World Happenings Briefly Told
Supplies valued at over 1 million sent to Russia by the Canadian Red Cross in the last year. Portugal orders merchant marine mobilization under new Vichy regulations. Britain to install bicycle stands at railway stations due to rising bike use. Nazi captured merchantman flag gifted to Bristol. South Africa churches celebrate Allied victories in North Africa. Juan Jose Amezaga elected pro Allied Liberal president of Uruguay, taking office March 1, 1943. Dublin defences urge cooperation in block system fire watching. British postmen to wear simpler uniforms with reduced red piping. Antwerp zoo orang utan survives, others reportedly stolen for food.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Wool purchases for armed services reach tens of millions
Government buys about 9.5 million woollen underwear garments from Canadian manufacturers since the war began. If hung out to dry the garments would span from Montreal to Liverpool, England.
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Armed Services
Montreal
Liverpool
England
Japanese sailors on rafts refuse rescue from U S destroyer
U S Seaman William Stachula testified that Japanese sailors floating on rafts after a Solomon Islands engagement declined rescue offers from his destroyer. He recalled their terse reply to aid as No. 2493.
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U.S
William Stachula
Solomons Island
Stachula
Ribbentrop Takes Deer on Slovak Estate Trip
While German troops batter Stalingrad, Nazi Foreign Minister Ribbentrop enjoys a deer hunting season at Tellegard estate in Southern Slovakia. The property, leased to him for 50 years, was reached by his special train with multiple staff carriages and support cars.
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Stalingrad
Ribbentrop
Slovakia
Germany
Tellegard
A.A
Private Potato and the Daily Potatoes
The tale extols the potato as essential for army and home front nutrition. It notes potatoes deliver iron B vitamins and energy, warn that peeling wastes minerals, and urges cooking in skins. It cites a British verse praising eating potatoes with skins to avoid Lord Woolton’s displeasure.
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Canada
Lord Woolton
Salt and Light Teachings From Jesus’ Sermon
Sunday school lesson explores Matthew 5 13 16 and related scriptures. It explains salt as a preservative for morality and light as a visible witness, urging Christians to maintain character and witness openly, not hidden away.
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Jesus
Hattin
Safed
Christ
Philips Brooks
Balance exercise with rest for good health says Dr Ryer
Dr Stanley Ryer of Health League of Canada argues exercise in games sports gymnastics swimming dancing and walking improves health. He notes resting heart rate 70 with 100 second blood flow and shows vigorous activity increases flow fivefold improving cell quality and organ function.
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Stanley Ryerson
The
Health League of Canada
Ryerson
Smile a While: Jokes and Quips from Everyday Life
A collection of light anonymous gags and conversations set in everyday scenes. Bits include a garage mechanic and a wary policeman, a witty inventor and capitalist, a teasing mother and a blunt remark by a wife about a smoker in the audience, all delivered in a brisk humorous tone.
Studying Russian Shows British Effort To Learn Language
The piece notes about 10 000 Britons study Russian today as an example of effort to prevent future misunderstandings with Russia. It mentions challenges like 321 letters instead of 26 and sounds not matching expected values, but emphasizes determination and ongoing War Savings Stamps programs in Canada.
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Britain
News
Toronto
Refugees cut ship quotas and large British workforce
A battleship normally carries 59 typewriters and other vessels list quotas and crew counts. The quotas have been cut approximately in half. More than 15,000 British workmen are employed by businesses established in England by refugees.
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England
Britain and War Effort Remembered by Chicago Sun
The Chicago Sun urges readers to recall Britain's wartime sacrifices and isolation in facing a large German attack. It notes the joint British American air collaboration, global naval duties, and the need for Britain to keep a strong home army while American hardship remains lighter by comparison.
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Europe
Britain
Chicago Sun
Dome of St Pauls Architect Wanted Open Space
Canon S A Alexander discusses Wren and the dome of St Pauls, noting the bold choice to crown the hill of sand with a vast central dome. He argues the dome created a large open space for multitudes and made the structure the religious heart of London.
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S. A. Alexander
St. Paul's
Wren
London
Wishing Well Cheats at Fort Benning Sparks Penny Toll
The 124th Infantry at Fort Benning Georgia reports 800 pennies and 35 slugs taken from a wishing well set up for coin toss wishes. The note highlights the scale of the prank and the impact on the facility. Oranges in the New Hebrides Islands grow so large that two human hands can scarcely span them.
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124Th Infantry
Fort Benning
Georgia
U.S.A
New Hebrides Islands
Mickie Says Advertisment Keeps Wheels Of Industry Turning
Column notes advertise spending drives growth while criticizing 17 percent tax on business and government and religion figures. Writer argues against smart aleck writers bias and defends advertising's economic role.
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Red Crow
Vichy Radio
Portugal
Porta
Dieppe
Bristol
South Africa
Allied Nations
North Africa
Republic of
Uruguay
Juan Jose Amezaga
Alfredo Baldomir
Dublin Defence Department
Antwerp Zoo
Niagara
By William Ferguson
Traigat Sok
Eroaave Teem
Colorado
ABC
Rittentrop
Deluxe
Trip
By Fred Neher
Uealtiy League
Dr. Ryerson
Johnny
Elsie
Chicago
Mickie
Gene Byrnes
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