Churchill leadership in Oran proves British resolve in war
The piece defends Churchill for ordering strikes at Oran to prevent the French fleet from falling to Hitler and Mussolini. It praises British resolve, initiative, and unity with allies, arguing the Empire will fight to the last ditch and conquer Nazi forces. It contrasts wartime leadership with claims of British decadence.
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Winston Churchill
Oran
Great Britain
Hitler
Mussolini
Germany
Italy
France
Fairland
Churchill
Shee
Empire
United States
Atlantic
Britain
Drake
Raleigh
Wellington
Nelson
Pigeons and Press Set for Colorado River Boat Trip
Fifty carrier pigeons owned by the Salt Lake City Tribune and Telegram will accompany scientists and writers on a river voyage down the Colorado. The birds will carry news and pictures back to shore.
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Colorado River
Salt Lake City
Parcels For Navy Personnel Abroad Increase P ost Rate
Parcels for Navy personnel serving on His Majesty's ships abroad may be sent at 12 cents per pound or fraction thereof, up to 11 pounds. Parcel should be addressed care General Post Office London England.
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Care Gpo
London
Eng
Red Cross Saskatchewan ships large quantities overseas
The Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society reports shipments to the east totaling 483 cases of field comforts and hospital supplies 68 cases of refugee quilts and clothing and blankets. In addition 52 989 pairs of socks 5849 sweaters 145 ATS bed gowns 23560 suits of pyjamas 6018 children's garments 1485 quilts and 7610 blankets were sent. For military units in Saskatchewan 3304 pairs of socks 481 scarfs 30 pneumonia jackets 36 bed gowns and 90 sweaters supplied.
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Saskatchewan
Canadian Red Cross Society
ATS
An the steel industry stripping refers to ingot mold removal
In steel production the term stripping denotes the removal of ingot molds from finished ingots, such as ingot number 2368, marking a crucial post‑cast handling step and quality check in the production line.
Rescue of Theresa Boyle Crew After Luftwaffe Sinking
After the Nazi bomber sank the Theresa Boyle, 50 hours passed as the Granton Scotland trawler crew endured in a tiny lifeboat. They were eventually rescued.
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Granton
Scotland
Theresa Boyle
Classic Sour Cherry Cream Pie From Rice Krispie Crust
A recipe combines pitted sour cherries with cherry juice sugar and lemon juice to form a thick filling. Gelatin and salt are added then folded into whipped cream, poured into a Rice Krispie crumb shell and chilled until set for a 9 inch pie. Rice Krispie crumb crust is prepared with butter sugar and crushed Rice Krispies, pressed into a 9 or 10 inch shell and chilled before filling.
Tomato Jell Salad Mold From Pantry
A vintage recipe outlines a tomato Jell-O salad using lemon, hot water, vinegar, salt, celery, cucumber, and a tomato. The mixture thickens, then molds with tomato wedges and cucumber parsley garnish, chilling until firm to serve six.
Secret Ingredients in Butter Fat Spark Research Debate
A new research chapter questions what makes butter fat superior among fats as human food while noting a secret formula and a mysterious quality beyond other fats. The report mentions cocoa production in the Gold Coast and adds a fact about whales’ breathing.
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Nature
Stained glass crafts revived amid war orders to overseas chapels
Reginald Bell and his London workshop rebuild after eight months of wartime disruption. Orders now head to United States for St Pauls School Chapel New Hampshire, Canada for Wycliffe College Toronto, Salisbury Scotland Church, Rhodesia, and St Marys Wellington New Zealand. Bell notes European origins and 14th century growth of stained glass. Medallion nursery windows with animal portraits reflect new fashion.
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London
England
United States
St. Paul's School
Concent
New Hampshire
Canada
Wycliffe College
Toronto
Salisbury
Rhodesia
St Mary's Church
Wellington
New Zealand
Reginald Bell
Europe
Bell
Britain
Kingdom
St. Thomas Times-Journal
London dinner humor yields playful exchange with ambassador
A London dinner features a lengthy conversation by a lady who jokes about loving her own voice. Baron Hayashi replies with charm, saying he enjoys her music, turning the moment into a lighthearted diplomatic quip.
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London
Baron Hayashi
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