Indomitable Dame Of Sark Stood Up To Nazi Occupation
Dame of Sark ruled the feudal isle during German occupation, earning German respect for firm administration while maintaining civil control. Her husband, Robert W. Hathaway, recalls her wartime courage and the island’s unique self government dating to Queen Elizabeth I.
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Ethel Tiffin
Montreal Star
Channel
Sark
Queen Elizabeth
Montreal
Robert W. Hathaway
House of Commons
Mr. Hathaway
Dame of
Canada
George Moffat
Miss Moffat
England
W. F. Collings
Dudley Beaumont
United States
Channel Islands
BBC
Jehanne
King of
Elizabeth
Britain Opens World Unique College of Aeronautics
The College for Air Students offers postgraduate aeronautics training for Commonwealth, Empire, and Britain, with departments in aerodynamics aircraft design and propulsion, plus a flight section. Estimated cost exceeds three million pounds per Empire Digest.
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Britain
College of Aeronautics
Commonwealth and Empire
Empire Digest
Transform Old Into Things Of Beauty
An article by C I L Agricultural News highlights converting old farm furniture into stylish pieces. Peter Hunt demonstrates repainting and simple hand painted decorations to revive attic finds such as bureaus, picture frames, chests, radios, and buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hunt
C-I-L Agricultural News
Hunt
Call For Brighter Fabrics in U K Homes
W Turnbull of Manchester Chamber of Commerce urges the government to lift wartime restrictions on the furnishing fabrics industry. He argues standard homes and equipment dominate and advocates better curtains and coverings to reflect personal taste and brighten homes.
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Manchester
Britain
W. Turnbull
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Simple Health Rules Emphasize Moderation And Joy
Madeline Clay of the Catholic Women's League outlines ten health commandments from the Canadian League. Each rule urges less of one vice and more of a constructive practice, promoting balance, thrift, and humane conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Clay
Catholic Women’s League
Canadian League
Stampeder Elects Grogan. Delays Import Plan for 1947
Calgary Stampeder football club re elected Jack Grogan as president for the 1947 season at the annual meeting in Calgary. Action on importing American or eastern Canadian players to bolster the Western conference entry was delayed temporarily.
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Calgary Stampeder
Calgary
Jack Grogan
Canadians urged to lead world in sport by Governor General
Viscount Alexander told the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada that Canadians can head the world in sport through playing games in the right spirit. He praised the AAU of C and the Canadian Olympic Association and urged facilities and opportunities to develop youth, noting Canada's climate and playgrounds support a strong athletic nation. He recalled personal sport history and stressed integrity and national pride in amateur sport. A second brief note on prewar bowler hats in England follows in the same column.
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Viscount Alexander
Amateur Athletic Union of Canada
George Machum
Montreal
Aa.u. of C
Canada
Canadian Olympic Association
England
Berlin
Uts
Building Records Break in 1946 in Ottawa Canada
Ottawa Canada building industry grows rapidly in 1946 with permits totaling 382,028,707 from 204 municipalities. This exceeds 1945 by about 184,841,547 and marks a new peak with 43,628 dwelling units, including 39,999 for new buildings and 3,629 conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Stitch Jerkin Pattern 7219 for Winnipeg readers
Smart Comfort Spring pattern 7219 offers anti chill chic jacket with fitted waist band. Directions cover sizes 10-12 and 14-16 and require twenty cents to be sent to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union. Include name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
United Kingdom Builds First Radar Controlled Port
The United Kingdom plans a radar controlled port in Liverpool to track ships within 30 miles and keep pilots informed in all weather. The system aims to reduce missed tides and save millions yearly, with potential expansion to Rotterdam London San Francisco and Southampton.
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United Kingdom
Empire Digest
Liverpool
Liverpool Docks
Rotterdam
London
San Francisco
Southampton
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Tiny Isle
College For Air
U.K
David H. Gordon, Jr
Empire State Building
N.Y. Street
F. Coover
34Th St
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hiram Gabriel
Hi) Bithorn
Chicago Cubs
Bod
Alberta
Fish and Game Leagues
Babe Zaharias
Miami
Fla
Stone
Les Hall
Benito, Manitoba
Alta
Game and Fish
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Yukon
Western Canada-Yukon Game and Fish Council
Red Deer
Los Angeles
Joe Louis
Mexico
Central America
Lord Halifax
Croydon
South Africa
Spencer Airways
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