Resources Of Our Empire Shows We Can Win War
The Financial Post reports from an exhaustive study that the British Empire and United States hold vast war resources including equipment, fuel, and manpower. It notes Germany faces shortages in key metals and fuels, while the Democracies rapidly expand production of planes, ships, and naval vessels. The analysis argues speed in converting raw materials and labor into fighting forces will decide the outcome.
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British Empire
United States
Germany
Europe
Italy
Buna
U.S
Empire
Britain
Expire
USA
Dr. Goebbels
British
Russia
Financial Post
Commonwealth
Hitler
Norwegians Reject German Move Against Russia
An underground appeal circulated by Norwegian patriots denounces Terboven for portraying Norwegians as wanting to fight with Germany versus Russia. The text states Norwegians deny Russia ties, oppose Hitler, and refuse to shed blood for a tyrant, calling for support of their king and homeland.
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Norway
Germany
Terboven
Russia
Hitler
Blankets Surrender Decree Targets Norwegians and Stores
A decree requires Norwegian citizens and stores to surrender wool blankets for German army use. Possessors who refuse face up to three years in prison or a heavy fine. The order applies to all blankets in possession and must be complied with immediately.
Canada Parks Offer Vast Network of Roads and Trails
Canada’s national parks feature nearly two miles of meteor highways and about 3 000 miles of trails, outlining a broad system for visitors.
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Canada
The United States Has About Twenty Thousand Theatres
A historical note states that the United States contains roughly 20 000 moving picture theatres indicating a broad reach of cinema across the nation.
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United States
Method Has Been Improved in Portable Wire Photo Transmitter
The Associated Press announces a smaller lighter portable wire photo transmitter that sends nine by seven inch images. The device fits in a suitcase, connects to a telephone box and power outlet, then transmits images as electrical impulses to a receiving unit that recreates the photograph.
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Associated Press
Easy Way Out Bigger and the spelling slip
A business man complains about spelling in letters and tells his typist to correct the error before posting. The typist suggests correcting the wrong one, highlighting the joke about knowing everything. The piece ends with a quip about the bore of the know-it-all and the rightness of not arguing.
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Bigger
Watching Bombers Over London Draws Crowds
London residents gather at vantage points to track bomber formations en route to Western Germany and occupied France. The Ottawa Journal correspondent notes reactions mix from elation on return to low mood for gaps in formation, with recon planes sometimes saluting the bombers in passing.
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London
Germany
France
Ottawa Journal
Moon's Extreme Temperatures Explain No Life
The Moon lacks wind and water. during its long day temperatures soar to about 120 degrees Celsius and drop to about minus 120 degrees Celsius at night. At 256000 miles away, the barren surface has never shown any life traces due to these conditions.
Britain completes sugar ration shift to home beet production
It was announced that the entire British sugar ration is now produced by British farmers, with the primary source being sugar beet cultivation. This marks a shift to self sufficiency in sugar supply.
Dominion of Canada school named in Panamanian decree
In Santiago Panama a public school is named Dominio del Canada under a decree naming schools after American or European countries. The event recalls Veraguas history with Columbus and early Spanish families. Canada day celebrations are planned for July 1 next year per the Department of Trade and Commerce.
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Republic of Panama
Isthmus
Santiago
Spain
Columbus
Veraguas
Department of Trade and Commerce
Canada
H. W. Brighton
Panama City
Panama
Dept of Trade and Commerce
Asbestos Fields and Street Life in Eastern Townships
The Eastern Townships of Quebec are described as a leading global asbestos mining region. The piece contrasts harsh social labels with edgy observations, noting how the poor survive as tramps while the powerful manipulate through threats and violence.
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Quebec
Canada Ranks Fourth in Total Railway Mileage
Canada trails the United States, Soviet Russia and India in total railway mileage, marking the nation as fourth in the global ranking. The statement highlights Canada's extensive rail network compared with its major continental peers and rivals.
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Canada
United States
Soviet Russia
India
Pattern 6970 Needlepoint Transfer Pattern Ad
Pattern 6970 describes a 9 by 12 inch needlepoint transfer with materials and color chart to accompany Pattern 6771 Madonna. Send 20 cents in coins to the Household Arts Department at Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Avenue East, Winnipeg, Manitoba. There is no Alice Brooks pattern book published.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Avenue
Maa
Alice Brooks
Britain Faces Dark War Yet People Show New Courage
John Gordon in the London Sunday Express notes a shift in German leadership toward generals as Hitler weakens. He warns that Allied morale grows with steadfast Britain and renewed American support, including planes and ships, boosting resolve amidst bombing and invasion threats.
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John Gordon
London Sunday Express
Germany
Hitler
Ribbentrop
Foreign Office
Russia
Women workers prove capable in Toronto garages
Toronto garage managers defend female staff amid Salt Lake City claims that women cannot handle tire changes, greasing and repairs. S Warrington praises four car wash staff and a stockroom driver, noting decisive efficiency and customer approval. William Leslie backs Red Cross women transport trainees as capable mechanics. Airplane propeller rotation noted as clockwise or counterclockwise.
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Toronto
Salt Lake City
Utah
S. Warrington
Mr. Warrington
William Leslie
Red Cross
Population figure for Russia Ukraine region estimated
An approximate population figure cites about 30,900,000 people in the Russia Ukraine area.
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Russian
Ukraine
Canadians Will Fight Harder Than Enemies Say
Air Commodore A C Critchley, in Toronto, says Canadians think for themselves. He leads initial RAF training wings in England and praises Canadian pilots saying no foe can match a well equipped Canadian division and that the war should end within four years. He notes American hesitation could prolong the conflict.
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Toronto
A. C. Critchley
England
Royal Air Force
Commonwealth Air Training Plan
R.C.A.F
Critchley
Obeyed The Rules He Brushed Teeth And Lived Clean
A Peterborough Examiner obituary notes a man who kept strict routines health conscious habits and long sleep. He avoided smoke and alcohol never lost his temper and followed a vegetable rich diet. He died with a funeral planned for Wednesday and is survived by health institutes gyms and health food makers.
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Peterborough Examiner
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