Timeworn Color Tricks in Warship Camouflage
The article surveys historic ship camouflage, noting ancient and later color experiments. It cites Caesar's Britain, Blue painted hulls, Polyphemus blue grey, Havoc and Hornet amber then black, Avenge Magnificent grey, Hannibal slate grey, and US white turning to battleship grey during the Spanish American War as the most practical outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camouage
Britain
Havoc
Avenge
Magnificent
Hannibal
Third Set Teeth Coming At 80
Mrs. Elizabeth Hope Ross of Calgary over eighty is getting her third set of teeth after worn out two pairs. She noticed new teeth last Christmas and the first molars have broken through with twelve expected. She endured teething distress, found relief with infant powders, and regrets store teeth are not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hope Ross
Calgary
Canadian National Revenues Rise in August 1940
Canadian National Railways reports August 1940 operating revenues at 21.22 million with 17.55 million expenses, yielding 3.67 million net. January 1 to August 31 totals show 157.30 million revenue, 133.26 million expenses, and 24.04 million net, marking year over year increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Britain in Peril as Axis Plans Gibraltar and Suez Assaults
The article surveys Axis strategy including a predicted October thrust at Gibraltar with Spain and a Bizerte push to lure the British home fleet. It notes potential Axis aims in the Balkans and Suez theater, plus a possible Sweden invasion to seize iron ore. It weighs Britain's need for oil, bases, and Muslim world support. It also questions whether Britain and the US will aid China as Chiang Kai-shek vows to endure and Russia looms as a fallback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Gibraltar
Lord Beaverbrook
Daily Express
Spain
Bizerte
Tunisia
Mediterranean
English Channel
Hitler
Balkans
Suez Canal
Sweden
Russia
Britain
Africa
Dakar
Iraq
Preserve Muskies by Shielding Spawning Grounds
Conservation notes urge protecting muskies during spawning as poaching and water-level drops threaten stocks. Flood-era water withdrawals harm eggs and fry. scientists study but anglers must curb poaching and advocate proper water management. A Toronto exhibit by Wm Lang showcased vibrant muskie imagery. anglers urged to invite Lang for outreach. Prince Albert anglers report July harvests of 3,914 northern pike and 436 pickerel from Waskesia Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Fisheries Society
Toronto
Wm. Lang
Toronto Anglers
Fish and Fame Association
Mgr. Lang
Prince Albert, National Park
Saskatchewan
Waskesia Lake
War Week Commentary on Axis Pact and Global Stakes
The article outlines the tripartite Axis pact among Germany Italy and Japan and its impact on the United States and the Soviet Union. It weighs Russia's possible choices and U S responses including aid to Britain and potential embargoes as World War II deepens. It notes Britain’s improving defense and a persistent air war into winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Japan
Europe
Africa
Far East
United States
Russia
Britain
China
U.S
Washington
Pacific
England
Indian Ocean
R.A.F
Courageous Scout Feats Span Cities and War Roles
The report highlights Scouts aiding train wreck survivors near Blue River British Columbia and treating others in Vancouver bound routes. It notes fire fighting by St Johns scouts at Mount Pearl Park and Troop Leader Donald Jones energy as Air Raid Warden sheltering trapped victims. Acton England scouts staff church listening for air raids and run a church fire squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Mount Pearl Park
Donald Jones
Jones
Boy Scouts
Acton
England
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C.N
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chungking
Hugh Dowding
Order of the Bath
Shugh
Air Council
Ontario
G. C. Toner
Federation of Anglers
Stalin
U.S.S.R
Pop
Gene Byrnes
Poppa
By Fred Neher
Fred Wehery
Nema
Blue River
B.C
North Battleford, Sask
Jerry Asmussen
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