Submarine Tender Fulton Launches Ahead of Schedule
The 9,500-ton USS Fulton was launched at Mare Island navy yard 19 months early. Queen Wilhelmina names Prince Bernhart liaison to unite Dutch and British forces. US to aid Argentina with 50 million dollars to stabilize currency and boost trade. Red Deer Militia members donate 72.90 to Greek relief. Alberta to intensify tuberculosis efforts per Edmonton conference. Washington reports record winter wheat sowing by USDA. Thomas A Russell, 63, Massey Harris leader, dies in Toronto. Canada awards contracts for 20 new anti submarine vessels of wooden, high speed design.
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Fulton
Mare Island Navy Yard
Wilhelmina
The
Netherlands
Prince Bernhart
United States
Argentina
Red Deer
Alta
Alberta
Edmonton
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture Marketing Service
Thomas Alexander Russell
Massey- Harris Co. Ltd
Toronto
Canada
Department of Munitions and Supply
Pot of Gold Eludes Mail Carrier in Quiz Show
Energetic local mail courier John Bulger enjoys daily rides with an old gray mare to the CNR station. A radio quiz from Toronto tested him with a single question who is the Present Postmaster General of Canada. John failed to name William Mulock, the ex-Postmaster General and Ottawa boss, costing him the prize of two hundred dollars.
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John Bulger
CNR
Dobbin
Albania
CPR
John
Centre Town
Toronto
Johnsor
Eganville
Canada
Mail
Ottawa
William Pate Mulock
William Mulock
Gold rush at LE Waterman plant uncovers lost gold
A rush to salvage gold at the LE Waterman Company fountain pen plant has workers ripping up 20,000 feet of flooring, washing walls and equipment, and filtering soil and wash basins to recover about $20,000 in gold believed lost in the manufacture of pen points.
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LE Waterman Company
War mask or hindrance slows astronomical progress in 1940
Harvard astronomer Bart Bok notes that World War II caused delays and uncertainties in scientific communication and mail across the Atlantic, yet observers and laboratories still produced notable findings. Sun spots disrupted global radio and telephone networks, and an October solar eclipse was largely obscured by weather.
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Harvard
Bart J. ‘Bok
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Pluto
Colorado
Bok
Atlantic
Home Service plants and booklets offer indoor growing tips
A Winnipeg Home Service feature highlights easy indoor gardening with greenery brightening dull corners. It promotes a 32 page booklet Making Plants and Flowers Grow Indoors for 15 cents plus other booklets at 19 cents each, and provides bits on plant care and water growth.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermott Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Sailor dress pattern for children by Anne Adams
Pattern 4530 offers a sailor neck and pleated bodice for girls ages 2 to 10. Includes short or long sleeves, optional braid, calot cap and bloomers. Requires 144 yards of 54 inch fabric for size 6 long sleeve. order by sending 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Pang
Sang
Anne Adams
Winnipeg
Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Pervonauty and Hospitality in Sabbath Lesson
A devotional reading on Luke 14 and Matthew 6 questions priorities of life over material needs. Jesus challenges Sabbath rules, emphasizes mercy, and warns against ostentatious seating and reciprocal hospitality as mere transactions.
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Jesus
Tovaay
Climate and nutrition shaping human growth says Mills
Dr. Clarence A Mills of the University of Cincinnati argues climate’s role is secondary to diet in human growth. He contends warm climates may hinder growth, while cold climates once aided infection resistance. He stresses nutrition as the primary factor in stature and health.
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Clarence Alonzo Mills
University of Cincinnati
England
Iceland
Mills
India
Africa
Rome
Japanese Military Mission to Study Blitzkrieg Tactics
The war office announced a Japanese mission will depart for Germany and Italy to study blitzkrieg warfare. A three power pact commissions group will be formed with technical general military and economic arms. Lieut. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita will lead the mission, traveling via Siberia and European Russia to Axis partners.
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Germany
Italy
War Office
Cabinet Information Board
Japan
Siberia
European
Russia
Tomoyuki Yamashita
General Army Aviation
General Military Aviation Headquarters
Beef and Lima Bean Casserole with Crackers
Heat vegetables in a greased casserole. Add onion and diced beef to gravy and heat. Season to taste. Turn out over vegetables. Top with buttered crackers and brown under low broiler. Serve immediately with four crackers per serving.
John Bull name origin linked to Arbuthnot book
The English national figure John Bull took his name from a 1712 work by Scottish doctor John Arbuthnot titled The History of John Bull. The pamphlet popularized the persona as a humorous national emblem.
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John Bull
John Arbuthnot
Supper Salad Ring 4 Package Jell-O Tuna Mold
Dessert style supper dish combines grapefruit with Jell-O and tuna salad. Dissolve Jell-O in hot water add grapefruit juice and water to one cup, fold in grapefruit when thickening, and mold ring. Garnish with celery and fill center with tuna salad. Serves six. Ends with a reflective quote on time and people.
Free Allied Victory in Egypt Marks Turning Point
New York Times lauds a British victory in Egypt as a deliverance of immense importance. The success destroys the Suez threat for the winter, leaves Italy defensive in Libya, and shakes Axis morale. The feat showcases an army of free allies including British, New Zealanders, Australians, Free French and others.
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Egypt
Churchill
Hitler
Germany
Suez
Libya
Albenia
Europe
New York Times
Noise complaints prompt shutting off signal bells in LA
In Los Angeles districts, true signal bells will be silenced after housewives complained the loud chimes disturbed them. The move aims to quiet streets while maintaining essential alerts.
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Los Angeles
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Pekin News of
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Don
Tober
JW. S. Mecul
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Dept. WA
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