World Happenings Briefly Told Across Nations and Industries
A compilation of brief items notes rising prices in Alberta and Canada, wartime consumer schemes, and labor inquiries. It cites the British Women’s Land Army gaining inquiries, Canada’s aviation facility costs exceeding revenue, hog industry controls, a new multistate granary project in Scotland, and a forest pest laboratory in Sault Ste. Marie developing disease cultures.
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Maalot
Alberta
Caraaian
Government of
South
Atrice Gece Appanied
Fond Sippiee
Urben Ianat
Batish Womens Land Army
Howe
Conteona
Canada
Scotland
St Renfrew
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Emigration Plans Loom as Italian Population Surges
Italy faces overpopulation with about 15 million surplus and 30000 expected to emigrate to Brazil Argentina and the United States within three years. Of 750000 Italians who leave, only about 400000 may stay abroad, while transport shortages could limit South American emigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciplay
Maly
Italy
United South America
France
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Belgium
Swiss
Switzerland
Seine
Argen 2
South America
Count Secco-Suardo
Secco-Suardo
Water safety for rural wells in prairie provinces
Rural water supplies rely on shallow dug wells vulnerable to surface drainage and contamination. Regular bacteriological analyses are needed over time. protect wells by sealing tops and sides, and treat with lime, boiling, or chlorine kits. If contamination persists, reconstruct the well or obtain a new supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Department of Health
Anglo Belgian schoolchild link scheme announced
The British Ministry of Education announces a plan to pair English and Belgian schools to exchange pupils and foster Anglo Belgian ties. A similar Franco British scheme begun last November already connects fifteen thousand English and French pupils, with 250 British schools directly linked to France.
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Belgium
Toucch
Britain
Ministry of Education
France
Limpet Mine Used In Sabotage Near Sedat Yam
British forces in Palestine report locating a limpet mine similar to the device used to sabotage the refugee ship Empire Rival. A two day coastal search by four thousand troops and dogs found no explosive aboard the mine gear worn by frogmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Jerusalem
Sedat Yam
Cypress
Price Controls Were A Wartime Success And Should Be Continued
The article argues wartime price controls succeeded due to a general willingness to cooperate among labor, business, and producers. It warns that current effort is lacking and urges Canadians to recapture the mobilization spirit to avoid chaotic conditions and torpid market behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Abbott
Ftaelf
Tests For Training Diplomats In England
The article describes a three day testing program at Cobham Abernon Manor to select future ambassadors and domestic service staff. Guests stay in a main house and army huts with observers monitoring meals and leisure. Candidates face puzzles and tasks including tank disassembly. 700 candidates tested last summer. 15 passed, 670 rejected. 15 placed on wait list. The British South American Airways Corporation adds safes to planes as valuable cargo travels, prompting stronger security measures.
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England
Are
Cobham
Faridater
Aid
Loke @Abernon Manor
Alf
New British Citizenship Rules May Allow Independent Women Status
The article outlines changes to British citizenship law amid wartime origins of gendered status. It notes the 1878 rule, changes from 1883 and 1933, and moves toward independence from a husband’s status via naturalization. Experts from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa work on a new act to grant women citizenship independent of spouses.
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Chater
Hare
Taege
Namie
Aly
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
United Kingdom
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T Son
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Gene Byrnes
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