Australia To Control Bases In The Pacific
Admiral Louis E. Denfeld said the Pacific Fleet would abandon southwest Pacific bases and shift focus to Australia. He noted costly Manus base expenditures and proposed strengthening Australia's navy with two aircraft carriers and other vessels from Britain, while denying commitments.
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Pearl Harbor
United States Navy
Pacife
Australia
Louis E. Denfeld
Navy
The
Pacific
Manus
Southwest Pacific
Britain
Pacific Ocean
Good Care Leads To Healthy Flock
Advice for small flocks on keeping chickens healthy through cleanliness, regular care, and proper housing. Weekly cleaning of litter and boards, lime dusting, and washing water fountains and troughs. Address mites, lice, egg-eating, and isolation of sick birds to prevent disease spread.
British withdrawal proves lasting statesmanship in India
The Detroit Free Press argues that British stay in India was possible only due to high level statesmanship. It states the withdrawal shows they retain that art and implies no loss of capability in political craft.
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Detroit Free Press
India
Americans May Spend 380 Million in Canada Says U S Office
The U S Department of Commerce office of business economics estimates American tourists may spend about 380 million dollars in Canada if prosperity holds. Past years show 1929 peak of 178 million and 1937 Canada spenders at 156 million as European travel potential rises.
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Canada
Washington
United States
Office of Business Economics
U.S. Department of Commerce
Dominion
U.S
Gasoline Shortages Foreseen in August and Winter
The Interior Department warned of possible gasoline shortages in some U S localities in August and likely severe shortages of natural gas and fuel oil next winter, especially in the Midwest. A return to rationing was ruled out, with voluntary allocations by the petroleum industry to be relied on if shortages occur. The forecast was presented to the President's cabinet and agency heads at a special meeting.
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Washington
United States
Midwest
Interior Department
Youngest Scottish headmaster named for Benbecula post
Dr Duncan Macrae of Rossinish Benbecula, aged eighteen, is appointed headmaster of the new Nunton Hill school. He won his first scholarship at eleven and has been dux of every school, earning many prizes. The article also notes trepanning as an ancient Peruvian brain surgery practice.
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Duncan Macrae
Rossinish
Benbecula
Scotland
Britain
Duncan
Nunton Hill
Peru
Fashion Fair in Madison Square Garden Sparks Disapproval
New York designers unveil fall styles at a 10 day Fashion Fair in Madison Square Garden drawing crowds and a skeptical male crowd. Previewed silhouettes include mid to ankle length skirts, hobble and wasp waist trends, with prices at $2 per show, reflecting a cautious outlook for next season.
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New York
United States
Madison Square Garden
Castillo
Hattie Carnegie
Nettie Rosenstein
Mark Mooring
Sophie
Oleg Cassini
Hollywood
Flooded Elevator Rescues Woman as Mouse Drowns
Mrs Mary Beagleman turned on a bath tap and found a mouse in the tub prompting a lobby call for help. The elevator stalled between floors six and seven for about thirty minutes before firemen freed them and removed the drowned mouse from the bathroom.
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London
Mary Beagleman
Apartment House
Rank by Bound Books in 16th Century Italy
A historical note reflects that prestige rested on the quantity of attractively-bound volumes a person owned rather than wealth, set in a stylized depiction of Renaissance Italy. The fragment hints at social values centered on literary collection.
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Italy
Ate
Share The Ride Plan Expands To Vacation Trips
The wartime share the ride plan extends to vacations as car owners form pooling groups. Motor groups warn of 32 million plus mechanical breakdowns last year and urge thorough overhauls before trips. Absent mindedness risks include 779 thousand running out of gas and 372 thousand locking keys in cars.
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Bert Pierce
New Times
Burma Moves Toward Independent Union of Burma
In Rangoon the constituent Assembly adopted unanimously a resolution declaring Burma to be an independent sovereign republic named the Union of Burma. Aung San, deputy chairman of the Governor's Executive Council, called for a cordial power transfer and urged independence within one year after a two day debate.
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Rangoon
Constituent Assembly
Burma
Union of Burma
Aung San
Britain
Ireland to join United Nations welcomed by President
President Truman told Irish envoy Sean Nunan at the White House he looks forward to the time Ireland takes its place among the United Nations. The State Department released the formal remarks of the exchange.
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Washington
Truman
Eire
Sean Nunan
Ireland
United Nations
State Department
White House
Lion Paris Causes Stir at Epinal Ration Office
A lion escaped from a nearby circus and caused a panic at Epinal’s food and coal rationing office. Gendarmes and firemen subdued the beast, which did not obtain any coupons as citizens fled in fear.
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Paris
Epinal
First Vegetable Crops From New Land at Osoyoos
Vancouver Sun reports the first cucumbers and potatoes were picked on 190 acres of new land two miles east of Osoyoos BC. William Hochsteiner led the project with 140 acres under cultivation sold in 17 lots to as many families. Water is pumped 250 feet up the hill by two 75 hp motors delivering 1 900 gallons per minute into a network of laterals and flumes guiding irrigation to the fields. Pear and apple trees are planned to add value as more land may be developed.
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Osoyoos
William Hochsteiner
Mr. Hochsteiner
D. G. McCrae
Hochsteiner
Vancouver Sun
Western Cities And Towns Growing Up
Cardston marks 60th diamond jubilee from 1887 to 1947 with celebrations noted. Lethbridge and Cardston celebrated golden jubilees in 1935 and 1937 and recall their early days as organized communities. Both will reach 75 years since founding in 1960 and 1962. Macleod will mark 75 years in 1949.
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Lethbridge
Cardston
Macleod
Fort Macleod
Fraser Valley Turkey Raisers To Sell All Birds In B C
Fraser Valley Turkey Improvement Association members will dispose of all turkeys in British Columbia. B C butchers and department stores have definite promises to buy. Turkeys will be tagged with the association and growers names. A winter show of live and dressed birds is planned. No turkeys will be shipped to Britain. local orders cover all available stock. The White House in Washington has been painted white since 1814.
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Fraser Valley
B.C
Cloverdale
Fraser Valley Turkey Improvement Association
B.C. Butchers and Department Stores
Lily Wallace
Britain
White House
Washington, D.C
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