Improved Highways for a Postwar Canada
The Good Roads Association debate highlights the need for paved east west highways across the prairie provinces to spur tourist traffic and regional understanding. Saskatchewan’s road stats are cited. postwar public works could employ veterans and demobilized workers, with federal aid expected as peace returns.
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Good Roads Association
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Saskatchewan
Three
British Columbia
Rockies
United States
Tattooed Eskimo Tradition Fades Among Northward Peoples
National Museum officials urge photographers to capture tattooed Eskimo women as relics of a lost culture. Dr. Diamond Jenness explains facial tattooing was widespread in 1916 but stopped after contact with white settlers. Older women retain marks. younger generations know nothing of the practice.
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Jenness
Tea Time Advice From a Royal Air Force Pilot
Very Important Pilot Officer Albert Strauer recalls tea with the King and Queen in Britain. He notes British fliers time sweeps to be back for tea and predicts if Hitler invades England it would likely occur at tea time. Strauer served 31 months with the RAF and shared this memory in an interview.
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Albert Strauer
Colorado
Hitler
England
Strauer
Royal Air Force
United States
R.A.F
Remembered For Last Act Marshal Petain's Verdun Link
The New York Post argues Petain will not be remembered for Verdun despite his wish to be buried at Fort Douaumont. It notes his lasting fame rests on Vichy and that 1941 eclipses 1916 in history.
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Marshal Petain
Verdun
Fort Douaumont
Vichy
New York Post
London Suffers 25 Air Raids in World War Hours
During The Last War During the World War London endured 25 air raids. A total of 922 bombs were dropped with 524 persons killed and 1,264 injured.
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London
Shah of Persia Visits Bring Surprises to Birmingham
The Birmingham Mail recalls a past visit by a Persian ruler to our city about 50 years ago. The Shah defied a set program waking only when the town clerk shook him from a nap. He halted the luncheon upon seeing a salmon ornament perched upright in ice, suspecting magic.
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Council House
Loth
Persia
Birmingham Mail
Mail Conveyance Via Camel and Car in Cape York
A historical note describes His Majesty's mails transported by camel horse buggy and motor car across the Cape York peninsula in Queensland. The mix of traditional pack animals and modern vehicles illustrates early intermodal mail delivery in remote northern Australia.
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Cape York Peninsula
Queensland
Are Well In Lead In Army Assignment Names
A survey of two hundred fifty thousand American troops in Carolina maneuvers lists 2203 Smiths 1240 Johnsons and 1059 Joneses among the names. No Browns or Robinsons recorded yet in the count.
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Carolina States
Smith
Johnson
Jones
Smiths
One-Legged Pilot Cleared for Flying Duties in Australia
Fit Lt B F Rose, 23, of the Royal Australian Air Force, has been passed for flying after the amputation of a leg. Rose was injured when his leg was caught by a propeller during an operational bailout. He now uses a metal leg like Britain's Douglas Bader, and continues to train for air duties.
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Australia
B. F. Rose
Rose
Britain
Douglas Bader
Hot water speeds up ice cube tray freezing
A tip suggests filling the refrigerator tray with hot water to produce ice cubes faster by leveraging the faster heat loss of hot water compared to cold water.
Galilean Moons Keep Life Possibility Edge
Astronomers largely favor the Galilean moons of Jupiter and Saturn’s largest moon as higher prospects for life than the planets, noting their unique conditions and histories that could support biology beyond Earth.
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Jupiter
Saturn
Food pinch hits Cairo as Egypt imposes measures
War shortages press Cairo with restrictions not yet seen as serious though growing. exports to Europe halted, wheat crop below normal, bread mixed with 15 percent rice flour by decree. Potatoes scarce, other vegetables tight. minister proposes two meatless days weekly to protect livestock.
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Egypt
Nile
Cairo
Europe
Norwegian Leaders Honored at War Luncheon in London
Norwegian Prince Olav and government guests were feted at the Dorchester in London as a Norwegian guard of honor, many who escaped Norway to serve in Britain, stood guard. Prince Olav spoke of wartime hardships while noting over 90 percent of Norwegian pilots have escaped to fight. Volunteers continue to join the effort to drive Germans from Norway.
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Britain
Prince Olav
Dorchester
London
British Broadcasting Corporation
Park Lane
National Defence
Norway
Lord Nathan
England
North Sea
Sweden
Siberia
St. Thomas
Tomato Jelly Mold from Canned or Fresh Juice
A method to make tomato jelly using canned or fresh tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, celery, cayenne, and gelatin, then flavored with vinegar and onion juice. Strain, mold, chill, and unmold for serving with mayonnaise or dressing. Yield six servings. Substitutions include tomato juice or tomato soup variations.
A Word For The Doctor
A tribute to a doctor whose life centers on unselfish service within his community and whose years of dedicated care are hailed as the secret to a happy life. Also notes that in Ireland 99 of every 100 children still speak English.
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Eire
Chemical Kitchen War Plants Look Like Pantry Goods
A visiting observer compares war chemical products to familiar pantry items noting hexa chloresthane resembles salt while TNT looks like yellow sugar and smokeless powder before extrusion resembles pastry dough. The fuse powder resembles coffee grounds and gunpowder resembles soot with cordite likened to macaroni.
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Canada
C.ll
Canadians Halt Nazi Plan Over Spitsbergen Coal
Canadian expedition to Spitsbergen disrupted German efforts to extract coal for synthetic oil and gasoline. The Germans had pursued such experiments, and this action represents another instance where Canadians thwart the Nazi program when given the chance.
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Spitsbergen
London Plague Claims Thousands in 1665 Week
In the week of September 19, 1665, the great plague of London kills over 10,000 residents. The outbreak devastates the city as authorities struggle to contain the spread and provide care.
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London
Khaki Cloth Woven From Five Colored Threads
A description notes khaki fabric used for soldiers uniforms is woven from five differently colored threads.
Crater Lake Stays Unfrozen Above 6000 Feet
Crater Lake in Oregon sits over six thousand feet high and remains unfrozen despite cold temperatures. The natural wonder draws visitors curious about its unique climate and water clarity.
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Crater Lake
Oregon
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