Canada urged to maintain funding for science after war
A wartime push for scientific research in Canada is urged to continue. Professors and the National Research Council fueled growth through universities and federal support, with Dr C J MacKensie estimating about 10 million dollars yearly for science. The push aims to sustain agricultural gains and industrial progress, stressing that postwar markets require innovation and funding.
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Aining
Canada
National Research Council
C. J. MacKensie
National Oae
Financia
Rese
Oncomien
Committee of the
Federation of British Industries
Sir William Larke
J. H. Craigie
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Rehabilition Plan Graduation At Trans-Canada Air Lines
The twelfth passenger agent class of repatriated RCAF and army personnel completed an agents course at Stevenson Field Winnipeg in February, bringing total graduates to 125 since March 1982. Eleven agents graduated, three from Winnipeg, with a graduation dinner at The Fort Garry Hotel where D R McLaren presented proficiency certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eemeres
Trans-Canada Air Lines
RCAF
Stevenson Field
Winnipeg
Fort Garry
D. R. McLaren
Propeller Spin Causes Unequal Wheel Speeds After Takeoff
The propeller’s left to right rotation creates a rushing air flow to the right, causing the aircraft’s right wheel to continue spinning longer than the left after liftoff.
Interchange visits urged between Canada Australia postwar
Australia’s customs minister Senator Richard Keane advocates broad two way Pacific travel after the war. He cites wartime exchanges and notes the University of Sydney will offer courses to Canadian students with no fees. Ottawa report highlights land grants for BC veterans of $2320 under a postwar plan.
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Canada
Australia
Richard Keane
Pacific
United States
Melbourne
States
Keane
RAAF
University of Sydney
Sydney
Dixon Wecer
Rhodes
The
University of Southern California
Ottawa Citizen
British Columbia
E T. Kenney
Ottawa
Price Control And Rationing Information
Information on auction pricing rules and rationing guidance. Discusses auctioneers acting as agents, fair pricing limits, and restrictions on selling above new item price. Advises on ration book handling for groceries when caregiver unavailable. Explains refunds vary by store policy. no universal Prices Board rule. Encourages requesting pamphlet Consumers' News or the Blue Book from Wartime Prices and Trade Board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prices Board
Consumers’ News
Prices and Trade Board
Garden Notes and Seed Supply Offer Seasonal Tips
Garden notes discuss prioritizing early crops like lettuce and spinach, with squash, pumpkins, and cucumbers along field or corn edges. Seed supplies are plentiful this spring, though exact varieties may be scarce. Plot planting favors small, compact plots for carrots, beets, lettuce, radish, and parsnips while beans, peas, corn, and potatoes prefer field conditions. International School: Abraham Lincoln public school in Boston is described as a miniature League of Nations with 31 nationalities represented.
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International School
Abraham Lincoln
South End
Boston
League of Nations
Churchill note on war aims after Franco‑British collapse
The Empire Digest recalls a document circulated to British officials two days after France fell. It printed the ghastly facts of Britain's position and highlighted a companion note requesting guidance to win the war within a week.
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France
Winston Churchill
Empire Digest
Smile Awhile Bits From a Town Dialogue
A collage of everyday quips and exchanges captures small town life. One couple debates shopping, credit, and wants while a sailor writes home about tidy ships. A man complains about a delayed boot repair and a prisoner asks about future character.
CWAC Conference Highlights and Personnel Moves
The fourth District CWAC conference in Ottawa was led by Col. Margaret Eaton. Officers from Western provinces, promotions, and high standings among CWAC clerks were noted, including Sgt. Alice Jenny Hawkins of Winnipeg and Pte. Jessie Buchanan of Forest Ontario. Blanche Nottingham of Regina, one of the early CWAC members, married Capt Robert Nottingham of Indiana after brief postings in Washington and Regina. SO housing: 70 new Winnipeg homes built in 1944 with 70 more needed.
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Erence
C.W.A.C
Ottawa
Margaret Eaton
Kathleen McConvey
M.D
Winnipeg
Madeleine Nation
Pacific Command
Vancouver
Mabel M. Fearney
MED
Regina
Mary R. Barker
MAD
Calgary
Madeleine St. Laurent
Toronto
Dist
Alice Jenny Hawkins
Winnpeg
CWAC
Sgt
Hawkins
Qu’Appelle
Sask
George Hawcing
Jessie Buchanan
Forest
Ontario
Cw.ac
Kitchener
Ont
Trades School
Doreen Hopley
Brandon
Man
Dorothy McLean
Cpl
Stella Denys
Joan Fargey
Lorraine Huard
Lenore Johnson Denholm
Blanche
Washington
Us.a
Robert Nottingham
Warsaw
Indiana
Hawaii
Philippines
Ordnance Corps
United States
Canada
Winston Churchill
Earl of Athlone
White House
Sgea
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