World Happenings Briefly Told Across Continents
Greece plans general elections for January 20 1946 as cabinet announces the date. In Kenya salvage material from old aircraft is used to make artificial limbs for wounded African Askaris. George Gibbs of Beachampton England celebrated his golden wedding and knitted 360 pairs of socks for the forces. Germany’s last insulin factory at Lubeck to resume production under Allied control. Michigan farmers test profit sharing with hired men and annual bonuses. Three generations attend a farewell for Eva Chadder Holbeton school mistress of 45 years. Colonel Henry George Clay dies in Kingston Surrey survived as one of five Victoria War scarves recipients. St Paul’s Cathedral in London moves slowly toward Ludgate Hill. Canadian Red Cross campaign aims for 80 percent less than 1945 target, says Jackson Dodds in Montreal.
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Home Where Jesus Loved to Stay in Luke Ten
Devotional study of Luke 10 38 42 and I Corinthians 13 1 13 showing Martha and Mary in the home of Lazarus with Jesus as guest. Martha hurriedly serves while Mary sits at Jesus feet as he teaches. Jesus commends Mary and cautions Martha to seek the one thing needful.
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Advertising Canada: Canadian war correspondent returns home
Douglas Amazon, a 30 year old Canadian Press reporter, arrives in New York after five years on Italy and Western Europe fronts and in Britain. He praises Canadian troops as outstanding and notes Britons now show increased interest in Canada due to mutual aid and wartime service.
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Edinburgh study flags higher cost for women workers
The Corporation of Edinburgh says employing women costs more than men for equal work and that over time more women must be hired. The piece notes a hopeful slice of news amid broader wage concerns compared with men.
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Scotland
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Pilot loses authority after three month airway avoidance
The rule states that if a transport pilot remains off an airway for three months, his authority to fly over that airway is automatically canceled, affecting routine operations and flight clearances.
Honey Begins Season With New Candy Recipe
The first new honey of the season is available and a good crop is promised. Honey sweetens like sugar and adds a delicate flavor to cakes frostings meringues and custards. HONEY HAPPIES 4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups corn flakes. Mix heat dissolve stir in butter pour over corn flakes drop onto waxed paper yield 20 candies.
Simple Egg Custard Sauce Recipe Card
Heat eggs slightly and mix in sugar and salt. Gradually stir in scalded milk and cook over hot water, stirring constantly until the mixture coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool.
Five Kingdoms Visible From Isle of Man Peak
From a 30 by 12 mile peak on the Isle of Man, observers report seeing Ireland Scotland Man Wales and England. A simple lab experiment uses amber rubbed with silk to produce electricity. Romans used a shorthand system as early as 63 B.C.
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Plywood and Plastics as War-Era Growth Prospects
The Victoria Times argues fusion of plywood with plastics yields tough elastic materials and notes potential for postwar boat and aircraft crafts. It urges tapping British Columbia’s coast resources, training workers, and exploiting opportunities rather than dwelling on the war.
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British Columbia
Victoria Times
Destruction of Glowworm Shown in German Photo
A German taken image shows the destroyer Glowworm under captaincy earning the Victoria Cross. It depicts the brave last stand against the heavy cruiser Hipper as Glowworm lays a smoke screen and fires torpedoes that miss, the ship sinking shortly after.
Salamander Gains Weight Rapidly by Water Absorption
A salamander can increase its weight by almost 40 percent within hours by absorbing water through its skin. India operates the world’s largest irrigation system.
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India
Canadians urged to help with National Clothing Collection
In a plea reflecting war toll on children, a Montreal contact relays a Greek mother’s letter describing naked children in Samos. The appeal asks Canadians to donate serviceable used clothing to shield faraway kids from shame and winter hardship, aiding the National Clothing Collection.
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Land of
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Greek War Relief Fund
Canada
Vagelis
DDT Sold For Home Use Sparks Caution
Housewives warned about dangers of mixing DDT with kitchen supplies as the powerful insecticide becomes available at drugstores after prior farm-only sales. Saskatchewan health officials say large doses can poison humans and many animals, though DDT remains effective against mosquitoes bed bugs lice and other pests.
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Saskatchewan Health Department
Editor Reveals How He Writes His Editorials
One editor explains his process with a Bible to his right a dictionary to his left a typewriter before him a waste basket behind him a chair beneath him and debts looming overhead. Florence Nightingale earned the title Angel of the Crimea.
Col A Peter Dewey Dies in Saigon Uprising
Col. A Peter Dewey 26 son of former congressman Charles Dewey was killed in a rebel uprising in Saigon Indo China when a machine gun fired on him and fellow U.S. personnel His wife and 18 month old daughter Nancy live in Brockville Ontario with Mr and Mrs George T Fulford Dewey was decorated nine times by various countries.
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Great Britain’s Courage and Resolve in War Effort
The Sydney Post-Record praises British science and engineering during the war years and argues that Britain’s influence comes from shared sacrifice and purposeful will, not mere economic or military metrics. It urges sustained resolve to replenish resources and maintain leadership in Europe and the world.
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Cup Shortage at Railway Stations Warns of End of Cups
A railway check of cup loss suggests a potential cup shortage if the rate continues. A statistician notes prewar purchases of 2,000,000 cups yearly, now an quota of 800,000. The piece also cites lamp life and urges buying War Savings Stamps regularly.
Immunization Week urged to protect Canada's children
Canada’s health minister Brooke Claxton warns during Immunization Week that war-era disease still threatens 200000 children with diphtheria whooping cough and scarlet fever and 4000 deaths. He urges vaccination and annual protection before each child’s birthday. Parents should take children to doctors clinics or public health authorities for immunization.
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Brooke Claxton
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Milk replaces soft drinks amid sugar shortage in Canada
The sugar shortage drives higher milk consumption as soft drink production declines. In Nova Scotia restaurants buy more milk from dairies and serve milk drinks as substitutes. London tests laminated wood wheels to cut noise and weight. Glassmaking relies on blowing as an ancient essential method.
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