Canada’s Mineral Wealth in War Supply
Canada benefits from rich northern mining districts as nickel dominates war production. Dr. Charles Camsell notes Britain relies on Canadian nickel copper lead zinc and mercury, while the United States depends on Canada for nickel and asbestos. The nickel trade surged after the war outbreak, yet demand remains high for armament materials and naval and army equipment.
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Canada
United Nations
Ontario
Charles Camsell
Mines and ‘Natural Resources
Dominion
Great Britain
United States
Copy Girl Barbara Rexford Becomes Miss Boy at Star Journal
A quirky newsroom origin tale recalls Barbara Rexford becoming the "Miss Boy" of the Minneapolis Star Journal after staff mocked up a headline reading term. The piece notes historic Phoenician Sousse as Tunisia’s ancient port and presents a science fact on varying Moon Earth distances, 221,614 to 252,972 miles.
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Wtar
Fressem Ux
Minneapolis Star Journal
Aftors
Barbara Rexford
Air Mail Service Cuts Reported Between Canada and Britain
Postal authorities in Ottawa announce changes as civilian air mail to Britain is discontinued. Airgraph service continues for servicemen, with limited capacity. Britain to Canada mail similarly constrained due to scarce aircraft. A note mentions Alaska purchase from Russia at about two cents per acre. Appeals to Buy War Savings Stamps.
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Canada
Britain
Ottawa
Ofciass
Alaska
Russia
Saskatchewan urged to raise eight million hogs in 1943
The federal government calls Saskatchewan and other Western provinces to boost pork production to eight million pigs in 1943 to meet Britain's wartime bacon demand. Experts urge breeders to add sows, maximize herd productivity, and employ improved feeding using wheat and dairy by products while ensuring good care, winter management, and cooperation among farms.
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Great Britain
Canada
Saskatchewan
W. G. McEwan
The
University For Saskatchewan
Britain
Denmark
Ottawa
Scott Watson
Oxford University
Saskatoon
Ireyes
Ind
Western Canada
Alberta
Sae- Katchewan
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Easkatchewan
Attenton
Probie
Agricultural College
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Tayal
Sousse
Tunisia
A. S. Cusson
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