World Happenings Briefly Told
Speed-up in British telephone service expected with 1 100 switchboard operators returning to civilian duty. Holland’s central bulb committee gifts 10000 tulip bulbs to Kew and royal parks. Chiang Kai-shek hints at retirement after 18 years of civil strife. Avon Castle offers for £35000. Upper Canada Bible Society circulates over 95000 Scriptures in 1945.
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School of Oriental and African Studies
University of
Zululand
National Central Bulb Commitee
Holland
Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew
Royal Parks Generalissim
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Een
Avon Castle
Falls of Egmont
Calgary
Upper Canada Bible Society
Society
Toronto
Curling Debuts in CAOF At Oldenburg Airport
Canadian troops start curling at Oldenburg air base with a rink built in a hangar. Brigadier Campbell initiated plans, Major-General Vokes opened the first rock, and the effort draws 400 CADF curlers. Six rinks operate weekly with six brigades sharing play and a chance to visit the Royal Caledonian Curling Club in Edinburgh.
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CAOF
Chris Vokes
G.O.C
Oldenburg
Colin Campbell
Dominion Curlings Association
Canada
R. F. Jobson
RCEME
Barrie
Ontario
Ove
RCE
Edinburgh
Scotland
Ewspapers
Royal Caledonian Curling Club
H. S. Olafson
Hivertown
Sask
L. G. Mowatt
Calgary
CADF
Royal Caledonian Ling Association
Ripple Rock Hazard Endangers Shipping in British Columbia Waters
The Vancouver News-Herald warns Ripple Rock poses a serious traffic hazard between northern Vancouver Island and the Quadra and Maude Islands. Swift removal is urged, as whirlpools up to 20 feet deep have wrecked ships and many small vessels disappear without trace. Senator G G McGeer calls for rapid work to finish the removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole Rock
G. G. McGeer
Pubsc
Canadian
Vancouver Island
Quadra and Maude Islands
Ripple Rock
Vancouver News-Herald
Woodstock Name Confusion Spreads Across Regions
Mail sorters face a Woodstock puzzle as researchers report at least 15 places share the name. Canada hosts Ontario and New Brunswick Woodstocks, England’s Woodstock in Oxfordshire is well known, and the United States lists a dozen Woodstocks across multiple states.
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Woodstock
Connecticut
West Woodstock
Woodstock Valley
Ali Vame
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Maryland
Minnesota
New Hampsire
Ohio
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
Iowa
United Action Needed to Prevent Famine Global Shortage
The article urges all nations to unite against famine with emphasis on the United States surplus of food and a 34 percent rise in American consumption. It praises support for sending aid abroad and warns that relief must be expanded to maintain global stability and the credibility of the United Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United Nations
Washington Post
War Death Tolls across Nations and a Citrus Joke
World War Two death estimates list Russia and Germany with millions of losses, Britain and the US suffering hundreds of thousands, plus varied figures for other nations. A Metro politan Life Bulletin note follows about a penknife in an office and a joke, then a vitamin C fact about apples.
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Germany
Japan
Italy
Romania
Finland
Hungary
Bulgaria
Russia
British Empire
United States
Poland
Belgium
Holland
China
Pearl Harbor
Metropolitan Life Bulletin
Gardening in Peace Time Plans for a productive year
In the first year of peace, plan a garden to cope with shortages and turmoil. Expect new varieties of powers and vegetables, enjoy relief for nerves, and prepare a rough scale plan noting size, trees, fences, and walks. Plant lettuces, radishes, spinach, garden peas first, then carrots, beets, onions, potatoes, and beans with multiple sowings. A Canadian seed catalogue guides season, maturity, size, color, and hardiness for best results.
Santos Brazil Leads World as Coffee Port
Santos in Brazil is identified as the leading port for the global coffee trade, ranking top in exports and shipments among major port cities. The statement highlights Santos' prominence in coffee production and trade.
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Santos
Brazil
Weekly Menu Plan From Leftovers and Budget Tips
A pot roast meal starts the week with colorful vegetables and can morph into Shepherd’s Pie on Monday. Use leftover gravy with tomato or vegetable soup, top with Muffy mashed potatoes, and save four pounds of roast for lunches. Meatless days suggest new dishes, like Tuesday macaroni scallop with crumbled buttered crumbs, served with vegetable vitamins and wheat germ muffins. A winter stew idea uses veal tokens and cornmeal biscuit topping for eye and taste appeal. Thursday pairs hot meat with jacket potatoes and cabbage. Saturday leftovers mince with mashed potatoes, then bake individual cakes with parsley sauce. Friday focuses on fish with sausages for Sunday breakfast.
Parsnip Salad as Apple Substitute Stirs Old Table Pleasures
A housewife adapts Waldorf style ideas using parsnips with apples and celery. The recipe suggests three cups finely shredded parsnips, one unpeeled diced apple, one diced orange, salt, and salad dressing. Toss together and chill on lettuce for serving.
Not All Cruel Major Foote Praises Germans
A Citizen column cites Major Foote V C three years in captivity praising humane acts by some Germans toward prisoners. It contrasts with Neumberg trials coverage and urges credit where due as a basis for a decent new world, noting Ottawa Citizen in Sao Paulo.
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Major Foote
V.C
Neel Coward
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Stoney Creek
Ivan Hyslop
Ont
Hyslop
David Hyslop
Russell
Margaret
Owen Sound
Corporation
Tommy
By Fred Neher
Goering
Mussolini
Rome
Gene Byrnes
Sheph- Pio
Veal
Unrat
Foote
Sao Paulo
South America
By William Ferguson
Son SE United State
TMS
Dave Perkins
Mowee
Cov
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