Canadian National Railways reports record 1942 revenue and output
The 1942 annual report to Parliament shows gross revenue of 375.654 million and net revenue of 96.656 million, with a 76.93 percent operating ratio the lowest in the system’s history. Freight and passenger revenues rose sharply as wartime demand drove traffic to unprecedented levels.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railways
House of Commons
R.C Vaughan
Vaughan
Express
Portland
Maine
Southwark Yard
St. Lambert
Point St. Charles
Railway
Manpower Board Division
Department of Labour
Navy
Army
Air Force
Vyazma Razed as Red Army Reaches Ancient Town
A U.S.S.R. bulletin reports Vyazma, founded in the 11th century, left in ruins after German forces destroy churches such as Trinity Cathedral and the Church of the Presentation, demolish the Tower of the Savior, and burn private mansions including Gorzhansky Mikolayev and Suslennikov Mansions.
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U.S.S.R
Red Army
Vyazma
Trinity
Arkadievsky Nunnery
Monastery of Saint John
Gorzhansky
Mikolayev
Suslennikov
Hoarder Archetype Across Nations Compared to Goering
The piece likens hoarders to Goering and warns of selfish behavior in a community setting. It notes a Goering claim that “we eat first” reflecting hoarders in America and cites a 6,000 year old pyramid wall inscription in Egypt showing ancient tourists scrawling names.
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Goering
Detroit News
Cairo
Egypt
Searchlights run by A T S girls in anti raid duties
The searchlight batteries operated entirely by A T S girls have been active against raiders and received praise from senior army officers. Six women from West of Scotland joined the first operator troops, including Pte Elizabeth Hillis, 25, who joined after Clydebank was bombed. Corp Violet Mary Price, formerly a hairdresser, was among the early NCOs.
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West of Scotland
Elizabeth Hillis
Clydebank
N.C.O
Queensbury
Violet Mary Price
A.T.S
Ice Cream From Flying Fortress Ice Cream Freezer Trick
Airmen devise a method to freeze ice cream by placing the mix in a large tin can in the rear gunner area of a Flying Fortress. The can is shaken and frozen during high altitude raids over enemy territory while avoiding bombs fighters and anti-aircraft fire. Returns to base with a tasty treat and a reminder to buy War Savings Stamps regularly.
Largest British Colony Hidden in West Africa
Oswald Dutch reports that Nigeria in West Africa is the largest British colony by population and area, covering about 373 000 square miles and 20.5 million people, while Gibraltar is the smallest at two square miles and 20 000 residents. The piece details empire-wide areas and populations as of 1938 and notes languages and administration challenges for English travelers abroad.
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Nigeria
West Africa
Gibraltar
Hich
Oswald Dutch
Montreal Star
India
Dominions
Australia
Candia
Newfoundland
New Zealand
South Africa
Mr. Dutch
Rhodesia
Tanganyika
Kenya
British Guiana
Ceylon
Africa
Asia
America
Pacific
West Indies
Europe
Rock
Malta
Falkland Islands
Uganda
Kong Kong
Singapore
Malay States
Jamaica
Sierra Leone
Tives
Sarawak
Borneo
Civil Service
Islands
Seychelles
Dutch
A Real Cook's Tour Somewhere in England
In six months this group of Liberator crews has operated from England Algeria the Libyan desert near Tobruk and back to England. They have flown millions of miles dropped 2 000 000 pounds of bombs on targets shot down 32 enemy fighters and disrupted German and Italian war production. Twelve Liberators have flown 500 000 miles.
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England
Europe
North Africa
Algeria
Libyan
Tobruk
Chicago Daily News
Redecorate On A Wartime Budget Pattern 7448
Be your own interior decorator and redo your bedroom at minimum expense. Instructions for dressing table skirts bedspreads and accessories with materials lists. Send twenty cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Man. Include name address and pattern number. Mail delays may occur.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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Superior
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