World Happenings Briefly Told From Across The Globe
Congress authorized President Roosevelt to extend lend lease aid to Allied countries for another year. Bermuda grants women voting rights in parliamentary, parochial, and municipal elections. German press reports execution at Königstberg of Richard Hoffman for aiding British radio broadcasts. Soviet war loan oversubscribed by 213 million roubles in two days. Germans execute Norwegians on charges of Communism and sabotage. Labour Minister Bevin affirms Polish government recognized by Britain to speak for Poland. London blackout curfew advised due to risk from shrapnel at Albert Hall. Record non-stop New York to Foynes flight in 15 hours 30 minutes. pilots foresee 12-hour flights postwar. Scientific Agriculture notes grasshopper bait mixes for Northern Great Plains conditions.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Legislative Council
Bermuda
New York
Foynes
Ireland
Pauls Preaching and Hope in Core Teachings
Explanations and comments on 2 Corinthians themes. Pauls motive in preaching Christ Jesus as Lord. He is sustained by hope of a glorified body and eternal unseen realities. Emphasizes faith over sight and the desire to depart and be with Christ. Includes a quirky note about silk stockings and a powder bag for a gun.
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Jesus Christ
Paul
Christ Jesus
Christ
God
Canadian air drama wins top awards for CBC programs
The CBC earned two top-place awards for a winning air drama written by Sen. Peterson titled They Are All Afraid. Broadcast February 27, Peterson from Regina serves as assistant radio Maison officer in Army Public Relations and is a Northwestern University graduate.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Sen. Peterson
Peterson
Regina
Radio Maison
Northwestern University
LIFE’S LIKE HAT PATTERN ADVERTISMENT BY F NEHER
An Anne Adams pattern advertisement describes a sienaenizing feminine frock easy to sew with few pieces. It buttons down the front for hairdo preservation and suits office home or street wear. Sizes range from 12 to 44 with fabric yardage for size 16 and a 20 cent pattern price. Send order to Winnipeg Pattern Dept. pattern delivery may be slow due to mail. Buy War Savings Stamps.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Ty. McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Frontier border with United States nearly invisible says McCormick
Anne O Hare McCormick in the New York Times argues the Canada United States boundary is almost invisible in practice though attempts to redraw it with currency and restrictions meet firm resistance. The note recalls lifeboat design origins at the end of the eighteenth century.
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Brockville Recorder
Times
Anne O'Hare McCormick
New York Times
Canada
United States
Wheat crop statistics show long term lows and highs
Canada harvested 18 000 bushels in 1997 marking the smallest wheat crop in 29 years while the 1928 crop reached 368 726 000 bushels the largest on record though 1942 was once thought the peak Early lighthouse history notes Libyans and Cushites building towers in lower Egypt.
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Canada
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British Isles
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Valley of the Indust
India
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Coe
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