Canada and Pan American role in a postwar world
The New Statesman and Nation editor argues for a new world structure with Canada and the United States coordinating defence. It warns that Nazis or Japanese incursions could threaten all American republics and Canada, notes Canadian aloofness in the Pan American union, and suggests embracing dual allegiance as a practical response.
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Joint Defence Board
New Statesman
Nation
America
Canada
The
Europe
United Kingdom
Refugees in Britain face internment due to Gestapo agents
The government white paper argues that internment is needed to weed out Gestapo agents among refugees. Home Office takes charge, a census screens internees, and many are released for work considered vital to national interests. Mr. Ernest Bevin plans an International Labor Front recruiting skilled refugees from Poland, Czecho Slovakia, Germany and Austria for essential jobs.
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Gestapo
Ther
Germany
Austria
Home Office
Ernest Bevin
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Winston Churchill
Arthur Szyk
Szyk
London
Europe
Geneva
Paris
New York
T W Earp
London Daily Telegraph
St. George
British Museum
White House
Washington
Canada
Control Of Gasoline Prohibits New Outlets After August
The Windsor Star argues that the Oil Controller for Canada should prohibit new gasoline outlets after August, believing private initiative should be encouraged but that the current widespread, costly system is uneconomic. The order avoids rationing for now, aiming to curb a sprawling retail network and lessen future shocks to the economy.
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Canada
Dominion
Windsor Star
London Theatres Hit Peak Boom in 20 Years
The London theatre scene enjoys its busiest period in two decades with near full houses most nights on Shaftesbury Avenue. Managers credit a postwar relief factor, fewer travel burdens, and a summer surge of provincial visitors, noting the decline in the July lull.
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London
Shaftesbury Avenue
France
Oklahoma City Reporter Demonstrates Courtesy To Women
An Oklahoma City reporter, defending women's courtesy, performs 124 courteous acts toward women. He holds doors for 60 women, turns taps for 20, steps aside at counters 10 times, allows elevator priority 30 times, and gives up his seat 4 times. Two women thanked him. many men and women respond with a wary expression. He remains convinced.
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Walter Raleigh
Need Fresh Water for Stock
Fresh water is essential for both young and old stock in summer. Water cools the blood, aids digestion, and improves feed intake, growth, body condition, and egg production. Automatic waterers provide continuous supply, reducing daily chores and can be extended by piping water to range and laying houses.
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The
Family Herald and
Weekly Star
The Time Saved and the Six Minutes
The Guelph Mercury wonders what an average reckless driver does with six saved minutes. He may sleep late, dawdle over dressing or breakfast, or chatter at work. He never uses it for anything important, only adding to yearly motor accidents that maim or kill.
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Guelph Mercury
Victory Through Pain and Britain’s Test in War
The Toronto Daily Star asserts Canada stands with Britain in wartime, sending munitions, ships, food, and troops while praying for victory. It frames the struggle as painful but necessary, with civilians and noncombatants bearing hardship alongside soldiers as a birth pang toward a liberty-filled future.
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Canada
Britain
Toronto Daily Star
Refugees Return Set for French Occupied Zones
About 800000 refugees and over 1000000 demobilized soldiers have been returned to homes in German occupied and unoccupied zones of France before August 10. Officials say nearly all refugees should be back before winter.
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France
Ribbon-Tailed Bird of Paradise Found in Australia
Scientists report a new Ribbon-Tailed bird of paradise discovered in Australia noted for two long tail streamers. Researchers describe its vibrant plumage and distinct courtship display as key identifying features.
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Australia
Coast town faces postwar pet surplus in Britain
Local Defence Corps officer shelters 20 dogs, many cats, goldfish, 40 chickens, rabbits and a parrot. His men contribute a penny a week for food as the animals await placement or return.
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Britain
Defence Corps
Belgium Girl Hears Dogs Talk Like Home
A Belgian girl abroad misreads a dog bark as bilingual speech and exclaims that dogs talk like Belgium. A note notes the first all welded cargo ship built in the United States was launched this summer.
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Belgium
United States
Obligation In War Funds Fall To National Treasury
The Winnipeg Free Press states there is no patriotic fund in the present war and no charity for soldiers dependents. The nation bears the cost with allowances set to three dependents per soldier. Allowances include 35 dollars monthly for a wife, 12 dollars per child, and 20 dollars monthly for a dependent parent or mother.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Dangers Cited After Student’s Story About a Kissed Dog
A health talk warns against kissing animals after a pupil recalls his Aunt Alice kissing her dog and the pet dying. The tale illustrates the risks of close contact with animals.
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Jackie
Trans-Canada Air Lines posts July passenger and mail gains
Officials reported C A L flights carried 5 098 passengers in July up 416 from June. Mail total reached 60 552 pounds, up 8 022, and air express rose to 8 779 pounds, up 591.
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Trans-Canada Air Lines
Air Express
Grain Stocking Practices in Prairie Park Areas
The Dominion Experimental Substation at Beaverlodge promotes long north south stock layouts to combat wet weather and frost. Five pairs of bundles form a stook with caps spread to shed water, aiding drying. some farmers favor midsized, carefully capped stocks northeast by southwest to use drying winds.
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Prairie Provinces
Dominion
Beaverlodge
Peace River
W D
Albright
Tea making tips from ministry of food experts
A wartime note on conserving tea offers six practical tips. Heat water to boiling, warm and dry a teapot, bring the teapot to the kettle, brew tea fully, stir before pouring, and use an earthenware pot with a clean interior to reduce waste.
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Ministry of Food
John Bull
Consideration For Animals At Angels Animal Hospital Boston 1938 39
In 1938 and 1939 at Angels Animal Hospital Boston 1622 and 1348 animals mostly dogs and cats struck by autos were treated. Some recovered wholly or partly some died and others were euthanized. Each year 1000 plus injured strays are brought in. A plea for slower driving to reduce animal deaths.
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the Angels Animal Hospital
Boston
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National Treasury
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British Food Ministry
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