World Happenings Briefly Told
Leslie Hore-Belisha resigns as secretary of state for war and plans to return to newspapers. Reports from Germany claim six months of compulsory labor service for men aged 18 to 25 in Polish annexed regions. A syndicate to operate a trans Atlantic air service between the Netherlands and the United States is revealed in the Holland America Steamship annual report. Prince Albert Fur Co. announces purchase of 1,800 to 1,900 buffalo hides from last fall's Wainwright National Park slaughter. British navy receives about 20000, gifted by women in New York and Washington, described as supreme friendship. Canada to hire 3000–4000 more shipyard workers for a $50 million shipbuilding push. Saskatoon Technical Institute head Robert McGregor announces a new radio communication school to train for Royal Canadian Air Force service under the youth training scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Germany
Poland
Netherlands
United States
Holland-America Steamship Line
Wainwright, Alta, National Park
Prince Albert Fur Co
New York
Washington
Robert McGregor
Saskatoon Technical Institute
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canadians Active in British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
A large force is being assembled under the British Commonwealth air training plan to staff air schools across the Dominion with about 40 000 personnel and roughly 10 000 flying instructors. Hundreds of skilled fliers from civilian schools will join Royal Canadian Air Force instructors to train young Canadians, with potential American aviators also recruited. Reports from New York indicate British agents seek 35 American pilots, possibly rising as training continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Dominion
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canada
RC A.F
Air Force
New York
Three Letters to Hitler Found Missing on Airmail Route
Three letters addressed to Adolf Hitler were removed recently from a batch of air mails traveling along a European route. Authorities say the missing correspondence disrupted communications and prompted an investigation into the handling of wartime mail.
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Hitler
Black Marble from St Albert Ontario Promises Canadian Supremacy
Black marble known as Silvertone Black from St Albert Ontario is described as a large, high quality deposit near Ottawa with potential to meet Canada's entire demand and export needs. Since 1931 it has adorned over 30 major Canadian buildings in cities such as Montreal Ottawa Toronto Hamilton Guelph Winnipeg and others.
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Canada
St. Albert
Ontario
Ottawa
Federal
Department of Mines and Resources
Montreal
Toronto
Hamilton
Guelph
Winnipeg
Vancouver
United States
Europe
New York City
Slim Cotton Princess Frock pattern by Anne Adams
Pattern 4189 promises a slim silhouette with unbroken princess lines and bias-cut side panels for height and willowy look. The design features a button front for easy in and out and flat ironing, with straight or decorative sleeve openings, available in women's sizes 34 through 48. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg News Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Sunday School Lesson on Love Thy Neighbor
Golden text Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself from Matthew 22 39. Lesson covers Matthew 22 15 23 39 with devotional reading Romans 13 5 14.
Two Great Commandments Stand Behind All Law
The text cites Jesus answering Pharisees on tribute to Caesar and the greatest commandment. It notes the Shema from Deuteronomy and the commandment from Leviticus, linking both to love for God and neighbor. It argues that obedience would end war, greed, poverty, and misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
James Stalker
Make a rag rug from a hoop and woven strips
Learn to weave a 27 inch diameter rug using red and yellow fabric strips around a child’s hoop. Instructions cover cutting, spokes, weaving, and patterns plus ideas for pillows purses and home decor with a 32 page booklet available for 15 cents from the Winnipeg News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newsper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Innipeg
English Poise Under Strife Cited as Civilized Maturity
Malcolm W. Bingay lauds the British habit of calm and restraint during wartime as a triumph of adult civilization. The Detroit Free Press commentator suggests Americans may emulate this steadiness as the nation ages, noting the British poise arises from maturity rather than panic.
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America
Malcolm W. Bingay
Detroit Free Press
Real Benefactor George G Going Honored as Modern Pioneer
George G Going, noted humanitarian inventor of the noiseless typewriter, was named a modern pioneer on the American frontier of industry by the National Association of Manufacturers. The honor was bestowed at a banquet in Hartford Connecticut for his contributions to streamline business work.
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George G. Going
National Association of Manufacturers
Hartford
British Easter Date Statute of 1928 Pending International Consent
The British parliament passed a 1928 statute defining Easter as the first Sunday after the first Saturday in April. The change awaits international consent, which has not yet been given.
Rationing in Italy limits sugar and coffee
In Italy, households can buy 11 10 pounds of sugar monthly and 1.7 ounces of coffee per person. Most people will have little or no sugar to add to coffee due to these limits.
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Italy
Cinnamon Trade Tied to Ceylon Source for US Bark
The United States relies primarily on Ceylon for its cinnamon bark, shaping supply chains and flavor profiles across the domestic market. Ceylon supplies have long governed pricing and availability, impacting spice traders and manufacturers nationwide.
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United States
Ceylon
Candle Consumption in Britain Surges Nightly
Despite higher electricity and gas costs Britain still uses about 100 tons of candles each night. The figure highlights continued candle reliance for illumination amid rising energy prices across the country.
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Great Britain
Coat of Arms as Personal History Riches
Heraldry seen as history’s shorthand with symbols from St Johns head to locomotive. Many find right to arms remains personal and enduring, though grants are limited. London College of Arms processes about 150 new arms yearly at £76 10s each.
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St. John’s
North America
College of Arms
London
Simmons Company Advertises Against Ageism in Hiring
The Simmons Co bedding firm publishes a full page ad in Chicago arguing against scrapping older workers. It proclaims age should not be a cross and notes about 70 percent of staff have over ten years with some at 20 30 or 40 years. It cites security and high wages as reasons for long tenure and productivity.
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Simmons Co
Chicago
Simmons Company
Simmons
New York Herald Tribune
Selected Recipes for Wheat Muffins and Butter
A compact recipe note lists dry ingredients including whole wheat flour sugar salt and baking powder with two cup milk and a beaten egg. It instructs to mix dry ingredients add the milk and egg, then fold in melted butter before baking in buttered muffin tins at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes.
Oyster Stew Recipe for Four to Six
Carefully pick over oysters. Heat milk and oyster liquor. Season with salt and pepper. When milk is scalded add butter and oysters. Cook until plump and edges curl. Add cracker crumbs just before serving. Serves four to six.
Not In That Class
A gangster bursts into a Chicago saloon firing at patrons. The crowd flees as gunfire erupts leaving one Englishman calmly finishing his drink. The gangster scorns the frightened patrons and asks for order while the Englishman quips that there were a lot of them.
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Chicago
It Is Easier To Thread A Needle With Cut Bias
A concise note states that threading a needle is easier when the thread end is cut on a bias. The tip suggests angling the cut to open the fiber easily for insertion.
National Health Objective in War Time Highlights Nutrition
In Toronto a 1500-strong audience heard the Minister of Pensions and National Health discuss Nutrition as a national objective during wartime. The Health League of Canada launched a nutrition programme and urged widespread public education to improve feeding, income issues, and overall child growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Health League
Editorial Note on Dr McCullough Cancer Articles
Readers may obtain the complete set of Dr McCulloughs cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont.
Conscientious Objector Bennet Escapes Service
George E. Bennet, a conscientious objector in London, is excused from military service and allowed to register for non combatant duties after stating to the tribunal that he consumes raw vegetables to absorb their life and spare plants from harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Bennet
Bennet
Conscientious Objectors’ Tribunal
London
Australia Population Drops Beneath Seven Million
The article notes Australia now has fewer than 7,000,000 residents, highlighting a significant population milestone. It discusses implications for resources and policy, mentioning the nation’s vast land area relative to its small but growing population.
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Australia
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