Figures Show Cost Of Modern War For Canada In 1940s
The Dominion Public Relations Committee of Canada's Second Victory Loan released approximate figures on war costs. Personal equipment for a soldier is ninety five dollars. a Bren gun three hundred twenty five dollars. two pounder anti tank gun fifteen hundred. universal carrier five thousand. cruiser tank one hundred thousand. Ammunition costs vary. a hundred rifle rounds five dollars. anti aircraft shells two thousand dollars per hundred rounds. a five hundred pound bomb one hundred dollars. A fully equipped infantry battalion costs three hundred thousand dollars. Trainers planes range eight thousand to forty thousand dollars. bombers one hundred to three hundred thousand. fighters twenty five to fifty thousand. Navy items include a mine sweeper six hundred thousand. a corvette five hundred seventy five thousand. motor torpedo boat one hundred fifty thousand. Daily cost to maintain one thousand soldiers in Canada is five thousand five hundred dollars. overseas seven thousand one hundred. War cost this year will exceed the entire four years of the last war. Postwar taxation and borrowing aim to finance the war on a pay as you go basis with cuts and rationing likely. G W Spinney urged restraint on non wartime capital expenditures and emphasized sacrifice to defend the Empire.
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Canada
Dominion
Ottawa
Army
Air Force
Navy
Harvard
United States
Ancient balance scales and early baseball hints
The fragment notes that crude weighing machines based on the balance existed in Egypt at least 5,000 years before the Christian era, and that some parts of England played a game similar to baseball long before Columbus.
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Egypt
England
Columbus
America
Quiet social grace and global cotton harvest noted
A human-interest line praises a simple courtesy of yawning with a closed mouth while observing a global routine of cotton planting and picking that occurs every day. The comment links everyday manners to worldwide agricultural activity without tying to a specific event or place.
Mussolini Portrayed As vain Bold Faced Leader
The Quebec Chronicle Telegraph called Mussolini a vain fat bald headed man of 59 who pounds his chest in imitation of youth. It argues against wishful thinking that the Axis will crumble soon and urges decisive action to tear them apart.
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Quebec
Purple Mountains Meat Pie From Rio Grande Kitchen
Below the Rio Grande a meat pie crafted with bran and cheese blends corn meal and All Bran with ground beef green pepper tomatoes and spices. The dish bakes at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes yielding eight servings in an 8 inch dish.
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Rio Grande
Colorful cross stitch rug kit from Home Service
A home craft feature describes making a cross stitch rug with a 26 by 35 inch canvas, 35 squares, and turquoise and brown shades. It notes stitching directions, finishing with a turquoise and brown border, and attaching to denim. A 32 page booklet with related rug projects and other booklets is offered for 15 cents plus mail details.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Prompters and Rhythm in Community Play Rehearsals
Mary Ellen Burgess outlines the role of a prompter and the rhythm of a full play rehearsal. She stresses consistency, cue timing, and stage readiness, noting prompts, props, and the need to trim length with a stop watch. The article invites readers to request more information with stamped envelopes.
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Mary Ellen Burgess
Regina
Norway's Commandos Rise to Fame Through Coastal Raids
Norwegian commandos, trained volunteers, have drilled in Britain for over a year and now take part in raids on the Norwegian coast. Many are young men who crossed the North Sea by small craft to fight the Nazis. A brave Norwegian captain killed at Manley led the assault on Maaley and Svolvaer, earning praise for his role before German surrender.
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Norway
Great Britain
North Sea
Maaley
Svolvaer
Lofoten
Manley
Radio Announcer School Proposed At Canadian Broadcasters Meet
At the Montreal convention more than 125 delegates from privately owned Canadian radio stations discussed a plan to create a school for radio announcers to train personnel entering the armed forces. The idea was referred to the newly elected board for further consideration as the convention extended its sessions.
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Canadian Association of Broadcasters
Montreal
Canada
Dominion
Continental Links In Vegetation Across Oceans
A Science magazine note observes that South America Africa and Australia share vegetation patterns despite oceans, suggesting former land connections between the southern continents.
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Science Magazine
South America
Africa
Australia
Snail Can Pull A Load Weighing Three Pounds
A snail demonstrates notable strength by pulling a load of three pounds, showcasing surprising power for its size.
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Pia
G. W. Spinney
War Finance Committee
Winnipeg Canadian Club
Winnipeg Board of Trade
Britain
Empire
Rouen
Roy Dagnesu
Chatham
Ont
Camelees
Timneen
Pieriss Prett
Mrz. A. J. Schwerts, Galt, Ont
Pee Ly
Ongden
A. E. Cross
A-Seven
Nanton
Alberta
Home Service
Ench
Childs
Vicks Vaporub
Tom
Cppleford Ene
Breet
Toronto
Amilton
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