Dominion Day Milestone Reflects Canadian Unity and War Effort
The article marks Dominion Day as a milestone in Canada’s 75 years since Confederation, praising freedoms and national unity. It notes Canadians abroad in England Libya Malta Hong Kong and the contributions of soldiers sailors airmen and workers at home. It mentions geographic safety from war reaching shores but cites submarines in the St Lawrence and Alaska coast.
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Confederation
Canada
England
Libya
Malta
Hong
Kong
St. Lawrence River
Alaska
Must Face The Future
The passage reflects on hardships from taxes rations and shortages while acknowledging sacrifices in England Russia and China. It stresses that Canada will face internal problems as it builds the war effort and must approach the new year with gratitude and resolve for future challenges.
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England
Russia
China
Canada
Dominion
War era German dummy blast furnaces deceived RAF raids
Former United Press manager in Berlin Joseph W. Grigg Jr described German camouflage experts building numerous dummy blast furnaces near Essen to mislead night bombers. He said the Ruhr targets including Essen Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen showed visible flames at night, prompting the dummy beacons to misdirect RAF bombers.
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Essen
Joseph W. Grigg, Jr
United Press
Berlin
London
Germany
Berlins
Ruhr
Dortmund
Gelsenkirchen
Grigg
Salvage Payouts From Shipwreck Off Nova Scotia
Fishermen earned about $25 000 in salvage from goods salvaged after a merchant ship ran aground off Nova Scotia. H N M Stanbury, provincial salvage organizer, notes tons of lard in cases and barrels as well as tires and war supplies recovered on the surface. One fisherman reportedly collected $1 549 in salvage tolls for a few weeks’ work.
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Nova Scotia
H. N. M. Stanbury
Pago Pago Port in American Samoa Overview
Pago Pago serves as a U.S. port in American Samoa, acting as a key maritime hub for the territory. The harbor handles cargo and serves as a strategic point for trade and naval access. It lies on Tutuila Island and hosts facilities for shipping and tuna canneries nearby.
Beaufighter Emerges as One of Britain’s Strongest War Aircraft
The Bristol Beaufighter, noted for speed, range and heavy firepower, ranks among the RAF’s most versatile and potent aircraft. Described by Aeroplane as unmatched in power, it served night bombing, convoy escort, and daylight missions, excelling in the Middle East.
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Britain
Middle East
Air Ministry
Aeroplane
Lord Askwith Dies Veteran British Arbiter of Labour Disputes
Lord Askwith, 81, longtime British arbiter famed for settling more industrial disputes than any other man, died recently. He also authored a notable special report on Canada’s labor laws. Bolivia’s 1939 exports were 70 percent tin.
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Lord Askwith
Britain
Canada
The Individual Citizen's Army and National Unity
The piece argues national unity is ill defined and unachievable while any Canadian province suffers a hardship. It cites the Maritime gasoline ration cut from five to two gallons as an example and claims Ottawa justified the move while challenging Canadians to serve in the Individual Citizen's Army.
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Maritimes
Ottawa
Conditions On Jap Ships In New China Daily News
A Japanese prisoner of war article criticizes Japanese ships for crowded lower decks noisy bunks and foul air causing diseases. It notes collisions and explosions amid reduced deck armor and argues for rationing gasoline and personal restraint to aid wartime effort. It urges Canadians to join rationing and the Reserve Army for home defence.
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New China Daily News
Japan
State Holidays Vary by Jurisdiction Across the U.S.
The note explains that there are no nationwide holidays in the United States and that each state determines its own observed holidays. It stresses that state governments set official days off and observances within their borders.
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United States
Air Training Plan graduates listed from Canadian schools
The document lists Air Gunners and Pilots who graduated under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Names and addresses cover No. 7 Bombing and Gunnery School in Paulson Manitoba, No. 5 at Dafoe Saskatchewan, No. 12 at Brandon Manitoba, and No. 10 at Dauphin Manitoba, detailing graduates from various ranks and home towns across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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Paulson
Manitoba
D. A. Dent
St. W
Prince Albert
Sask
L. Fergusson
Evremore
Alta
M. Gravel Donnelly
E. F. Lackman
6Th Ave. W
Calgary
O. J. Lutes
Watson
St. E
Lac
R. J. Hooker
Brinferry
D. H. Jonasson
Baldur
S. Konar
Manitoba Ave
Winniper
Man
D. R. Lagimodierre
Lorette
J. FE. McIntyre
Biggar
C. Fraser
Ste
Norwood Court
Norwood
J. A.gates
California
Apts
Saskatoon
V. Heath
McLaughlin
Jamieson
Montrose Ave. E
Kildonan
Dauphin
A. R. Bews
Fatonia
H. G. Clegg
Treherne
P. H. W. Johnston
Considerations on marriage ages and war era spiders
A clergyman warns a twenty year old about marrying a forty year old as she would be forty when he is sixty. He suggests forty with twenty to age similarly. Spiders are used for gun sights due to strong webs and war involvement. Starvation increases web thickness to one third. Ireland is the seventh largest island with 32 600 square miles.
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Ireland
Island
Bank of Sweden claims world’s oldest bank of issue
The Bank of Sweden, established in 1668, asserts it is the oldest bank of issue globally. It emphasizes its long history and foundational role in Swedish finance and monetary policy.
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Bank of Sweden
Gems of Thought on Expectation and Achievement
A compilation of aphorisms about desire and progress from Feltham Eddy Baker Arnold Goethe and Beecher. The quotes contrast anticipation with enjoyment and urge continuous striving, noting that expectation can drive effort while fruition often surpasses hope.
Load limits cut for Canadian infantry in news move
The Canadian army reduces infantry load to 40 pounds including clothing weapons and kit to speed movement. Veterans recall World War I soldiers carried up to 90 pounds.
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