World happenings briefly told from distant shores
Japan to nickname Singapore Shonan Port meaning Light of the South. Paris removes thousands of paving blocks for wood-burning trucks. McGill’s Cyril James arrives in Britain to discuss postwar reconstruction. Yugoslav forces seek 250000 to 300000 troops for spring push. Royal Navy Admiral promoted to admiral. Victoria Cross winner Lt Col Anderson, 45, four children. Discontent over US war aid delivery prompts Roosevelt to appoint Admiral Land as wartime shipping controller.
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Paris
Central Square
Place de la Concorde
Cyril James
McGill University
Britain
Jugoslavia
BBC
Charles Kennedy- Purvis
America and West Indies
Royal Navy
Charles G. W. Anderson
Malaya
Roosevelt
Emory S. Land
United States Maritime Commissioner
Choir Told to Sing Low After Dinner
A Welsh regimental choir sang outside the officers mess after dinner. The colonel ordered the unmusical sergeant major to inform the group to sing Sweet and Low. The sergeant major bawled at the leader to quiet down or clear off.
Two-Piecer Has Wearable Lines Pattern 4868
Anne Adams presents Pattern 4868 a versatile two piece dress with a pin stripe option and an unusual notched collar blouse. The set includes tailored darts sleeves and belt, with sizes 12 through 40 and fabric specifics for size 16. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
The Individual Citizen's Army on Officers and Ranks
The column explains how officers arise in the Canadian Army from the ranks. It details non commissioned and warrant officers, commissioned officers, and how candidates progress from private to officer via leadership, education, and selection procedures. It notes that many officers earn commissions through the Officers Training Centre and that promotions are made by regimental commanders on appointment.
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Fanny
Legum
Scriveners
Army warrants and officer promotion standards
The text discusses promotion rules for warrant officers and noncommissioned officers, noting that regimental and staff sergeant majors have warrants issued by the Minister of National Defence. It emphasizes that leaders and their subordinates will be well trained and capable to handle their heavy responsibilities.
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Minister of National Defence
Kipling Quotes Twain on Writing Facts
A young Kipling asks for tips from Mark Twain. Twain replies that the main rule in writing is to get the facts first, then you can distort them later at your leisure.
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India
Rudyard Kipling
Mark Twain
Kipling
Twain
Auctioneer Sells 100 Bananas for Aid to Russia Fund
In a London Stock Exchange war fund sale auction, Mrs. W. B. Westhead offered 100 bananas from Dyke Street Brighton. The lot sold to the highest bidder for just under 1500 dollars for the Aid to Russia Fund.
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London Stock Exchange
Dyke Street
Brighton
W. B. Westhead
Aid To
Russia
Frauds in Singapore Markets Spark Chinese Japan Tension
A British official recalls a 20 year old Singapore case of Japanese fraud flooding markets with leadless pencils and faulty sewing reels. Chinese merchants offered aid by funding and installing cotton reel measuring gear worth about Straits dollar 12,000 to expose and convict cheats. The author contrasts Japanese temper with Chinese practicality and humor. Badminton trivia closes the piece.
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Singapore
F. O. Langley
London Times
Parables by the Sea Lesson on the Kingdom of God
The lesson surveys Mark 4 and Matthew 13 with focus on the Parable of the Growing Corn the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl and the Parable of the Net It explains the Kingdom of God as development in hearts and the value of the kingdom for believers and cautions about judgment.
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Mark
God
Jesus
Matthew
Brahms Spars With Audience Then Bows In Humble Exit
A heated Brahms gathering ends with the composer venting his sharp opinions aloud. He packs his hat and coat and turns to bow, quipping that he apologizes to anyone he may have forgotten to insult as he leaves.
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Johannes Brahms
Very Particular Man Demands Correct Name Spelling
In the editor's room stalks Knowles E Blimps, demanding the paper stop misnaming him as Knowles M Blimps. He had been labeled a thief and blackleg yesterday, and insists his middle initial is E not M. The editor confirms the error.
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Knowles E. Blimps
Time Changes and Sunrise Shifts Across Early Year
The text notes sunrise times changing with the year. On Monday February 9 the sun rose twenty minutes earlier than at year start. On March 10 it will rise an hour earlier, and on March 21 daylight saving begins with sunrise matching current standard time.
Public Health Urged to Act on Life-Prolonging Science
Dr J E Davey M O H Hamilton Ontario urges Canadians to use science and medicine to extend life and curb disease. He cites neglect of immunization, dental infections, poor housing, unsanitary conditions, and harmful habits as factors causing illness despite available knowledge.
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Canada
J. E. Davey
M.O.H
Hamilton
Ont
Hamilton Spectator
Davey
Pethwick-Lawrence Named Chair of Parliamentary Labour Party
The Windsor Star reports the British Labour Party selects the Venerable F W Pethwick-Lawrence as chair man of their Parliamentary Labour party. He is 70 on his last birthday and the piece notes a focus on younger generals and admirals in the campaign. Michigan touches all the Great Lakes except Lake Ontario with lines of thought on life’s needs.
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The
Windsor Star
F. W. Pethwick-Lawrence
Michigan
Great Lakes
Lake Ontario
Boss predicts bright diplomatic career for Mickie
The boss says Mickie has a promising future in the diplomatic service. He notes Mickie can remind people to pay subscriptions and keep them from getting mad.
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Coe
Poppa
Billiard
Gene Byrnes
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