Special Training Helps RAF Ferry Command Use Commonwealth Graduates
The Royal Air Force ferry command now uses graduates of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan to crew bombers bound for Britain. Three Hudsons flew fully manned by such crews after an eight week operational training and a four week ferry command course near Montreal.
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Air Training Plan
Britain
Royal Air Force Ferry Command
Usiig
Ferry Command
Atlantic
Commonwealth Air Training Vlan
trans-Atlantic
Hamar William Rus
RCAF
Lethbridge
Alta
Colin Batham Raaf
Bankstown
Nsw
Australia
Harry Gordon Black
R.C
Allan Wiliam Triggs
Victoria
William Charles Hewitt
Liverpool
England
George Vivian Lyer
FAAF
Caterham
Surrey
Lynds Farquhar McRae
Pas
Man
Ronald Stevenson
RAAF
Sydney
Montreal
Tire life and care guidelines for American motorists
Experts report a standard ten year horizon for tire life with a 15 000 mile safe life per tire at 30 mph, potentially doubled with careful budgeting. Retreading adds about 80 percent to casing life, but not a guaranteed plan. Modern tires show no deterioration for up to three years with proper heat light and oil protection, extending another year if used rather than stored. Some regional notes add context on doll and tree production in Germany and Canada.
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S. P. Thatcher
United States Rubber Co
Canadian Exports Move Early Flour Wheat and Peas
Flour wheat and peas were exported from Canada as early as 2749, indicating early participation in international trade. This note highlights historic agricultural exports and indicates Canada’s role in distant markets.
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Canada
Espionage in Norway Aids Britain in War Efforts
The Norwegian espionage system feeds London regular updates on German land activities such as airports and submarine bases, troop movements, and ships along the coast. It helped reveal the Bismarck’s movements and contributed to sinking several German vessels. The network is a key part of the Norwegian home-front struggle.
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Norway
Great Britain
London
Norwegian
Bismarck
Science confirms dogs have sweat glands
The Lancet reports that dogs do sweat through skin glands, not just pant. J. G. Speed of Edinburgh identified sweat glands on dogs' lips, head back, thorax, shoulders, thighs and paw pads, confirming earlier but lesser known findings.
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Lancet
J. G. Speed
Edinburgh
Daily Walks Safer If You Avoid Traffic Risks
A light daily walk helps health but is risky if pedestrians are struck by vehicles. Caution urged as urban streets pose potential harm to pedestrians during routine strolls.
Honors for RAF Ferry Command Three Members
The Windsor Star lauds three Royal Air Force Ferry Command members for richly deserved honors. They worked with little notice and publicity, flying covert routes and remaining anonymous to the public until recently. The article says these men will be recognized as heroes in future war histories for helping win the war.
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Royal Air Force Ferry Command
Windsor Star
Beaverbrook Visits Waldorf Astoria Farewell With 45-Year Doorman
Lord Beaverbrook stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Towers during a New York visit. As he prepared to leave he asked the manager if he had entered by this door, then spotted Pat Brady the long time doorman and said goodbye to his old friend.
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Leonard Lyons
New York Post
Lord Beaverbrook
Waldorf-Astoria Towers
New York
Beaverbrook
Pat Brady
Waldorf
Britain trains dogs for war service near London
A civilian commanded school trains 60 dogs of mixed breeds for army work in reconnaissance listening post and intercommunication running. Dogs must learn not to bark and to ignore gunfire before scent work. German use in France and Libya inspired Britain to start the program after dogs exposed positions in battles.
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Germany
Britain
London
Army
France
Libya
St Helena and Longwood Retreat Amid Global Figures
The New York Times notes St Helena remains on the map and Longwood, its famed retreat, is in fair repair. The dwelling once suited for an emperor may require enlargement to host a Fuehrer a Duce and a Mikado together, reflecting imperial figures mentioned in the era.
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St. Helena
Islands
Longwood
New York Times
First Canadian anti combine law passed in 1889
The article notes that Canada’s first anti combine legislation was enacted in 1889, marking a historic move against monopolistic business practices. It highlights legislative context and the significance for Canadian commerce and public welfare.
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Canada
Good Talkers Are Scarce
A globe trotting man laments the scarcity of engaging talkers. He cites three faults: talking too long, sharing trivial details, and failing to relate experiences to listeners. He urges listeners to reflect and improve conversation by asking, Do I ever go on like that.
Caliph Ali Rules on Eight Pieces of Dinner Money
In Baghdad two Arabs shared loaves, five and three, a stranger paid eight coins. The five loaves owner took five and left three to the other, who demanded half. Ali the Caliph ordered seven coins to the five loaves owner and one to the three loaves owner, dividing eight by three into twenty four parts to equalize the shares.
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Ali
Baghdad
British Treasury Simplifies War Damage Claims Processing
Under a general order to speed up, treasury clerks adopt simpler accounting methods and faster handling of war damage claims, aiming to accelerate payments and reduce delays.
Britain Endures War Year With Food Rations Rising
Britain reports improved health and steady food supply despite wartime limits. Lord Woolton cites improvised organization and firm control as key to fair shares, aided by Dominion exports, Lease Lend, price policies, and rationing. Canada and the United States are pledged large shipments of tinned salmon eggs cheese and bacon to sustain 1942 needs.
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Britain
Lord Woolton
Food Ministry
Dominions
United States
Canada
Flowers bloom from old London fields to Ottawa museum gift
The National Museum of Canada received a collection of 18th century London flowers gathered by an English lawyer and preserved by his family. J. H. Gisbourne presented the set from the collector’s great grandfather, now mounted in 20 volumes with 418 Flora Londinensis plates.
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Old London
National Museum of Canada
National Herbarium
J. H. Gisbourne
K C
Ottawa
Canada
Newfoundland
A. E. Porsild
National Museum
London
Coin values and a misquoted moral remark
The text sets legal tender limits for silver, nickel, and bronze coins at 10 dollars, 5 dollars, and 25 cents respectively. It also contains an unusual aside claiming the weaker sex is stronger due to the weakness of the stronger sex for the weaker pek.
Invented Vielin Byl King of Ceylon and Pluto Distance
A fragmented note claims the vielin was invented by the King of Ceylon in 6004 5.0. It also states Pluto was discovered in 1666 and lies 3 666 000 000 miles from the sun.
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King of
Ceylon
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