Caleb's Roll Call to Hebron in Joshua's Conquest
Devotional study on Caleb's loyalty, Moses' promise, and Caleb and Joshua as the last from Egypt. Explains Caleb the Kenizzite, his 85 years, the land allotment at Hebron, and the enduring faith that sustains Israel through 45 years of wandering and conquest. Francis J. McConnell commentary.
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Canaan
Joshua
Israel
Eleasar
C. R. Brown
Calebs
Caleb
Othniel
Kenaz
Judah
Gilgal
Hebron
Moses
Kadesh-Barnea
Egypt
Promised Land
Jordan
Francis J. McConnell
Tribe of Judah
Will Be Different Many Improvements To Be Seen In Refrigerator
Newsweek forecasts future fridges will differ greatly from today’s iceboxes. Open-front design now allows cold air to cascade out when doors open and lacks adjustable temperature ranges. Future models may be table height with top-opening compartments and separate sections for freezing meat vegetables and other uses.
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Newsweek
Global agriculture reform faces international limits in Canada
The article argues that agricultural reconstruction problems in Canada are pivotal yet hinge on international factors, making it hard for any single nation to craft a comprehensive, independent policy for the sector.
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Canada
Still a Big Job As British Official Weighs Nazi Reach
A British official used geography and mathematics to illustrate the vast scope of the task ahead. He compared 500 square miles of territory in France with 2,000,000 square miles still under Nazi control, highlighting the magnitude of the challenge.
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France
World War II British and Allied War Efforts Snapshot
Summary of wartime totals and actions including Canadian Red Cross spending in 1943 on prisoner of war parcels, Bomber Command sorties sinking or damaging enemy ships, a London scoutmaster’s record of 100 blood transfusions, and funds sent to war charities. Also notes Saltus Grammar School gym project in Bermuda, overseas Canadian personnel figures, a Johannesburg vocational guidance bureau, pay changes for 17 percent year olds in reserve units, Rommel’s 1942 setbacks, and a call to buy War Savings Stamps.
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Red Cross
Saltus Grammar School
Hamton
Bermuda
Canadian Women’s Army Corps
Dig For History Not Strong On Publicity
London Evening Standard reports a postwar plan by the Council of British Archaeology to recruit thousands of amateur observers for a nation wide survey. Local guides urge spotting foundations, floors, mosaics, tools, weapons, bones, coins, and gold objects under disturbed earth, with treasure trove rewards. Brockville Recorder notes limited U S coverage of British regiments in Normandy, praising their heroism and frontline efforts.
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Britain
Council of British Archaeology
London Evening Standard
Brockville
Times
Atlantic
Normandy
Melcy
Paris warehouse held 25000 Union Jacks for sale
German police seized 25000 Union Jacks in a Paris warehouse as Allied troops entered the city. Another shop stored large quantities of British flags for distribution to French citizens lacking flags. Each piano contained about 30 pounds of metal.
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Paris
Dutch Underground Strong Despite Nazi Efforts in Holland
Captain A van Riemsdijk of Montreal, Dutch war representative, reports 20 Dutch underground newspapers in Holland and asserts that Nazi support remains under four percent. He says most Nor people await liberation and work toward it while uncovering resistance. A historic note adds that in 1858 the Great Britain North America cable rate stood at five dollars per word.
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Netherlands
Holland
A. van Riemsdijk
Montreal
Edmonton
Great Britain
North America
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Weil
British Archaeology
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Burne
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