Beveridge Report Sparks Global Interest in Social Security Plan
The Beveridge Report on Social Insurance and Allied Services has drawn broad public attention in Britain and abroad. Sir William Beveridge, 63, an Oxford economist aiding wartime efforts, led the study, whose extensive plan envisions security from want, echoed as a war aim by the United Nations. Critics warn political consequences if its ideas are not implemented before the war ends.
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Beveridge
William Beveridge
University College
Oxford
Britain
Sir William
Canada
Toronto
British Association For the Advancement of Science
United Nations
Bekiehaatee Guardian
Employment for All: Canada Debates Social Security
The piece discusses Canada's lag in social legislation with the new Unemployment Insurance Commission and talk of National Health Insurance. It notes Canadian leaders’ concerns about Beveridge’s plan not solving unemployment and argues for work guarantees for all employable citizens while recognizing Beveridge’s humanitarian aim.
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Canada
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Beveridge
Sir William Beveridge
Riboflavin Health Benefits and Risks Highlighted
Nutritionist Miss Donis Berry cites Dr. Sherman on riboflavin from milk eggs meat and greens. Higher intake may raise general health extend prime of life and boost well being while low levels cause early aging and Ariboflavinosis with eye weakness mouth cracks and digestive issues.
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Donis Berry
Ontario Dental College
Sherman
U.S
Ramsay Company Patent Offer to Inventors Ottawa
The Ramsay Company of Ottawa promotes patent services offering free information and a list of inventions. Registered patent attorneys at 273 Bank Street invite inquiries from inventors seeking protection and guidance.
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Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada
New Victory Nickel Features Morse Code Beading
Finance officials note the 12 sided Victory nickel bears a wartime message in beading near the rim. The coin replaces the 12 sided Beaver nickel from last year and carries a Victory emblem on the reverse. Pneumonia gender disparity noted with higher cases in men.
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Finance Department
Clever Scheme Hopes For Allied Terms In German Crisis
Reports from London and Stockholm say a German military council contemplates a potential deal with the United Nations if Nazi hardships worsen. Field Marshal Keitel is cited as a key figure in a nine point program including removal of the Nazi regime, a frontier defense, civilian administration in occupied areas, and adherence to the Atlantic Charter.
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Germany
United Nations
London
Stockholm
Wilhelm Keitel
Russia
Reich
Austria
Poland
Chance event fuels Maltese resolve in WWII interview
Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Lofigmore recalled how the early downing of Italian bombers over Malta boosted Maltese morale. He said the pilots used Gladiator planes, the island then facing withdrawal danger. Malta’s fighters later grew as supplies arrived and the defense of the island shaped morale and action.
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Sir Arthur M Lofigmore
Ottawa
Malta
Arthur
Middle East
Italy
Sicily
Navy
Sir Arthur
Canada
Institute of Pacific Relations
Safety in Numbers at the Christmas Card Counter
A young man visits a Christmas card counter asking for sentimental cards. The salesgirl shows a "To the only girl I ever loved" card and the man orders six of them, indicating a humorous or sentimental purchase scene.
Sun spot of 1932 dwarfs Earth in diameter
An enormous sun spot observed in 1932 measured about 22,000 miles across, large enough to encircle the Earth. The feature highlights historic solar activity and scale of sun phenomena known to observers at the time.
Terrible Turk Still Holds Upper Hand In Trade Pact
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Turkey leverages neutrality to gain concessions in a 1943 1944 chrom ium pact with Germany. Berlin insists on delivery only after Ankara receives promised machinery and arms. Turkey’s stance shifts Mediterranean and Near East balance, while Russia ties mend with Anglo American help.
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Turkey
Near East
Balkans
Franz von Papen
Hitler
Ankara
Karl Clodius
Balkan
Germany
Berlin
Mediterranean
Caucasus
Russia
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gems of Thought on Mercy Courage and Kindness
A compact collection of short quotes on mercy, forgiveness, and virtue from Matthew, Schiller, Mary Baker Eddy, Chapin, and Laurence Binyon. The selections contrast mercy with envy slander hate and emphasize universal kindness and moral restraint.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Earth
Laurence Binyon
Britain to take Canadian egg powder in 1943
W. A. Brown of Ottawa poultry services told Saskatchewan poultrymen Britain will accept all egg powder Canada can produce in 1943.
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Britain
Canada
W. A. Brown
Ottawa
Saskatchewan Poultrymen
Germany builds cargo submarines to reach Far East sources say
Informants report Germany is constructing the world’s largest submarines as cargo carriers to establish shipping links with Japan and secure Far East raw materials. Six subs, each about 2 500 tons, to be completed soon. Allied patrols tracked activity near Kerguelen Island in the Indian Ocean. White potatoes are about 78 percent water and 11 to 21 percent starch.
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Germany
Japan
Far East
Kerguelen Island
Indian Ocean
Natives Taught To Read By British Literacy Program
Miss Margaret Wrong, secretary of the International Committee on Christian Literature for Africa, spoke in Toronto about the British Government program to teach adults in Africa to read English. She noted information points across the continent, Nigeria having about 50, with requests to supply literature for both Muslims and Christian readers. Literature is also sent to African regiments and labor corps where reading materials support their education.
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International Committee On Christian Literature
Africa
Toronto
Margaret Wrong
London
Nigeria
Miss Wrong
Australian brush turkey builds massive nest
A brush turkey in Australia constructs a nest weighing several tons, an unusually large structure for the species. The heavy nest draws attention from local observers and highlights the bird's nesting behavior.
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