World Happenings Briefly Told In Brief
Osvaldo Sebastani resigns as private secretary to Premier Mussolini for private reasons. Wilhelm II is buried at Doorn in the Netherlands. Pertain government bars butter and cheese direct sales to individuals except at fairs. British restrict Spaniards entering Gibraltar defence zone. Forty eight Americans including 29 Red Cross nurses depart for Britain to aid the Harvard hospital project. Britain to register 140000 Allied aliens for war labor. A Norman Rogers airfield bomber from Kingston kills pilot and two others in Seeley’s Bay boat house. Australian act allows press censorship if editors repeatedly ignore orders.
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Osvaldo Sebastani
Mussolini
Wilhelm II
Germany
Doorn
Netherlands
Petain
Gibraltar
Red Cross
Britain
Harvard
Ministry of Labor
Norman Rogers
Kingston
Seeley's Bay
Fleet Air Arm
Bee Plants Offer A Nectar Boost For Manitoba Beekeepers
Manitoba beekeeper N Pankin of Dufrost reports success using outside sown annual flowers to supplement nectar and pollen after clover losses. He now grows over two acres of annual bee plants including Mignonette Larkspur Borage and Cleome, with Cleome sowable by a grain drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
N. Pankin
Dufrost
Pankin
Water-White Plate Glass Breaks Light Transmission Records
A Pittsburgh firm has produced water-white plate glass that transmits 91 percent of visible light, far higher than prior plate glass. The glass is clear enough to see an object edgewise through a 24 inch light and is suited for multiple glazing in refrigeration, air conditioning, and insulation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Scientific American
Good Marksmen Stop German Flares in Night Raid
Home Guards units report superb shooting during a German air raid, with crews bringing down all flares. A group of 20 men claimed to have destroyed every flare dropped in one raid, illustrating exceptional marksmanship and alertness in combat conditions.
Man Proposes Despite Low Returns Amid Stock Uptick
A man eyes gains as stocks rise but notes limited opportunities locally. He remains cautious about prospects and says he seeks better value elsewhere while staying invested.
Australian Wool Board to Produce Fine Hosiery and Upholstery Wool
The Australian Wool Board will manufacture two new wool products this year, fine wool stockings and uncut moquettes for furniture and motorcar upholstery. Samples from Great Britain were shown to leading hosiery makers, with one firm planning limited stocking production. London also provided new wool furnishing fabrics such as tweeds and moquettes for the Sydney Royal Show exhibit.
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Australian Wool Board
Great Britain
England
America
London
Sydney
Public Speaking Self Taught Offers Tips and Booklets
An article from Home Service promotes a 32 page booklet Public Speaking Self Taught with guidance on parliamentary rules voice training and delivering speeches. It advertises 15 cent booklets on announcements parties dancing etiquette and more from Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Camouflage Efforts Scrutinized in German City Bombings
A Daily Telegraph observer reports German cities Hamburg Hanover and Bremen heavily damaged by RAF raids with camouflage measures masking stations lakes and tanks. Destruction spans industrial zones tram depots and port facilities while dummy houses cover oil tanks and grain warehouses.
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Hamburg
Hanover
Bremen
London Daily Telegraph
R.A.F
Alster
Continental
Wilhelmshaven
Kiel
Emden
Harz Mountains
Turingia
Birthday Cheers for E. Lawrence in Cairo Hotel
In the Continental Hotel Cairo a tourist sought a moment with the “uncrowned King of Arabia” E Lawrence as heat rose and she fanned herself. He greeted her with a polite smile and repeated the well wishing line Happy returns of the day to the 92 year old.
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T E. Lawrence
Cairo
Colonel Lawrence
Boned Meat Shipments Tested for Space Saving
An extensive experiment tests shipping boned meat from Australia and New Zealand to save vital space. Argentina meat interests plan to export about half their annual shipments to the United Kingdom in boneless form.
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Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Clocks Not Common Wedding Gifts in China
In Chinese tradition clocks are rarely given as wedding presents as they are believed to bring bad luck. The practice reflects cultural beliefs about time and auspicious gifts.
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China
Plenty Of Practice Coach Praise By Football Player
The coach praises a player for strong line hits dodges and tackles and the player recalls learning through bargains with his mother. The exchange highlights natural talent and hard work behind his on field prowess.
Kettering predicts anti submarine device to trap subs
Charlies F. Kettering, GM research head, told war correspondents the anti submarine device will be ready in a reasonable time after six years of navy collaboration. He said it could catch subs at night on the surface and that British detection devices are eroding bomber threats. He noted U S subs can reach 17 to 20 knots on the surface with current engines.
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Charlies F. Kettermmg
Navy
General Motors Research Division
New Sleeveess Dress From Anne Adams Pattern 4651
Summer sleeveless designs are in fashion with Pattern 4651 by Anne Adams offering extended shoulders and a dainty square neckline. The one piece front features high bodice slashes and a back princess style with a back tied belt, with lace options and bows for flair. Sizes 14 through 42 are available. size 16 requires 3 1/4 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 20 cents to the Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Anne Adams
Nisses
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Paul and Barnabas Seek Jerusalem ruling on Gentile liberty
Devotional lesson summarizes Acts 15 1 35 and Galatians 2. It covers the dispute over Gentile circumcision and the Jerusalem council where Peter spoke of God’s acceptance of all nations. The deputation reported on Gentile churches and the meeting reached a measured, rational settlement without bitterness.
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Jesus
Paul
Barnabas
Jerusalem
Peter
Joppa
Cornelius
Health league editor urges Canada to adopt preventive medicine
Dr Gordon Bates writes in Health urging urgent public health action across Canada. He notes Ontario adopted pasteurization early with strong results and toxoid use reduced diphtheria in Toronto, while Canada-wide adoption lagged. He calls for federal and interprovincial cooperation to emphasize preventive health and legislation.
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Gordon Bates
Health
The
Health League of Canada
Canada
Toronto
Ontario
Dominion
Bates
Fast Modern Planes Impress RAF Pilot H H Balfour
Captain H H Balfour, Under-Secretary of State for Air, flies the Whirlwind to test the RAFs twin engine fighter. At 43 he notes age does not limit speed and skill as he recalls 11 enemy kills in the First World War. He compares the Whirlwind with the Spitfire and Hurricane, highlighting its unique handling.
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H. H. Balfour
Air
Royal Air Force
Balfour
R.A.F
Army Turns to Horses to Cut Gas Use
Army Minister Percy Spender told a Sydney audience that restricting motor transport to draught horses would save 250000 gallons of gasoline annually. He noted 1200 draught horses and 600 transports cover 2628000 miles yearly, plus 1800 horses in cavalry. He also announced a recent authorization to purchase 98 tons of horseshoes.
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Percy Spender
Sydney
Nsw
British husbands hide night outings with fire watching claim
A report notes some husbands tell wives they are fire watching at night but keep the flame's identity secret, highlighting secrecy around their whereabouts and reason for absence.
Australia Produces Bren Guns and War Gear
The article notes Australia turning out tripods for Bren guns and related war equipment. It explains that in the United States Army a shavetail is a second lieutenant and a bobtail is a dishonorable discharge.
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Australia
United States Army
World Crises Provoke Swift Action Across Nations
In periods of global turmoil political leaders urge decisive steps and visible measures. Communities witness rapid mobilization, aided by organizations coordinating relief, aid, and safety efforts to address urgent needs and stabilize affected regions.
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Romeo
Aretie Ara Wowe
Beekeeper
Home Service
Durham
Spitfire
Defiant
Hurricane
Avracobra
Fairey Battle Plane
Lockheed Hudson
Bristol Bienheim
Vickers Wellington
Fairey Swordfish
Boeing Flying Fortress
Sunderland
Durham Corn
St. Lawrence
Royal Canadian Navy
Maritimes
Air Force
New South Wales
Mickie
NWS
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