World Happenings Briefly Told
After a five year halt the London Musical Competition Festival will resume next June. The Indian Army has been impressed twelve times, the Royal Indian Navy twelve, and the Indian Air Force ten times the prewar strength. The Moscow Leningrad railway restoration allows the first freight train between the cities. General Montgomery’s flag on his car at the Sth Army was auctioned for 1260 pounds to aid Mrs Churchill’s Aid to Russia Fund. Six men enlisted in the Royal Hellenic Air Force in South Africa in response to a Greek conscription order for 19 to 23 year olds. German nationals in occupied Czechoslovakia received a gun and 25 cartridges as open resistance grows, per a BBC Europe broadcast. A French refugee in Chile runs a seed farm near Santiago supplying western European garden seeds for postwar France and the Netherlands. The UNRRA is beginning its first functional operation caring for European refugees in Egypt and Syria. London architect A C Bossom says up to 100000 workers will be released for war damaged housing within about two months as large public works near completion.
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A. C. Bossom
London
Britain
Care Of Chicks: Avoid Losses Through Proper Rearing
The article notes that in 1943 Canada hatched more chicks than ever but many died early due to weak starts. It stresses that good housing, weatherproof, sunlit rooms, reliable heating, and high quality starter feed prevent losses. Proper care and sanitary conditions protect profitability.
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Canada
Canadian St John Ambulance Women Arrive in Britain
The first contingent of St John Ambulance Brigade officers from Canada has arrived in Britain to study hospital work and post war rehabilitation. The group includes Ruth Mackenzie and Mrs. Thomas Gilmour, with more attached parties expected to follow for occupational therapy and relief work in Europe.
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St. John Ambulance Brigade
Canada
Britain
Dominion
British Isles
Thomas Gilmour
Toronto
Ruth Mackenzie
Sarnia
Ont
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers
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Health centres on Soviet factory premises for workers
Large Soviet enterprises with 250 plus workers maintain round the clock polyclinics offering treatment and disease and accident prevention for workers and families. Nearby plants share clinics with smaller enterprises and about 7600 factory health stations existed by 1940.
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Soviet Union
Rose Maurer
Six Pounder Anti Tank Gun Demonstrates Infantry Versatility
The six-pounder anti tank gun shows infantry flexibility as it is towed by a light truck or man handled by a five man crew in rough terrain. It sets up rapidly and delivers armor piercing rounds that can ignite tanks if fuel is hit. The weapon fires near rapid fire speed and has a long effective range on mobile targets.
Banking Simplified Japan Uses Novel Labor Shortcut
Japan tackles labor shortages by halting interest on deposits and restricting withdrawals to streamline banking operations. Officials argue the changes reduce bookkeeping needs and save time. Separately, Camp Lejeune in New River, North Carolina operates three free daily movie theatres for servicemen.
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Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
New River
N.C
Loyal Allies Ghurkas Of Nepal Fight Japs In Burma
The Ghurkas are described as the toughest fighters in the world aiding British forces in Burma. The article recalls their history with Britain, noting their loyalty since past conflicts and their renowned jungle warfare skills compared with Japanese troops.
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Ghurkas
Nepal
Burma
Alles
Plastics Promise Postwar Progress From Canadian General Electric
A. E. Byrne, manager of the plastics supply department for Canadian General Electric, said plastics will offer the public of the postwar world something far surpassing the dream of ancient alchemists.
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A. E. Byrne
Canadian General Electric
Simon of Cyrene Carries Jesus Cross In Calvary Verse Study
A Sunday school lesson outlines Simon of Cyrene bearing Jesus cross at Golgotha and the crucifixion narrative. It notes Isaiah 53 5 and Mark 15 21 47 with details on the place Calvary the three language inscription and the midday darkness from noon to three.
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Simon
Pilate
Jesus
Cyrene
Africa
Kennedy Williamson
Mark
Luke
Escort Carriers Make Merchant Ship Air Defenses Obsolete
The Royal Navy has stopped fitting aircraft catapults to merchant ships as escort carriers have been added in numbers. Early wartime practice sent Fleet Air Arm pilots aloft from merchant vessels, then forced to ditch if land was unavailable. The notice urges purchase of War Savings Stamps.
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Royal Navy
Fleet Air Arm
Churchill backs bells as victory salute over guns
Prime Minister Churchill favors ringing bells to honor military successes, rejecting Capt. Leonard F. Plugge's proposal for cannon salutes. He says he personally prefers bells and notes that there will be enough gunfire to hear already.
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Churchill
Leonard F. Plugge
Muscular Tension Linked to Light Sleep Findings
A study suggests muscular tension contributes to light sleep while noting a trumpeter swan’s call can travel two miles, indicating how ambient sounds affect rest. The report highlights stress reduction and environmental awareness as ways to improve sleep quality.
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BBC
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Chile
Santiago
France
Nethelands
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Washington
Egypt
Syria
St. John's Ambulance Brigade
Portico
Popular Assembly
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