Longest Telephone Line Receives British Aid for Russia
The world’s longest telephone line spanning six thousand miles from Moscow to Khabarovsk will soon receive British supplies. British engineers, who built the defense communications network in Britain, are delivering maintenance equipment under a February order with delivery promised for autumn.
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Soviet Union
Russia
Moscow
Siberia
Khabarovsk
Vladivostok
Defence
Britain
British Industries Bulletin
Essential For Peace Says Baltic Must Be Guarded
Polish newspaperman Dr Stefan Litauer argues the Baltic must not be dominated by Germany again. He calls for British fleet guardianship to ensure lasting peace in the region.
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Baltic Sea
Germany
Stefan Litauer
Baltic
The Value Of Freedom In Wartime Canada
A wartime editorial urges citizens to appreciate freedom bought by past sacrifices. It notes gas rationing, spending restrictions, and voluntary service while warning conscription may arise if manpower falls short. The piece stresses equality of sacrifice for total war effort and honors those in uniform.
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Runnymead
Britain
Canada
Army
Navy
Air Force
Race Of Supermen Fossil Claim Spurs Chile Find
A large fossil skull found near Concepción in southern Chile sparks speculation of a giant human lineage. The skull measures about nine inches across the head, suggesting extraordinary size.
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South America
Chilean
Concepcion
Toys Scarce In Britain This Christmas 1942
Britain faces a scarcity of toys this Christmas as licenses to manufacture are withdrawn and material supplies reduced to 24 percent of normal. The broader note mentions Finland’s history and a camel native to North America.
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Britain
No Place Like It in an Autobiography
The Argonaut quotes a critic who faults an American author for barely mentioning western cities while noting Emerson and Parker's witty replies about living in Boston. Emerson’s Concord home and Parker’s Boston residence are referenced as examples of regional focus.
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Hudson River
Boston
Emerson
Theodore Parker
Concord
Parker
The
Argonaut
Spectacles Made in Britain For Precision Work
Britain increases eyeglass production as more workers wear glasses for precision tasks. Despite better overall eyesight, demand grows because previously non-wearing individuals now use glasses to improve accuracy.
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Britain
Tourists Face Licensing Rule for Egypt Driving
A 2439 note reports that three licenses must be procured by tourists driving automobiles into Egypt. The item notes the topic in a brief, neutral fashion with no extra details available.
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Egypt
Churchill dominance reshapes British leadership in wartime style
Grattan O Leary notes the British public distinctly separates Prime Minister Churchill from his ministers. Churchill holds undeniable public trust and dominance, while many cabinet figures, including Bevin, face skepticism. Beaverbrook is described as the lone frequent challenger within Churchill's inner circle.
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Grattan O'Leary
Churchill
Mr. O'Leary
England
St Stephen man claims mileage for haircut trips
J A Carroll of St Stephen New Brunswick travels 242 miles round trip to St John every three weeks for a haircut. The retired railway telegrapher has made this 20 year routine, logging about 84 280 miles for haircuts while waiting up to six hours between trains. He ride trains from morning to night and walks extra to reach McGuire's near the station. He calls McGuire the fastest barber and says the rail trips are not for convenience but for his preferred barber.
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J. A. Carroll
St Stephen
N.B
Carroll
St. John
McGuire
British sailors dance on carrier deck during Pacific cruise
The crew of a Canadian minesweeper reports a strange sight in the Pacific. In the Central America zone they pulled a grounded British aircraft carrier off rocks and 1,500 British sailors began the Lambeth Walk on deck to aid the ship's shake loose.
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Pacific
Central America
Blanket Appeal Proves Successful in Early Stage
The Canadian Red Cross Society reports strong early response to the Blanket Appeal for Britain civilians begun October 25. Saskatchewan HQ has 325 blankets donated, 1170 quilts, 1000 blankets, and $2000 in branch contributions with shipments arranged to the National Office for overseas. Notable donations include two handmade quilts by Mrs. R. T. Edwards of Regina. Commissioner W. F. Marshall notes active work at Kennedy branch, with Mrs. Dailly completing her hundredth sock and Mrs. Warne a runner-up with forty-fifth sock since January.
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Britain
Canadian Red Cross Society
Dominion
Saskatchewan Red Cross
National
R. T. Edwards
Cornwall Street
Regina
W. F. Marshall
Red Cross
Kennedy
Dailly
Warne
Must Have License For Multi Firm Trafficking In Wartime Trade
Commercial travellers who take orders for more than one firm dealing in goods seeds cloth yarn clothing or footwear must obtain a license from the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. Branch showrooms are branches of the parent and must list each address on the license. they'll share the parent’s license number. Commission showrooms are separate legal entities and require their own licenses.
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C. R. Murphy
New Ear Surgery Step Aids Deafness, Labyrinth Operation
A new step in ear surgery to form another ear through labyrinth work is viewed as aiding the deaf. Moisture evaporation from vegetation covered land areas exceeds that from adjacent water surfaces in similar regions.
Ramsay Company Patent Offer Sent Free to Inventors
Ottawa based Ramsay Company Registered Patent Attorneys offers a free information packet listing inventions and complete details to any inventor. 273 Bank Street Ottawa Canada.
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Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada
Chair made from Cetewayo skin removed from Windsor Castle
The chair crafted from Cetewayo’s skin, a gift to Queen Victoria, has been removed from Windsor Castle and placed in storage following adherence to the chief’s directions before his death.
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Cetewayo
Queen Victoria
Windsor Castle
Scientist estimates night sleep rests at 11 percent
A scientist concludes that during a night of sleep the body achieves only about 11 percent absolute rest. Muscular or mental activity occupies the remaining time, implying limited periods of true rest within sleep.
Breadbasket myth fades as Britain seeks milk and protein
The ministry of food rejects a breadbasket image for the United States under lend lease. Britain needs evaporated milk first and foremost and then protein foods such as bacon cheese butter beans eggs, while U S officials urge rationing to aid British supply.
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Ministry of Food
United States
Britain
Churchill
Tail End Charlies Get Chance Under Commonwealth Plan
Air Minister Power praises Canadian trainees with grit and nerves of steel and says Canada could modify aircraft to train a pupil type not fully committed to Britain. He calls such pilots Tail End Charlies who sit at the tail with danger above and below.
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Power
The
Commons
Britain
Canada
Maj. Power
Population Density Note in England Recalled
A historical note cites 742 persons per square mile as the last measured density for England, reflecting a past assessment of population concentration.
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England
Censorship Tightening in Trinidad Linked to West Indies
The Foreign Commerce Weekly reports stricter film censorship in Trinidad with many films not passed locally shown in other British West Indies islands. Common objections include excessive shooting, gangsterism, and unfavorable portrayals of races.
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Foreign Commerce Weekly
Trinidad
British West Indies
Fuehrer Fails to Endear, Norway Blankets at Hand
The Fuehrer cannot win the captives' favor despite his efforts. In the interim, Norway's blankets serve to keep him warm if not their affection.
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Fuehrer
Norways
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