World Happenings Briefly Told
Both houses of the Japanese diet passed unanimously an extra war target of 2 800 000 000 yen. The office of production management has frozen sugar stocks in the United States and limited new deliveries by importers and refiners to 140 levels. Washington has passed legislation providing an optional death penalty for sabotage exposing people to serious injury. Vancouver's Chinese will be supplied with lapel buttons to distinguish them from Japanese. An inkstand of Georgian silver given by Rudyard Kipling to his sister has been presented to the British destroyer Kipling by Mrs Fleming. The Norwegian government in London will form a committee to restore Spitsbergen coal mines as war conditions permit. The King and Queen sent 1 700 books as a Christmas present for British prisoners in Germany. The joint offices of several German‑American groups have been seized by the U S treasury. Clement Attlee announced steps to coordinate military plans among Britain, Russia, and the United States.
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Washington
Senate
Vancouver
Q F Jack
Chinese Benevolent Association
Rudyard Kipling
J. M. Fleming
Kipling
Spitsbergen
Germany
Red Cross
Free American
Deutscher Weckruf
Beobachter
Bund
German-American Business League
United States
Treasury Department
Clement Attlee
Privy Seal
House of Commons
Britain
Russia
Budget Pattern 4777 for practical, stylish outfits
Pattern 4777 by Anne Adams features front buttoning for easy laundering and a fitted bust and waist with bias side sections. The design works well in checks or plaids and includes short and long sleeve versions. Available in women’s sizes 34 46. size 36 requires 4 1/2 yards of 35 inch fabric. price 20 cents.
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Anne Adams
Canada Indians and Eskimos Share Tiny 1 Percent of Population
Canada’s Indians and Eskimos comprise about one percent of the population, totaling roughly 24,43 people in a recent census snapshot. The figure highlights the small share of Indigenous groups within the national demographic.
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Canada
Sydney Camm Built Hurricanes and Shaped British Air Power
The article profiles Sydney Camm, designer of the Hurricane, noting his lack of flight experience but pivotal role in creating Britain’s fast wartime aircraft. It traces his early Sopwith Hawker work, influence from Hawker and Sopwith peers, the Hurricane’s delay in production, and his belief in continual improvement toward a Typhoon. It closes with a call to name a model after him.
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Sydney Camm
Britain
British Empire
J. O. M. Sopwith
Harry G. Hawker
Grieve
Atlantic
Alcock
Brown
Hawker
Camm
Edinburgh
London
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Harvard Plans Secret Vault for Treasured Books
After France’s invasion, Harvard head librarian Keyes DeW Metcalf began selecting a secluded storage site for the university’s prized volumes. A hidden location guards the cache, with 120 boxes prepared to hold the treasures, movable within 24 hours, though four and a half million volumes cannot all be shipped. Quarto Shakespeare volumes worth 100000 and other irreplaceable manuscripts are among the valued items.
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Harvard
France
Keyes Dew. Metcalf
Metcalf
Flock Of Sheep Alternate Watch In Quiet Herd
A sheep flock rests but keeps shifts of sentry. The animals take turns alert and vigilant while the rest slumber, guarding the flock against potential disturbances.
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Nevn
World War II notes on Burma Road and conscription
Reports say Japan bombs the Burma Road while American aircrew fly under Chinese flags to defend it. Chinese claim Japan spends 1000 dollars per bombed hole and 2 dollars to fill each crater. In England shoppers face queues as a nuisance. Poland conscripts men to 25 to support German Army on roads and bridges while women fill forced labor roles in the General Government factories.
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Burma Road
Japan
Poland
General Government
Sunday School Lesson Notes and Bible References
Golden text and lesson references cover John 14 2 Matthew 25 31 46 John 14 1 6 II Corinthians 5 1 10 TL Timothy 4 6 8 I Peter 1 3 9 Revelation 22 1 5 Devotional reading Revelation 21 1 7. The list guides faith-based study and reflection on eternal dwelling and heavenly hope.
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Peter
Promise of Christ Comforts Disciples With Faith and Hope
A reflection on John 14 1 3 where Jesus tells disciples to believe in God and in him and to trust in God's goodness. He promises an abiding home in his Father’s house, and that he will come again to receive believers, signaling a Spirit guided journey toward final union with Christ.
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Christ
John
Jesus
God
The Pas Proposed as Western Canada Hunting Hub
T C Main president of Ducks Unlimited Canada calls The Pas Manitoba the greatest hunters headquarters in Western Canada if water levels return to normal. He touts The Pas as a top destination for fish ducks and geese and urges the local Board of Trade to develop hunting facilities and guide stations to boost tourism and northern scenery interest.
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Pas
T. C. Main
Ducks Unlimited
Canada
Man
Winnipeg
Main
Board of Trade
Manitoba
Dominion
Roman banquet cushions changed with each course
British science teams for war work are organized into 27 groups led by four scientists each, totaling 112 assistants.
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Rome
Remarkable artificial worms for fishermen on sale
Artificial worms resembling real bait have been created for anglers. They can be cut to any length for fishing. The text notes that the 15 to 19 year age group contains more people than any other five year span.
Ontario Crippled Children Campaign Promotes Prevention
W E A. Mp reports executive secretary W Hopper of the Ontario Society for Crippled Children urges preventing crippling. He cites 24 000 crippled children in Canada and notes most cases stem from diseases like Infantile Paralysis Tuberculosis and Rickets. Pasteurization cod liver oil and school health education are highlighted as key measures.
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Canada
Reg. W. Hopper
Ontario Society For Crippled Children
Ontario
Department of Health
Hopper
Travellers in Uruguay Favor Motor Coaches Over Steam Trains
Travelers in Uruguay increasingly choose motor coaches to speed through the country, shifting away from aging steam train services. The change signals a move toward more flexible routes and modern rail alternatives.
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Uruguay
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Malaya
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THE
ROYAL
Royal Canadian Air IR Force
Bristol
Peaufigher
Australia
China
England
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SA & Sound
Wan
WEA
Mickie
Gene Byrnes
Mom
Ples
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