Winning New Markets for Petroleum Under War Controls
The article discusses the federal move to appoint a national oil controller in Canada to align petroleum production and marketing with war needs. It highlights expanded domestic markets for Alberta Turner Valley oil, potential east and west market access, and the move’s expected boost to exploration and refinery modifications for high octane gasoline for aircraft.
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Canada
Dominion
West
Alberta
Turner Valley
British Empire
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
National Oil Controller
War Exchange
Pacific Coast
Saskatchewan
Europe
War spirit grows as Britain raises funds and gifts surge
Sir Kingsley Wood declared no limit to the war effort as Britain reports more than £4,000,000 offered in interest-free loans. A donor named Confidence gave £200,000. Empire contributions come from all sectors, including children and pensioners. The chancellor praised daughter nations for sending men, materials, and munitions. Basil Fomeen unveils a baby grand piano integrating organ and harp components.
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Kingsley Wood
Britain
Kingsley
Warhorse Balaclava Remembered By Queen's Own Veteran
In Toronto Sir William Mulock recalls Old Balaclava the chestnut warhorse whose rider died in battle. The Queen's Own kept the horse saddled and preserved the memory, using the empty saddle as a tribute until Balaclava's death.
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Toronto
William Mulock
Queen’s Own
Queen's Own
Will of the People and Dictatorship Versus Democracy
The Times of India argues that true rule rests with a regime of supermen backed by terror while democratic will of the people is an enemy to the state. It notes Greece remains largely a farming nation with nearly two thirds of its people dependent on agriculture.
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Times of India
Greece
Technique Of Parachutists On Foiling Parachute Attacks
The office of the director of public information outlines German parachute troops aims and methods. Parachutists plan to organize local Fifth Columnists, spread propaganda, harass communications, and damage infrastructure while signals aid aircraft. Equipment and uniforms are described and defense urged through nationwide patrols.
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Office
The
Director of Public Information
Faith to guest conduct CBCs Music by Faith series
Perc y Faith noted Canadian composer conductor will guest conduct several programmes for the Car nation Contented Hour starting July 1. Toronto born Faith studied at Jarvis Collegiate and the Toronto Conservatory, known for streamlined classics and turning scores into joyous modern music. He has directed World Concerts Streamline Bands Across the Sea and the Royal Visit programme.
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Canada
Percy Faith
Toronto
Faith
Refugee Women to Occupy Empty Lancashire Mansions
Holland refugees in Britain will be housed in empty Lancashire mansion houses. They will receive weekly funds to buy provisions and fuel and organize household tasks while caring for refugee children. One baby named Kaufmann found in Amsterdam joins a household along with a 20 year old blind former music teacher.
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Holland
Lancashire
Be Kaufmann
Amsterdam
Imagine Hitler granting a defeated nation peace
The note contrasts a hypothetical favorable outcome with the idea of an honorable peace after defeat. It references Lac La Ronge as a large northern Saskatchewan lake with a 1500 mile shoreline. The fragmentary text presents a provocative historical question alongside geographic detail.
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Hitler
Lac la Ronge
Saskatchewan
Health value of Canadian fruits and vegetables cited
Dr J M Swaine, director of Science Service, says vitamins in fruits and vegetables are vital for human and animal health. Recent discoveries show their impact and Canada’s labs work to improve knowledge. If planned programs proceed, more health value data should be available this year.
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J. M Swaine
Science Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Air Force flying fitness and nervy stability cited
Group Captain R. W. Ryan told the Canadian Medical Association that only fit applicants pass insurance exams for Air Force service. Nervous stability, head disorders, sleep walking after age ten, and hobbies influencing team play are key. High blood pressure limits a candidate to second pilot duties.
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R. W. Ryan
R.A.F
Canadian Medical Association
Tor
Ryan
Air Force
Slaughter Of Innocents Threatens Postwar Peace
The Toronto Telegram argues that German actions in Poland Holland Belgium and parts of France show they are inhuman and cannot be reconciled. Churchill’s demand for total victory is necessary for future generations and must not be compromised in peace.
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Poland
Holland
Belgium
France
Churchill
Toronto Telegram
Movement Speeded Up to Recruit 30,000 Airmen Annually
Flying Officer W S Lighthall Ottawa recruitment liaison for Canada with the Royal Canadian Air Force spoke in Calgary outlining a large expansion. He said 30,000 airmen will be produced each year with the help of 40,000 in ground schools and that calls up will accelerate quickly.
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W. S. Lighthall
Ottawa
Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
Calgary
Lighthall
Good Rule To Follow From A Distinguished Woman
A distinguished woman comments that a long held rule is to speak less and avoid regret or sorry for what remains unsaid. She argues the wholesome principle applies to all genders and suggests discretion brings peace. Her remark highlights self restraint as a guiding life practice.
Education reform aimed at broader secondary curriculum
A survey suggests 85 percent of high school students do not go to college, while most education serves the 15 percent who are academically minded. Educators urge a better curriculum with job training and self responsibility to help students adjust to business and industry after school.
German Propaganda Pushes Fish Skin Fashion
Propaganda aims to popularize fashions from fish skins as wool cotton and leather grow scarce. Berlin Vienna and Frankfurt fashion institutes develop substitutes with designers showing gloves coats shoes and suits from unconventional materials in the Frankfurter Zeitung.
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Berlin
Vienna
Frankfurt
Frankfurter Zeitung
Mother hunts purse as daughter helps in rush to town
A mother misplaced her purse while hurrying to town for shopping and, with help from her five year old daughter, searches until the bag is found. The child muses that one only finds things in the last place looked.
Five French Officers Honored by King George in Wartime Awards
An announcement states King George conferred honors on five French officers. Admiral Jean Abrial received Knight Commander of the Bath while General Georges Blanchard was named Knight Commander of the British Empire. General Benoit and General de la Laurencie were also KBEs, and General Marie-Emile Bethouard was made Companion of the Bath for commands in Norway and Flanders.
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Order of the Bath
Jean Abrial
Nosval
Dunkirk
Georges Blanchard
Flanders
Benoit
de la Laurencie
British Empire
Marie-Emile Bethouard
Bethouard
Namsos
Nor
What a Wink Means in Eye Activity and Driving
Scribner's Commentator Magazine explains that a blink lasts one fifth of a second and occurs 25 times per minute. At 25 miles per hour, this adds up to about 10 miles driven with eyes closed, illustrating how blink rate affects perception while traveling.
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Scribner's Commentator Magazine
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