World Happenings Briefly Told
Dr George B Archer 65 murdered in India where he led the leper colony at Perata. Six British seamen jailed a month for 90 minutes AWOL from an invasion ship. ICRC at Geneva aiding Jewish emigration from Hungary. In first half of 1944 British children kille d and injured by live ammunition from souvenirs. South Africa 1943 gem and diamond sales reach £20,500,000. Isle of Man parliament voted $1,000,000 war contribution to Britain and lent another $1,000,000 free of interest. Kenya rice ration three pounds per month for Europeans. Britain develops method to float flexible rope from one to ten days using various fibres.
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George B. Archer
India
Perata
Douglas
Isle of Man
Britain
Samuel Prophet of Jehovah Elevates Israel
The lesson recounts Samuel growing under God, becoming a trusted prophet, and guiding Israel from Shiloh. It notes his unique relationship with God, his role in condemning Eli’s house, and how his reputation enabled a spiritual revival amid low religious life.
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Samuel
Hannah
Eli
Jesus
God
Israel
Dan
Beersheba
Shiloh
Robert Rogers
Churchill says empire must endure and honor endures after 1940
In Normandy Churchill tells airmen Britain seeks nothing but what is rightfully theirs and vows the empire will remain strong. The St Catharines Standard notes his pledge to preserve the empire and future influence despite war, highlighting Britain's efforts in 1940 and the global role ahead.
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Commonwealth
Churchill
Britain
United States
St. Catharines
Youngest Mata Bele prince dies near Bulawayo
The youngest son of Lobengula, last King of the Mata bele, has died near Bulawayo. He reportedly took a vow of silence for 15 years, spoke English after schooling in England, but returned distant from his people and duties. His life was spent in seclusion as a government dependent, reading English literature.
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Bulawayo
Lobengula
London Times
England
Cecil Rhodes
Nguboyenja
Link With Canada Servicemen and Women postwar plan
A postwar survey outlines Britain and Canada expanding retraining for ex service personnel. Plans include 100 new training colleges to train 10 000 teachers yearly and grants up to five pounds a week during courses. Proposals urge scholarships, exchanges, and mutual camps to strengthen ties and opportunities after the war.
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Britain
Board of Education
Dominion of Canada
Edinger
London Daily Mail
Canada
Women’s Guilds
Trades Union
Seaman Wins Cash Amid Poker Run for Soldiers
A British sailor aboard a ship carrying Canadian soldiers to France won 360 dollars in poker at sea. On return to port he asked his captain for an advance, claiming to be broke after spending all the winnings on cigarettes for the soldiers.
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France
Sappers of SA 6th Armored Build 26 Bridges in Italy
In Italy the Sappers of the South African 6th Armored Division constructed 26 bridges totaling 1,690 feet in 22 days. They created 33 diversions along the division's advance route.
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6Th Armored Division
Italy
Crossword Puzzle Clues And Answers Summary
A dense crossword puzzle listing multiple clues across and down with a mix of languages and references. Includes river disturbance pronouns Greek letters Italian seaports and historical terms alongside modern terms like printer's and allowance for depreciation.
Winnipeg RCAF Officer A. Dwight Ross Returns From Overseas
Air Commodore A Dwight Ross commander of the RCAF Bomber Group largest overseas base arrived in Winnipeg from Britain. He was injured rescuing the crew of a flaming Alouette Squadron bomber crash landing into a high explosives laden aircraft. he lost his right hand but the crew were saved. Born in Winnipeg he is son of D A Ross and lived at 117 Harvard Avenue. He studied at Upper Canada College and Royal Military College before commanding stations in Sydney Nova Scotia and No 3 SFT Calgary. He married Marguerite Wynn of Yorkton and has two daughters Susan and Nancy.
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R.c.af
A. Dwight Ross
O.B.E
Susan
Winnipeg
Air
Britain
Alouette
Ross
D. A Ross
Harvard Avenue
Upper Canada College
Toronto
Royal Military College
Kingston
R.C.A.F
Sydney
S.F T.3
Calgary
Marguerite Wynn
Yorkton, Sask
Nancy
Refugee scientist Dr. Enoch aided by Canada internment tale
Dr. Hans Emanuel Neumann Enoch a co discoverer of vivicillin was briefly in Canada then unharmedly moved after internment as a refugee. Saul Hayes reveals he might have stayed if permitted to remain. Enoch was among Germans interned in Britain then moved to Canada, later sent back to Britain to continue research, amid wartime refugee policy. Wild dogs of Asia noted as less related to domestic dogs than wolves and jackals.
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Canada
Hans Emanuel Neumann Enoch
Saul Hayes
United Jewish Refugee and War Relief Agencies
Enoch
Germany
Great Britain
Dunkirk
Dominion
Wise Blackbird Teaches Elmira Woman About Bird Ingenuity
Mrs. O. W. Hambly of Elmira Ontario reports a clever blackbird that handled a crust too tough for other birds. The bird carried the crust to a rockery pond, dunked it carefully, moistened it, and then dragged it back to the bank to resume the meal.
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O. W. Hambly
Elmira, Ont
Training command recounts frightened student airman sighting over Lake Ontario
Airmen recall a Kingston to Toronto flight where a student saw a looming Focke Wulf 109 silhouette. He banked hard to avoid the danger, only to learn it was a model aircraft, released by an owner who was buying War Savings Stamps.
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No. 1 Training Command
Kingston
Toronto
Lake
Ontario
Auction Frame Holds Hitler Portrait in Gothenburg Sale
At a public Gothenburg auction a large Hitler portrait faced bids. The auctioneer asked for offers and a bidder offered one oere. The frame and painting, praised for quality, sold together for one krona.
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Gothenburg
Hitler
Trapper Schmidt Bets Big on Egg Eating Feats
Ed Schmidt, a Churchill, Man trapper, claims title for soft boiled eggs. He bet $10 he could swallow 36 eggs, with fellow trappers backing him. Schmidt says he trains for a 60 egg contest at a sitting with a $100 stake.
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Ed. Schmidt
Churchill, Man
North
Schmidt
China seeks return of Manchuria Formosa and Pescadores
Dr. H H Kung said in a broadcast China will demand the return of Manchuria Formosa and the Pescadores as part of final peace with Japan. A separate note recalls colonial times when American Indians dried and smoked oysters.
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H. H. Kung
China
Manchuria
Formosa
The
Pescadores
Japan
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