World Happenings Briefly Told in 1945 Notes
Cierico de la Marina pauses publication due to newsprint shortage. The Welsh National Eisteddfod 1946 will be at Mountain Ash with 60-seat pavilion. Since the war, British office workers have earned 660+ commendations including 14 George Medals. Cromer foreshore cliffs in military occupation are released as 1945 holidays approach. A Nazi treasure trove found near Hungen by Lieut. Robert Schoenfield Brooklyn NY. Princess Elizabeth's first full length film approved for schools and Empire distribution. Lord Swinton calls for fair civil air traffic postwar with no national air spheres. Dr. Harry Edmond, 83, noted mathematician and compass expert, dies in Berkeley. Mary Spencer Churchill, Churchill’s daughter, awarded the Order of the British Empire for anti aircraft service in Belgium.
Not Good Hiders Stumble on Nazi Loot and Goering Auto
The Ottawa Citizens piece notes Allied discovery of Germany’s gold hoard folding money and paintings, plus manuscripts and art stolen from German Jewry. British troops reportedly uncover Hermann Goering’s luxury car as well, while the belated Christmas jest suggests the Germans’ poor state of hiding presents.
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Germany
Hermann Goering
Ottawa
Excavations Begin in Canterbury Cellar for Roman Dwelling
In a basement on Burgate Street Canterbury England workers start digs to uncover the foundations of a Roman house. So far they have unearthed broken pottery and several coins.
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Burgate Street
Canterbury
Eng
Solomon at the dedication of Jehovahs temple and the kings house
The lesson reviews 1 KINGS 9 1 11 detailing Gods visit to Solomon after the temple dedication. God promises an enduring throne if Solomon remains in integrity, warns of punishment for idolatry, and notes Solomon's later downfall due to wives turning his heart to other gods.
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Jehovah
Gibeon
David
Israel
Tomato Planting Guide From Garden Experts
Gardeners can ensure year round vitamin C by planting tomatoes in spring. Experts recommend 48 inch row spacing with 36 inch plant spacing, while staked tomatoes use 36 inch rows. Leggy plants should be planted on a slope with six inches covering both stem and roots. The Pekin Court Gazette in China was 640 years old when the first European newspaper appeared in 1524.
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Pekin Court
China
Europe
Automatic air-lock control system for UK mines
A British firm builds underground traffic control gear for UK collieries. The device automatically operates air-lock doors in ventilation systems, using photoelectric relays to regulate tub flow and count tubs through the air locks, with plans to extend to other mining equipment.
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United Kingdom
Postwar fashion fantasies and the New Woman’s future
The piece surveys promised fashions like steel stockings and washable wool garments, then speculates on a striking future with color changing plastic clothes and mood responsive attire. It imagines husbands traveling worldwide for luxury goods and hints at utopian but complex prospects ahead.
A Proud Record Population Compare in New Zealand and Detroit
The source notes New Zealand's population roughly equals Detroit and cites 250000 trained and equipped fighting men, with about half of males aged 16 to 60 serving in the forces. It paints a portrait of military manpower and population parity.
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New Zealand
Detroit
Mici
Knife Shortages Rise as Military Demand Grows
Civilian pocket knife supply dwindles as armed forces demand surges. Only one in five knives entering Canada now compared with prewar levels, reflecting heavy military orders and reduced civilian availability.
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Canada
USS
Praise for Barkers
Dr. R P Vivian Ontario Health Minister addressed the third annual baking industry conference in Toronto praising Canadian bakers for meeting wartime demands despite labor and ingredient shortages.
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R. P. Vivian
Ontario
The
Baking Industry of Canada
Toronto
Canada
Synthetic rubber outperforms natural rubber in extreme cold
Synthetic rubber resists stiffening at very low temperatures, enhancing its value for flexible fittings on high altitude planes. The note urges readers to buy War Savings Stamps regularly.
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers List
A dense list of crossword clues and enumerations covering across and down entries. Includes references to classical, mythological, geographic and linguistic terms with varying lengths and directions. Contains many modern and historical names as possible solutions and cross references.
Remarkable UK Weed Killer Methoxone Trial Reported
Researchers in the United Kingdom announce Methoxone as a new weed killer that harms weeds but spares grass and cereals. It is being tested nationwide and promises early weed elimination to protect crop feed. The piece also notes some pineapples reaching 17 pounds in weight.
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United Kingdom
Health Week Aims to Boost Canadian Public Health
A message from Earl of Athlone, Governor General of Canada, to the Health League of Canada urges support for disease prevention and health education. He notes a critical period for national health and lauds the League’s expanded program as Health Week opens February 4, aiming to engage citizens in public health issues and rehabilitation efforts.
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Health League of Canada
Earl of Athlone
Governor-General of
Canada
League
Health League
Dominion
Beehive Stone Dwellings Tied to Scotland and Ireland
Beehive houses in Scotland and Ireland are described as conical stone structures built without mortar. The primitive dwellings rely on dry stone construction and a simple circular footprint, reflecting early regional architecture.
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Scotland
Ireland
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