Patriot Spirit of New Zealand in World War II Efforts
The piece describes New Zealand’s war mobilization including massive aid to Britain after Dunkirk, shipments of munitions and food, and defence of the Fiji outpost. It notes manpower strain, conscription in 1940, and the country’s focus on Britain while contributing with troops, bomber units, and anti aircraft guns.
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New Zealand
Britain
Niagara
Canada
Singapore
Fiji
United States
Landen Free Press
Butter for Britain seeks larger imports to ease ration
Britain seeks bigger butter imports from producing countries to maintain a two ounce weekly ration. Canada had exported 7,000 00 pounds during summer when surplus. Canada’s eight ounce weekly ration remains. Canadians see a mismatch as Britain remains short while Canada enjoys higher supplies. The Winnipeg Free Press questions Britain’s requests and public opinion on the issue.
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Britain
Canada
Butler
Winnipeg Free Press
Survivor Sub Seeks Royal Canadian Navy After Sinking
Survivors of German submarines sunk in the Atlantic by Royal Navy frigate Nene and Canadian corvettes Snowberry and Calgary were inspired by daily BBC broadcasts to enlist. One prisoner, Lieut. J. A. Dunn, asked to join the Royal Canadian Navy and was sent to a prison camp after remaining with Snowberry.
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Atlantic
Nene
Snowberry
Calgary
British Broadcasting Corporation
J. A
Hamish) Dunn
Montreal
Victoria
Royal Canadian Navy
Ailes
Dominion war magazine program announced by Lafleche
War Services Minister Lafleche announced a Dominion wide system for collecting shipping and overseas distribution of magazines to armed forces members. Donations will be collected sorted and packed at zone depots by volunteer organizations. Living costs are 10 percent above pre war in the Bahamas.
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War Services
Lafleche
In Him We Trust War Faith and Peace Ready Guide
Ottawa Journal reflects on wartime prayer sustaining Britain through Dunkirk Battle of Britain and Pearl Harbor and warns peace will bring new trials. It urges humility, reliance on God, and resolve not to forget Him at the Peace Table as victory nears.
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God
Fane
Dunkirk
Hitler
Britain
F.af
Luftwaffe
Atlantic
Pearl Harbor
Singapore
Pacific
Australia
Fommel
Africa Corps
Cairo
Ottawa Journal
Wentworth House Faces Despoilment by Open Cast Mining
Britain worries as coal mining threatens Wentworth House in Yorkshire, the Earl Fitzwilliam seat. Parkland loss looms within 150 yards of the pillared portico once hosting kings and queens. the mansion spans acres with 365 rooms and five miles of passages.
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Wentworth House
Yorkshire
Earl Fitzwilliam
Britain
Queen Victoria
George V
Queen Mary
Edward VIII
Prince of Wales
Selected Recipes for Butter Sugar Cake Mix
Cream butter and sugar with corn syrup then add egg yolks and beat. Alternate adding sifted dry ingredients with milk then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake in a 8 by 12 inch pan at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes. Finish with icing or topping. Butter is used as a cosmetic in Ethiopia.
Synthetic and natural rubber price notes and Kipling birthplace
John Symons of the Canadian Rubber Co. told a Toronto club that post war synthetic rubber may cost 15 cents a pound, with natural rubber deliverable in America at 10 to 12 cents. He suggested revising natural rubber use and possible blends. Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India.
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America
John Symons
Toronto
Symons
Canadian Rubber Co
Y M C A War Services Aid Boosts Canadian Airmen Ties
George D. Young notes Western Canada RAF training stations fostering strong sports teams that rival RC AF squads. He highlights host families supporting English airmen and Y m C A supervised leaves strengthening Britain Canada ties. Rehabilitation program for soon to be discharged men proceeds with rural farm talks and morale visits to remote outposts.
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RAF
Canada
R.C.A.F
George D. Young
Y.M.C.A. War Services
Canadian Northwest
Toronto
Britain
Young
Ym.c.a. War Services
Regina
Polish Troops Train Here Forge Ties With Canada Scotland
Karol Kerse, newly appointed Polish vice consul in Toronto, says the Polish invasion of Canada and Scotland will deepen postwar cooperation. He notes training of Polish troops in both countries as a key step toward closer ties.
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Canada
Scotland
Karol Kerse
Toronto
Cleveland police revolvers head to underground in Europe
More than 200 obsolete Cleveland Police Department revolvers will be transferred to underground leaders in Nazi occupied Europe. The guns, useless to Cleveland police, are valued by resistance fighters who have faced Gestapo and Nazi troops with improvised weapons. A patrolman notes the parallel of using them against gangsters here and against Nazi gangsters abroad.
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Cleveland
Europe
California's record snow season shocks observers
A winter in California brought nearly 74 inches of snowfall exceeding typical amounts, surprising residents and meteorologists as the state contends with heavy responses to severe winter weather.
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California
Forts
Sunshine
Canadian doctor wins Military Cross for Salerno hospital duty
Capt Harold William Chestnut of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, from Winnipeg and Moosomin, credited with treating over 150 casualties during 48 hours of intense combat atop a hillside near Salerno. He enlisted in 1940, arrived overseas in 1941, and received the award for gallantry and selfless devotion to duty under heavy shellfire.
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National Defence Department
Harold William Chestnut
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Winnipeg
Moosomin
Sask
William A Chestnut
Winnipeg General Hospital
RCAMC
Salerno
Chestnut
Diaries of Japanese officers depict brutal prisoner vivisection
The New Delhi radio quoted diaries from captured Japanese officers describing frequent vivisection of prisoners. An Indian officer was vivisected in an officers mess after dinner amusements, and another Indian was struck, kicked, and cut apart for failing to answer a question.
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New Delhi
Anson Holds Arctic Patrol Amid Stiff Northern Seas
Under Arctic skies the 35,000 ton British battleship Anson steams on patrol in the frozen north. The ship recently completed some 50,000 miles on operational duty, a superb picture of naval might.
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Anson
London Daily Sketch
Question on number of republics in Soviet makeup
The Globe asks how many people in Canada knew there were 16 republics within the Soviet Union, noting the country’s high profile in recent years.
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Toronto Globe and Mail
Hknwssia
Canada
Douglas Aircraft announces 35 transports cross South Atlantic
The Douglas Aircraft Company reported a fleet of 35 twin engined American transports completed a 1,970 mile hop across the South Atlantic from Natal to Africa carrying five tons of cargo each.
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Douglas Aircraft Corporati¢n
South Atlantic
Natal
Africa
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