Film boosts postwar optics with ultra thin coating
The article explains a microscopic film applied to lenses and prisms to cut light loss from reflections, raising transmitted light from 55 to 78 percent. Dr. Sydney Bateson of Duplate Canada Limited notes military and peacetime uses, including clearer projectors and potentially store displays, with production ramping to meet Allied contracts via Research Enterprises Limited and Ottawa import/export steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Bateson
Duplate Canada Limited
Oshawa
Ont
Bateson
Duplate
Canada
Research Enterprises Limited
Leaside
Ontario
Ottawa
British Hydrokinetic Transmitter For Cars
A new British hydrokinetic transmitter replaces clutch and gearbox in cars to drive the rear wheels. It uses a vaned oil immersed flywheel and a twin stage turbine motor to convert engine energy to torque automatically, with no gear shifts and smooth, economical operation. The Ottawa Citizen notes simple reverse engagement and automatic torque adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Ottawa Citizen
Radar pioneer Watson-Watt secret 1937 tour to Germany
The survey describes Sir Robert Watson-Watt and his wife on a covert 1937 trip to Germany posing as tourists. They observed churches and landscapes while reporting no radar equipment encountered, only generic radio towers and wires, a finding released after censorship was lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Germany
Sir Robert Watson-Watt
Lady Watson-Watt
Sir Robert
Bear skins drive substantial fur trade across Canada
In 1944 Canada sold 1 442 black and brown and 80 white bear skins. Black and brown pelts came from all provinces except Prince Edward Island with strong Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia supply. White pelts totaled 80 with 69 from Northwest Territories and 11 from Quebec. Northwest skins averaged 5 and Quebec skins 25. All white, black and brown skins were used as rugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
North West Territories
North West
Home-made penicillin cures reported at Birmingham hospital
Superintendent C T Graves states at the Mental Hospitals Association meeting that penicillin made in jam jars has saved numerous patients at Rubery Hill Mental Hospital Birmingham. All cases at the hospital are treated with the homemade antibiotic and monthly cures are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubery Hill Mental Hospital
Birmingham
C. T. Graves
Dr. Graves
Mental Hospitals’ Association
London
Sight Restored and Loyal Postman Tale in Pembroke
The article shares the heartwarming return of sight for 24 year old Malta veteran David Dorward in Pembroke. He recognizes a postman by sight at his novelty shop after years of blindness from a Royal Canadian Army Service Corps explosion. Dorward’s wife and local residents celebrate as he regains clearer vision and hopes for full sight. It also notes Vincent Sardi of Sardi's returning government bond interest totaling 6287.50 to a war fund with a patriotic note thanking the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sarsfield
Pembroke
David Dorward
Malta
David
Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
R.C.A.S.C
Canada
Dorward
New York
Uncle Sam
Vincent Sardi
Sardi
War Ends Allow Pittsburgh Woman to Close Service Uniform Lot
Mrs. H. L. Michael of Pittsburgh finished a wartime service, cleaning mending and altering free of charge uniforms for 6 841 service men since December 7 1941.
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H. L. Michael
Pittsburgh
Farm Problems Canada Leader Says Action Only Solution
Dr. E S Archibald director of the Dominion Experimental Farms Service argues that community action solves many farming problems in Canada. He cites soil drifting control under the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act and warble fly controls in Western Canada as proof and suggests extending to weed control machinery ownership and other measures. He emphasizes organized leadership and notes farmers are sensible followers. he adds a quip about professionals disguising mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
E. S. Archibald
Dominion Experimental Farms Service
Archibald
Glorious Record of Alexander Named Governor General
The Montreal Gazette lauds Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander’s appointment as governor general. It cites his wartime leadership from Dunkirk to Italy, his role in halting German advances, and the surrender of one million Nazi troops in Italy. The piece draws a parallel to Wellington and celebrates his steady, practical leadership as inspiration for Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Harold Alexander
Dunkirk
Burma
North
Africa
Rommel
Egypt
Kesselring
Italy
Duke of Wellington
Wellington
Waterloo
Sir Harold Alexander
Japan Plans Fifteen-Year National History Project
Domei reported that Japan will devote fifteen years to reconversion and rebuilding after the war under an occupation framework. Prince Higashi-Kuni pledged to endure hardships to preserve the national polity and support a post-war history project under the Education Ministry. Tamon Maeda was chosen as Education Minister, with prior leadership of the Japanese Cultural Institute in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Prince Higashi-Kuni
Domei Agency
Asia
Domei
Home Ministry
Home Affairs
Meiji Shrine
Yasukuni Shrine
Higashi - Kuni
Tamon Maeda
Japanese Cultural Institute
New York City
Maeda
International Labor Office
Geneva
Motifs In Pairs For Linens With Crochet Edges
Pattern 7482 offers twin embroidery motifs for towels pillow cases and scarfs with a 212 inch crocheted edge. It notes two motifs per design about 4 by 12 inches and provides crochet directions. Send twenty cents in coins to the Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba with your name and address and pattern number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg
Uon
McDermot Avenue
Man
Fight Against Cancer Altogether and Progress in Treatment
The article notes improving cancer mortality trends and optimism for future gains from advances in medical and surgical care and scientific research. It emphasizes that earlier diagnosis and treatment could save thousands of lives today and calls on both the medical profession and public to take action.
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Great Bear Lake
Northwest Territories
Oak Ridge
Knoxville
Tenn
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Wash
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U.S
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Montreal Gazette
Alice Brooks
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