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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
6
An excerpt discusses claims of invisible paints and varnishes used to aid camouflage in World War I and II contexts. It notes the limits of invisibility against light, background contrast, and aircraft design, while attributing such ideas to British and German wartime thinking and calling much of it hype rather than practical science.
Promotion of Group Captain C E Brookes to air commodore was announced. Plans to train 20 000 to 40 000 US chemists for war were announced by the American Chemical Society. The US Navy placed orders for 201 ships costing 3 861 053 312 dollars, in its largest contract. Four Canadian destroyers with the Royal Navy in European waters were commended for gallantry and efficiency. Canadian mills will increase output of personal equipment for soldiers. seven convalescent hospitals will be established in Canada to receive wounded from England and Canada by the Canadian Red Cross. The De Gaulle government says the British blockade has been lifted from French colonies that joined Free France. Malcolm MacDonald urged London households to house and supply homeless families from bombed areas. Japan fears a US embargo on oil and key materials. Winter air training will continue across Canada, with shorter days but more uniform conditions.
The London Daily Sketch reports a former English businessman in Paris acts as the Scarlet Pimpernel for Britons stranded in occupied France. He operates from unoccupied France, guiding escaped passported natives through an underground network. Actress Madeleine Carroll is among those who escaped via the agency.
A nine year old boy and his sister from Peterborough saved five shillings for a holiday ice cream fund but abandoned the trip. They sent the money to Lord Beaverbrook to aid in building a plane project.
A claim states the California condor is the largest bird in America and 5000 times as large as the smallest native bird, the ruby throated hummingbird, though the figures reflect a playful exaggeration rather than precise measurements.
Air Ministry report describes two Blenheim bombers returning from active missions. One aircraft plunged into the sea and survived after the airscrew churned water. hull damage included bent airscrews and a missing tail wheel. The other bomber, hit near Rotterdam, suffered a punctured port oil tank and damaged fuselage yet engines remained functional and it returned to duty within two days.
The Royal Canadian Air Force announced the RCA F band from the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto is the forerunner of several bands to lead marching feet across Canada. Full brass and reed bands will form around a central Ottawa band with a training school. Flying Officer Norman Gilchrist left a Toronto brokerage to organize and train the air force bands.
The British Broadcasting Corporation reports that the Shetland Islands are now in a state of defence as a precaution against possible German invasion. Islanders carry out work from dawn to dark to reinforce readiness.
United States Department of Agriculture planes report capturing thousands of crop pests in flight three miles above ground. Insects' habits are being charted to understand and curb their spread.
Pattern 4489 offers a button front dress with slim line and easy fit suited for day wear. It features front and back skirt panels to slim width, short sleeves with wide cuffs, a shaped collar, and optional triangle pockets. Available in misses and women sizes with fabric and ric rac options. order from Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
The report notes that fatal crashes decline in rainy and snowy conditions when drivers remain alert. It suggests careful driving lowers motor accident numbers and saves lives during inclement weather.
National revenue department inspectors disclose advance income tax payments for 1940. Although due by April 30, taxpayers are urged to save weekly or monthly to pool funds for the levy, with figures showing how much to reserve based on income levels and taxes.
A Brantford Expositor excerpt recalls Fougasse’s Punch cartoon of two soldiers on a cliff by the Channel. It argues the Empire stands strong and unified, its power growing amid war, with a hope that peace will confirm Pax Britannica rather than a weak truce.
This excerpt surveys the sunken USS Monitor and plans to photograph wrecks, then recounts a Milwaukee extortion plot tied to a Sears manager and a counterfeit submarine scheme. It also highlights a mid century hole in one golf contest with 4,360 entrants and three perfect shots, plus Dr. Paul Michael’s sugar study urging candy for golfers.
A Sunday school lesson analyzes Proverbs 4 and Psalm 15, stressing parental teaching and learning wisdom from others. It contrasts paths of righteousness with misguided youth, warning that neglectful upbringing leads to ignorance and stumbling in darkness.
The Canadian Minister for Aircraft Production and Lord Beaverbrook urge British women to donate all aluminum items from pots to coat hangers. The appeal, cited by the London Times, calls for immediate surrender to local Women's Voluntary Service HQs to aid Spitfires and Hurricanes. The writer notes aluminum is safe for food use and urges Canada to adopt a similar appeal to boost war supplies.
Sugar honey mixture heated to 270 degrees F then mixed with Kellogg's Rice Krispies. Salt and vinegar added off heat, then dropped into buttered molds or pressed into pans to form balls or bars. Yield about twenty two-inch balls.
Beat eggs into pumpkin mixture with syrup sugar and spices. Stir in corn starch with milk, blend well, and pour into a pastry lined plate. Bake at 450 F for 10 minutes then lower oven to finish 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.
The London Daily Sketch recalls Mrs Edward Hore a famed pre war social character who lived alone at the Ritz Hotel for 25 years. She dressed in black with a voluminous wig and set daily at the Ritz restaurant beneath Neptune’s statue. Each evening she shouted to the mail poster “Hey, George Post these tetters.”
The article notes that autumn experiences more vehicle crashes than any other season, highlighting increased risk factors and urging heightened driver caution during the months of September to November.
The note asserts that when a business succeeds its visibility should be maintained before the public. It argues ongoing exposure sustains momentum and trust, implying continuous marketing and transparency to reinforce success.
An editorial note invites readers to obtain a set of cancer articles from the Health League of Canada. Send a request to Dept W.N.Y. at 111 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, with the phrase Please send me Dr. McCullough's articles on Cancer, and print name and address clearly.
Lieutenant-Commander Geoffrey Drummond V C, famed for rescuing survivors of H M S Vindictive in 1918, reenlists as an able seaman in the Thames river patrol service. Despite 54 years old he undertakes ordinary deckhand duties, scrubbing decks and washing dishes.
A church meeting announced a token of esteem for the churchwarden who was to marry a nurse from a local hospital. A committee decided on a net purse containing 25 pounds presented by the curate's wife, amid the curate’s nervous delivery.
A study highlights that drowsy driving contributes to about 100000 crashes yearly. Researchers urge stricter fatigue guidance and public awareness to reduce sleep related road incidents.
Cultivation of a new rubber plant variety called krym sagy has begun in Russia. Reports indicate scientists and agricultural researchers are initiating trials to assess growth, resilience, and potential industrial applications. The project aims to diversify rubber production and reduce dependence on imports.
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