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Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

2

Aftermath of War Debts and Peace Terms in World Outlook

The article discusses postwar economic strains and how peace terms and war debts may shape future conflicts. It cites Canadian and Allied interests in credit, U S policy shifts, and experts like Wellington Jeffers on financing Britain and France. It urges thoughtful policy to prevent renewed strife and reflects on cross-credits and repayment expectations.

Canada Atlantic Nnti United States Britain France Great Britain Wellington Jeffers Toronto Globe and Mail Mr. Jeffers Wilden Lloyd USA M. Cheradame le Francais Realiste Chera- Game Jeffers

Princess Royal Honors Darfield Man With Gold Watch

Walter Cox of Darfield received a gold watch from the Princess Royal, marking a return to a royal gesture. Cox previously served as her footman, highlighting a long personal connection.

Walter Cox Darfield Princess Royal

Meaford woman helms plan for smarter fire alarm

Mrs Jessie Gardiner the town council's only female member in Mea ford Ontario proposes installing a new fire alarm system that would identify the district under alarm. The innovation aims to spare downtown shoppers from rushing home to check irons.

Jessie Gardiner Meaford Ont

Explosions of chemicals set off by atomic explosions

A historical note states that chemical explosions can be triggered by atomic detonations demonstrating a chain reaction concept. The remark hints at early scientific theories linking chemical energy release to atomic events and the potential for larger explosive effects.

Women Join Air Transport Auxiliary In Wartime Service

Pauline Gower leads a first feminine unit of the Air Transport Auxiliary stationed near London. The squadron, all experienced pilots with at least 600 hours, includes 22 year old Joan Hughes, and plans to ferry training planes to RAF bases in the United Kingdom and France. Gower is First Officer. the others are Second Officers. Salaries and flight pay are provided, with duties including carrying distinguished service personnel to France. A further 25 volunteers are ready for call-up and more are expected to enroll.

Ine Waren Air Transport Auxary Miss Gower France

Inventions Being Perfected

A discussion on future profits from new inventions with solar tech advances, fluorescent wall coatings, water lubricated plastic bearings, and nyl on fibre paving the way for stronger materials. The piece notes California solar water heaters and highlights plant Latin names and Japan’s role in synthetic fibre production.

California Efficiency Magazine

Columbus Route Study Confirms He Was A Great Navigator

A Harvard backed expedition retraced parts of Columbus routes on a four month 100 foot ketch Capitania and Mary OUs voyage from Kingston Jamaica to New York via Azores Lisbon Heulva Porto Santo Canary Islands Trinidad Central American coast and Caribbean return The team led by Professor Samuel Elliott Morison declares Columbus a superb seaman and navigator while findings enter Columbus Seaman and Discoverer archives.

Christopher Columbus Nina Pinta New York Columpus Samuel Elliott Morison Harvard University Department of History John W. McElroy Boston Clifton W. Anderson United Fruit Veragua Kingston Jamaica Columbus Mary Ous Azores Lisbon Heulva Porto Santo Canary Islands Trinidad Honduras Caribbean Atlantic Morison

Speeding Planes Through Winging Reduction Discovery

Prof E A Stalker of Michigan unveils a 10 year solution to treble wing lift and open path to higher speeds. The system cuts wing area by two thirds yet preserves control, potentially boosting top speeds from 49 to about 500 mph and halving landing speeds without increasing stall risk, promising safer climbs and gentler descents per a Columbia University Institute of Aeronautical Sciences paper.

New Avenue E. A. Stalker Department Aeronautical Engineering University of Michigan Institute of ‘Aeronautical Sciences Columbia University Stalker Institute

Polish Czech cooperation pledged by leaders in exile

General Wladyslaw Sikorski announced the Polish government in exile and Czech leaders have agreed on close cooperation. He argued their historical disunion helped bring catastrophe to their countries and urged united action.

Wladyslaw Sikorski

Must Show Respect At Kutno Poles Threatened Over Attitudes

An order issued in Kutno threatens arrest and punishment for any Polish person who smiles ironically at or shows contempt toward a German or refuses to raise a hat to any German in uniform, reflecting harsh occupation enforcement.

Kutno Veest

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