Canadian Farmers Respond Vigorously to Production Calls
The piece profiles George Samuel Horace Barton deputy minister of agriculture, noting his wartime duties, prairie farm roots, and belief in collaborative planning rather than dictation. It cites farmers’ strong response to expanded production, Barton's leadership style, honors, and lifelong focus on practical agriculture.
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Fooling The Fish Artificial Worms Feeding Hatchery Fry
The Brandon Sun reports Canada is testing artificial worm-like food for baby fish in several federal hatcheries. Crafted from a science based mixture, these mock worms are shaped by a kitchen ricer and fed to growing fish to cut costs amid higher beef liver prices. The project remains experimental with expansion planned if results prove positive.
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Hitler’s private income and war profits cited
A London Statesman and Nation report claims Hitler’s income from the Nazi publishing firm Mein Kampf and party newspapers plus the Hitler levy on German industry totals at least ten million pounds a year. The piece notes large gifts and bribes and labels him the greatest war profiteer.
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Statesman
Hitler Portraits Toppled in Dutch Buildings Nerve War Tactics
In a piece cited by Vrij Nederland, Dutch citizens loosen door fastenings to topple portraits of Hitler in public buildings as part of a nerve war against the Germans. The action is described as a form of resistance in the occupied Netherlands.
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Benes Urges March to Berlin and UN Armistice Prep
Eduard Benes in a London speech says Allied troops must march to Berlin. He calls on the United Nations to prepare postwar armistice terms now and warns against delay leading to chaos and a possible third world war within twenty years. He argues Germany must be restricted to pre Anschluss borders and undergo an internal revolution to purge Nazi influence.
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German parachute commander pays tribute to British soldier
Captain von der Heyde called the British troops superb enemies praising their quick rallying, stubborn defense, and brave fighting as they regroup under pressure.
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Women to outnumber men in war emergency training hires
Call To Colors FR F Thompson, supervisor of training for the labor department, told the House of Commons committee that more women than men will be enrolled under the war emergency training programme before summer’s end. In the last two months some provinces placed more women than men in positions.
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House of Commons
Britain Develops Powder Brakes for Aircraft
Britain uses metal powder metallurgy to create bronze friction plates for disc brakes on aircraft. The system, discovered by an Englishman, equips brakes to stop a 40,000 pound mass moving at 100 miles per hour, withstanding extreme friction.
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Areas In India Counted Attracting Non British Rule
The National Geographic Society notes India contains nine areas dominated by other nations, three by Portugal, five by France and one by Oman. These regions are small and scattered, often overlooked by travelers familiar with British India.
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Gasoline Rationing Tied to Drop in Auto Accidents
A Canadian Press survey links gasoline rationing and tire restrictions to a drop in April traffic crashes across five provinces led by Ontario. Canada saw 1,100 accidents in April down from 1,892 in March and 1,767 in April 1941, with fatalities falling accordingly.
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Prince Edward Island
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Alberta
British Columbia
Quebec
R. B Morley
Safety League of Canada
Tropical Beauty Panel Embroidery Pattern 7270
Colorful wall panel pattern 7270 features a tropical motif for home decor. Includes transfer pattern 15 by 20 inches, color chart and stitch instructions. Requests 20 cents to be sent to the Household Arts Department at Winnipeg Newspaper Union for pattern delivery.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Canada's fishing industry faces wartime strain with new vessel launch
Canada maintains fishing efforts amid war as crews split duties. A coastal port launches a modern deep sea fishing vessel to replace a schooner lost off Newfoundland in fog last year. The $50,000 craft reflects industry resolve during wartime food needs and patrol and production shifts.
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Hitler millions shock Germany says London daily sketch
The London Daily Sketch reports Goebbels claims revealing Churchill has £3,000,000 Attlee £2,000,000 and Dr Dalton earned £1,000,000 selling goods to Germany. The piece notes news of Hitler's millions disturbs Germany.
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Ventosa Village All Descended From Maria de Mattos
In Ventosa Portugal the village is described as inhabited entirely by descendants of Maria de Mattos. The population includes 14 children 59 grandchildren and 82 great grandchildren forming a large extended family community.
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Maria de Mattos
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