Substitutes Rise As War Tightens Global Supplies
The article describes wartime rationing spreading from Europe to Canada, with strict controls on bacon sugar fuel and rubber, and growing shortages of metals. It notes a shift to synthetic materials like rayon nylon and plastics, plus Ford’s patent for a plastic car body, forecasting broader use after the war ends.
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Europe
England
Churchill
Germany
Canada
Japan
Henry Ford
Ford
French Guiana Gold Mining Since 1853
The Edmonton Journal notes that French Guiana’s major product has long been gold mined there since 1853. It adds a critical comment that Occupied Europe is beginning to bite the hand that does not feed it.
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French Guiana
Occupied
Europe
The
Edmonton Journal
The Individual Citizen's Army and the New Walking Out Dress
A wartime column explains the term square pushing and its link to a new walking out dress for Canadian other ranks. The issued uniform shifts to a smart jacket and slacks with low black shoes and a swagger stick, echoing officer styles.
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Ottawa
War weariness grows in Italy amid arrests and losses
Reports from Lisbon indicate Italy's public morale is sagging due to heavy casualties in Africa and Russia. News notes widespread fatigue and mentions arrests in Naples and Genoa as authorities tighten wartime controls.
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Italy
Lisbon
Naples
Genoa
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Graduates at Saskatoon
January 2 1942 marks graduation of pilots from No 4 Flying Training School Saskatoon listing graduates LAC John Mervyn Churchill LAC Marcus Richmond Charles Cuelenaere LAC James Bennie Gow LAC Douglas Creswell Hagerman LAC Leonard James Hill LAC Alvin Marvin Hornseth LAC William George Hoar LAC Charles Murray LAC Elden Lloyd Nielsen LAC Harold Orloff Foam Lake LAC Woodrow John Perry LAC Rodney Thirsk Phipps LAC Francis Stewart Sorge LAC Norman Albert Stelter LAC Ronald Henry Stringer LAC Albert John Tysowski LAC George Alexander Vinish LAC Thomas Herbert Warne plus others from Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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No. 4
Service Flying Training School
Saskatoon
Sask
John Mervyn Churchill
St. E
Prince Albert
Marcus Richmond Charles Cuelenaere
Leask
James Bennie Gow
Abernethy
Douglas Creswell Hagerman
Surbiton
Leonard James Hill
Imperial
Alvin Marvin Hornseth
Box 99
Kandahar
William George Hoar
Calder
Charles Murray
Kerrobert
Elden Lloyd Nielsen
Canwood
Harold Orloff
Foam Lake
Woodrow John Perry
Fairview
Alta
Rodney Thirsk Phipps
Strome
Francis Stewart Sorge
Pincher Creek
Norman Albert Stelter
Lamont
Ronald Henry Stringer
Davyroyd
Albert John Tysowski
Verigin
Lac
George Alexander Vinish
Wakaw
Thomas Herbert Warne
Kennedy
Selected Recipes for Crown Syrup Cake Mix
A compact set of directions for a Crown Syrup cake. It lists ingredients including flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, sugar, Crown Syrup, egg, milk, currants, cinnamon and brown sugar, with a 375 degree Fahrenheit bake at 20 to 25 minutes and instructions to mix, fold and bake in a 9 by 12 inch pan.
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Mazda
Hitler recalls divisions to form reserve for spring campaign
The London Daily Mail despatch from Madrid says Hitler pulled all active divisions from France Belgium and Holland to assemble a reserve army for an upcoming Nazi spring campaign. Garrison forces in occupied zones are now men over 40 and boys aged 16 to 18 occupying their posts.
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London Daily Mail
Madrid
Hitler
France
Belgium
Holland
Three sergeants rescued after crash in Libya hide with Arabs
Three bombers sergeants forced down in Libya hid in caves and wadis or tents of friendly Arabs until rescued by advancing British troops. Amid large Arab families the camp housed cows goats hens a few cats and many insects.
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Libya
Historian Uncovers Original Drawings to Rebuild Commons
Charles Marshall of Cheam Surrey has found complete original drawings for architects to use in the reconstruction of the bombed House of Commons. The find suggests easier restoration than Churchill once claimed.
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Churchill
House of Commons
Charles Marshall
Cheam
Surrey
Victoria River Downs Ranch Claims World’s Largest Size
The Victoria River Downs Ranch in Australia is described as the world’s biggest cattle property spanning about 10 000 square miles, roughly one third of New York State in area.
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Victoria River Downs Ranch
Australia
New York State
Soap costs and a boy's view from a family guide
The piece notes the average family spends ten dollars yearly on soap and a typical boy in the home calls it a waste of money.
Casting The Play A Husband For Breakfast
Mary Ellen Burgess outlines the casting process for Ronald Mitchel ls A Husband For Breakfast. Seven cast members chosen from a group of five girls and two boys, with Marion cast as lead Mrs Jones and Nan Helen and Carol filling supporting roles. Directors note physical requirements precede vocal training and promise ongoing rehearsals and festival results.
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Ronald Mitchell
Carol
Marion
Helen
Nan
Francis
Mrs. Jones
Jerry
Moses Roberts
Anne
Mary Ellen Burgess
Regina
Swedish Court Mourns Six Days for Duke of Connaught
Stockholm reports six day mourning by the Swedish court for the Duke of Connaught last surviving son of Queen Victoria. He was closely linked to Sweden through his daughter Princess Margaret who married Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf in 1905. she died in 1920.
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Stockholm
Duke of Connaught
Victoria
Royal House of
Sweden
Margaret
Gustavus Adolphus
Military Medical Supplies Purchased by Department
The Armed Services Laboratory purchased equipment including operating tables X-ray gear surgical instruments anti gas ointment stretchers dental supplies and false teeth for use by military services.
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Department of Munitions and Supply
Armed Services
Woman Trades Recipes for Beans at Dinner
A reader described choosing glamorous recipes but settling on a simple meal, opening a can of beans for dinner. The scene contrasts fancy cooking with frugal practicality.
Canada Approves Vitamin Rich Flour and Bread Dates
The Canadian government approved two new vitamin rich flours to be marketed on April 1 with bread from that flour to follow on April 15. An order in council published in the Canada Gazette notes a prior Feb 1 target was postponed due to milling equipment changes.
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Canada Gazette
Unhappy News? A Friend’s Duty to Warn
A friend is described as one who feels obliged to share information that will cause unhappiness. The statement contrasts with values of discretion and care in friendship. A separate fact notes Canada spans 84 degrees of longitude and 45 degrees of latitude.
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