World happenings briefly told this week
President Roosevelt asked congress for authority to establish daylight saving standards year round in the United States. Defence headquarters revealed a decision to call Canada’s armored division into formation and training. Exile Delroy, Peru’s congressman, said the Peru Ecuador strife was caused by Nazi agitators. Merchant shipping losses total 329 206 tons since the war began. London jewelers report a 50 percent rise in engagement ring sales. Soviet vice minister for foreign affairs said the 1941 grain crop was the richest in Soviet history. Britain will take about 2 250 000 bushels of U S government owned corn under lend lease. Canadian Red Cross said 265 936 parcels have been sent to British POWs in Germany since January.
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Defence Headquarters
Canada
Dividicn
Sth
Delroy
Peru
Ecuador
Admiraty
Great Britain
United States
Agriculture Department
Canadian Red Cross
Germany
New Free Indoor Shelter Program For Low Income Homes
London introduces a government designed indoor shelter replacing old underground structures. Steel framed, six by four feet, it serves as dining room furniture when not used for protection and adapts to two adults and two children. Free to households earning 250 pounds or less, it withstood direct hits and debris, per Herbert Morrison.
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Herbert Morrison
Home Security
House of Commons
Motorcycles For Britain Ordered by U S Government
The United States government has ordered 5 000 light army motorcycles from Indian Motorcycle Company at Springfield Massachusetts for Britain at a total of 2 050 000 dollars. Deliveries begin in September. King George VI of England belongs to the royal house of Windsor. Twelve states have laws against driving too slowly.
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Britain
Indian Motorcycle Company
Springfield
Mass
United States
Real Britain
King George VI of
England
Royal House of Windsor
Canadian Nerves Angtich Tea Merchant Terms Over Eatate Fe
On a country estate in England, Canadian nurses receive a rest home from Col and Mrs Kenneth Maitland. The mansion and 75 acres provide a retreat for about 35 nurses, with rooms over the garage for Maitland family use. The opening was led by Vincent Massey and Mrs Massey.
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Angtich Tea
Col
Kenneth Maitland
Canada
Col Maitland
Montreal
Vincent Massey
London
Massey
A. J. MacLeod
Edmonton
Dress Pattern 4651 by Anne Adams in midsummer issue
Anne Adams Pattern 4651 offers a versatile dress with front in one piece and high side slashes, back panels, and cap sleeves. Versions include sheer lace trim or rickrack edging. available sizes 14 to 42, with fabric and lace yardage noted for size 16. Send 20c to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Iter
Anne ‘Adams
Winnipeg
Newspaper Union
McDermot
Man
King George Cuts Back Smoking Amid Shortage
Queen Elizabeth told workers in a north London dormitory that King George has reduced his cigarette use due to a shortage. He normally smokes 10 to 15 daily, but the queen did not disclose the new amount.
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George
Elizabeth
North London
Sweden Advances Wood Gas Vehicle Use Amid FuelShift
Sweden reports nearly 50,000 vehicles run on gas produced from wood or charcoal byproducts. The push highlights a growing effort to diversify fuel sources and reduce reliance on conventional petroleum.
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Sweden
Halley's Comet Noted Across Early Historical Sources
Historical records reference Halley's Comet dating back to 260 BC and recurring in multiple ancient accounts. The mention spans diverse civilizations noting its periodic appearance and significance to early observers.
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Halley
Ito
Paderewski’s Polish Dream Beyond Piano Fame
The text recounts Ignacy Paderewski's devotion to Poland, his wartime sacrifice of wealth and status, and his childhood memory of Cossack-led oppression in Podolia. It notes Clemenceau’s remark at Versailles in 1918 and Paderewski's enduring patriotism despite becoming Poland’s premier and renowned pianist.
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Clemenceau
Paderewski
Versailles
Edmonton Red Cross blood bank to aid Britain
Elmer E. Roper, president of the Edmonton branch, announced plans for a Red Cross blood bank to collect donations and ship them to Britain. The goal is 2000 donors with at least 100 donations weekly, with blood refrigerated and processed in Toronto before sending to Britain. Other Canadian cities already have banks or plan to open.
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Red Cross
Edmonton
Britain
Elmer E. Roper
Canadian Red Cross Society
Toronto
Mr. Roper
Hamilton
Ottawa
Dominion
Holy Spirit Inspires New Testament Letters
Sunday school lesson notes cite II Timothy 3 16 17 and II Peter 3 14 16 stressing scripture as God breathed and profitable for teaching reproof correction and training in righteousness The text notes the gospel preached not by men but through revelation of Jesus Christ and urges believers to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.
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God
Christ Jesus
Paul
Liso
Judea
Florida sisters dive in Banff sulphur pool thrill
Four Miami sisters and a brother visited Banff Springs Hotel outdoor pool to swim and dive in warm water. Pat Joyce is the 1940 AAU National Diving Champion. Betty Joyce belongs to the 1940 AAU National Ladies' Relay Team. The party later swam at Chateau Lake Louise as well.
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Miami
Banff Springs
Bow River Valley
Fairholme Range
Diving Board
Betty Joyce
Pat Joyce
Skip Joyce
Jim Fairbrother
Pat
AAU
Betty
A.A.U
Banff
Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise
Only Gear She Knew
The trammee officer questioned the pretty miss about her clothing at the accident. She described a blue woollen sport coat a fur cap gauntlet gloves and tan shoes. A canyon about 500 to 8400 feet deep has been charted on the Atlantic floor near New York.
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Atlantic
New York
National health policy urged to curb venereal disease in Canada
Dr. Gordon Bates of the Health League of Canada argues for a robust national health strategy with federal support to provinces. He credits Hon. Ian MacKenzie and insists health is a national issue not a local one, warning that relying on chemical cures without morality erodes public health and religion, risking a slide toward paganism.
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Gordon Bates
Health League of Canada
Canada
Bates
Pensions and Health
Ian MacKenzie
Germany
Population tops one hundred million in Japanese empire
The 1940 census reported Japan and its empire surpassing 105 million people, with Japan proper at 73.1 million and Korea at 24.3 million. Tokyo Osaka growth exceeds ten percent in five years, Tokyo population 6.78 million matching Australia. Emphasis shifts to early marriage and birth rates.
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Tokyo
Japan
Osaka
Australia
Victoria Times
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Russia
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Siberia
Padereki
Unday
Wealth League
Iealth Policy
Apanese
Mickie
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