World Happenings Briefly Told
Four Italian generals and 1,200 officers were among 3,000 Italian prisoners arriving in India for internment. The U S navy arranged to turn over its tungsten stock to the steel industry to ease a temporary shortage. The Japanese press predicted Japan would ignore the Netherlands note rejecting participation by Dutch East Indies in any new East Asia order. Ontario mines produced bullion worth 122232970 in 1940. Argentina studies applying Roman law to requisition idle shipping to speed food delivery to Britain. Bulgaria mobilizes new troops including the Sofia Iron division to replace frontier garrisons. Treasures saved from fire raids include Portsmouth’s 12th century charter and Christ Church oak front. The U S Senate ratified a Latin American coffee export accord for 15 900 000 bags yearly. Quebec workers in war industries face no weekly hour limit starting Feb 7 per official Ga zette.
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United States Navy
Japan
Netherlands
Netherlands East Indiaes
East Asia
Ontario Gold Mines
Department of Mines
Argentina
Britain
Bulgaria
Sofia
Portsmouth
Christ Church
London
United States Senate
United States
Quebec
Minimum Wage Commission
Two Channel Wireless Innovations From Canadian Squadron
Wing Cmdr. R. M. McKay of Winnipeg leads a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron credited with a two channel wireless transmitter for ground to air communications. The device, developed in Canada and showcased in England, is being adopted by Britain's Army Co-operation command for faster enemy intelligence and broader squadron operations. McKay, 26, rose from flight lieutenant and is praised as a top RC Air Force technician.
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R. M. McKay
Winnipeg
Royal Canadian Air Force
Air Arm
Canada
England
Royal Air Force
British Army
Cmdr
McKay
Cat Looks Innocent Yet Canary Cage Must Stay Closed
A witty proverb warns that appearances deceive and a canary cage should remain shut to prevent danger or mischief. The remark plays on a cat's charm versus its potential for harm, emphasizing precaution in handling risk.
Hitler dismisses idea of ending career like Napoleon did
The statement contrasts Hitler's claim of not ending his career with Napoleon's noted end, suggesting both leaders anticipated long tenures. The remark reflects a speculative parallel about power and legacy during the era.
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Hitler
Napoleon
Early 13th Century BC Egypt Gold Mine Map Found
A rare surviving plan from ancient Egypt shows a 13th century BC gold mine, shedding light on ore extraction and mining layout. The artifact highlights early surveying methods and the importance of gold in ancient Egyptian economy and craft.
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B.C
Egypt
Toughened By Training: Great Britain Tests New Army
Thirty thousand men and 30 000 vehicles completed 45 hours of inten sive manoeuvres under Viscount Gort. Guards Royal Ulster Rifles and a south Lancashire regiment drilled to endurance and surprise, with sleepless shifts and two meals daily.
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Drew Middleton
The
Associated Press
Great Britain
Guards
Royal Ulster Rifles
South Lancashire
Viscount Gort
France
Louvain
Lille
Charlie
Liam
How To Make Your Own Rugs Colonial Braided Design
A Winnipeg Home Service notice offers a 32 page booklet with step by step instructions for braiding a 24 by 36 inch Colonial rug using provided fabric ratios and color pattern. It also lists other craft booklets available for 15c each, including slip covers curtains gardens and piano playing guides.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Apple Sauce Cake from Selected Recipes
A 350 degree bake time of one hour for an apple sauce cake with two yolks and a meringue topping. The batter combines shortening sugar corn syrup and applesauce with flour spices and nuts then bakes in an 8 by 8 by 2 pan lined with waxed paper. An optional butter icing uses a whole egg in place of yolks and omits the meringue.
Molasses or New England All-Bran Muffins
A recipe combination for molasses and Kellogg's All-Bran muffins. Soak All-Bran with molasses and milk, beat in egg, then mix with flour salt and soda. Fill greased pans two thirds full and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes to yield one dozen muffins.
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Kellogg’s
Colne Borough Seeks Will Relaxation to Aid War Affected
Left Fortune for Colne poor seeks Ontario legislature grant to alter Peter Birtwhistle's will. The 600000 dollar estate now 700000 would be paid in 1948. Local authorities urge immediate distribution to help villagers harmed by the war.
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Colne
Lancashire
England
Ontario
Peter Birtwhistle
London
Ont
Birtwhistle
Solne
Canadian hairdresser repurposes aluminum to aid war effort
A Canadian hair dresser seizes aluminum from old permanent wave machines to support aircraft production. The move contributes to war material supplies and hinders German forces, reflecting home-front ingenuity during the conflict.
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Hitler
Government to plow Greek farmers land at fixed charge
The government offers to plow farm land in Greece for a fixed charge per acre. The plan aims to simplify farming and boost yields by providing mechanized service on request.
First Hydro Electric Power Reaches Yellowknife Northwest Territories
The Department reports the Prosperous Lake plant near Yellowknife supplies electricity to the Con Negus and Rycon mines and will soon power Ptargiman Mines Giant Yellowknife Gold Mines and Thompson-Landmark. Diesel previously powered mining. hydro promises cheaper, broader output. Construction began in 1940 with gear shipped via winter road and truck, costing about 600000 dollars.
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Northwest Territories
Yellowknife
Department of Mines and Resources
Con
Negus
Rycon
Prosperous Lake
Ptarmigan Mines Limited
Yellowknife Gold Mines Limited
Thompson-Landmark Gold Mines Limited
Fort Norman
N.W.T
Alberta
Hydro
Grimshaw-Great Slave Lake
Striking Contrast Frock by Anne Adams Pattern 4681
Ann Adams unveils Pattern 4681 a bewitching new frock with soft bodice panels curved yokes high waist lines and princess back. Choose floral prints with solid color, belt or sash options, and size range 12 through 40 with fabric needs listed. Order by mail with 20 cent pattern fee to Winnipeg pattern dept. Winnipeg Ave. E. Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Boiled Water Freezes Faster Because Air Reabsorption
A science curiosity notes that boiled and cooled water freezes faster than unboiled water due to the need for the boiled water to reabsorb air. This effect is attributed to dissolved gases and microbubbles that influence freezing rates.
Kelp Reaches Record Breaking Length
Kelp, a kind of seaweed, is the longest weed known and sometimes attains a length of 1,500 feet.
Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Relief For Constipation
An old advertisement urges readers to correct constipation by using Kellogg's All-Bran cereal. It claims harsh purgatives offer only temporary relief and promotes bulk from the cereal, plus ample water intake, as a regular solution. Made by Kellogg's in London Canada and sold in two sizes.
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Kellogg's
London
Canada
Be Ye Kind and Forgiving A Sunday School Lesson
Biblical reflection on virtues of kindness forgiveness and responsibility to avoid causing others to stumble. Luke 17 centered on warning against hindrances and the duty to forgive, with the story of the ten lepers showing faith that leads to healing and gratitude.
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God
Moffatt
Jesus
Jerusalem
Galilee
Samaria
Siamese Japanese Moves at Indo China Frontiers
The dispute at French Indo China borders is a World War phase with Siamese allied to Japan. If Japan and Siamese gain control of strategic bases, Britain’s Singapore base could face a land assault via the Malay Peninsula. Japan uses Siamese as a cat’s paw while delaying direct Britain attack.
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Japan
Singapore
Malay Peninsula
Britain
Chicago Daily News
British officials weigh buying five Stratoliners from TWA
British officials are considering the purchase of five 33 passenger Stratoliners from Transcontinental and Western Air Inc aviation circles said. The ships would be used to ferry back to the United States pilots who fly planes from Canada to Great Britain.
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Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc
Canada
Great Britain
Pitcairn Island Donates 244 Walking Sticks for Maimed Men
The 200 residents of Pitcairn Island sent a gift of 244 hand crafted walking sticks for maimed men. Islanders sailed about 100 miles in small boats to obtain wood on a neighboring island.
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Pitcairn Island
The
Bounty
Royal Mint reports 500 million pennies vanished
The Royal Mint indicates a loss of 500 million pennies over the last 0 years, highlighting a significant scale of coins unaccounted for. Officials urge audit checks and public tips to locate the missing currency.
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England
Royal Mint
Warm and cold blooded animals compared for cold endurance
The piece explains warm and cold blooded terms, noting constant versus variable body temperatures. It discusses humans’ cold tolerance influenced by subcutaneous fat, thyroid activity, and gender differences. It concludes that dress adjustments help when chills occur and damp weather intensifies cold.
Laundress learns husband is Queen's cousin after wedding
Jean Crawford of Largs Ayrshire married Capt Patrick Drum mond Scott, aged 27, whose mother was Ernestine Bowes-Lyon. She says the discovery changes nothing as they remain happy. The piece also notes the sun’s overhead position near the Tropic of Cancer only in June.
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Jean Crawford
Largs
Ayrshire
Capt
Patrick Drummond Scott
Ernestine Bowes-Lyon
Mrs. Scott
Cuba
The chimney swift and its nesting habit
The chimney swift earns its name from its characteristic habit of nesting in chimneys.
Bee tree fruit resembles a cooked egg when heated
The edible fruit of the tropical bee tree adopts a pale, egg like appearance as it heats. This description notes its cooking resemblance and the fruit name.
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The
Tropics
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Chantecler
India
University of Manitoba
R.C.A.F
Paris
Home Service
New England
North
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
Health League
Bes
Laundress
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham’s
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