World Happenings Briefly Told
Proposal for a five year plan for British youths in motor repair and servicing. Chinese Ambassador Wei Tao Ming left Washington for Chungking. London policemen over 43 to be released for factory work. A windmill turbine in Bramford Suffolk dismantled for war scrap. Railways run 156000 special troop trains since the war began and 1000 workers specials to factories daily. Anglo Soviet Youth Friendship Alliance aids Russian child victims near Moscow. A 20 year old Yugoslav Partisan fighter arrives in Cairo after two years combat. Seed production in British Columbia valued at 910000 in 1943 up from 48420. 430 of 1100 Canadian forestry corps returnees placed in logging camps.
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Bramferd
Suffolk
England
British Railways
Cairo
British Columbia
Department of Agriculture
Pattern 4589 gives cheerful sunbeam frock for women
Anne Adams Pattern Dept advertises Pattern 4589 a light hearted deep yoked frock with contrast trim options in sizes 12 through 42. Instructions note yardage for size 16 and request 20 cents to order by mail from Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Ave
Man
Good Advice on Criticism and Failure
A motivational excerpt counsels that criticism may reflect value in effort. It urges silence when tagged a fool and to laugh at mockery, noting that attempting and failing is better than not trying and succeeding.
Back to Civilian Life at Regina District Depot
Soldiers awaiting discharge at the District Depot in Regina Saskatchewan attend lectures by business leaders and take part in discussion groups. The program aims to prepare them for civilian re establishment and future employment opportunities.
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Regina
Sask
Aircraft Ambulance Plying Hospital Ship At Rivers
The RCAF announces a Norseman aircraft converted to a flying ambulance at No. 3 Repair Depot Winnipeg. Based at No 1 Central Navigation School Rivers it links remote stations to Winnipeg medical facilities. The craft carries two stretchers and seats for attendants, with 77 prior transports noted in six months showing air ambulance need. Also notes 1944 egg production goal and two month army dog training.
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Mercy
No. 3
Winnipeg
No. 2 Training Command
RCAF
No 1 Central Navigation School
Rivers Man
No . 2 Training Command
Deer Lodge Hospital
Trim
Air Transport No. 2
R.C.A.F
Bravery Honored for Sea Service in Wartime Canadian Fleet
Three Canadian National Fleet officers Edwin Griffith John Paul MacDonald and Henry Jenkins and seaman Claude Freeman receive British Empire orders or medals in the New Year Honours for wartime bravery. Griffith earned two citations after ship damage at Penang and a Caribbean torpedo strike. MacDonald steered a torpedoed West Indies passenger ship and endured another sinking on a return voyage. Jenkins fought aboard a Barbados torpedoed ship and helped prevent fire. Freeman remained aboard to assist in repairs. Captain Peter Kromann Bijark also named Officer of the British Empire for faithful duties at sea.
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Maple Leaf House
Canadian National Steamships
Canadian National Fleet
Edwin Griffith
John Paul MacDonald
Henry Hubert Jenkins
Order of the British Empire
Claude Freeman
Mr. Griffith
Penang
Caribbean
Griffith
Carnarvon
Wales
C.N S.S
Montreal
MacDonald
British West Indies
Canada
Inverness
Scotland
Halifax
Jenkins
Barbados
C.n.ss
New York
Cardiff
Mr. Freeman
Mr. Jenkins
Freeman
Ottawa
Peter Kromann Bijark
Navnal Steamships
Denmark
Protein in alfalfa boosts feed value says Sask. expert
A. G. Kusch of the Dominion Experimental Station Scott Saskatchewan notes alfalfa’s high protein content rivals wheat bran and provides vitamins for growing animals. He adds alfalfa thrives on well drained soils, especially lighter loams and sandy soils in north central Saskatchewan. Buy War Savings Stamps Regularly.
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A. G. Kusch
Dominion Experimental Station
Scott
Sask
Saskatchewan
Bread of Life Lesson From Feeding Five Thousand
The article summarizes a Sunday School lesson on John 6 35 and Mark 6 30 52 and 8 1 focusing on Jesus feeding crowds with five loaves and two fish then four thousand with seven loaves. It notes the miracle’s outcome of fullness and abundance and includes devotional cross references.
Psychiatrists Link Cold to Emotional State Says Health Ministry
A British health ministry consulting psychiatrist declares that a cold is predetermined by emotional state, outlining a mind body connection affecting susceptibility and recovery expectations.
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Ministry of Health
Ancient club to war god and other crossword clues
Crossword puzzle clues include ancient Irish capital and Asiatic plants with answers ranging from war god to silkworm. The list features entries such as to ascend, butter fly, and symbol for selenium, plus various geographical and linguistic hints.
Military Tire Recapping Program Extends Vehicle Service
Canada adopts a program to recap old tires for Army vehicles replacing new tires. Rubber treads on bogie wheels and tank pads were discarded but are now restored and returned to service with minimal delay and cost.
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Canada
Army
Allies Consider One-Third Germany Control Plan
The Teheran conference reportedly discussed dividing Germany into three zones under military control with Russia Great Britain and the United States each taking one third following Germany's defeat.
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U.S. Army and Navy Journal
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Dogs in the First Great War Linked to Allied and French Losses
The article notes dogs served on both sides in the First Great War. It cites French reports of 3,500 killed and 1,500 missing dogs during the conflict.
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Wei Tao Ming
Washington
Chungking
London
Moscow
Canadian Forestry Corps
Western
Selective Service
Rivers Navigation School
H. H. Jenkins
E. Griffith
J. P. MacDonald
BY William Ferguson
Wilel
Jesus
Ancient Club
Old &N Gu Courrt
Ireland
Atellan Minay
Gibton
Mound
Atack Wasse
By Fred Neher
Reg'lar Fellers
Pinhead
Mister Noodle Noodle
Thas All
Gene Byrnes
Ckay
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