Health and war effort amid tuberculosis rise in Canada
wartime duty includes health measures as Canadians back war funds and taxes. A Canadian Tuberculosis Association report notes TB death rates rose in 1941 to 53.1 per 100 000, with Saskatchewan breaking its low-rate record and Ontario Manitoba Alberta British Columbia posting higher figures. total TB deaths 6,057 in 1941 vs 5,790 in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Tuberculosis Association Statistics On
Canada
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
G. J. Wherrett
Association
Need For Prevention Warns Against Delaying Health Measures
Dr Wherrett urges immediate action to prevent disease spread and applies the warning to other health menaces. He notes war costs justify curtailing some peacetime public services and commends nutrition and preventative medicine education for both soldiers and civilians, urging public support for health measures aiding the war effort at home and abroad.
Round Church Endures Bomb Damage Amid London Ruins
The Round Church of the Temple, a twelfth century Crusader built church in London, survived five foot thick outer walls while its interior burned for hours during Nazi bombing. The Middle Temple Hall, its architectural rival, also suffered later fires, with Twelfth Night performed there in February 1692 with Shakespeare taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Temple
England
London
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem
Inner Temple Lane
Wat Tyler
Middle Temple Hall
Lamb
Middle Temple
Elizabeth
Shakespeare
Midnight Whistles Bring Calmer Sleep In Calgary
Calgary Herald columnist Richard J. Needham quotes a reader who says train whistles disturb sleep, but he replies that the long CPR blasts comfort residents as they imagine passengers safe along 3000 miles of track. He notes northbound and southbound trains mark bed and wake times with a guardian presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Richard J. Needham
Calgary Herald
Nose Creek
CPR
Cooperation grows as war reshapes Canada United States links
War pressure spurs unprecedented Canada United States cooperation across Alaska Yukon and northern British Columbia. Officials study data on cross border movement of materials and plan to connect Alaska with Canada via telegraph lines and link railways to Fairbanks. The Alaska highway and air routes are seen as key to future development in timber fishing mining and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Alaska
Yukon Territory
British Columbia
Washington
Ottawa
Pacific Coast
Queen Charlotte Islands
North America
Northern Territories
Fairbanks
The Battle of Prague in Verse by Middleton
Backward Glance recalls Frederick the Great’s failed assault on Prague with vivid couplets. The poem notes Ziska’s hill fortifications, but Frederick’s plans falter as Prussians suffer attrition, yet claim a costly victory before retreat. It ends by urging reflection on a hollow, vain success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Middleton
Toronto
Prague
Fred’rick the Great
Graduates Listed From Air Training Plan Schools
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan lists graduates from No. 1 Central Navigation School Rivers Manitoba and No. 11 Service Flying Training School Yorkton Saskatchewan. Names include LACs E J Anderson Prince Albert Sask and G D Anderson St Vital Man among many others with homes across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1 Central Navigation School
Rivers
Man
E. J. Anderson
Prince Albert
Sask
G. D. Anderson
St. Vital
M. Bailey
Stockton
A. C. Beattie
Parry
A. W. Bell
Melfort
R. Blakley
Sintaluta
C. P. Brekelmans
Winnipeg
F. A. Trown
Norwood
R. Buchanan
Weirdale
R. W. Davies
Edmonton
Alta
Davis
B. dePencer
H. \. Doherty
D. RL
Dorrell
R. Dryden
Regina
D. W. Fee
Wirenipeg
M. R. Foster
Birgar
J. C. Fraser
Hamiota
Goodman
R. G. Hutton
Mossleich
Lac
G. L. Kirr
Fdmonton
F. A. R. McKay
Biecar
T. P. L. Macee
G. H. S. Malcolmson
Carman
W. A. Milne
T. Nugent
Carmangeny
Pawlyshyn
Goodeve
Sack
J. Ransom
Saskatoon
A. Renton
J. P. M. Rodbone
J. Rowe
Brandon
J. P. Sadkowski
Kirling
G. L. Scott
Ruddell
Ll. R. Seaker
No. 11 Service Flying Training School, R.C.A.F
Yorkton, Sask
Canada exports machine tools after 800 percent rise
The Canada machine tools sector, once short of equipment, now exports to Britain and the United States as production climbs about 800 percent. The machine tools branch of the Department of Munitions and Supply is highlighted for its pivotal role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Britain
United States
Department of Munitions and Supply
Brockville
The Individual Citizen's Army in Wartime Canada
A column argues for older Canadians to join the war effort in support roles, noting veterans as adaptable organizers and stressing non combat duties. It discusses nursing limits, the value of mature labor in administration and logistics, and urges public thrift to aid merchant seamen and curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.S.O
M.C
Canada
England
Gems of Thought on Prejudice and Bias
A compact collection of quotations exploring how prejudice arises from ignorance and bias, the difficulty of recognizing one's own errors, and how public sentiment can both aid and hinder progress. Notable voices include Bancroft Jeffrey Barrow Mary Baker Eddy Bovee and A Eustace Haydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Missing Service Members Pay and Benefit Procedures
The article explains how assigned pay and allowances for dependents of missing servicemen are handled. If a serviceman is a prisoner of war, full pay continues. if no trace is found, he is deemed presumed dead. Investigations vary by service, and dependents are transferred to the Pension and National Health department for further payments from the pension fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Col
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
W. L. Mackenzie King
Canadian Legion
Veteran's Guard of Canada
House of Commons
Reserve Army
Defence Department
Department For
Department of Pensions and National Health
Pension Fund
Winnipeg Tribune
Wanted to Be Liked Reflects German Self View
The London Spectator argues Germans crave approval and feel inherently worthy of love. It notes cold, blasting hostility from Narvik to Bordeaux surrounds them, creating an undefined fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Spectator
Narvik
Bordeaux
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hong Kong
Dieppe
Zisca
Fredrick
Eth
W. E. Bolton
Dafoe
H. D. Bracken
Borden
D. C. Brayford
Indian Head
O. Clark
Dubuc
C. E. Goodwin
Moose Jaw
C. G. Hutchison
Big Beaver
H. E. Look
J. L. Marcil
Courval
Antipater of
Palestine
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Bancroft
Jeffrey
Isaac Barrow
A. Eustace Haydon
Hpe
Gpploford Pakrreeeee
Hamilton
Montreal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!