Indomitable Dame of Sark Defies Nazis During War
Dame of Sark led the tiny island's civil administration under German occupation. She asserted authority and kept order with her husband, Seigneur, while hosting a secret wireless setup to follow BBC broadcasts. The couple maintained a small parliament and strong ties to local traditions as Sark remained a feudal, self-governing isle.
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Ethel Titin
Montreal Star
Sei
Queen Elizabeth
Robert W Hiathens
Sark
Montreal
House of Commons
FF. Collings
Beaumont
Dudley
England
BBC
Jefer
Dame of
Saable
Rhis
Dream Isle
Britain opens unique College of Aeronautics for postgrad study
The College for Air Students, described as unique in the world, recently opened to educate Commonwealth and British students. It aims to provide practical post graduate training in aerodynamics aircraft design and aircraft propulsion for research establishments and the Services.
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Britain
College of Aeronautics
Commonwealth and
Empire
Transform Old Into Things Of Beauty
An article promotes repurposing old farm furniture into colorful, usable pieces. Peter Hunt demonstrates simple painting and freehand decoration to transform desks, frames, radios, and chests. Tips include lining with bright colors, adding storage, and creating charming one of a kind items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hunt
C-I-L Agricultural News
Hunt
Call For Brighter Fabrics in U.K. Homes
Manchester. W Turnbull chairman of Manchester Chamber of Commerce fabrics section appeals to the Government to lift wartime restrictions on the furnishing fabrics industry so homes can reflect personal taste with brighter curtains and coverings. He says standardization dulls home life and notes junk rubbish as a fire hazard.
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Manchester
Britain
W. Turnbull
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Rules for Good Health Are Simple
Madeline Clay national conven er of health for the Catholic Women's League presents ten simple rules for good health. Go less sleep more ride less walk more talk less think more scold less praise more waste less give more eat less chew more clothe less bathe more idle less play more worry less laugh more preach less practise more.
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Madeline Clay
Catholic Women's League
Canadian League
Stampeder President Re-elected as Calgary Meeting Opens
Calgary Stampeder Football Club re elected Jack Grogan as president for 1947 at its annual meeting in Calgary while delaying action on importing American or eastern Canadian players to strengthen the Western conference entry. Joe Louis aims for lucrative next defense and plans exhibitions in Mexico and Central America.
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Calgary Stampeder
Calgary
Jack Grogan
Los Angeles
Joe Louis
Mexico
Central America
Canadians urged to lead world in sport by Viscount Alexander
Viscount Alexander told the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada that Canadians can head the world in sport. He praised amateur sport for building character, urged facilities and opportunities for youth, and urged Canada to support Olympic hopes for 1948. He also praised the Canadian climate and playgrounds as assets.
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Viscount Alexander
Canada
Quain
Amateur Athletic Union of Canada
George Machum
Montreal
Canadian Olympic Association
England
Berlin
Building permits in Ottawa 1946 reach record high
Ottawa building activity surged in 1946 with 204 municipalities issuing permits totaling 382,028,707 dollars. This year's total dwarfed 1945 by 184,841,547 dollars and earlier records. Dwelling units added reached 43,628, including 39,999 for new buildings and 3,629 for conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Smart Comfort Cable Stitch Jerkin Pattern 7219
Advertisement notes a quick knit cable stitch jerkin for spring with anti-chill chic and fitted waist band. Pattern 7219 provides sizes 10-12 and 14-16 and costs twenty cents. request via Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Avenue E Winnipeg Man with name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue E
Winnipeg
Man
United Kingdom Opens Radar Controlled Port
The Empire Digest reports the UK will pioneer a radar controlled port with Liverpool installing a station to plot ship positions within 30 miles. Pilots will track all vessels in approaches regardless of fog, easing berthing and sailing and saving millions yearly. The system could extend to Rotterdam London San Francisco and Southampton.
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United Kingdom
Empire Digest
Liverpool
Liverpool Docks
Rotterdam
London
San Francisco
Southampton
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College For Air
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David H. Gordon, Jr
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34Th St
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Hiram Gabriel
Bithorn
I.e
Alberta
Fish and Game Leagues
Babe Zaharias
Miami
Fla
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Stone
Les Hall
Benito, Manitoba
Alta
Three
Yukon
Time
Fish Council
Game and
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Lord Halifax
Croydon
South Africa
Spencer Airways
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