Belfast’s Harland and Wolff Shipyard Rises to Global Peak
The Brockville Recorder notes Northern Ireland’s Harland and Wolff yard at Queen’s Island now operates at capacity, employing over 20,060 people. It highlights Belfast’s historic shipbuilding role since 1626, its wartime output for the Admiralty, and the shift of local industries like Irish linen to overseas markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Ireland
British Isles
Britain
Tyneside
Merseyside
Clydeside
Mary
Belfast Lough
Belfast
Harland and Wolff's
Queen's Island
Edward James Harland
Harland
Admiralty
Brockville
Smaller Stature Scientist Links Temperature Rise to Decline
Dr. Clarence A. Mills of the University of Cincinnati told the American Association of Physical Anthropologists that 65,000 freshmen across North Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, and Wisconsin over 11 years show a decline in stature tied to rising annual temperatures. He cited animal studies, a 1,000 year temperature cycle, and predicted a potential profound racial change in humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Mills
University of Cincinnati
American Association of Physical Anthropologists
North Carolina
Kansas
Kentucky
Wisconsin
J. W. Colvin
Dr. Mills
Harvard
Mills
New England
Admiral Sir Charles Forbes Promoted to Admiral of the Fleet
The Admiralty announced the promotion of Sir Charles Forbes to admiral of the fleet. Since 1938 he has led the Home Fleet guarding the German blockade and Norway operations. Also named admiral is Vice Admiral Sir Dudley North, who joined the King and Queen aboard the Empress of Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Forbes
Admiralty
Charles
Germany
Norway
Lord Chatfield
Sir Dudley North
King
Queen
Canada
Smoking Referred to as Drinking by Early English Tobacco Users
Early English users described smoking tobacco as drinking it, reflecting the era's unfamiliarity with the practice. The phrase appears in historical accounts showing initial cultural reactions to tobacco.
Centenary celebration marks James Evans Cree syllabary birth
A northern Canada centenary is planned for June at Norway House to honor Rev. James Evans missionary, who created the Cree syllabic alphabet and printing system. Evans led early missions, forged a village, and produced Cree literature and hymns helping Indians across the region. A party will travel by boat for the festivities.
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West
United Church of Canada
Norway House
Lake Winnipeg
James Evans
Rockies
Evans
England
Young Evans
Ontario
Northwest
Red River
York Factory
Athabasca
Mackenzie River
Winnipeg
John Maclean
Methodist Church
Hudson Bay Company
Norway House Fort
Rossville
Donald Ross
Hudson's Bay Company
London
Deceptive Propaganda Signalman From Montreal
Signalman Alfred Vezina of Montreal serving on H M S York writes that Germans are pretty good at telling lies. The letter dated April 21, eight days after the York was reported sunk by German bombers near Trondheim states confidence the ship was not lost.
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Alfred Vezina
Montreal
H.M.S. York
York
Trondheim
Native populations rise since Columbus discovery
The article notes that today full blooded Indians are more numerous than during Columbus's first contact, highlighting demographic change over time and challenging a common historical narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Potatoes Contain About Twenty Percent Starch
A historical note states potatoes are roughly 20 percent starch. The figure appears in a brief technical line with no additional context or dates.
British Government Thankful For Empire Non-Ferrous Metals
In the House of Commons Sir Percy Hurd pressed Mr. Burgin on Canada’s metal exports and wartime pricing. Burgin expressed the government’s gratitude for the helpful attitude of Canadian and other Empire producers of non ferrous metals and noted appreciation for their cooperation in wartime supply.
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Burgin
House of Commons
Percy Hurd
Mr. Burgin
Treasures Unearthed From Britain Scrap for War Effort
Scrap iron piles across Britain yield valuable antiques for wartime museums. Curators receive daily access to scrap headquarters and add new treasures to their collections as steel authorities praise the effort.
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Britain
Bee Disease Diagnosis and Eradication Advice in Ottawa
Bee diseases diagnosed at the Bee Division of the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa at no charge. Samples of infected brood are microscopically examined to determine the infection and beekeepers are advised on the best methods to eradicate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Greatest Gypsy Fiddler Magyari Remembered In Budapest Funeral
A thousand gypsies marched in Budapest for the funeral of Imre Magyari famed as the greatest gypsy fiddler. Magyari died at 46 his violins silenced in cafes as mourners recalled a life of early talent European acclaim and loyalty to the Danube. He read music at the Budapest Conservatory and favored gypsy fiddling over concert life. Museum honors and invitations from Franz Joseph marked his career while he refused U S offers to remain near Budapest. He last performed in a Budapest hotel.
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Budapest
Imre Magyari
Magyari
Danube
Franz Josef
Austro-Hungary
France
Germany
England
United States
Weed Infestation and Manure Seed Destruction
Rotting manure for one to three months depending on season destroys all weed seeds except those on the pile surface. The study notes surface seeds may survive while seeds buried deeper are killed by heat and microbial action.
Pennsylvania Named From Its Founder, Unique in Union
A historical note states Pennsylvania is the sole state whose name derives from its founder. The assertion emphasizes the origin linked to William Penn and marks its distinct naming among the states.
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Pennsylvania
The
Union
Mosquito Control Studies Highlight Canadian Mosquito Facts
Officers of the Division of Entomology report that about 65 of over 2000 mosquito species occur in Canada. Females bite while males feed on plant juices. females can drink up to twice their weight in blood in about 90 seconds. Mosquitoes attack animals and humans. some live weeks or months. All life stages occur in water, so control via drainage or oil film is possible. A circular on mosquito control is available from Ottawa.
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Division of Entomology, Science Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Ottawa
Crock of gold found by farm laborer at Bredgar England
A farm worker unearthed a crock of coins from the Edward II era in Bredgar. The crown claims the treasure as spoil but the laborer is likely to receive the customary reward. The report also notes coal veins can reach 200 feet in thickness, illustrating vegetation requirements for coal formation.
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Bredgar
England
Edward II
Johnson biographer Boswell notes tea record
The biographer Boswell records that Dr. Johnson reportedly drank 62 cups of tea in a single day, illustrating his prodigious tea habit and vigorous appetite for beverages.
Denmark Under Nazi Occupation Faces Widespread Fear
Eye witness reports describe Denmark living in paralyzed fear between continued Nazi rule and Allied counter strikes. Blackouts, censorship, rationing, and confiscation of radios mark daily life as Danes cope with shortages and Gestapo oversight.
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Denmark
Amsterdam
Copenhagen
Aalborg
Germany
Berlin
Gestapo
Politiken
Third Reich
Reichskreditkassenceine
Reich Treasury
Norway bean tops Rosthern cooking test for baking use
Dominion Experimental Station Rosthern Saskatchewan reports high quality baking beans can be grown in western farms. Dry shell Norwegians excel in yield and earliness, with soy also promising. A cooking test found Norwegian the best for flavor and cooking quality, despite brown color possibly affecting market demand.
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Canada
Dominion Experimental Station
Rosthern
West
F. W. Hutton
Dominion
Eosthern
Saskatchewan
Gorillas Reach Heights and Arm Span in the Wild
The article notes that gorillas commonly reach up to six feet tall with arm spans extending about eight feet. This description highlights their large stature and impressive reach in natural habitats.
Earth Receives 16 Million Tons Rainfall Each Second
A rough scientific note states that average global rainfall amounts to about 16 million tons per second. This highlights the vast scale of precipitation occurring worldwide at any moment.
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Admiral of the Fleet
Vezina
Ile de France
New York
Defense
C. G. Power
Rockcliffe
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