World Happenings Briefly Told From Frontiers of War
Dr. E A Chatwin of Saskatoon arrived in London to direct an educational program for Canada's fighting men. A Tasmanian magnesium factory opened to convert most of its 1000 ton annual output to war needs. France’s food situation grows increasingly serious per British economic warfare ministry. Swedish farmers kill many cattle due to fodder scarcity amid war. Lord Woolton warned shortages of some foods as war consequences. Samuel Factor MP for Toronto Spadina joined the Royal Canadian Air Force as temporary flying officer. Canada to double parachute production to 1000 weekly, Howe states. About 3 350 000 old age pensioners in England Wales and Scotland per Malcolm MacDonald. Indian trade with Canada rises with war. two month Canadian purchases reach 1 668 760 versus 1 034 500 year earlier.
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Tasmania
France
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Lord Woolton
Liverpool
Samuel Factor
Toronto-Spadina
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canada
Howe
England
Wales
Scotland
Malcolm MacDonald
House of Commons
Our Sue the shelter's tireless guardian in Stepney
Mrs Susie Spiteri known as Our Sue shelters and cares for about 15000 shelter users in Stepney. She provides first aid feeds comfort and support nightly in a large warehouse corner acting as a makeshift home for women and children in damp shelters. Mayor Lewey praises her selfless work and gratitude from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Susie Spiteri
Stepney
F. R. Lewey
Changed Minds Brigadier Norrie Appointed to Special Command
Brigadier C W M Norrie, newly named to a Special Command as a General Officer, served in the 11th Hussars and was wounded four times in the last war. He led the 10th Hussars known as Baker's Light Bobs and the Elegant Extracts, with the quip The tenth don't dance attributed to the dandies. A distinguished general’s wife at Government House retorted Then the Tenth don't take supper. An eagle owl lived 68 years in captivity in England. aNhe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. M. Norrie
11Th Hussars
10Th Husars
Government House
Prehistoric Yuma culture finds near Hanley Saskatchewan
Archaeologists from the University of Saskatchewan report traces of the Yuma culture near Hanley, 40 miles southeast of Saskatoon. Flint arrowheads, baked clay pottery, and sharp stones for skinning were found, suggesting early dwellers may share origins with groups in Arizona and Mexico. Professor J W T Spinks notes the age is undetermined and hints at northern migration from the United States.
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Prairies
Hanley
Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
J. W. T. Spinks
Arizona
Mexico
Saskatchewan
United States
Dream Symbols From a Psychologist Insight for Home Readers
Dream interpretations explain that mud, half nude, and out of control car reflect hidden fears and insecurities. A Winnipeg booklet offers guidance on reading dreams and understanding inner self, priced at 15 cents with additional pamphlets on crafts and self improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Burns and Carroll editions bring record sums in Gribbel sale
In New York the first of three days of John Gribbel’s literary collection sale realized $61,372. Dr. A S W Rosenbach bought Burns The Scots Musical Album in four volumes for $15,500. A private Pennsylvania collector paid $15,300 for a presentation copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland 1865.
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Robert Burns
Lewis Carroll
New York
John Gribbel
Philadelphia
A. S. W. Rosenbach
Burns
Pennsylvania
Swedish General Calls Religion Support for Army
Lt-Gen Iver Holmquist addressed the troops urging reliance on religious support, noting it provides strength many people often overlook. The remark echoes wartime morale efforts and spiritual backing for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Holmquist
Britain tells truth on losses as censorship eases
In a wartime note the Ottawa Journal cites Britain admitting 198 000 tons of shipping loss in a week and argues frank reporting of casualties and production figures builds credibility abroad. It contrasts Britain with Germany and notes London papers like the Statesman and Nation attack the government over shelters while continuing free commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
George W. Strong
London
Britain
Germany
London Statesman
Nation
Churchill
Ottawa Journal
The Correct Score War in the air and Britain’s losses
The passage notes Germany lost 2,483 planes between August 7 and October 31, with 2,439 shot down over Britain, 11 over France and nearby regions, 7 over Germany, and 11 by British naval guns. Britain lost 733 planes over its shores while saving 385 pilots, and 162 were lost in offensive operations and patrols.
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Hitler
Ribbentrop
Germany
Britain
France
Denmark
Low Countries
North Sea
Norway
Woman Builds Homes in Cedar Rapids as Profitable Hobby
Mrs. Florence Boyd of Cedar Rapids Iowa quit her school teaching job three years ago to pursue home building as a hobby. She designs and constructs entire houses herself from lumber to cement and plans to start her fourth project soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Boyd
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Apron Pattern 4370 in Two Gay Versions by Anne Adams
Anne Adams Pattern 4370 offers a bib yoke or extended front aprons with high curved sides for comfort. Includes full skirt option with pointed pockets and back strap treatment, with ruffling or ric rac as trims. Available in sizes small to large. fabric and trim yardages listed. send 20 cents to Winnipeg Pattern Dept. for order.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Precautions Move MPs from Parliament in Wartime Broadcast
Vernon Bartlett told a BBC audience in New York that the House of Commons met in an alternate building as a precaution against bombing. He said the move would hinder Hitler from driving the parliament into exile while RAF fighters pressed to keep factories supplied. The report also notes Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras as the largest quicksand area.
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Vernon Bartlett
British Broadcasting Corporation
New York
Columbia Broadcasting Company
House of Commons
House of Parliament
Bartlett
Thames
Hitler
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras, N.C
Frank E. Malcolm Named Sales Manager at Canadian Shredded Wheat
W. J. Wilcox announces Frank E. Malcolm as Sales Manager for Canadian Shredded Wheat Company Limited. Malcolm, well known in Canada’s grocery sector, has spent 18 years promoting Shredded Wheat and has served as Assistant Sales Manager since the start of this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wilcox
Canadian Shredded Wheat Company, Limited
Frank E. Malcolm
Malcolm
Canada
Parable of the Sower in Luke 8 Excerpt
A Sunday school lesson recounts Jesus teaching in a boat on the Sea of Galilee and delivering the Parable of the Sower. It details seed landing on hard, rocky, thorny, and good ground, the meaning of parables, and Jesus instruction to hear with understanding.
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Mark
Jesus
Sea of Galilee
Graveyard of the lakes reopens with long anchored relic
A lake ship at Whitefish Point raised an anchor thought to be a century old. The find evokes memories of ships lost in Lake Superior storms and fogs at the graveyard of the lakes, where cargo and wreckage lie on the bottom near Port Arthur.
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Whitefish Point
Lake Superior
Whitefish
Port Arthur
Spirit Of France Defies German Conquest In Maurois Address
Andre Maurois, liaison between British and French forces, spoke in New York that the spirit of France remains unbroken. He recalled visiting Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace after Paris fell and quoted her remark that a victor can take possessions but not a soul, a fortress no blitzkrieg can storm.
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France
Andre Maurois
New York
Maurois
Paris
Buckingham Palace
Elizabeth
M. Maurois
Blitzkrieger
Light travel times and Tecumseh brigadier claim
The note lists light speed delays from the moon and sun, and from the nearest star, then states Tecumseh the famous Indian chief was made a brigadier general in the British army during the War of 1812.
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Tecumseh
Pasteurization and health measures urged by Canadian group
The Canadian Public Health Association at Winnipeg calls for provincial pasteurization laws and certified sanitary inspectors for full time posts. They seek war‑effort health supervision in industry and urge bread with wheat germ to improve nutrition under government guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Public Health Association
Winnipeg
Health League of Canada
Public Health Association
Canada
Dominion
Council On Nutrition
Cancer articles offered free by Health League of Canada
Readers may obtain a valuable set of articles on the Cause and Control of Cancer free of charge by writing to The Health League of Canada Dept. W.N.Y. 111 Avenue Road Toronto Ontario. Include the request phrase Please send me Dr. McCullough's articles on Cancer and print your name and address plainly.
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The
Health League of Canada
Dept. W.N.Y
111 Avenue Road
Toronto
National Society for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing Formed
The St. Thomas Times-Journal reports the creation of the National Society for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing with headquarters in Toronto. The group aims to coordinate nationwide efforts among physicians educators and social workers to prevent deafness conserve hearing promote lip reading sign language and assist the deaf and hard of hearing in education employment and social welfare.
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Canada
National Institute For the Blind
National Society For the Deaf and the
Bloor Street
East
Toronto
National Society
Dominion
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Banks Use Blotting Paper To Thwart Signature Fraud
Some New York banks employ black blotting paper to obscure customer signatures on blotter impressions, preventing criminals from copying signatures and reducing forgery risk.
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New York
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E. A. Chatwin
Western Plains
Home Service
R.A.F
Graveyard of the Lakes
Spirit of France
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
National Society For Deaf
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