World Happenings Briefly Told From Rome to Canada
The Rome radio said Nazi deputy press chief von Stumpf was killed on the Russian front. Churchill sent cordial greetings to Stalin on his 62nd birthday. Canadian cartoonist Arthur G. Racey died in Montreal aged 71. D E Kingaby, top fighter pilot, earned a second DFM bar after 18 enemy kills. Scrap metal in Britain could equip fleets and guns. Sir Mohammed Azizul Haque named Indian high commissioner, succeeding Firoz Noon.
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Rome
von Stumpf
Basler Nachrichten
Italy
Ankara
Britain
AFI
Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Edward Gough
Arthur G. Racey
Montreal
Quebec City
Montreal Star
Fighter Command
D. E. Kingaby
Bon-Bon Apron Pattern 4931 by Anne Adams
Cosmetic and sewing ad describing a candy box inspired bon-bon apron pattern. Details include lacy eyelet ruffles, ruffie trim, a back buttoned bodice, no side seams, pointed waistband, and a heart pocket. Available in sizes small to large with fabric and ruffle yardage, pattern 4931. Order from Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Union.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
The Craft of Natural Acting and Casting Tips
A historian of theatre urges real effort in casting and character work. Emphasizing immersion, the director recommends actors study their biographies to animate dialogue and emotions, and to read scripts closely for hidden clues. A call to write Mary Ellen, Box 326, Regina, for more information.
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Atre
Mary Ellen
Box
Regina
Johann Strauss Jr Credited With Over Fifteen Hundred Waltzes
A historical note maintains that Johann Strauss the younger is believed to have composed more than 1500 waltzes, highlighting his prolific output in 19th century music.
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Johann Strauss the Younger
Storks Transit Balkans in Annual Vain Flights
Hundreds of storks pass through the Balkans each year in seemingly fruitless journeys, according to the scattered notes in this regional wildlife chronicle.
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Balkans
Alaska Has Longer Coastline Than United States Proper
A geographic comparison notes that Alaska's coastline exceeds that of the U S mainland. The fact highlights Alaska's extensive shoreline relative to the contiguous United States.
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Alaska
United States
Far East Air Flier Arrivals Stir Canadian Ports
The article profiles C H B Talalla, a Sinhalese RAF hopeful, and Tan Kai Hai, a Singaporean with air service ties, who arrived in Vancouver with other Australian and New Zealand trainees en route to Canada for air training camps. Both express strong preference to fight for Britain in the Battle of Britain.
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Canada
Australia
Far East
Prairies
India
Hong Kong
Malay Peninsula
C. H. B Talalla
Britain
Talalla
Kuala Lumpur
Vancouver
San Francisco
China
Tan Kai Hai
Charles Shaw
Airacobra fighter plane details from world war II notes
A United States built Airacobra fighter was first ordered by the French Air Force in 1940. After France fell the British took over the order, with 200 aircraft in production. The design shifted from a slow firing 37 mm cannon to a 20 mm cannon, and includes two 0.50 in guns on the fuselage and four 0.30 in guns in the wings. It serves as ground strafing with the 37 mm and as a fighter with lighter armament. Wing span 34 ft, length 34 ft 2 in, height 9 ft 3.25 in, wing area 213 sq ft, airscrew diameter 10 ft 4.25 in.
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Armee de l'Air
France
British Purchasing Commission
Airacobra
Clarifications on a Century Date and Notable Facts
The century began on January 1, 1901, not 1900. Some large Chinese moths have a nine inch wingspan. Grand Comoro coffee is claimed to be caffeine free. Pancho Villa herded goats and sold cheese before turning twenty.
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Grand Comoro Island
South Africa
Pancho Villa
How Matthew Mark Luke and Acts Open The Gospels
Sunday school lesson on how Matthew Mark Luke and Acts begin with genealogy and origin of the gospel. It notes Matthew traces Jesus descent to David through Joseph and Luke to Mary, Mark proclaims the gospel as good news, and Luke-Acts outline Christian progression from Galilee to Rome.
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Jesus
David
Abraham
Babylon
Joseph
Mary
Our Lord
Mark
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Luke
Theophilus
Galilee
Jerusalem
Rome
Soldier and terrier duel ends with dog taking master’s coat
In Birchfield Road Berry Barr Birmingham Mail reports a humorous scene as a Royal Warwickshire soldier, rifle braced, faced by a bold terrier. The dog lunged with guards up, the man shouting for Mary as his pet Paddy refused to back down. Mary arrives, seizing Paddy by the collar and ending the standoff.
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Birchfield Road
Berry Barr
Birmingham Mail
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Mary
Paddy
Vitamin B2 Rich Diet Linked to Eye Health and Costs
Health expert Doctor Chant-Robertson notes watery eyes and headaches may stem from insufficient riboflavin. She urges more liver, kidney, cheese, eggs, wheat germ, beans, peas, and milk. She cites Ottawa statistics showing a 44% to 53% diet consists of refined foods lacking minerals and vitamins, with education costs due to sickness.
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Chant-Robertson
Health
The
Health League of Canada
Board of Education
Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Colonies Contribute Vast Gift to British War Chest
Colonies in Britain's Empire contributed about £23,900,000 to the British Treasury to aid the war effort. Despite wartime export restrictions on primary products, these colonies provided unsolicited gifts and increased support for local defence, strengthening the exchequer.
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Britain
Yoo
Early Vatican City Foundations Said to Date to 500 A.D
A historical note suggests that the first Vatican City was established around 500 A.D as the early Christian center near Rome. The claim cites scholarly debate over precise origins and development of papal authority in late antiquity.
White Coats Improve Pedestrian Visibility at Night
Tests in Wellington New Zealand show white coats markedly boost pedestrian visibility for drivers with limited headlights. Four cars assessed a black clad man seen at 95 feet versus a person in white coat seen at 343 feet from one car and 162 to 220 feet from others, with even a white waist band adding 40 percent visibility.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Agriculture officials urge humane hog handling for Wiltshire contract
Ottawa officials warn packers to avoid rough handling of hogs before slaughter under the Bacon for Britain project. They prohibit sticks and canes and favor flappers made from waterproof oilcloth aprons to drive animals. The note cites humane processing goals within wartime supply chains.
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Bengal Legislative Assembly
Firoz Noon
Governor General
Far
AGAE
Royal Canadian Air Force
Allison
William
Ferguson
Earth's Poles
Matthew
Galden
Christ Jesus
Vatican City
Gibraltar
Mickie
Reg'lar
DR. Forceps
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