Islands of the Aegean Hold Dense Cultural Echoes
The article surveys Samos Chios Cos Patmos and the Dodecanese, noting ancient figures Polycrates Pythagoras Rhoecus Theodorus Homer and Hippocrates. It traces early Greek culture and later strategic wartime actions in the Dodecanese, ending with a quip on humor amid shortages.
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Dodecanese
Italy
Samos
Asia Minor
Mount Mycale
Polycrates
Aegean Sea
Anacreon
Hera
Pericles
Pythagoras
Feinstein-Shaw
Rhoecus
Theodorus
Cos
Aesculapius
Epidaurus
Greece
Hippocrates
Mausolus
Caria
Knights of St. John
Rhodes
Patmos
John
Elba
St. Helena
Nero
Scala
Chios
Homer
Glaucus
Mediterranean
Forest covers about seventy percent of American Samoa land
A report indicates that roughly 70 percent of American Samoa's land area is forested. The finding highlights the archipelago's substantial natural cover amid limited urban development.
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American Samoa
CBC to Launch Second Network Boosting Canadian Arts
CBC will inaugurate a second nationwide network to air more Canadian artists and programs with a projected $1,000,000 in artist fees this year. The Trans-Canada and Dominion networks will use a mix of private and CBC stations, with limited hours until permanent operation next autumn.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Augustin Frigon
CBC
Trans-Canada
Dominion
National
Thrives On Danger and Chocolate for Troops
The Times recalls a fearless career from youth through major conflicts as Churchill-like figure navigates risk. Meanwhile Canada sent over 131 tons of chocolate to troops in the Mediterranean in a recent month.
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Mediterranean
New Heart Medicine From Hedge Apple Tested By University
University of Western Ontario researchers develop a drug from hedge apples that acts as a cardiac stimulant without raising pulse rate. The fruit derived compound resembles vitamins P and C and may help treat heart collapse. meanwhile wartime fat saving urges urge Canadians to recycle fats to support aircraft and bomb production, noting 10 pounds of fat can yield 49 anti aircraft shells.
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London
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University of Western Ontario
Texas
Oklahoma
Canadian Army After Four Years of War Reviews Conquests
After four years of war the Canadian Army shows concrete gains in Sicily and Italy, and its Pacific link in Kiska. The force shifted from expansion to stabilization with three infantry divisions two armored divisions and two tank brigades overseas. Training slowed while replacements and reorganization strengthened overseas reinforcement and home establishment cuts. Major General Guy Simonds moved to an armored division and Brigadier Chris Vokes became head of the 1st Division.
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Frank Flaherty
Stary Weller
Sicily
Italy
Kiska
High Command
Britain
Pacific Command
Alaska
Northwest
Canada
Guy Simonds
5Th Division
Essential Equipment Tiny Whistle Saves Flier Life
A silver plated whistle carried by air crews helped locate navigator Keith Reynolds of London Ontario after a Boston bomber crash in the North Sea. Reynolds and FO Jackie Taylor of Vancouver survived in dinghies. Taylor was rescued quickly while Reynolds, unable to speak from cold, used the whistle to signal rescuers for 90 minutes.
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Keith Reynolds
London
Ont
Reynolds
Boston
North Sea
Jackie Taylor
Vancouver
Taylor
Music writer dead composer of famous songs in New York
Thomas Joseph McCarthy, 58, who wrote lyrics for Alice Blue Gown and Rio Rita, died recently in New York. The brief notice adds Lady Jane Grey ruled England for nine days in 1553.
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Thomas Joseph McCarthy
New York
Jane Grey
England
Ottawa flyer widens skill set at British base exercise
Flying Officer W. A Bishop, son of Canada’s top wartime ace Air Marshal W. A Bishop, V. C., smiles while swinging a heavy axe during a fire box drill at an RCAF fighter base in Britain as part of a campaign to stay warm.
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Canada
W. A Bishop
V.C
Ottawa
R.C.A F
Britain
Agriculture to Drive Postwar Efforts Worldwide
The article asserts that agriculture will be as crucial after the war as it is now. It stresses that food producers must feed the starving millions and replenish livestock and horses killed in combat, underscoring agriculture’s central role in recovery and stability.
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Europe
Crochet Hats Blend Simplicity with Flair
Crochet patterns offer two stylish hats a bewitching Dutch cap and a scalloped beanie. Each uses simple stitches and decorative flowers with sequins. Send twenty cents to the Household Arts Department in Winnipeg for Pattern 7665, include name address and pattern number, allow extra mailing time.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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