World Happenings Briefly Told
Experiments in Fiji show leather can be produced in the Colony. The German use of potato bags as a V-1 forerunner noted by an agriculture scientist. Road signs and station names again allowed in Eire for defence. Rex Whistler, 39, famed British artist, killed in Normandy. London advance orders for seats on the victory procession route.
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Minmity of Agriculture
Eire
Rex Whistler
Great Britain
Normandy
London
Saul and Samuel clash over sacrifices and a king’s pride
The lesson surveys Saul’s impatience at Gilgal and his unilateral sacrifice, Samuel’s rebuke, and Saul’s troubled reign marked by a later summons of David as harpist to ease a troubled king. It notes Saul’s arrogance, excuses, and the divine rebuke for acting without God.
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Gilgal
Adam Clarke
Matthew Henry
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Seaweed Industry Grows in Scotland with Grants
Seaweed holds promise for textiles, paper, plastics, food, medical materials and more. A Scottish Seaweed Research Association is formed under the Ministry of Supply and Scottish Council on Industry with Develop ment Commissioners grants up to £25000. The Engineering Division to maintain a ship for deep sea weed surveys.
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Gulliver
Laputa
Scotland
Scottish
Scottish Council On Industry
Synthetic rubber output tops natural imports by twenty percent
The United States has built a synthetic rubber industry since the war began, now producing about 836000 long tons annually, exceeding peace time natural rubber imports by over 20 percent. Industry leaders foresee a lasting market for natural rubber postwar. In a separate note, diamond-mining workers employ X-ray devices to detect stolen gems by causing swallowed stones to glow green in the stomach.
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United States
Level Crossings: Grade separation Seen as Safer Solution
The Hamilton Spectator argues that eliminating level crossings is the only real solution to prevent accidents as fatalities rise. While costly, removing crossings and building subways or bridges would enhance public safety, particularly where railways intersect highways.
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Hamilton Spectator
MPs on the street. A viewer’s wry remark
Two elderly women notice military police bearing MP letters and comment that street patrols are wiser than debates in the House of Commons, London Answers reports. The brief exchange contrasts public security with political talk.
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House of Commons
London
Restoring Aluminum Pots With Water And Potato Peelings
Instructions describe cleaning a dull aluminum pot by boiling with water and potato peels. To brighten the inside, fill the pot with water and peels and cook until a silvery lustre returns. For exterior tarnish, submerge the pot in a larger vessel containing water and peels and boil.
Highway Comes First Endangers Britain’s Smallest Cottage
A cottage near Conway Castle in Wales, claimed to be the smallest home in Great Britain, faces demolition as a new highway is built along the Conway quay. The route prioritizes road development over the preserved dwelling.
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Britain
Conway Castle
Wales
Conway Quay
Great Britain
Norwegian scientist links glacier movement to weather signs
A Norwegian scientist reports that glacier movement forecasts weather and helps regulate droughts and floods, suggesting a connection between icy shifts and climate patterns. The finding highlights glaciers as indicators of regional weather and water availability.
Permanence of Peace Depends on Sunspot and War’s Aftermath
Officials warn sunspots will disrupt radio as peace after war remains uncertain. The piece argues lasting peace requires victory and sacrifice, not armistice, citing past eras when peace proved temporary and urging courage to secure enduring harmony.
Canada Weighs Cargo Ship Deal With Netherlands
Officials report negotiations between Canada and the Netherlands on building cargo ships for the Dutch merchant fleet. Munitions Minister Howe cites a Brazil deal with Vickers of Montreal for four 4,000 ton ships and notes the Dutch contract not yet finalized with no sure construction site. potential plan could involve 30 ships for use in the Netherlands East Indies.
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Howe
Vickers, Ltd
Montreal
Netherlands East Indies
Canada and Allies in the Pacific War Effort
The Winnipeg Tribune notes Canada committed to maximal armed participation with the United States Australia and Britain in the Pacific and Burma theaters. It argues psychologically important for Canada to prepare for increasing involvement in the Pacific war.
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Canada
Pacific
Burma
Winnipeg Tribune
Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed Across Grid
Readable clues list includes across and down entries with numbers and definitions such as Large deer Silent To carry Indo-Chinese language Concept South American armadillo Girl's name General agreement Bushy fence Egyptian length measure See Honey Abyss Unit Hindu weight Calyx leaf Sun god Posed To damage Pronoun To terrify To dine Yielding Cherished That man Sloth Fate One who plays a part Favor Number To wander Conducted French curate Mohammed an prayer leader Dutch commune Eskimo settlement Passageway To ignite Rodents Chinese plant To present for acceptance Painter's stand North American and Goddess of the harvest Greek letter Bitter vetch Teutonic deity To depart Encountered Preposition Tibetan priest To bend Toward the mouth Back of the neck Sodium chloride Plant fluid Small food fish Silent Parent Dry desert wind Insignificant Mohammedan nymph Symbol or actinium Kine of Bashan Ancient Egyptian alloy Was obliged to Was borne by Arabian garment Unruly crowd To cut short Pulpy in dihiscent fruit
India Railways Ranked Fourth Largest Worldwide
The Indian railway system ranks fourth globally behind Russia the United States and Canada. In 1938 39 route mileage open to traffic totaled 41 134 miles with 21 255 miles of broad gauge 456 miles of metre gauge and 4 122 miles of narrow gauge. A further 1 000 miles of track were under construction. Short feeder lines supported marketing of agricultural products.
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Russia
United States
Canada
Largest lizards of Komodo Island reach 12 feet
Komodo dragons are the world’s largest lizards weighing about 300 pounds and measuring up to 12 feet in length. Scientists did not document their existence until 1912.
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Komodo Island
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