Canadian Mosquito pilot shoots down Nazi planes over field
WO M Simms of Vancouver, flying with the RCAF City of Edmonton squadron, recovered from a broken back and led an early morning mission over a German airfield. He damaged two ground aircraft and shot at others as enemy fighters queued to land. Navigator PO J Sharples of Toronto also recovered from illness after trying a new cure by naval and British doctors.
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WO M Simms
Vancouver
Simms
R.C.A.F. City of Edmonton
Caernarvon
Wales
PO. J. Sharples
Toronto
Sharples
Tragedy at British Wedding Ends in Bloodshed
Elizabeth Smith awaited her wedding to H J Elcomb when Elcomb killed his fiancé and two family guests in the Elcomb flat. Telegrams of congratulations arrived as police investigated the fatal assault and chaotic scene before the ceremony.
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Alcomb
Elcomb
Incendiary Cigarette Carelessness Warns Ottawa Club
A committee circular notes several small fires in the Ottawa club over recent months, three in the last three weeks, caused by gross carelessness with cigarettes. The Ottawa Journal says the message carries a moral for more than club members.
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Ottawa
The
Ottawa Journal
World's Busiest Junction at Clapham Station
Clapham Junction handles about 2500 trains daily for Southern Railway, earning the label as Britain's and the world’s busiest junction. The complex spans nearly 35 acres with platform lengths up to about 700 feet, far shorter than major stations.
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Clapham Junction
Southern Railway
Britain
Four Octave Range Limitation Highlights Early Piano
Early piano range limited to four octaves. The note range restricted performers and repertoire. This structural constraint defined the instrument's initial design and evolving technique for composers and players.
World Happenings Briefly Told
Twenty five percent of the imported foreign laborers in Germany are women working long hours daily. Captain Thomas Weert of the Royal Navy made 86 sallies into E boat alley during the war and received the OBE. Eden traveled 23.5 miles attending Moscow Cairo and Tehran conferences in two months. Boeing Canada delivered 25 million dollars worth of planes last year. A 10,000 ton American Liberty ship to be launched in July will be named Stephen Leacock. British lifeboats rescued 5547 lives in four and a half years of war, averaging 24 weekly. Rudolf Messerschmidt of Jerusalem sought permission to change his name to Rudolf Spitfire. In the last year 155000 cadets of Britain’s air training corps were taught gliding. the corps is three years old with 170000 cadets. Agriculture announced 115 million pounds of vegetables grown in 1943 in 209200 wartime gardens in Canadian cities.
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Stephen Leacock
Airfield Runway Strain From Larger Planes Raises Dangers
In England the growth of plane size and performance strains men who build airfield runways. Increased pressure accelerates wear on runways and other fields used for more than light craft. Many runways are 9 to 12 inches thick and 50 to 100 yards wide. Typical fields have a main runway plus two subsidiary runways to handle crosswinds. Buy War Savings Stamps Regularly.
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England
Railway Man Loses Hands In War Signs Up For Victory Bond
Raoul Audet, demobilized Major in the Canadian Active Army, returns to civil life as Levis station agent for Canadian National Railways. He lost both hands overseas in a grenade blast, adapted to devices and even telegraph keys, and now signs for a Sixth Victory Loan bond with J. A. Trudel observing. He declares We must put Victory First.
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Levis
Que
Canadian National Railways
Chaudiere Regiment
Audet
Major Audet
J. A. Trudel
Fijians Once Fierce Warriors Now Noted For Valor
A New York Times piece recalls Fiji's transformation from a warlike people under missionary rule to respected colonial citizens. It notes a Bougainville battle where Fijians, fighting with US troops, killed 125 Japanese for one Fijian death and two wounded, underscoring enduring martial prowess.
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Kipling
Britain
Oceania
British Empire
Bougainville
United States
New York Times
Everything Goes When West African Tribes Visit Relatives
Native West African tribesmen traveling to see friends or kin carry nearly all personal belongings and livestock. The practice reflects strong ties to family and property, shaping how households prepare for multi day visits.
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West Africa
Paul in Thessalonica Faces Mob and Departure
After preaching in Thessalonica Paul faced jealous Jewish opposition. A mob disrupted his lodging at Jason’s house, and city rulers secured peace by fining Jason and companions, forcing Paul and Silas to flee by night to Berea.
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Thessalonica
Philippi
Paul
Amphipolis
Apollonia
Salonica
Thermaic Gulf
Mount Olympus
Zeus
Jason
No beer or wine after Scharnhorst sinking notice
A Gravesend pub keeper posted a cheeky sign declaring No beer, no wine, no Scotch, no Scharnhorst after news of the German battleship Scharnhorst being sunk. The quip captures wartime public mood and humor.
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Scharnhorst
Gravesend
Russia seeks Canadian hydroelectric gear for Dnieper recon
An Ottawa dispatch says the Soviet government is directing trade reps in Canada to buy hydroelectric generating equipment to rebuild Dnieper facilities destroyed by the German advance. The deal’s cost is withheld but estimated near 2.5 million dollars, with Canada guaranteeing low interest credits to manufacturers. The report also notes Rome’s record low thermometer reading of 16 degrees above zero.
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Russia
Canada
Toronto
Glee and Mall Save
Ottawa
Medal Medal Wait as Corporal Chooses Poker Over Medal
Corporal Josh Sullivan of the Australian Army excels in Ramu Valley fighting and is awarded a Military Medal. While in Melbourne Hospital, he asks the Colonel to finish a poker hand before accepting the medal, delaying the moment briefly.
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Josh Sullivan
Ramu Valley
Melbourne
Josh
Charity has no excess, Bacon’s adage on power and knowledge
The quote attributed to Francis Bacon in Essays links excess desire to downfall. It contrasts power and knowledge with charity, claiming charity carries no excess and that neither angels nor humans are endangered by it.
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Francis Bacon
Crossword Puzzle Clues From Historical Page
A list of crossword clues and numbered entries appears, including references to Greek and Bulgarian coins, a Roman highway, terms like Gigantic statue and Mutual understanding, and various clues for foods, crafts, and places. The garbled OCR includes mentions of toook fixedly sea eagle and a Bulgarian coin among many entries.
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M.D. Fee
Calgary
Clarke John Fee
Rideau Hall
Formonton
Elizabeth Smith
H. J. Elcomb
Ottawa Club
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Missouri
State OF
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Rie
Germany
Thomas Weert
Royal Navy
Eden
Moscow
Cairo
Teheran
Boeing Aircraft of
Rudolf Messerschmidt
Jerusalem
Switzerland
Rudolf Spitfire
Air Training Corps
Agriculture Department
Raoul
Fiji Islands
Thessalonians
Luke
Jesus
Secundus
Aristarchus
Gaius
Arnot
Apostles
Jeus
Silas
Bercea
Rome
Corporal
British India
Actre
Guido
Jis
Isi
Attica
By Fred Neher
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Orter
Gene Byrnes
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