Coast Watch Lookouts Guard Canada's Pacific Shore
Isolated Royal Canadian Air Force lookouts on western coast islands keep constant vigil for Japanese incursions. Spotters use powerful binoculars to spot threats while supply boats bring food mail and relief. Readiness, rudimentary living conditions, hunting for food, and camaraderie shape life at these remote outposts with diverse men from many professions serving in defence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L G. Baker
RCAF
Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
North Pacific
Coast Watch
Pacific
Air Force
Sergt
George B. Spence
Calgary
Alta
Eric White
Vancouver
B.C
White
D. L
Dave) Donaldson
Shell Lake
Sask
L. A
Larry Betts
Cranbrook
Larry
Bill
Bert Kemble
Meat care tips to prevent spoilage at home
Packer and butcher handle meat carefully and readers are urged to maintain strict care at home. Remove wrapping immediately to avoid juice loss, keep meat cold, wrap uncooked with waxed paper, cook and cool properly, use ground meat promptly, and wipe with a damp cloth while washing only organ meats or smoked hams when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada farm income tops record in 1942 at 1 083 million
The Current Review of Agricultural Conditions in Canada reports 1942 farm cash income at 1 083 million, more than double 1935 and 184 million above 1941. Dairy receipts reached 224 million, hogs 191 million, with higher meat and livestock prices driving the gain across provinces. Government payments are not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Gold braid on air force caps to be discontinued in austerity drive
Air Council orders removal of gold braid from cap peaks as worn by senior officers while those with current braid may keep it until worn out. The change aims to modernize salute norms and reflect post war economy, with potential further move to erase the salute in crowds abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Air Force
Air Council
Montreal Star
Chinese officers aboard bomber in Sicily airfield strike
Maj. Gen. Lam Wai-ching of the Chinese air force flew in a bomber hitting Comiso airfield in Sicily. A Chinese gunner who helped defend the plane from a strike by about 50 enemy fighters is also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam Wai-ching
Comiso
Sicily
War Savings Stamps Drive Amid Aerial War News
In 1918 a plane flying at 8 000 feet was beyond gun batteries while enemy planes have been shot down recently at about 16 000 feet This brief notes ongoing air combat conditions and urges readers to buy War Savings Stamps regularly.
Guns In Action On Britain's Greatest Battleship KG5
Wynford Vaughan Thomas reports from the Home Fleet aboard the King George V. He describes dawn launch, crew safety measures, and the dramatic 14 inch guns firing as the vessel turns its six turrets toward port under the Gunnery Officer. The blast, scent of cordite, and massive salvo illustrate the navy's arsenal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Wynford Vaughan Thomas
BBC
Royal Navy
King George the
KGS
Dc.t
Boston Symphony Orchestra
K.G.5
Analysis of Japanese Soldier Ration From Pacific Front
Nutrition experts at UC analyzed a Japanese ration pulled from the Pacific front. They say the pack may suffice for a Japanese but would cause an American to hunger strike, including a bottle of vitamins a one pound can of rice a vegetable bound with bean curd batter and a sugar ration smelling of pineapple and almonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
Pacific Front
Embroidered Linen Motifs Pattern 7501
A Winnipeg pattern offer for embroidered linens highlights 16 motifs in transfers from 3 by 8% inches to 3 by 4% inches. Send twenty cents to the Household Arts Department at the Winnipeg Newspaper Union for pattern 7501 with name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newpaper Union
McDermot Avenue E
Winnipeg
Man
Flying Scotsmen of the RCAF Parade in Centralia Ontario
The No. 9 Service Flying Training School pipe band, called the Flying Scotsmen, paraded before a twin engined trainer in Centralia Ontario. Originated from Burns Night regrets over Scots representation in the RCAF, expanded with Cameron Cadets help, now 14 strong with tartan devised by Group Captain Fullerton and registered in Edinburgh. Members wear navy blue kilts, azure and cardinal epaulets, Glengarry caps, and silver RCAF badges while performing their regular air force duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 9 Service
Centralia
Ont
Royal Canadian Air Force
Air Force
Land O' the Heather
RCAF
E. G Fullerton
Jimmy Ross
P. H. Ince
W. J. Mutch
No. 9
S.F.T.S
Summerside
P.ei
Cameron Cadets
Winnipeg
Fullerton
Air Council
Court of Lord Lyon
Edinburgh
Scotland
RC_A.F
R.C_.A.F
Motorist Halts for Flowers Probed by O P A Inspectors
In Worcester Massachusetts an O P A inspection cited a motorist for missing registration plate license and ration documents while he collected flowers by the highway. He had ample gasoline but no driving papers or safety permits. Ice crystals in Ural caves rival world records and some animals tolerate poison ivy.
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Worcester
Mass
O.P.A
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Tom Fox
Edmonton
Fox
Lyle
Sandy) Sandbert
Leslie
Ken Curry
Walter Kernaghan
Kernaghan
British Columbia
Port Alberni
Penticton
Marten
John Huxtable
Meadow Lake
Royal Canadian Engineers
British Lifeboat Service
St. Thomas
Alice Brooks
The
R.C.A.F
Ural Mountains
Russia
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