Reconstruction In England and Civilian Sacrifices During War
Ben Told reflects on Britain's wartime sacrifices as reconstruction begins. Rural areas gave land and homes for airfields and training grounds, enabling the invasion of Europe. Concrete runways are being removed and recycled for new highways, with estimates of material spanning a Moscow to Chicago road.
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Chicago
Rural England Rebuilds After D-Day Land Use
The government plans to replace topsoil stripped for D-Day airfields and to rebuild farm homes and buildings. Many farms will gain electricity and improved living and work conditions as communities are re established. A memorial shaft honors landowners who sacrificed property for victory.
X rays widen uses from medicine to industry and animals
A 50 year overview notes x rays now aid seed growth, fruit sorting, fabric testing, elephant spine checks, aircraft part inspection, golf ball core centering, and industrial casting. Roentgen's tube has evolved to mega volt machines while film advances speed and safety enable broader exploration.
Baptismal font honoring John Paul Jones unveiled in Kirkbean Church
A Portland stone font honoring John Paul Jones, founder of the U S Navy, was unveiled at Kirkbean Church by officers and men. Jones, born July 6 1747 at Arbigland Kirkbean, was christened there and the font is by London sculptor George Henry Paulin. Separately, Western Association of Broadcasters in Calgary approved radio program clinics to evaluate Canadian programs and recommended a national appointee to promote radio to the public.
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George Henry Paulin
London
Western Association of Broadcasters
Calgary
National Association
Amsterdam's Rise as a Diamond Center Since the 16th Century
Amsterdam emerged as a leading diamond center from the 16th century, developing trade routes, skilled cutting crafts, and a global market network that shaped its enduring gem industry. The city’s merchants, workshops, and export hubs propelled its reputation and influence in European diamond commerce.
Weeds Stretch Across Garden Competing for Resources
Gardeners report weeds consume water nutrients and space, starving sought crops of light and moisture. The issue reduces yields and stresses vegetables and ornamentals as weed growth thrives in warm weather seasons.
Price Control And Rationing Information
Q My husband will be discharged from the army shortly. Will he be issued preserves coupons for sugar for canning. A Yes. If your husband is discharged and applies for a ration book before October 31st 1545, twenty additional preserves Coupons will be issued to him in his ration book five. These may be used to purchase sugar for canning half a pound for each preserves Coupon s. Must butchers still display in their shops charts showing the various cuts and prices of the meats sod. A Butchers are still required to post charts in their shops which give the cuts of meats and the ceiling prices they may charge for the various cuts. If your butcher has not got these charts in a convenient location for his customers information you should report the matter to the nearest office of the Prices Board. Q 1 went into a store the other day to buy lard and the grocer said I could have only one pound. Why did he only allow me one pound 7 A Your grocer has a right to sell as much or little of any unrationed commodity as he likes. In this case he was being wise. When supplies of most kinds are limited grocers are wise to limit the amount sold to any one customer. Q How long will price control remain in Canada. A Price control was established to fight the danger of inflation. And that danger will exist until goods are in normal supply and the possibility of persons bidding against each other for scarce goods is eliminated. Please send your questions or your request for the pamphlet Consumers News or the Blue Book in which you keep track of your ceiling prices mentioning the name of this paper to the nearest Wartime Prices and Trade Board office in our province.
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Canada’s Diplomatic Service Expands Globally
The Vancouver Province notes Canada’s growing diplomatic service, emerging from Ottawa’s East Block into worldwide reach. It stresses the need for seasoned officials abroad to understand Canada comprehensively and warns against sending unprepared young staff to distant assignments.
atomic bomb fears deter scientists say Chadwick
Sir James Chadwick, Nobel laureate and adviser on American bomb policy, said many British colleagues refused to work on the atomic bomb out of fear the process might unleash a planet destroying monster. He noted some hoped it would fail and recalled worries disintegration could get out of hand, though the chances were thought small.
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Sir James
Canada War Censorship Balanced By Broad Press Partnership
The Kingston Whig Standard notes censorship in Canada during wartime relied on cooperation between official censors and publishers editors and broadcasters. Media could discuss public interests and publish diverse news, editorials, pictures and cartoons with latitude in selection, shaping Canada’s wartime record among Allied nations.
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Canada
Kingston
Trans-Canada Air Lines Sets June Passenger Miles Record
T C A reported 9,476,937 revenue passenger miles in June, the airline's busiest month, a 7.04 percent rise from May, which was also a record, announced traffic manager W J Dalby.
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Trans-Canada Air Lines
W. J. Dalby
Hem-Roid promotes relief for rectal itching and piles
An advertisement urges immediate treatment for itching and soreness of the rectal area and painful stool. It promotes Hem-Roid as a pleasant, effective remedy and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Built Like A Wheel New York's New Municipal Airport
New York's municipal airport under construction plans to handle 1,600 landings and takeoffs each day using a spoke-wheel runway system. The design envisions three planes taking off from a central apron on three lanes while three others land on opposite lanes that converge near the apron.
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New York
New Municipal
Smile Awhile Cartoon Dialog Across Office Banter
A comic strip depicts Mrs Hopkins weighing her words before speaking while her husband responds. Two employees discuss going in to ask for a raise and the reason why, with a punchline about knowing the reason after the boss visit.
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Mrs. Hopkins
CWAC News From Canada and Overseas
The item highlights CWAC personnel in Canada and abroad. It notes Pte A G Lewis from Central Butte Sask serving in Regina unit after training in Kitchener and posting details. It lists enlistees Norma McDonald Phyllis Gudjonson Grace McLean Edith Early Norma McBean Jean Brown Violet Nystrom and others. It reports on Holland hotel duties managed by CWAC with Major Esther Mac Laggan and Sgt Irma Smalley and praises Lt Col George Weir. It mentions L Cpl Victoria Belsher overseas and Sgt Lexie Mickey Ramsay and Pte Clara Johnson serving overseas with CWAC.
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A. G. Lewis
David Lewis
Central Butte
Sask
Lewis
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Kitchener
Ont
Pte. Lewis
No. 3 Admin
Regina
Canadian Women’s Army Corps
Norma McDonald
Prince Albert
Phyllis Gudjonson
Wynyard
Grace McLean
Craik
Edith Early
Clair
Norma McBean
Calgary
Alta
Jean Brown
Weyburn
Violet Nystrom
Kandahar
Holland
C.W.A.C
Amsterdam
Cwacs
Esther MacLaggan
Moncton
N.B
Irma Smalley
Windthurst
George Weir
Victoria Belsher
Barbas
Brockville Military Hospital
Wallace Belsher
England
Saskatchewan
Lexie ‘Mickey Ramsay
R. Hallem
Canadian War Army Corps
N.C.O
Ste. Anne de Bellevue
Que
Ottawa
Kingston
Ramsay
Clara Johnson
Hanley
Pte
Arnold Johnson
Post-War Houses Science Promises Revolutionary Homes
A Victoria Times reader notes wartime innovations from Post-War Houses Science, including plastic structures and movable walls, floor heating, sun selecting windows, and other advancements. The letter contrasts these with a desire for traditional homes with basements, fireplaces, wooden walls, and shingles in Victoria.
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Victoria Times
Governor General Sir Harold Alexander to Succeed Athlone
The New York Times reports the appointment of Field Marshal Sir Harold R. L. G. Alexander to succeed the Earl of Athlone as Governor-General of Canada. It notes his aristocratic lineage, wartime commands in North Africa and Italy, and the ceremonial nature of the post as representing the King rather than the British government.
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Great Britain
Canada
Harold R. L. G. Alexander
Earl of
Marshal Alexander
New York Times
Gems of Thought Quotes on Reading and Books
A collection of short quotes on reading and books by Channing Lowell Foster Denham Seneca and others. The passages discuss how books level society, shape minds, and must be read with economy and purpose for wisdom piety delight or use.
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