Canadian Prisoners Of War Tell Of Interesting Experiences They Had In The Prison Camps
Canadian prisoners describe life in German and Russian captivity during World War II. Flight Lieutenant Ralph Henderson recalls brutal German looting of cities and punishing camps, while other accounts cover poor food, scarce fuel, and harsh winters. The piece also notes varied camp conditions, the role of Red Cross aid, and the mercy of Russian reception for repatriated prisoners.
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United Kingdom
Ralph FR. Henderson
Vancouver
Duisburg
Goering
London
Royal Air Force
Man
Red Cross
Henderson
Lubeck
Crete
Odessa
Black Sea
R. R. Stanford Tuck
Burma
Britain
Russia
Poland
Britain plans Gothic rebuilt House of Commons after war
A postwar plan for the rebuilt House of Commons retains Gothic style, with Sir Giles Gilbert Scott guiding the project. The new chamber will seat 346 MPs, provide better press galleries, add ministerial rooms, and feature enhanced heating ventilation and sound systems.
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Europe
England
House of Commons
Giles Gilbert Scott
Palace of
Westminster
Royal Fine Arts Commission
Sir Giles
Truman Urges Action for Peace Not Just Hope
The Hamilton Spectator reports President Truman saying peace requires effort and, when needed, struggle. He tells the nation it is not enough to yearn for peace but that work and, if necessary, fighting for it are essential to secure it.
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Hamilton Spectator
Truman
Italians Could Have Gained Mediterranean Control In 1941
Wartime notes from Ottawa reveal a moment in 1941 when Italy might have mastered the Mediterranean. Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham used a small fleet to deceive Italian forces by night sailings and dramatic port incursions, keeping the Allies’ strength hidden and preventing a quicker Italian victory. The report also covers postwar aircraft visions by Henry Dreyfuss and global operations ideas by T N Floyd, including luxurious world cruising planes and extreme temperature engineering for future air fleets.
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Duce
Society of Automotive Engineers
Henry Dreyfuss
New York
T. N. Floyd
Douglas
Ship Building Centres In Britain Receiving Heavy Orders For Ocean Vessels Of Various Types
British shipyards report a flood of orders for ocean liners and cargo ships as postwar plans grow. Industry leaders foresee a five year plan to replace wartime losses, with ships larger and faster than prewar tonnage. Several yards race to tender for multi‑million pound liners like the Mauretania sister ships, while personnel shortages loom as servicemen return.
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Britain
Europe
Mauretania
Carnell Lairds
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
Tyneside
Earth Still Big Says The New York Times
The article notes that while people claim the earth is shrinking for social reach, distances remain vast for armies and supply services, with fast global travel and communication but enduring geographic scale. It highlights Times Square to Australia calls and meal options across cities as examples.
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New York Times
Times Square
Australia
Glasgow
Bombay
Miami
Britain's Secret Underground Factory Revealed at Meeting
Britain's largest underground facility to evade bombing sits in a disused coal mine spanning 80 acres. F A Greene president of the Institution of Chemical Engineers spoke at the annual meeting confirming the location remains secret.
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Britain
F. A. Greene
Institution of Chemical Engineers
Arrival of Albert Introduces Christmas Tree to Britain
The Christmas tree's arrival in the British Isles is linked to Albert's 1840 marriage to Queen Victoria in England, marking the start of a festive tradition.
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British Isles
Albert
England
Queen Victoria
Prince Henry In Pacific War Also Aided European Invasion
The Prince Henry sailed to the Pacific early in the war and, with other CNS vessels, helped shepherd landing craft for the European invasion. The ship participated in Greece troubles, evacuating Greek Army troops from Provenza with landing craft. Petty Officer S Lienwebber of Calgary cared for Greek evacuees aboard the vessel. Crew members John Birch and P Rimple from Saskatoon stood with Greek Army personnel at Provenza.
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Royal Navy
Pacific
Japan
CNS
Europe
Greece
Henry
Provenza
Ing
S. Lienwebber
Calgary
John Birch
P Rimple
Saskatoon
No Redeeming Quality in a Nazi Leader
The Ottawa Journal decries Nazi leaders as cowards and gangsters, condemning their lack of dignity and humanity. It argues no heroic legend can be built around such figures, even as they surrender.
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Ottawa Journal
Prodigy Pupp y Act Tops Audition With Parrot Aria
A theater producer watches a ventriloquist puppy and a singing parrot perform, only to learn the act cheats reveal the puppy’s trick. The story also notes the distress signal SOS spelling origin and its three dot dash pattern.
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Berer
Artificial eyes of clear plastic crafted by skilled technicians
Water clear plastic eyes that can be tinted to mimic every appearance of natural eyes are being produced by skilled technicians. The article notes advances in optical prosthetics and the precision needed to match individual eye color and shape.
Sudbury Area Mines Supply Nickel Share of World
A small region around Sudbury Ontario accounts for about five percent of the global nickel supply, highlighting its significant role in world metal markets.
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Sudbury
Ont
Where's George Reflects Bond Between King and People
On V E Day in bomb scarred London crowds in front of Buckingham Palace shouted for the King and Queen. King George VI and the Royal Family appeared on the balcony to a standing cheer, symbolizing unity with a public that endured the blitz together.
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London
Buckingham Palace
George
Palace
George VI
Winnpeg Tribune
Needlewer pattern sale offers crocheted butterfly fabrics
This notice advertises crochet patterns for butterfly themes and coordinating items like towels scarves and pillowcases. It notes a 5 by 11 inch transfer and requires two cents to obtain the pattern by mail to Winnipeg Household Arts Department with name address and pattern name.
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Winnipeg
Uni
McDermot Avenue
Winn
Riga Planning Committee Completes City Reconversion
Latvian architects have completed the general plan for the reconversion of Riga. The capital of the Latvian SSR with its seaports ancient buildings the narrow old Riga and the wider central avenues was seen as one of Europe’s most beautiful.
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Riga
Latvian Ssr
Cient
Europe
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