Post War Outlook for Sweden A Neutral in World War II
The article assesses Sweden's wartime stance and harsh postwar limits. It notes Petsamo's takeover claims, Sweden's cash and carry trade with Nazi Germany, and its balancing act between Axis pressures and Allied aid. It cites rationing, fuel cuts, rebuilt destroyers, and aid to Greece via Sweden and Swiss channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petsamo
Helsinki
Moscow
Berlin
Winston Churchill
Europe
Sweden
Hitler
Germany
Norway
Finland
Russia
Cocos
Stockholm
Great Britain
United States
Swedish Red Cross
Athens
Canada
Greece
Mediterranean
Sweden Could Aid Allied War Effort With Baltic Front Moves
The writer argues Sweden's Crown Prince forces could reach a junction with Russian troops at Petsamo if present and Sweden could pressure Norway Nazis by Allied support. The piece envisions Allied leverage tightening around Germany until its position becomes untenable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petsamo
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Commander of training battalion relieved over ridicule salute
Labor member H G Mc Ghee told the House of Commons that Lieut Col Gates ordered men to salute with Hi de hi and Ho de ho in a bid to mock officers and force pack drill. The officer was suspended and reassigned to the war transport office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. McGhee
Labor
House of Commons
Arthur K. C. Henderson
War Transport Office
Old World farmers lead in mechanized agriculture
Noted British farmers use tractors at high rates with Sir John Russell citing 100000 tractors in the United Kingdom equating to one per 165 acres. He compares this with Ukraine and highlights Canada’s Munitions and Supply Department shipments aiding UK production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell
Rothamsted Experimental Station
United Kingdom
Ukraine
Us.s.r
Charles Banks
London
Canada
Farmers Urged to Return Empty Steel Drums and Containers
The Administrator of Used Goods asks farmers and others with empty steel drums to return them to the company whose name they bear or dispose of them to proper handlers promptly. The goal is steel conservation for essential uses. Science has limits, such as bathtub steps not disconnecting a phone bell.
Hunger strikes through history show varied outcomes
The item surveys notable fasts and hunger strikes from 19th to early 20th century figures. It cites Frenchman Jacques, Italian Lucca, Dr Tanner, and Terence MacSwiney, Cork mayor who died on day 74 of a fast. It notes reactions from Irish and British sides and MacSwiney burial in Cork with Sinn Fein colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gandhi
de Valera
Jacques
Lucca
Tanner
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
MacSwiney
Brixton
Sinn Fein
St. George's Cathedral
Southwark
Euston
St. Finnbarr’s Cemetery
Montreal Gazette
Bagpipes Wake Canadian Warrors in London Ward
Cpl. Gertrude Peter of Calgary pipes to wake the Canadian Women’s Army Corps in London every morning. The CWACs prefer bagpipes to a bugle and enjoy her playing in corridors and evenings. Gertrude began piping at age 11 and earned 13 medals and 12 cups in Canada. She previously belonged to Calgary’s pipe bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Women’s Army Corps
London
Cpl
Gertrude Peter
Calgary
Peter
C.W.A.C
Gertrude
The
Isles
Canada
Calgary Girls
Blue Bonnets
British plan favored for wartime meat rationing
Ottawa reports authorities favor adopting the British rationing method over the American model. The British plan centers on a maximum expenditure per person each week, shaping how meat rations are allocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Underground munition plant visit in wartime Britain
A reporter describes an immense underground factory near England going into production. The cavernous site uses efficient ventilation lighting and sewage gas extraction, with dormitories and housing for workers. The piece notes many women workers and dispersed, modular production to withstand disruption and boost output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Walter R. Legre
Britain
United States
Bird Embroidery For Cheerful Note Pattern
First Call to Spring features charming bird motifs for a bedspread with varied flower backgrounds. Pattern Pat-tern 7487 includes eight 512 by 5 inch motifs and eight smaller pieces. send twenty cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the transfer pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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Gustav Adolf
Atlantic
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Ernest Bevin
Liverpool
Vicory
Navy
Army
Air Force
North Africa
Leonard Orchard
Western
Desert
Bernard Montgomery
Rommel
Africa Korps
Alice Brooks
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