World Happenings Briefly Told
Pur-bearing animals are said to be increasing imports of the Prairie Provinces probably as a result of the ammunition shortage. Shige and RNZN personnel will serve with Britain's Pacific fleet under Admiral Bruce Fraser. A 13th century Canterbury glass is to be returned. Roosevelt says US Army develops a new tank with a more powerful gun. A Red Cross function in Worcester raised £1000 from Churchill’s note. Ehrenburg says Russia will deal with German war criminals in its own way. A pony lifted over a garage partition survived a nearby V bomb. Sir Archibald Sinclair received £1000 from a Natal donor bringing total Natal Spitfire Squad on to £10,000.
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Royal New Zealand Navy
Britain
Pacific
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Archibald Sinclair
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Ardil fibre from ground nuts developed by British chemists
British chemists at Imperial Chemical Industries have created Ardil, a fibre from ground nuts known as monkey nuts. Ready since the war’s start but awaiting government approval, Ardil aims to supplement wool and, when combined with cellulose, cotton, or rayon, adds resilience, crease-resistance, and warmth to fabrics.
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Imperial Chemical Industries
Bagpipes and Chanters Sent to Services and POW Camps
Scottish bagpipes grow in popularity with 140 sets of bagpipes and 80 practice chanters dispatched to various services and to prisoner of war camps for use by service members and detainees.
Egg Defies Bombs as British Homes Struck
The Huron Expositor notes that V-1 and V-2 bombs destroy homes while eggs are described as withstanding blasts due to their streamlined shape. Walton Cole of Reuters reportedly told Union League Club members that eggs could survive bombing, challenging wartime destruction.
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Seaforth
Walton Cole
Reuter
Union League
New US Navy Weapon Impresses In Ardennes Battle
Reports say a secret American artillery device used against Germans in the Ardennes showed remarkable effectiveness breaking a counter attack within an hour. Noel Monks of the Daily Mail cites devastation across German ranks and their withdrawal after “terrific punishment.” No device details were given.
Unusual Huntington Fire Notice Baffles Drivers
Huntington Indiana fire chief Ernest Greider issued a notice demanding private drivers wait or detour when blocked by fire equipment. Firemen were twice asked to move the truck to let through the vehicle.
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Huntington
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Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid and Answers
A compact overview of a mixed crossword with horizontal and vertical clues including animals, terrain, objects and names. The list features entries like Desert beast, Brazilian macaw, Labyrinth, and Water surrounding a castle, plus many terse cross references and letter play.
Passenger travel London to Paris restarts by sea and rail
Limited to priority passengers the service resumes for travel in the national interest and compassionate cases. It may allow relatives in Britain to visit battle casualties in France in cases of immediate urgency.
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London
Paris
France
Britain
Canada to Stamp Eggs for Britain Trade Greeting
Canadian poultrymen plan to ship 500 million eggs to Britain this year. Each egg will bear indelible ink stamping with the word Canada to meet British requirements and showcase Canada’s high egg quality as a goodwill and trade gesture.
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Britain
Canada
Agriculture Department
Canadian Eggs Seen Expanding Market After War
S C Barry of the Dominion Department of Agriculture told the Montreal Poultry Conference that postwar buyers in Britain and Germany will need more Canadian eggs. Britain will exceed prewar demand and Denmark, Holland, and Ireland will absorb some exports. Canada must lift quality, efficiency and timing to capitalize on markets, with storage improvements or adjusted production to smooth surpluses.
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S.C. Barry
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Montreal
Denmark
Holland
Ireland
Britain
Germany
Canada
Barry
Sugar fortifications fail in New Orleans battle
The 1812 clash at New Orleans saw British defenses built from hogs-heads of sugar to slow projectiles, but American gunners used baled cotton fortifications and their cannon balls pierced the British works.
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New Orleans
Health League of Canada urges active voluntary public health effort
The Fort William Times Journal editors praised the Montreal Health League of Canada annual meeting resolution urging valued voluntary action to support health programs. They cited pioneer work by citizens, noting government health spending depends on public opinion and leadership inspires awakenings. Dr. Albert LeSage added organizations help shape opinion before government action. A new car control lets a legless person drive with a single steering wheel.
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Health League
the Times-Journal
Albert LeSage
Quebec
Montreal
LeSage
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