National Research Council Behind Canada's War Science
The National Research Council, formed in wartime, coordinates Canada's science effort with Dean C J Mackenzie as acting president. The council conducts tests across physics chemistry biology and engineering, with the Associate Committee on Aeronautical Research guiding air related projects. Funding grows from under 100000 in 1916 to millions yearly, with 814164 for laboratories and 837575 for the annex approved.
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National Research Council
Science of Canada
Science of
Council Laboratores
Ottawa
C J. Mackenzie
University of Saskatchewan
A . K. McNaughton
Dean Mackenzie
Council
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Signal Corps
Transport Department
The
Meteorological Service
Aviation Industries
Commercial Air Companies
Great Britain
Germany
Dominions
House of Commons
National Defence Office Flooded With Odd Inventions
Reported to be flooded with impractical ideas for national defense from the patent office. Proposals include bear traps for tanks whale paramilitary plans map detectors and devices to deter bombs and dive bombers along with clever mines to puncture tires of enemy riders.
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United States
National Defence
Patent Office
Prometheus Bound Symbolism in Ding Darling Cartoon
The piece notes J M Ding Darling of the New York Herald Tribune depicting the United States as Prometheus bound to neutrality while a Nazi eagle attacks. A footnote recalls Prometheus fate as the eagle devouring his liver daily until a mortal sacrifices himself, a fate later reversed by Hercules.
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J. M.ding Darling
New York Herald-Tribune
United States
Prometheus
Ding
Chiron
Hercules
London North Eastern engine hauls record 25-coach passenger train
A London and North Eastern railway engine pulled a record train consisting of 25 passenger coaches, surpassing all existing English long train marks. The achievement highlights the locomotive’s power and the efficiency of the rail system at the time.
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London and North-Eastern Railway
Wright Cyclone engine details at Paterson plant dedication
At the Wright Aeronautical Corp plant dedication in Paterson reporters learned the Wright Cyclone engine requires about 5,000 man hours and 37,000 manufacturing operations. It contains 5,500 parts from 700 types and features extreme precision, with cylinder barrels finished to two micro-inches. Each engine undergoes lengthy testing, teardown, reassembly, and final tests before crate shipment.
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New York Herald Tribune
Wright Aeronautical Corp
Paterson
High income Canadians face heavy tax bills this year
Alberta resident earning 500000 will owe 502935 in combined federal and provincial taxes while Saskatchewan resident on the same income would pay 538232 18. Early attempts to find a Saskatchewan resident near half a million this year have failed as one allegedly remains silent awaiting government action.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Flax Seed and Fibre Flax Exports From Canada Rise
The Agricultural Supplies Board estimates 22 000 acres will be seeded to fibre flax in Canada in 1940. This will yield about 1 000 tons of fibre and 3 000 tons of seed for export to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Seed production e is put at 116 000 bushels with 48 000 reserved for 1941 seeding, leaving 62 000 for shipment abroad. Since 1939 seed exports were restricted and 31 488 bushels have been purchased for Northern Ireland or re sale to Canadian producers, with 17 754 shipped to Northern Ireland.
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The
Agricultural Supplies Board
Canada
United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Democratic peril challenges constitutional safeguards
In peril times democracy must withstand actions of the very guardians of freedom. The piece argues adherence to normal practices when freedom is at stake undermines the support system needed to sustain it.
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Toronto Globe and Mail
Health League warns youth on water and road safety
The Health League of Canada urges discipline among young boaters and cyclists to cut accidents and sickness. It warns against showing off with hands off handlebars and urges beginners at rowing or paddling to learn from experienced boaters before solo trips, noting balance and self confidence are essential in canoeing.
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The
Health League of Canada _ today
Health League
Health League of Canada
Millions Of Trees Shipped To Western Farms
Canada’s largest annual tree shipment moves 7.5 million broad leaf trees to 3,000 to 3,500 farmers across Saskatchewan Alberta Manitoba from Indian Head and Sutherland. Evergreen shipments add 150,000, with 17 refrigerator cars on route, using a foolproof system to create windbreak belts and shelter belts across the prairies.
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Canada
Dominion
Indian Head
Prairie Provinces
Dominion Forestry
Sutherland
Western
Grouth
Manitoba
Peace River
Express
Calgary
Moose Jaw
Regina
Saskatoon
Brandon
West
N. M. Ross
C. A. Edwards
Ross
Edwards
Forestry Department
The
Forestry
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairies
F Edwarda
New York Doctor Warns Of Vitamin B Link To Millions Of Symptoms
A New York physician claims a Vitamin B deficiency could produce 3 046 720 disease symptoms. The commentator adds that anyone surviving until next Saturday is notably fortunate.
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New York
New Yorker
Italy's Final Move Eases Roman Students After War Demand
Italy poised to conclude actions expected to bring relief to Roman students who showed intense street protests demanding war, signaling a pause in public upheaval and a return to routine life for many young residents.
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Italy
Illegal Organizations Order In Council Controls Enemy Property
An extra edition of the Canada Gazette published on June 20 1939 outlines an order in council to place all properties of illegal organizations under custodian control. It lists Nazi and Italian groups the National Unity party the Communist party and Technocracy Incorporated as illegal entities in Canada. trading with the enemy rules apply as if the properties belonged to an enemy.
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Canada
Canada Gazette
Ernest Lapointe
House of Commons Ft
National Unity Party
The
Communist Party and
Technocracy Incorporated
Arthur B Purvis Sleeps Under Stars in New York Apt
The Financial Post reports Arthur B Purvis, Canadian chairman of the Anglo-French Purchasing Commission, keeps a cot on a tiny balcony 35 floors above Central Park. He sleeps only a few hours each night, with the city’s lights and the newspaper story as his companions.
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The
Financial Post
Arthur B Purvis
Anglo-French Purchasing Commission
New York
Central Park
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
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Winnipeg
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Winnipeg Public Library
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Bald Prairie
England
Peterborough Examiner
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