Canadian Airmen Visit Welsh Mine Experience
Royal Canadian Air Force personnel toured a Welsh colliery half a mile underground, meeting miners and observing face work. The visit, arranged by the British Council, sparked discussions on mining methods and ownership. Canadian officers contrasted conditions with Canadian mines noting wage differences and perceptions of mining as a career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R J Taylor
RCAF
Royal Canadian Air Force
British Council
H. G. Davies
Liay
Ghone
R.C.A.F
H. O. Ball
F Cc. Goring
Sarnia
Ontario
Douglas I. Hall
Timmins
Freddie Edwards
H. G. Gillmor
Barton Ave
Toronto
Ron Robinson
H. Tudor
North Wales
T. W. Thomas
R.A.F
Wilfred Williams
F.O
Jack Milne
A. Lightbody
New Westminster
B.C
J. D. Mellveen
Hanna
Alberta
Hall
Canada
F.O. A. Lightbody
F.C. J. D. Mcnveen
E”) Goring
RC._A.F
England
British Council of Liverpool
Ancient shorthand and medical records traced to antiquity
The article notes over 1,000 shorthand systems dating back to Julius Caesar and identifies the first medical records to Imhotep, physician to the Pharaohs, about 3,000 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Imhotep
Montgomery on German Soldiers Two Classes
General Bernard Montgomery argues Germans split into two groups. The older soldiers he calls correct and sometimes decent while Nazi‑raised younger soldiers are thoroughly nasty. He suggests re education through battle and policy to rebuild a civil Germany in a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
Eisenhower
Africa
Montgomery
Germany
New York Times
Boots Worn Thin by Ascension Island Volcanic Rock
Sharp volcanic rock on Ascension Island in the South Atlantic wears out heavy army boots in six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascension Island
South Atlantic
Wound stripes authorized for RC.A.F veterans and servicemen
Air Force headquarters announces wound stripes for men and women wounded in service or with civilian defense work before enlistment. A gold braid stripe one and a half inches long to be worn on the left sleeve is approved, with a red rayon version for First Great War veterans wounded in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.c.af
Air Force Headquarters
Planters Reopen Rubber Plantations in New Guinea South Coast
Seventy three civilian planters with many native laborers are restoring rubber plantations along New Guinea's south coast. They aim to reach pre war output of 1200 tons in the first year, after leaving during Japanese advances. An army unit kept the area clear of jungle, with protection from the G O C New Guinea, and plans operate under a profit margin equal to pre war levels as reported by Brandon Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
G.O.C. New Guinea
Brandon Sun
War Plant Near-Blast Keeps 90 Percent Output
During the blitz a British war plant operated at about 90 percent capacity while one section burned. The blaze did not halt overall production as other units kept functioning.
Forest Hill Corvette Embarks With Royal Canadian Navy
The newest corvette Forest Hill moored in a Northern Ireland port showcases long range anti-submarine gear and gray white camouflage. Commander Lieut E A Jones from Montreal leads a veteran crew including Henry Sylvester Garry Fleck and Bill Zacula. wardroom awaits a plaque from Forest Hill village to complete the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Navy
Forest Hill
Britain
Northern Ireland
E. A. Jones
Montreal
Assiniboine
Ottawa
Nanaimo
Buffer
Henry Sylvester
Winnipeg
Victoria
Garry Fleck
Bill Zacula
Port Arthur
Ont
Forest Hill Village
Toronto
Parachute Packing Veteran Praised for Reliability
A British Flight Sergeant who has packed 38 000 parachutes says none failed to open. He notes sprains are down due to careful packing and urges readers to buy War Savings Stamps regularly.
Post War buying power can safeguard employment says Liberty
The article argues that government employment promises are limited and that sustaining a healthy economy relies on Canadians retaining buying power. It cites war bond, savings certificate, refundable tax, savings bank, and life insurance holdings totaling billions to show readiness to purchase goods. It warns against heavy taxation to subsidize employment and urges allowing individuals to spend and invest to drive production and job creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statistical Department of the
Royal Bank
Canada
Savings Banks of
Liberty Magazine
Welfare Work of the Air Force Officers Aid Airmen and Dependents
Flight Officer Mary Clarke heads the women Auxiliary Services Officers in the RCAF welfare program. She handles divorce, illness, and mail concerns while coordinating with national welfare groups. Six officers staff centers across the country aiding air force personnel and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clarke
RCAF
Auxiliary Services
Air Force
Clarke
New York
Air
CWAC
W.D
University of Toronto
School of Social Science
Flo
Toronto Division of Family Welfare
Ontario
Social Service Index
Toronto
Charles F. Clarke
Goderich
R.C.A.F
Fr.c. Clarke
Rhea Clarke
Jean Christie
Winnipeg
Freda Smee
Calgary
Winsome Blenkinsop
Victoria
Isabel Hunter
Montreal
Margaret Woodworth
Halifax
Intelligent dogs distinguish siren types, study finds
The British National Canine Defence League reports dogs can tell two siren sounds apart. A rising sliding tone upsets them while a long steady high tone restores calm. The commentary notes dogs may not grasp broader world events to avoid undermining their view of humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British National Canine Defence League
Dover to Calais Flight Distance Mentioned
A six minute bomber flight is noted from Dover England to the closest port of Calais in occupied France, illustrating rapid movement across the channel during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
England
Calais
France
Lessons From Foch on Predicting War End
The article notes Marshal Foch in 1918 could not foresee exact victory timing. It recalls his July 1918 plans for battles he thought would occur in 1919 while victory still seemed distant. The piece emphasizes cautious forecasting amid uncertainty.
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Europe
Marshal Foch
Foch
Germany
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Italy
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Vancouver
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