Coincidence Sparks Reunion Of Elderberry Family
In a Colorado visit, Myrtle befriends a Seattle couple exchanging recipes and chats, while Andrew suspects a wallet loss. A passerby later returns the wallet and a personals note leads to a dinner invitation from Mrs. Abbott Elderberry, linking two families through a chance encounter.
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Pulaski
Abcott Elderberry
Abbott
Myrtle
Abbott Elderberry
Andrew
Garden of the Gods
Mrs. Branch
Gentle bran solution to constipation
A reader advocates All-Bran as a gentle remedy for constipation caused by low dietary bulk. Eat bran regularly and drink adequate water to stay regular without harsh laxatives.
Young Pittsburgh Veteran Surfaces After Enlistment at 14
Sgt. Desales Glover, aged 16, returns to Pittsburgh after 31 bombing missions over Europe as part of the U S 8th Air Force. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and the Purple Heart before his discharge when officers learned of his enlistment at age 14. A remark notes a pigeon’s flying muscles comprise about half its body weight.
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Europe
Desales Glover
Pittsburgh
Army
Britain
U.S. 8Th Air Force
Sixth Canadian VC Winner: Capt F T Peters Memorialized
The late Captain F T Peters of Prince Edward Island and Royal Navy was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously, becoming the sixth Canadian honored. He earned the VC by forcing a boom at Oran during the November 1942 North African landings and was the sole survivor. he later died when his plane crashed into the sea.
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F. T. Peters
Prince Edward Island
Royal Navy
V.C
Oran
China Sees Industrial Revolution Amid War Hope for U S Role
Dr. H H Kung, vice-president of the Chinese executive Yuan and finance minister, said China is undergoing an industrial revolution during the war and expressed hope the United States will play a larger part in China's postwar economic development. He spoke at a dinner hosted by the China American Council of Commerce and Industry. He added that a prosperous China will be vital for maintaining peace in the Far East.
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H. H. Kung
Executive Yuan
China
United States
Dr. King
China-American Council of Commerce and Industry
Far East
Smile Awhile and Quick Jokes From The Era
A collection of short quips and humorous exchanges. Jests about aging, watches, honesty, pantry tarts, razor pencils, doctors, travel mishaps, and band music capture everyday wit with a light tone.
Post War Plans hinge on soil conservation by Western Manitoba farmer
A Western Manitoba farmer explains soil erosion seen on his land and outlines plans to use wartime savings for long term soil and water conservation work. He cites expert advice from the University of Manitoba and regional colleagues, aiming to restore soil health while adapting equipment and funding over years. The observer notes the farmer’s disciplined, practical approach to postwar farm improvement.
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Manitoba
Canada
P.F R.A
Joe Ellis
University of Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada’s Death or Glory Men Lead Airborne Face Caen
Three Canadian parachute assault infantrymen spearheaded the first airborne entry through a roof in France near Caen, forging a path for the 6th Airborne Division as Allied forces opened the European invasion. Canadian Army overseas photos.
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France
Caen
6Th Airborne Division
Europe
Canadian Army
Australian zoo conference fixes animal prices after war
Delegates from zoos across Australia including the Melbourne aquarium attended the first Australia zoo conference. They fixed prices for pythons at £1 per foot and smaller venomous snakes at 5s per foot, pledging no bidding between zoos. The secretary warned of a postwar scramble for Africa and South America animals as jungle species run scarce.
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Australia
Melbourne Aquarium
Africa
South America
H. B. Brown
Popover Recipe Made With Whole Wheat Substitution
A historic recipe outlines making popovers with sifted flour and milk beaten into a smooth batter plus eggs and melted fat. The method uses hot muffin tins, 450 F initially, and a 25 minute bake before lowering to 350 F for 10 to 15 minutes. A whole wheat option replaces part of the flour.
Nutritional Lab Under Development at Imperial College
The Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture is developing a nutritional laboratory to tackle nutrition research issues in the West Indies through Dr. John Duckworth a senior lecturer in animal husbandry and former lecturer at Aberdeen University medical school.
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Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture
West Indies
John Duckworth
Medical School
Aberdeen University
LEMONADE CHERISHED BY MONGOL EMPERORS
Lemonade was a favorite beverage of the Mongol emperors who appointed a special high rank official to prepare the drink. It was believed to have curative powers.
Postwar farmers plan savings as advantage for years ahead
A brief note describes how many farmers intend to use their savings smartly in the postwar period, aiming to secure financial stability and capitalize on prudent planning.
Cannot Bomb Oceans Says A J McWhinnie
In BBC War Review A J McWhinnie argues sea control decides war outcomes. He notes land routes can be disrupted but oceans must be commanded to halt enemy troop and supply landings. He cites Rommel and North Africa showing the advantage of sea-borne reinforcements over long crossings.
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A. J. McWhinnie
BBC War Review
Rommel
Pattern 4843 Dress Ad Offers Misses Sizes
Pattern 4843 for a frock with airy neckline and short sleeves appears in misses sizes 12 to 20. Size 16 requires 3% yards of 35 inch material and 4% yards ric rac. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg Man. Mail delays noted.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Chief says Japanese had a woman with them in Solomons
Cmdr Myron W Graybill reports a Solomons island native chief claims a woman accompanied the occupying force. When asked how he knew, the chief replied I ate her. Canada reports about 3.5 million industrial workers in a 1944 survey.
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Solomons Island
Cmdr
Myron W. Graybill
U.S.N
Graybill
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