Census Figures Show Canada Faces Slow Population Growth
The Ottawa Journal notes that Canada's population rose by about 1,143,000 over the previous decade to 11,419,896 as provinces shift in growth. It cites loss of immigrants and lower natural increase, warns that the country remains far from a hoped 25 million by mid century, and questions attracting future settlers.
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Royal move from Buckingham Palace to a flat noted in Britain
A column discusses King George and Queen Elizabeth leaving Buckingham Palace for a flat as staff join war service, noting the monarchy's appeal to British tastes for private family life and modest royal trappings during wartime. It contrasts wartime austerity with peacetime pageantry and mentions Canada’s vast area and vast duck feeding.
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Elizabeth
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New York Herald Tribune
Airgraph Messages to Troops Overseas Rapid Delivery
About 150 000 airgraph messages have been sent to troops overseas since the rapid delivery postal system began last November. The system is said to be satisfactory and popular despite initial weather and mechanical delays. Delivery from Toronto to overseas typically takes seven to eight days, with a record of four days. Some reports from England note letters arriving in under ten days from Canada. Messages are photographed on film in Toronto before flying to Britain, then developed and distributed by the Canadian Postal Corps overseas. Consideration is being given to a return-trip service but air travel frequency from England to Canada is lower.
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England
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Japanese spy system tipped as Hong Kong fell to Japan
British officers claim Japan had a highly efficient spy network with maps of Hong Kong defence zones. They cite fifth column activity aiding the surrender and note tunnels connected shelters enabling sudden strikes. An American survivor among 1,500 said to have avoided harsh treatment.
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Shanghai
Japan
Philippines
Malaya
F. W. Kendall
Pasadena
Calif
A Good Motto Encourages Small Acts of Kindness
The excerpt promotes a simple creed of small, cheerful gestures. It urges readers to live, laugh, and share happiness, while offering prayers and support to others as a path to a brighter world.
Coniferous Evergreens Thrive On Prairies Says Research
The article notes evergreen conifers survive prairie winters with two limits: winter tenderness and soil acidity. It lists species adapted to neutral soils, including pines and spruces, explains Lodgepole limitations with alkali, and highlights arbor vitae, junipers, yew, and common pine varieties as suitable options for year round landscape value. Spring planting season reminder follows.
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W. R. Leake
Dominion Experimental Farm
Morden
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North Dakota
Alberta Mountains
Canadian woman radio telephonist in RAF recalls wartime bombings
Leading Aircraftwoman Inez Combe of Vancouver, the first woman radio telephonist in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, stayed at her post during a 10 day bombing of her airfield in July 1940. She describes ducking under a table as bombs fell nearby and a fellow airwoman was killed nearby. Combe suffered bruises when a beam struck her.
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Inez Combe
Vancouver
Women's Auxiliary Air Force
Finnish decree seizes enemy property and bans dealings
The Finnish government announced a decree seizing all British and Russian property in Finland and ordering a ban on further business with enemy countries and their subjects. It notes widespread restrictions affecting Jews in the Russian Soviet areas previously barred by czarist rule.
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Finland
Vancouver's Chinese woman golfer Toy Chong makes history
Vancouver born 21 year old Toy Chong, believed to be Canada's first Chinese woman golfer, picked up the sport after seeing women play at Banff. Teacher Billy Barr notes her compact swing as she trains to involve her siblings in golf beyond her early lessons.
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