Fighting Men Of The Exiled Air Forces In The Skies
The article recounts how 400 decorations were won by exiled Allied airmen from Poland Czechoslovakia Norway Belgium the Netherlands France Greece and Yugoslavia who joined Britain after 1929 to fight in World War II. It details their escape routes to Britain their roles in the Battle of Britain the 1000-bomber raids and their expansion of air forces in the Middle East and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Holland
Belgium
Norway
France
Europe
Asia Minor
North Africa
Sweden
Russia
Syria
Egypt
Bomber Command
Boulogne
Brussels
Germany
Rhine
Ruhr
Coastal Command
Fioht
R.A.F
Middle East
Mediterranean
K.C.A.F
Churchill
Royal Canadian Air Force
U.S. Army Air Force
Canadian Northwest Atlantic Command
Rc.a.f
War Service Sale Pies Fetch High Prices in Manitoba
E McPherson Indian agent reports from Selkirk Manitoba that war service pies sold at auction for up to 23 dollars each. Indigenous communities raised 180 dollars for the war effort during a treaty payment tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
E. McPherson
Selkirk
Man
British Authorities Open Over 1000 Nourishing Meals Restaurants
More than 1,000 local authorities in Britain have established meals services to provide nourishing meals for the public. The program aims to ease hunger and support community welfare during challenging times.
Sicily’s Strategic Role Noted By Napoleon And Nelson
British forces in Sicily echo past strategy as Sir John Stuart lands with two infantry regiments and later invades Italy crossing the Messina Strait. The 1799 scenes under Napoleon and Nelson highlighted Sicily as a key strategic hub, aiding in checked French advances on the island and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Nelson
Sicily
Lord Nelson
Sir John Stuart
Italy
Straits of
Messina
Etiquette for Young Moderns on Canadian Farms
A Winnipeg newspaper notice promotes a 32 page booklet on manners and poise for teen girls working on farms this summer. It urges polite conduct, light perfume, minimal makeup, and courteous behavior as key to being well regarded by others. Send 15c to the Home Service Dept. Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Why the Mediterranean Was Called the Middle of the Earth
A note explains that the ancient Latins named the Mediterranean Sea the middle of the earth because they believed it lay at the planet’s center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean Sea
Middle of the Earth
Mosquito Survey Aims At Paralytic Disease Link
Meteorological Section at Dauphin Manitoba collaborates with the Provincial Health Dept to collect mosquitoes for a survey on their potential to carry paralytic diseases. Four airwomen operate a light trap, capturing specimens nightly until September, with shipments prepared for a government laboratory.
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No. 10 Service Flying Training School
Dauphin
Man
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Eric H. W. Dexter
Provincial Dept. of Health and Public Welfare
Manitoba
Dauphin Air Station
RCAF
R.C.A.F
Service Flying Training School
Irene Menu
Pine Falls
Eric Dexter
Princess Royal visits Canadian signals division
Colonel The Princess Royal inspected a Canadian division of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. She observed cable laying by two parties led by Sgt. Joseph Fairbrother and C. E Leech, motor cycle riding, and armored vehicle demonstrations. Maj Gen F F Worthington commanded. Lieut H A Whincup served as aide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Royal
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
F. F. Worthington
Imess
Joseph Fairbrother
Asquith
Sask
C. E Leech
Edmonton
Lieut
H. A. Whincup
Weyburn
Lake Titicaca Reaches World High Navigable Status
Lake Titicaca in Bolivia at 12,000 feet above sea level is described as the highest navigable body of water globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Titicaca
Bolivia
Strange Lake Nipissing Creature Puzzles Local Resident
Rupert Carleton of North Bay reports a two inch creature from Lake Nipissing with olive-drab segmented body six legs two red pinchers and strong swimming ability. He suspects a miniature Loch Ness monster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Carleton
North Bay
Lake Nipissing
Carleton
Paper salvaged in London could pad ammo boxes
C. A. Peat, joint parliamentary secretary to the ministry of supply, said that if all letters posted daily in London were salvaged, enough paper could be obtained to make 300,000 ammunition boxes. The article notes that silicon steel sheets are used in electrical generators and transformers to reduce energy loss.
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London
C. A. Peat
Ministry of Supply
Newspaper Boom in Russia Before 1917 and 1939 Rise
Before the 1917 revolution Russia had 856 newspapers. By 1939 this figure surged to 8 500 reflecting a vast expansion of print media in the interwar period.
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Russia
Truth Through Noise Defies Nazi Censorship Across Europe
The piece describes how occupied Europe spread truth despite Nazi controls. Radios, clandestine newspapers, leaflets, chain letters, and whisper campaigns bypass Goebbels and Himmler. BBC broadcasts reach listeners while risks include arrest, confiscation, and execution.
In whose reign do we first hear of railways
A teacher quizzes Mary on the first mention of railways and she answers confidently in a Bible context choosing Solomon’s reign. The exchange hinges on the word train as a misinterpretation of a royal procession.
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Mary
Sheba
Jerusalem
Altitude Shapes Tea Quality Across Elevation
The article notes altitude strongly affects tea quality with the finest teas at elevations above 7 000 feet. It also states excellent tea can be harvested from elevations starting around 3 000 feet.
Blood and heart stop rule on speed travel
An antiquated notion says human blood would congeal and the heart stop if one traveled a mile a minute or faster, reflecting outdated thinking about speed limits and bodily limits.
Control Measures for Colorado Potato Beetle in Victory Gardens
The spread of Colorado potato beetles threatens victory gardens. early removal of eggs and grubs helps reduce infestation. Dust with calcium arsenate in lime or flour, or spray with calcium arsenate mixed in water or Bordeaux mixture, applying every 10 days to cover plants and protect foliage.
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Victory Gardens
Colorado
Pattern 7573 Sewing Transfer for Linen Gift Frames
A Household Arts Department notice advertises Pattern 7573 a six 4 by 5 inch frame transfer with two 1% inch alphabets. Materials needed and twenty cents mailed to Winnipeg Newspaper Union to receive the pattern by mail. Send name address and pattern number, note mail delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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Norwood
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Law Menu
Mid-Atlantic
Occupied Territories
Hitler
Goebbels
Himmler
Ici
Londres
Het
Hier
Gestapo
BBC
Oslo
Netherlands
BBC News
Hun
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Alice Brooks
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