Commonwealth Forces Mobilize Across Global War Fronts
Colin Wils notes Commonwealth troops in Britain, the Western Desert, Sudan, East Africa, and the RAF joining the attack. He highlights Royal Navy, Dominion navies, and air forces from Australia, India, South Africa, New Zealand, and others, all fighting in sea, land, and air every day.
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Commonwealth
Western Desert
New
East Africa
Union
Rhodesia
West Africa
RAF
Britain
Dominion Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force
Raaf Filers
Middle East
Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
Newfoundland
Malta
Cyprus
The
West Indies
Commonwealth Countries
Sons of the Seven Seas
North Atlantic
South Sea Islands
Indian Ocean
Timor Sea
Antarctic
Red Sea
King Lets Sandringham Plant Flax For Ulster Linen Trade
The King orders Canada seed for several score acres at Sandringham to bring under the plow and grow flax for Norfolk industry. Ulster linen exports to Greece and the United States boost war and trade efforts, with Greece regiments using Ulster fustanelia and kilt fabrics. Burma Road traffic features French trucks and repair stations every 100 miles.
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Sandringham
Norfolk
Northern Ireland
Belgium
Holland
Ulster
United States
States
United Kingdom
Greece
Burma Road
Cellulose Plastics See Broad Use in Modern Manufacturing
The article outlines how wood pulp replaces cotton cellulose in many products as plastics evolve. Nitrate and acetate dominate use, with nitrate in fountain pens and tools while acetate leads in airplane dopes, windshields, lamp shades, masks, and film. Other derivatives like ethyl and methyl cellulose have film, coating, and wrapping applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Phantom bomber tale hints at unseen Luftwaffe craft
The piece speculates on a German secret bomber using a slent motor and a transparent material called mika to render it nearly invisible. It questions crew feasibility and likens the idea to propaganda, referencing Goering and potential London raids while noting the invisibility could invite antiaircraft challenges.
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Goering
Luftwaffe
Germany
Alti
Wage-Earners’ Life Expectancy Reaches New High
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York reports that the average life span of industrial wage-earners in Canada and the United States rose to an all-time high of almost 63 years last year due to favorable health conditions among workers.
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Canada
United States
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York
Portuguese Introduction of the Folding Fan in Europe
The Portuguese introduced the folding fan into Europe from India and the Far East during the 16th century. The fan rapidly spread throughout Europe.
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Europe
India
Far East
Camel Size Evolution Reveals Tiny Early Camels
A paleontology study traces camel evolution showing ancestors as small as rabbits millions of years ago. Researchers compare fossil records to illustrate dramatic body size increase over deep time.
Carter’s London Barber Shop Closes After Century of Patrons
Carter’s in the Strand near the Law Courts, long famed as a premier London barber, ends operations due to wartime needs. The shop hosted Chiefs, KCs, city magnates, and journalists, with notable rooms like Prince Henry's and a Baconian Society history, possibly frequented by Dr. Johnson.
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Carter's
Strand
Law Courts
London
K.c.’S
Carter
Fleet Street
Inner Temple
Prince Henry's
Baconian Society
Dr. Johnson
George Cross eligibility announced in London Gazette
The George Cross award for gallantry under fire is announced in the London Gazette. It states civilians and all ranks in the services, and men and women in the dominions or colonies or under British protection may receive the cross. This expands eligibility beyond civilians in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
Dominions
Air Raid Victims Aid Raised by Allied Air Forces
Allied air forces in Africa contributed £17,600 to aid air raid victims in Britain. The gift expresses pride and admiration for Britain’s civilian courage and tenacity during the raids.
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Africa
Britain
From penniless cook to Congo factory owner Charles Lauwers
Charles Lauwers, 28, once left the United States with nothing after working as a cook on the Holland America Statendam. He now returns aboard the President Adams to place a 1,000,000 dollar machinery order for his Leopoldville, Belgian Congo factory. He quit NYU due to finances, started in a Bata bootblack parlor at Zlin, rose to run the Bata factory, and plans gear for shoes, knapsacks, shirts and shorts for Allied forces in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lauwers
United States
Statendam
Leopoldville
Belgian Congo
Lauwers
President Adams
New York University School of Journalism
Bank of the United States
Netherlands
Africa
Government Run Milking System in Germany Described
A report explains a regime where women milk large herds for state collection. families must return only needed food and a small shortfall triggers government seizure of the farm. Eggs and potatoes follow the same system. The note adds bomb damage to London museum and states the light year as nearly six million million miles.
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Germany
Filet Crochet Pattern for Chair or Buffet Set
The article outlines a filet crochet design with bright butterflies suitable for a chair or buffet set. It explains that the larger piece can be repeated for scarf ends and provides pattern 6860 with instructions charts and stitch illustrations. To obtain the pattern, send 20 cents in coins to the Household Arts Department of the Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Bitter London and bold sea power in winter defense
Captain Frank H. Shaw notes the doubled difficulty for the Royal Navy in winter. Small ships face salt, decks stay wet, and convoy escorts must guard a widened coastline and scarce French naval support. The Baltic threat, unseen German raiders, and the Rawalpindi incident loom as winter patrols intensify.
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White Ensign
RAF
Fleet Air Arm
Britain
Coastal Command
Kipling
Reich
Cape Wrath
Hitler
Baltic
Royal Navy
Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
Rawalpindi
Germany
West
Frank H. Shaw
Navy
London
Thetis submarine rises again as Thunderbird sank an Italian sub
The Thetis sank in the Irish Sea in June 1939 with 99 lives lost. Five months later it was raised and recommissioned as the Thunderbird, then credited with sinking an Italian submarine. The tale is presented as unbelievable but the Admiralty confirms the sequence of events.
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Thetis
Irish Sea
Wavell Showcases Genius In Desert Warfare
General Archibald Wavell, commanding British forces in Egypt, is praised as a genius who favors movement and surprise. His bold tactic of routing the Italians out of camp is cited as evidence of effective action beyond textbook strategy. He is described as a Scottish leader who maximizes resources with minimal casualties and rapid results.
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Archibald Wavell
Egypt
First Canadian Harvard passes tests and delivered to RCAF
Munitions Minister Howe announces the first Canadian built Harvard has passed all test flights and delivery to the Royal Canadian Air Force completed. Production of Canadian Harvards grows with more on the assembly line at Noorduyn Aviation Limited's new crown owned plant. Regular deliveries will begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Air Force
Howe
Canada
Noorduyn Aviation Limited
The
Crown
Mr. Howe
No Treating Law Bans Paying for Drinks in SA Union
Government Gazette proclaims no treating in the Union of South Africa and South-West Africa with exceptions for bona fide luncheons and private room service. Women excluded from no-treating. offences face up to £25 fine.
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Union of South Africa
South-West Africa
Freform
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A.A
Manchester Guardian
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Science Museum
Househol
Wendell Wilkie
St. Paul's Cathedral
Paternoster Row
Wilkie
Ludgate Hill
Blackwood
Longman and
Nelson
Amen Corner
Canon Alley
Stationers’ Hall
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Willis Thornton
General Wavell
Air Force
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