Times will persevere publishing The Times despite war disruptions
C S Kent manager of The Times states to Editor and Publisher that printing will continue anywhere in England or abroad if necessary. He notes good newsprint stocks, risk-sharing arrangements, and imports from Canada and Newfoundland to avoid gaps. A victory copy for the United States is promised.
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Times
London
England
Britain
Atlantic
C. S. Kent
The
F. D. Bone
Kent
Canada
Newfoundland
Capt. Bone
Delane
Russel
House of Commons
United States
Newspaper World
Western Canada hopes rise with St Lawrence Seaway plan
The piece argues for completing the St Lawrence Seaway to the Great Lakes, emphasizing navigation gains for Western Canada, potential ocean ports at Fort William and Port Arthur, lower freight costs, and a future prairie industrial hub while cautioning against neglecting Hudson Bay routes and Churchill facilities. It stresses early postwar use and sustained transport links to world markets.
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United States
Canada
St Lawrence Seaway
Great Lakes
Western
International Rapids
St. Lawrence River
Roosevelt
Washington
Prairie Provinces
Europe
St. Lawrence Seaway
Lakes
Fort William
Port Arthur
Chicago
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Hudson Bay Railroad
Hudson Bay
Churchill
Manitoba
Bay
Western Prairies
Expensive Luxuries Lift Onions And Peas Prices In Britain
War era prices push onions and peas higher in Great Britain while meats and other vegetables stay largely steady. Epicures enjoy them, but most citizens accept living without these two staples during the difficult wartime period.
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Great Britain
Henry of Brunswick and the first menu idea in 1489
German nobleman Henry of Brunswick allegedly ordered a written list of foods to be served in 1489 to save his appetite for favorites. This tale credits him with inventing the menu as a culinary planning aid.
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Henry of Brunswick
Swansea messenger awarded George Medal for grit under fire
William Joseph Jenkins of Cwmbría Swansea, an A R P messenger, was twice blown from his motorbike by bombs during a raid carrying a message to central control two miles away. He rode on through shell splinters and debris, was knocked unconscious by two explosions, then finished his journey on flat tires and delivered the message. Haida Indians in Alaska have launched a cooperative salmon cannery as a self help project.
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William Joseph Jenkins
Cwmbwria
Swansea
Wales
R.P
Jenkins
A.R.P
Alaska
Salmon Cannery
Selected Recipes for Stuffed Apples in Syrup
Wash apples remove peel from top third core to within a quarter inch and stuff with a mix of raisins dates and corn syrup lemon juice. Bake in a moderate oven until tender basting with syrup, finish with butter and serve hot or cold with cream.
Graham Wafers Muffins with Raisins Recipe
Crumble Graham Wafers with sugar salt and melted butter. Heat milk and pour over the wafer mix then add beaten egg baking powder and fold in raisins. Bake in greased muffin tins at 425 degrees for 25 minutes yields 12 muffins with subs of huckleberries or nuts allowed.
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Christie's
Graham
Rhythm Guiding London's Roof-Spotter to German Planes
A London observer assigns rhythm to German aircraft types. The Heinkel engine reportedly says I’m Goering, the Dornier rhythm asks Where Will You Have It, and the Junkers 88 chants I’m Coming repeatedly as air raids loom.
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London
Telecommunication Equipment Arrival in China
A large amount of American telephone equipment is being installed in China, signaling growing technical investment and collaboration. The move highlights expanding bilateral trade in telecommunications and infrastructure development.
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China
Repair The Farm Machinery For Western Canada Rush Season
M. J. McPhail of the Dominion Experimental Station Melfort Sask urges keeping farm implements in good repair for the brief Western Canada growing season. He notes rushing seasons waste time when machines aren’t checked between years and warns that delays affect profits. He advises repairs now while blacksmiths are idle to avoid summer rushes.
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Canada
M. J. McPhail
Dominion Experimental Station
Melfort
Sask
Knighted Sirloin Beef Still Bears Royal Name
A historic note explains that the sirloin cut got its name after King James II allegedly touched it with a sword, knighting it Sir Loin. The legend says the royal gesture gave the cut its enduring title.
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James II
Germany Uses Italy as Stalking Horse in Europe Policy
Tracy Phillips, a soldier and lecturer for the British Government, stated in Ottawa that Germany is employing Italy as a stalking horse to further its conquest in Europe.
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Germany
Italy
Europe
Tracy Phillips
Ottawa
Admiral Roger Keyes greets Free French veterans in London club
In the United Service Club London Admiral Sir Roger Keyes welcomed two French air pilots and a French naval officer wearing the Cross of Lorraine. Keyes bowed and shook hands praising the presence of Free French forces. The veterans, war scarred, were deeply touched by the welcome from British officers.
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United Service Club
London
Sir Roger Keyes
Zeebrugge
General de Gaulle
Roger Keyes
Sir Roger
England
Union Jack Flies Over Burlington Arcade Bomb Scene
A bomb on Burlington Arcade London on September 17 caused more damage than the prior blast and started a small fire quickly extinguished. A small Union Jack flag, the size of a handkerchief, hung on a string above the wreckage, seen by passersby as the flag floated in the wind.
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Burlington Arcade
London
Daily Sketch
Burlington Street
Radio College of Canada Offers Training for Air Force Radio Jobs
Advertisements in today’s issue invite applicants to train as radio men for Air Force work. The Radio College of Canada offers rapid training by correspondence or home study with easy terms. The school is endorsed by Ontario’s Department of Education.
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Radio College of Canada
W.N.U
Bloor St. West
Toronto
Department of Education For
Ontario
Farmer Captures German Pilot After Plane Crashes
A farmer in southeast England ran to seize a downed German pilot armed with revolver and pitchfork. The pilot spoke in English and claimed his brother was shot for refusing to raid England, prompting the farmer to surrender him.
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England
Serpentinite Named Sergeant Major Fish for Striped Markings
A description notes the sergeant-major fish earns its name from bold stripes across its body. The remark highlights the species features and how the pattern inspired the common name.
Has Heavy Responsibility Chief of London's Fire Brigade is Ex Naval Officer
Comdr. Aylmer N. G. Firebrace heads the London Fire Brigade and two years into the post led the Auxiliary Fire Service. An ex naval man, he served as gunnery officer on Centurion at Jutland before joining the brigade in 1919. He is 54.
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Comdr
Aylmer N. G. Firebrace
London Fire Brigade
London
Comdr. Firebrace
Jutland
Centurion
Fire Brigade
News of the World
Guard who watched Churchill in POW camp dies in South Africa
Carolus Johannes Antonius Albers, a Boer guard whoOversaw Winston Churchill during a South African imprisonment, and who spoke several languages, died recently at McGregor. Once a painter by trade, Albers portrayed Churchill as a financially curious prisoner who often asked guards to buy small extras.
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Winston Churchill
Great Britain
South Africa
Carolus Johannes Antonius Albers
McGregor
Albers
Churchill
New Protective Eyewear Reduces Splinter Risk
New type spectacles offer splinter and dust protection during air raids. Lenses are coated with fine mesh netting that preserves vision and can be detached when not needed.
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