Britain Builds 90,000 Planes During World War II
Production Minister Oliver Lyttelton disclosed wartime figures in Commons showing Britain produced over 90,000 aircraft from war start to end 1943, most being combat types. He cited U S material support and noted 83,000 tanks guns and ammunition for the Army, along with vast small arms and machine gun output.
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Oliver Lyttelton
Commons
Britain
United States
Lyttelton
RAF
Fleet Air Arm
British Commonwealth
Paul Preaches Faith and Miracles in Lystra
A biblical narrative describes a crippled man in Lystra who, upon faith, stands and walks as Paul calls him. The crowd rejects worship of Paul and Barnabas, while opponents later stone Paul, who rises and continues preaching with his companions Derbe. The passage highlights devotion to Christ and the power of God.
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Lystra
Paul
Jupiter
Mercury
Christ
Barnabas
God
Antioch
Iconium
Pat
Baranabas
Derbe
Kindness shines as family loses home to fire
The Saint John Telegraph Journal recalls Edmonston’s King Pelletier family of nine who bought a new house, only to have their previous dwelling burn down. Neighbors sheltered them and the former owner refunded the down payment and cancelled the sale, prompting praise for a generous gesture.
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Saint John Telegraph-Journal
Edmonston
Pelletier
Spring Delays and War Time Forms
A rural column reflects on spring’s arrival hindered by mud and ice. The writer notes forms, ration cards, licenses, and the need for secrecy as war and daily life intersect, while longing for England in April and appreciating a new furnace during a harsh season.
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Ottawa
Italy
England
Movie Star Puzzle Answers Across and Down
A crossword like puzzle lists horizontal entries from 1 to 50 and vertical entries from 1 to 47 with clues for popular actress, minerals, languages, and common words. The grid references a diverse set of terms including mythic, geographic, and everyday items.
Kind Words For Grasshopper From Saskatchewan Minister
Agriculture Minister Gordimer, speaking in the Commons, said grasshoppers can cause damage on western farms. He noted weeds spreading in the West since he began his 42 year career, with some unexpected allies in the war against weeds. In Manitoba, grasshoppers destroyed sow thistle on farms as farmers observed insects standing on their heads, sucking moisture from thistles.
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Gordimer
Saskatchewan
C.C.F
West
Manitoba
Go Westward Support for Red Cross in Battlefront Appeal
Chatham notes readers that donations to the Red Cross reach front lines and aid soldiers directly, urging broad support as conflict intensifies and resources are stretched thin.
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Red Cross
Paul and Barnabas Set Apart for Missionary Work
Sermon excerpt recounts Acts 13 1 14 28 noting Antioch prophets and teachers including Barnabas and Saul. The Holy Spirit designates them for special service, hands are laid, and they depart from Seleucia to Cyprus to begin the first missionary journey begun around AD 47 to 50 with emphasis on unity in Christ.
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Paul
Baranabas
Saul
Apostle Paul
Antioch
Syria
Orontes
Cyprus
Mediterranean
Galatia
Asia Minor
Christ Jesus
Barnabas
Symeon
Niger
Manaen
Herod
Seleucia
Alaska and The Canadian Northwest
Review of Harold Griffin’s book Alaska and The Canadian Northwest detailing the postwar expansion of North America’s last frontier. It highlights the Alaska Highway aviation oil developments at Abasands and Norman Wells and frontier settlements shaping future reconstruction and regional growth.
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Alaska
Canadian Northwest
Harold Griffin
North America
Mackenzie River
Bering Strait
Northwest Territories
Alberta
British Columbia
Yukon
Alaska Highway
Abasands
Norman Wells
Matanuska Valley
Northwest
Arctic
Asia
Europe
George J. McLeod
Health rules urged to curb respiratory spread
The Health League of Canada urges proper hygiene as sneezes and coughs spread respiratory diseases. They say covering with a handkerchief is good hygiene and good manners, promoting simple, practical steps to limit transmission.
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Health League of Canada
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Jack Feinstein
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Kzarmetzour
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Tao
Grace McNeill
Hamilton
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C.W.A.C
McNeill
Dominion
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Chatham
J. Millar Watt
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