Beavers as Canada’s Emblems of Industry and Conservation
Beavers released far from birth sites surveyed by engineers, demonstrating natural engineering skill. The narrative traces their dam building, seasonal activity, and communal behavior, then outlines historic fur trade impact, protection laws, and large rehabilitation preserves across Quebec, Ontario, the Northwest Territories, and James Bay region. It notes 1941 pelts value of $2,062,000 and tourism appeal alongside conservation efforts.
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North America
Canada
Hudson's Bay Company
London
James Bay
Albany River
Ontario Gvernment
Chariton Island
Akimiski Island
Northwest Territories
Mackenzie River
British Navy Builds Over Five Hundred Warships Since War Began
The Ottawa Journal reports from British quarters in New York that 509 ships across all classes have been built in empire shipyards since the war began, including 160 destroyers and 190 corvettes. The piece notes average production near one warship every two days, with 485 ships transitioning to active service since September 1939.
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New York
British Empire
London
Beeswax in War Effort Drives Increased Production
The article notes beeswax is crucial for war needs including corvettes parachutes fuses and explosives. 1941 wax output was 320000 pounds but 1942 requires about 500000 pounds and 1943 an estimated 750000 pounds while imports decline, prompting calls to boost domestic production per J A Jamieson at Ottawa Central Experimental Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. A Jamieson
Bee
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Real Achievement in Aircraft and Automotive Part Mergers
Engineers at United Aircraft in Detroit demonstrated perfect interchangeability between an intricate variable pitch propeller built under Nash Kelvinator contract and parts from a United propeller. The test mixed components from factories 1,000 miles apart, proving seamless integration and rigorous testing success.
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United Aircraft Corp
Detroit
United
Nash Kelvinator Corp
Germany Must Ultimately Be Made To Pay For The Hideous Crimes
An editorial argues that retribution for Nazi crimes should avoid collective punishment but holds the German people responsible in the end. It discusses who should be punished, the scope of justice, and whether peace terms must reflect the atrocities committed by the Reich and its supporters. It cautions against vengeance while urging substantial penalties and strict accountability.
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Germany
Europe
Heydrich
Hitler
Reich
German Reich
Jiffy Knit Jacket Pattern Sold For A Dollar
A Winnipeg Newspaper Union promo advertises a cotton jiffy knit jacket pattern 7350 priced at one dollar with sizes 12-14 16-18. Instructions include stitch illustrations and materials. request by sending 20 cents in coins to the Household Arts Department at 175 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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Manitoba
Grey Owl
Riding Mountain
Prince Albert National Parks
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Highland National Park
France
Italy
Japan
Russia
Pacific
Royal Navy
Poland
Ottawa Journal
Elk Island National Park
Alberta
By Thurstan Topham
Canadas
Vicory
CNR
Raihway
Earth
Moon
Gestapo
Alice Brooks
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