World Happenings Briefly Told
Germany orders pre military training for Miter Youth aged 16 to 18. Canada bans Soviet Russia Today from publication with no reason given. The yen will be pegged to the US dollar rather than the pound sterling. Holland makes record swimming time by Miss J. Van Feggeler. Britain sifts 300 inventions weekly to aid war effort. Canadian authors offer services to a new ministry of information. Sir Eric Phipps retires as British ambassador to France. Sir Ronald Campbell to succeed in Paris. The King to broadcast a Christmas empire address with dominion contributions.
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National Revenue Department
New York
Canada
United States
Holland
J. van Feggeler
Great Britain
Department of Scientists
Ministry of Supply
London
Dominion
Ministry of Information
Canadian Authors’ Association
Montreal
Eric Phipps
France
Paris
Ronald Campbell
Yugoslavia
London News Chronicle
Empire
Dominions
King George Inspires 98th Season Opening Number
John Barbiroli and the New York Philharmonic Symphony Society opened the 98th season with a King George VI inspired novelty number. A newsreel showed the king visiting a boys camp in England where he joined singing of a folk tune. Czech composer Jaromir Weinberger, then exile in the French Riviera, was moved to write Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree variations.
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George VI
John Barbiroli
New York Philharmonic Symphony Society
England
Jaromir Weinberger
United States
Weinberger
French Riviera
Britain to plow grassland for grow more food drive
The British Ministry of Agriculture reports land once grass since Napoleon's era is being plowed as part of the grow more food campaign. It cites Bushey Park, a royal preserve once used by Henry VIII and his court, remarking that the last corn growth there was during Napoleon's time.
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British Ministry of Agriculture
Britain
Bushey Park
Henry VIII
Hitler plans new book and new conquests
The remark suggests Hitler must craft a new book omitting references to Russia and Ukraine as he contemplates further territorial aims. The statement implies a focus on different targets and strategies in coming campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Russian
Ukraine
Night Driving Hazard With Unlit Highways
Report notes dangers of night travel when highways lack lighting and drivers fail to adjust. Authorities urge increased visibility and reduced speeds to prevent accidents on poorly lit routes.
Dumbells reminisce as soldiers recall wartime troupe
Rumors in Toronto whisper the Dumbells may remobilize under original producer Capt. M. W. Plunkett who now works in Toronto. Plunkett says no word has been received. Members scattered include Jack Ayre in Montreal radio, Capt. Ben Allen with Canadian Legion War Services, Ross Hamilton in Nova Scotia brokerage, and others in farming, railways, insurance, and overseas posts.
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Dumbells
Toronto
M. W. Plunkett
Plunkett
Montreal
Jack Ayre
Capt
Ben Allen
Canadian Legion War Services
Allen
Ross Hamilton
Marjorie
The
Great Village
N.S
Jerry Bayford
Canada
Bill Tennent
Canadian National Railways
Ted Charters
States
Bertram Langley
Jack McCormick
Scotland
al Murray
Red Newman
Wasaga Beach
Leonard Young
New York
Glass Gardens and Novelty Indoor Gardens
A Home Service feature promotes glass terrariums and dish gardens. It describes growing African violets, ferns, and miniature pines in glass teapots or dish gardens, with care tips and soil guidance. It offers a 32 page booklet for 15 cents plus another small title available.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Canada Leads in Newsprint Production and Exports
Canadian Resources Bulletin notes Canada dominates world newsprint output and exports more than all other nations combined. It ranks pulp and paper as the top Canadian manufacturing industry, driven by abundant wood resources, water powers, and fresh water supplies enabling growth in paper and rayon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Canadian Resources Bulletin
Delayed Was Right After Athenia Sinking Cable
A Canadian schoolmaster aboard the Athenia, returning to Toronto, retained his poise after the sinking. He landed in Ireland and sent a cable to his school head reading Delayed. Writing.
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Athenia
Toronto
Ireland
Factory to Use Artificial Lighting in 1,440 Positions
A Massachusetts company plans a windowless factory enabling 1,440 work positions under a new design. The project emphasizes controlled lighting to sustain production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Youth Training Program Aids 72,000 Canadian Youth
The Dominion and Provincial Youth training program helped about 72 thousand youths in the fiscal year ending March. It notes the program diverted youth from unemployment toward productive activities and health, with forestry and other outdoor courses aiding well being. Over two years the program trained 127 thousand young Canadians, including women in household management and crafts.
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Canada
Kitchener
Duke of Sutherland's yacht left in Vancouver port
The 210 foot Sans Peur worth $450,000 was anchored in Vancouver after the Duke cut his northern BC hunting trip short for the war. G L Pop stored furnishings, moving five vans to haul hunting gear, silver, linen, books, rugs and 70 pictures. The Duke offered the yacht for war use, awaiting government reply.
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Duke of Sutherland
British Columbia
Vancouver
G. L. Pop
Noisiest Cockatoo Drowns Horns with Din
A cockatoo makes an unparalleled racket its single cry sounding louder than twelve car horns. The bird’s noise level tops any other avian shout observed in the region.
Matched or Mined Two Piece Pattern by Anne Adams
A two piece tailored ensemble from the Anne Adams Pattern 4195 features a military blouse with optional long or short sleeves and a bias cut skirt. Size 16 requires 1 yard 54 inch fabric for the blouse and 1 yard 75? inch for the skirt with 20 cents, order to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Iron Ore Riches on Bell Island Newfoundland
One of the world’s largest deposits of iron ore lies on Bell Island in Newfoundland. The discovery highlights Bell Island’s long mining history and its significance to regional industry and resource output.
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Bell Island
Newfoundland
Perfect rule of conduct in the Sermon on the Mount
The lesson surveys Jesus teaching on retaliation from Matthew 5 38 41 and 5 48 urging nonresistance to evil turn the other cheek and offer more than the least required, with explanations of Lex Talionis original intent and examples from Exodus Leviticus and Deuteronomy and quotes from Broadus Paul and Dr Glover.
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Jesus
John A. Broadus
Paul
Corinthians
Herod
Rome
Dr. T. R. Glover
Selected Recipes for Chicken Tongue Mold
A vintage method for a chicken tongue dish with a gelatin setting. It uses butter corn starch salt pepper mace paprika milk gelatine water diced chicken whipped cream and jellied tongue. The mixture chills in a ring mold then serves on lettuce with boiled dressing for eight servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson's
Canada
Mazda
Currant Coffee Rolls
Recipe describes making currant coffee rolls using Swans Down Cake Flour Calumet Baking Powder and butter. It covers measuring mixing sifting kneading rolling brushing with butter sugar currants rolling and baking at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes yields about 2 dozen rolls.
Hungary imposes tea and coffee price controls
The Hungarian Government, which controls both tea and coffee monopolies, orders prices skyward with the new schedule. Households will pay from 2.32 to 3.85 dollars per pound for coffee and 4.30 to 10.60 dollars for tea. Barley water is proposed as a substitute.
Indiana man seeks bride under 26 with cash
An Indiana man advertises for a wife under 26 who is good looking a good cook and has 26000 dollars. He asks for a serious commitment and specifies the financial requirement.
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Indiana
Ramazzini and ancient warning on industrial hazards
A found 1690 treatise by Bernardino Ramazzini shows early recognition of occupational diseases. He studied workers at their sites, noted silicosis in pottery and glass trades, advised dust control and ventilation, and warned about sedentary white collar life and writer's cramp. He urged more outdoor activity.
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Bernardino Ramazzini
University of Pennsylvania
Ramazzini
Readers urged to request full McCullough cancer articles
Editorial note invites readers to obtain the complete Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont.
Photo-Electric Eye Detects Blood Change During Surgery
A new photo-electric eye developed at Ford Hospital Detroit detects subtle blood color changes to warn of hypoxia during anesthesia. Dr Roy D McClure reports at a goiter symposium that the device, tested on animals for a year, looks into blood color by shining light behind the ear to signal danger before pallor appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College of Surgeons
Ford Hospital
Detroit
Roy D. McClure
Puerto Rico Noted For Even Temperatures Year Round
Puerto Rico lies in the trade wind path producing the most even climate among countries. January averages around 73 degrees while July averages near 79 degrees, reflecting a stable year round temperature pattern.
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Puerto Rico
Pearl Diver Strikes Rich In Ocean Gem Discovery
Powanga Savage of Thursday Island opens an oyster to find a gem four fifths by three fifths of an inch. The find promises income for life as Lucky Pearl Diver Life markets the treasure.
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Powanga Savage
Thursday Island
Mercury lamp to kill bacteria in refrigerators
A mercury vapor electric lamp costing only a few cents monthly is invented to be installed in refrigerators to emit ultraviolet rays and destroy bacteria.
Notre Dame Completes 19 Of 21 Forward Passes
Notre Dame University football team completed 19 of 21 forward passes in a single game, showcasing a high completion rate and passing efficiency for the period.
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Notre Dame University
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Miter
King George
New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Mickie
Home Service
Provinces
Russia
Hungary
Nealth League
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
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