Governor General Picked as Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander
Sir Harold Alexander will be named Governor General of Canada early next spring. He is a distinguished soldier and strategist who served in two world wars and will be the seventeenth to hold the post since Confederation. Baron Byng of Vimy previously held the office from 1921 to 1925.
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Canada
Sir Harold Alexander
Harold
Baron Byng of
Vimy
Canadian Corps
Last To Leave At Dunkerque
Sir Harold, Britain's youngest Field Marshal at fifty-three, was son of the Earl of Calibon and came to Canada at the peak of a brilliant career. He took part in Dunkirk evacuation and the Burma retreat, earning praise for leading four-fifths of his divisions to safety over difficult terrain.
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Sir Harold
Earl of Calibon
County Tyrone
Ireland
Britain
Canada
Dunkerque
Alexander
France
Lord Gort
England
Burma
Claude Auchinleck
Sir Harold Alexander and Canadian Welcome
The text highlights Sir Harold Alexander as a key Allied commander in the Mediterranean and European theaters. It notes his plans for campaigns in Africa and Italy, his role in D Day outcomes, and his leadership of Italian holding actions. Canadians served under him and in England during the Battle of Britain, while the people of Canada anticipate his arrival as Governor General with Lady Alexander and family.
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Mediterranean
Africa
Tunisia
Sicily
Europe
Italy
Marshal Alexander
England
Britain
Canada
Harold
Alexander
Will of Lord Hartington Leaves Vast Estate to Nonexistent Son
The Marquis of Hartington, son-in-law of Joseph Kennedy, died in Europe during WWII. He wrote his will on May 5, 1944, two days before his wedding to Kathleen Kennedy, leaving most of his estate to a "first or only son" who did not exist. The fortune, over 150000 dollars, reverts to his infant nephew, the son of Lord Andrew Buxton, with 20000 dollars left to his wife. He was heir to the Duke of Devonshire.
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Marquis of Hartington
U.S
Joseph Kennedy
Lord Hartington
Europe
Coldstream Guards
Kathleen Kennedy
Lord Andrew Buxton
Duke of Devonshire
England
British cities told to dim streetlights to save coal
British cities that recently resumed nighttime lighting after six years of blackout have been asked by the fuel ministry to dim lights again to conserve coal. The move aims to reduce coal consumption while maintaining enough illumination for safety.
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Fuel Ministry
Quips and Quirks From a Lighthearted Local Page
A collection of short jokes and exchanges moves from party small talk to odd personal reveals. A host jokes about palm readers while a fisherman brags of luck, a barber recalls a Pearl Harbor scar, and a child grieves a cat as a bystander offers help. A dentist cites cavities and a maid interviews with a brisk challenge.
Soviet Union Reveals Diverse 180 Nationalities
A Soviet report notes the union comprises 180 nationalities and about 150 languages and dialects, covering roughly one sixth of the earth's surface. The figure 2637 appears as a data point in the text.
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Soviet Union
Price Control And Rationing Information Update
Citizens ask about ration books for 60 days abroad surrender required. Leather soles allowed for civilian shoe repairs. October clothing drive for Europe nations including Belgium and France. Canning sugar coupons remain valid until year end. Send questions or requests for Consumers' News pamphlet to Wartime Prices and Trade Board office.
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United States
Canada
Consumers’ News
Prices and Trade Board
Army personnel relax at Jasper National Park camp in Canada
About 50 soldiers and WAACs from the Alaskan Division visit Jasper National Park weekly from Edmonton for five day leaves. They enjoy free sports and dances hosted by the Jasper Booster Club while the Becker Bungalow Camp is used by the U.S. Army. The program runs until October 15 with over 200 attendees since July 15.
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Aleutians
Civilization
Rocky Mountains
Jasper National Park
G.I
WAC
Jasper
Canadian National Railways
Edmonton
Canada
National Park
U.S. Army
Becker
Army
Novel Proposal to Move Empire Center of Power
The Sydney Morning Telegraph calls for a drastic empire reorganization shifting economic political and military weight from London to the Dominions and India. It urges a Pacific settlement voice for Australia and suggests relocating military air power and much of Britain’s manufacturing to Canada to avoid a fragmented empire and avoid a life and death Dover scenario.
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Sydney Morning Telegraph
Australia
United Kingdom
Dominions
India
H. V. Evatt
Pacific
Daily Telegraph
Pacific Basin
London
Europe
White
Dover
Canada
Lower Flying Rate Lord Winster Seeks Cheaper Air Travel
In Montreal, Civil Aviation Minister Lord Winster said the new British Labour government aims to broaden air travel access by reducing costs. He argued it is essential to make flying affordable so distant destinations like India become reachable for more people. Viscount Knollys endorsed the plan.
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Lord Winster
Montreal
India
Britain
Hydrogen Peroxide Used by Germans for V-bomb Propulsion
U S Navy Secretary Forrestal disclosed that hydrogen peroxide, common bleach and antiseptic, was used by the Germans as a propellant for their V-bombs. He said at surrender time the Nazis obtained surprisingly good results and were adapting the chemical to naval uses.
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U.S. Navy
Forrestal
Gems of Thought Quotes on Success and Perseverance
A compilation of brief maxims on success. Each line attributes wisdom to figures like Longfellow Mary Baker Eddy Punshon Leigh Mitchell Hodges Henry Martyn Field and W Secker and emphasizes persistent effort steady practice and faith as foundations of achievement.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Punshon
Leigh Mitchell Hodges
Henry Martyn Field
W. Secker
CWAC profiles and notes on service and rules
Cpl Evelyn McVean enlisted in the CWAC at Calgary in December 1942. After training she worked in medical inspection and later radiography in Calgary. posted to Regina in 1945, she serves in the X-ray department. A CWAC wound stripe went to Cpl Constance Barker of Ottawa who served in Belgium and Germany. An all star CWAC softball team toured England and Germany. Caps on in church and parliament. draft of CWACs arrived in England for occupation duties. 20 000+ CWACs have served since the corps formed. Penelope and Buttercup humorous exchange on appearance vs ID card.
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Evelyn McVean
Sceptre
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Calgary
Vermilion
Alta
St. Annes de Bellevue
Que
N.C.O
McVean
Skinner Barracks
Toronto
Ont
Colonel Belcher Military Hospital
Regina
Cpl. McVean
No. 12 District Depot Standing Medical Board
CWAC
Constance Barker
Ottawa
England
C.W.A.C
Germany
U.K
Helen Huntley
Rocky Mountain House
London
O. A. Campbell
Cardale
Man
M. C. Fletcher
Govan
Sask
Cpl
R. Allen
Unity
L. M Willis
Stanley
Pte
O. Meredith
Battleford
M. Campbell
Hainsworth
V. Sokoloski
Pine Falls
Canada
Army of Occupation
Kitchener
Margaret Eaton
Europe
New Corn Snack Idea From USDA Scientist at Peoria
A postwar candy bar may taste different as starch sponges are developed at the USDA northern regional research lab in Peoria Illinois. The product, created by scientist Mabel H McMasters, is corn based and eyed as a potential new food item.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Northern Regional Research Laboratory
Peroria
Ill
Mabel H. McMasters
Department
Ethiopian Emperor Receives Gift Rolls Royce
Haile Selassie of Ethiopia is given a Rolls Royce by the British Government in Addis Ababa. The limousine symbolizes the alliance and friendship between the two nations.
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Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Lion of Judah
Rolls Royce
Addis Ababa
Time of day marks for Moslem and Balinese days
The Moslem day begins at sunset while the Balinese day begins at sunrise, reflecting distinct daily timekeeping practices in different cultures.
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Jackson County
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Belgium
China
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Greece
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Russia
Yugoslavia
United States Service
Arctic Circle
BURNS
Buttercup
Penelope Cwac
CO Justus
The
Minneapolis Star-Journal
RTT
Speedway
American Automobile Association
Wilbur Shaw
Firestone DeLuxe Champions
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Selassie
Dia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Nature
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