Raids On Britain Reveal German Air War Shortcomings
Warren Lien argues raids show Britain holds air superiority while Germany struggles to replace pilots and keep up aircraft production. He notes German losses, while significant, do not cripple their capacity, and British morale and pilot supply from the Dominions favor the Allies.
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Royal Air Force
Britain
Germany
PLAF
Dunkirk
Hitler
France
Propaganda Ministry
Norway
Holland
Belgium
British Isles
P.A.F
Free France sympathizers face death under Petain Laval decree
The Petain Laval government vows to hunt down supporters of General de Gaulle. They face court martial within 48 hours of arrest and possible execution within 24 hours with no appeal. A military court will mainly hear food speculation cases but will try crimes against unity and safety of the fatherland.
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Charles de Gaulle
Germany
Britain
Petain-Laval
de Gaulle
Raphael Alibert
London calling and the brotherhood of man mirrored
Vancouver Sun reflects on Canadian resolve amid sacrifice and savagery, praising selflessness shown in London. It notes unity across diverse origins as people awaken to humanity and the need to fight evil, urging individual action and compassion. A Timely hint about wedding gifts closes the piece.
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Canada
London
Brotherhood of Man
Vancouver Sun
King George VI Praised in Bombed London Tour
A Londoner hailed King George VI as a great king and the king replied praising the great people during a tour of bombed areas. The Sault Ste Marie Star notes the exchange as a notable moment of morale.
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George VI
London
Sault Ste Marie Star
Safety rules for hunting from the New York Sun
These rules stress never shooting at moving bushes or at anything you do not intend to shoot. Treat every gun as loaded and keep the muzzle pointed away from people. Do not climb with a loaded gun, avoid alcohol, and wear distinctive clothing. Use common sense this fall for safety.
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New York Sun
Doing Their Bit in War Time Cheers From Working Women
A Royal Air Force station receives letters from ordinary working women praising the bomber crews. One donor sent 10 shillings to buy patrol cigarettes, expressing hope for brave performances against the enemy. The piece notes a mother’s hope for her daughter and her son’s future wife.
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Royal Air Force
National Research Council Leads Canada War Science Effort
The National Research Council of Canada has shifted from peacetime work to full war effort with over 80 percent of projects tied to conflict. It supports munitions and supplies, runs aircraft and ship research, aero dynamics labs, wind tunnels, metrology gauges, and chemistry studies for gas masks, deicers, textiles, and alloys.
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National Research Council of Canada
Research Council
Council
Department of Munitions and Supply
G. L. MacNaughton
Dean C. J. Mackenzie
Socks for soldiers knitters in London shelters
Women in London shelters amid air raid warnings keep busy knitting socks and sweaters for troops. In Lambeth they call it socks for soldiers time while Mrs Rose Nicoll and others tuck children into blankets and continue pullover work. Wardens provide tea and communal activities to pass the raids.
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London
United Kingdom
Dominions
Lambeth Way
Rose Nicoll
Sor
Hitler
Mrs Nicoll
Holborn
Fiorrie Kite
Deep shelter at Reigate girls county school
The Reigate girls county school claims the deepest shelter in education. An old quarry running 60 feet deep winds through passages for hundreds of yards. It maintains a constant 40 degrees with fresh air throughout.
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Girls County School
Reigate
Australian Koala Breathers: Moisture From Eucalyptus Diet
The koala tree dweller survives without drinking water by deriving moisture from its eucalyptus leaf diet. This adaptation supports its habitat in Australian forests.
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Teddy Martin
Newbury
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Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph
Jitty
Kat
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Woods
England
R.A.F
National Research Council
Channel Islands
Bracey Norton- Taylor
Jersey
Group of Islands
Great Britain
Mrs. Norton Taylor
Eng
Channel Island
Norton-Taylor
Islands
Central
Asia
United States
Chile
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