Finland Has Mass of Women Trained for War Service
A historic Finnish force of 460 to 600 women aged 16 to 55 are ready to join the armed forces if war comes. Known as Lotta, they are unpaid volunteers active in cooking, nursing, ambulances, supply work, and front line support. They gain first aid training and participate in annual maneuvers, reflecting Finland’s wartime readiness since 1919.
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Finland
Europe
Russia
Slovakia
Lotta
Lotta Svard
Helsingsfors
Stalin
Plenty Of Sleep In Britain Warns Sleep Urged By Horder
Lord Horder urges Britain to hush urban noise to protect nerves during wartime attrition. As King's physician and Noise Abatement League president he calls for quieter horns radios dogs garbage cans and milk bottles to safeguard sleep amid unprecedented stress on body and mind.
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Great Britain
Lord Horder
Understanding Centrifugal Force and Earth's Orbit
The text explains that centrifugal force balances the sun’s pull to keep Earth in orbit. If orbital motion ceased, Earth would begin to fall toward the sun, reaching about one ninth of a mile in the first second and then accelerating to a travel speed of 380 miles per second upon impact with the sun.
The Giant Sequoia Exploration of Bark and Threats
The Sequoia bark is described as soft and spongy, resisting fire and deterring insects. The text notes man as the greatest enemy of the giant tree. It also mentions spider silk glands and how thread thickness depends on gland activity.
Fine Fertilizer Bonfire Of Leaves Is An Exhibition Of Waste
An Owen Sound editorial decries autumn leaf bonfires as wasteful. It argues leaves left to rot enrich soil, conserve moisture, and boost garden fertility, while burning destroys benefits and wastes money on inferior fertilizer.
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Owen Sound
Reforming London criminals deter raids says Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard reports a sudden drop in serious crime with burglars and smash-and-grab raiders idle last week. Increased police presence, wardens, and darkness strategies hinder thieves as shops stay dark and lights are dimmed.
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London
Scotland Yard
Sunday Express
London Sunday Express
Sir William Mulock Presides Again At Patriotic Meeting
In Toronto the Grand Old Man of Canada Sir William Mulock, veteran leader of the Toronto and York Patriotic Association, returns to service after 35 years. He led during the Great War and now, at the allotted span, resumes influence with a fresh, practical outlook. The Toronto Star notes his continued devotion to national service and world affairs.
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Sir William Mulock
Toronto and York
Canada
Toronto Star
Stamps as Codes and the Battle for Naval Secrecy
British censors uncovered how stamps were used to convey military and naval messages during the Great War. Leading philatelic firms report scarce stamp exports since September with only minor imports from neutrals Italy and Switzerland.
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Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
New York
Italy
Switzerland
Calgary Herald
British ministers debate international war prevention system
Foreign Under-Secretary R A Butler told the House of Commons the Foreign Office is prepared to study an international system to prevent war. Geoffrey Mander asked about a united states of Europe as urged by some leaders. Butler said the govt would consider proposals that aim to prevent war and settle disputes peacefully but would not set up a special committee at this stage.
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R.A. Butler
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Geoffrey Mander
Chamberlain
United States of Europe
Butler
Origins of playing card suits in noble classes
The suits were once thought to symbolize social ranks with spades for nobility, hearts for clergy, clubs for peasants, and diamonds for citizens, reflecting medieval societal structure.
London Still Smiles Despite Blackout Humour and War Imagery
London continues its levity amid strict blackout and rationing. A Mayfair society girl parades in Hyde Park with a teddy bear wearing a gas mask, while a West End shop bears a sandbag barricade topped by a sign reading Hitler's New Weapon, reflecting wartime satire.
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London
Ottawa Journal
Mayfair
Hyde Park
Fleet Street
West End
Hitler
Complex future hinges on health of today’s children
Dr. Alan Roy Dafoe spoke at a New York Herald Tribune forum on world problems urging guardians to nurture the physical mental and emotional well being of children. He argued citizens of tomorrow come from today’s children and parenting should aim for independent adulthood. He warned against harming animal life as AR P concerns grow about cats possibly fueling vermin problems. He noted crocodiles and geese lay similarly sized eggs.
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Alan Roy Dafoe
Forum
The
New York Herald Tribune
To Morrow
Trained Bees Learn to Collect From Preferred Flowers
Soviet scientists train bees to change foraging habits by feeding a sugar syrup from flowers they would typically avoid. The conditioned reflex makes bees pollinate more widely, boosting crop yields on 230 collective farms and enhancing cross fertilization.
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Soviet Union
New York Times
Profitable Islands and Sealing Regulations Highlight Pribilofs
The Pribilof island group is described as a profitable U S asset as a fur seal breeding ground. Strict sealing regulations are in force and tourists are forbidden from visiting the islands.
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Pribilof Island
Uncle Sam
Dogs and cats can live together with planning
L Eubanks argues that dogs and cats can share a home if started young and with proper pairings. Best results come from a puppy and kitten raised together, small dogs suit cats, and mature cats may resist dogs. The piece warns against misreading a cat and notes cats’ hidden sensitivity.
Inspirational Picture The Lion Has Wings Shown in London
The war in the air film The Lion Has Wings, placed on the official secrets list during production, debuted publicly in London to a hearty press reception. It highlights the Kiel canal raid with Canadian RAF members and shows pilots departing and returning. Made with RAF and ministry cooperation, it donates fifty percent of proceeds to the government war fund and will be distributed to Dominions and neutral countries.
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London
Kiel Canal
Royal Air Force
Kiel
Ministry of Information
London Films
Dominions
Snow Water Content and Materials Factoids
The article notes snow water content varies with snow type from 17 inches of snow per inch of water to spring snow at 50 percent water, averaging 10 to 12 inches per inch. It adds stockings hold about 3.75 filaments of silk per leg and a modern typewriter comprises about 1 700 parts. It also cites 75,000,000 horses globally with 11,500,100 in America.
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America
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