
J. L Tisley
Fort William
Portage la Prairie
C. L. Nelligan
Pembroke
W. J. Rowe
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Roy P. MacLean
Kelowna
B.C
Pure Science
BY William Ferguson
la Service
U.S. Pat
Dray
Glasgow
Ardor
Fiotr
Augurer
Fis
Lal
By Fred Neher
Reg
Corp'ril
Gene Byrnes
Washington
GOV
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