Nazi Christianity threatens Canadian religious liberty warned
A 1940s urging asserts Nazi Christianity seeks world domination and to subjugate Canada. It cites Mein Kampf and a National Church manifesto, warning of deportations and expropriations in occupied Poland and urging Canadians to defend religious freedom before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hitler
National Church
National Church Union of German Christians
God
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Army contract prompts aid from bootblack
A six foot five soldier orders a shine and claims an army contract as a bootblack hesitates. A writer fears a German invasion of Eve, but notes Hitler has not signed a non aggression pact with De Valera yet.
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Bert
Hitler
de Valera
Not Superstitious On Friday the 13th
Marjorie Smith gives up Iowa driver licence No 13 though she says she is not superstitious. Since obtaining the license two years ago she has had two auto accidents two operations burns from cooking a break in of her apartment and theft of valuables. She notes many schools offer citizenship classes but urges reading papers paying taxes and keeping a smile to graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Smith
Iowa
Blitz Buggy Threat Fueled by Wartime Prophecy
A wartime feature explains the blitz buggy as a fast light armored car capable of 80 miles per hour. The piece links German defeat to rapid blows on the German heartland, with emphasis on fear as a strategic weapon and a Petawawa demonstration of American and British scout car concepts.
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Petawawa Camp
United States
Petawawa
J. L. Ralston
F. D. MacKenzie
Neepawa M.P
B.T.R
Winnipeg Free Press
Efficiency Is Uncanny In Early Census Machines
The article recounts the move from slow hand tabulation to punched card systems starting with Hollerith in 1880 and the 1890 census. It notes Canada adopting machines in 1911 and 1931 upgrades, with six machines for the current census, each handling 45 data columns, and highlights the electric verifier that automatically rejects inconsistent records such as a married woman listed as head of the family.
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Hollerith
United States
U.S
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Business survives blitz as Baker stands firm
Still At Old Stand A. R. Baker declares his firm, in business since 1785, will not be deterred by the blitz. From an office near St. Pauls Cathedral in London he says they are isolated yet able to carry on despite surrounding destruction.
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Hitler
Germany
Balkans
Atlantic
Reich
London Sunday Express
A. R. Baker
Montreal
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Camels Have Eight Toes On Each Foot
The note states camels possess eight toes, two on each of their four feet, with a numeric tag 2417 accompanying the fact.
Chocolate Souffle with Marshmallow Mint Sauce
Directions for a rich chocolate souffle using unsweetened chocolate and milk, with steps to whip egg whites and yolks, fold, bake in a water bath, and serve with Marshmallow Mint Sauce. Includes a peppermint green sauce recipe made by boiling sugar and water, melting marshmallows, and coloring the syrup.
Recipe for dog food amid food shortages
The passage notes severe food shortages for people and even harsher plight for dogs. It cites a Dogs Bulletin recipe from the National Canine Defence League advising vegetables, greens, bone or dripping, oats, and slow cooking to make a filling meal. Over 100000 readers have requested the recipe to feed their dogs.
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Dogs’ Bulletin
The
National Canine Defence League
Badge for Loyal Service Honors Invalided Service Members
The badge approved by the King for invalided men and women of the fighting services features a Royal and Imperial cypher topped by a crown and inscribed for loyal service.
Children rally 1500 safety pins in Hoddesdon drive
Hoddesdon Hertfordshire school children collected more than 1500 safety pins in a house to house canvass after local shops couldn't supply 1000 for first aid and cleansing stations.
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Hoddesdon
Herts
Hylton Increases Classical Programs With London Philharmonic
British band leader Jack Hylton promotes classical music amid wartime demand. He tours the provinces with the London Philharmonic Orchestra led by Dr. Malcolm Sargent performing vaudeville and moving picture house shows, then returns to London to concerts at the Coliseum drawing large crowds.
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Jack Hylton
Hylton
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Malcolm Sargent
Young British teen returns from Canada voyage wartime tale
Ian Hamilton, 15, evacuated to Canada last August, arrived home in England unexpectedly. He told his mother he did not want to miss the war. He left Noranda Quebec on May 13, hitch-hiked to Halifax, then signed on a freighter.
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Ian Hamilton
Canada
England
Noranda
Que
Halifax
Ian
Sister of Jervis Bay captain awarded Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is conferred posthumously on Captain Edward Fogarty Fegen of the Jervis Bay. The medal is received by his sister Miss N Fegen at a royal investiture. The captain went down with his ship on November 5 in the Atlantic while saving most of a convoy from a German raider. The King expressed pride at meeting survivors and honored the wartime deed.
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Edward Fogarty Fegen
Jervis Bay
N. Fegen
Atlantic
Fegen
V.C
His Majesty
Immunity to flea bites created at San Francisco lab
Immunity to flea bites produced in 200 persons by inoculation with an extract from ground-up fleas developed at San Francisco Medical School.
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San Francisco Medical School
Prompt care saves 17 of 26 heart injury patients
Report states 17 of 26 individuals with heart wounds survived due to rapid medical and surgical treatment. The account highlights the effectiveness of early intervention and urgent care in saving lives.
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German Reich
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Lodz
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Piotrkow
Herr Hitler
Afta
Sgathire Defant
Arricane Aeracoles
Ferrey
Lockheed Hudson
Benstol Elienheim
Vickers Wellington
Blackburn Sky Dove
Ferrey Swordfish
Boeing Pigimg Fortress
Sunderland
Icta
Bee Hive
St. Lawrence Starch Co. Ltd
Port Credit
Onta
Gyproc
Lumber & Builders’ Supply
Maitland St
Toronto
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Fogarty
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Appleford
Hamilton
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
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