Walking as a national habit in Britain and beyond
The Ottawa Journal argues walking remains a strong tradition in England Ireland and Scotland with figures like Lord Tweedsmuir and Lord Grey cited. The piece contrasts walking with golf and urges rediscovering health, strength, and appreciation of the countryside through more walking.
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England
Ireland
Scotland
Lord Tweedsmuir
Old Country
A. G. Gardiner
Lord Grey
Hilaire Belloc
Ottawa Journal
Not Pushovers We Need Stronger View of the Enemy
The Scottish secretary of state urges purging British school books of references that belittle Britain’s foes. He warns that underestimating the enemy aids their success and stresses recognizing Germany as tough and capable to hasten victory. He cites Nazi propaganda claims of German shortages prior to blitzkrieg in France.
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Scotland
Britain
Germany
East
Reich
Gentle Morning Routines Advice From Medical Authority
A London medical authority confirms a long held lesson for boys about rising gently. The expert advises lying awake five minutes before getting up, stretching every limb, and spending a few minutes reading, noting it as a pleasant health practice.
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Ndon
Drink Home Stuff Brantsford Expositor
Apple and tomato juices will be available in quantity for Canadians this winter. The plan aims to reduce imported citrus fruit needs and conserve exchange while directing spending to Canadian producers who have lost overseas markets.
Careless Smokers blamed for most 1940 fires
A statement by the Canadian Underwriters Association says careless smoking caused by far the largest share of 46,629 fires that destroyed property valued at 22,735,264 dollars in 1940.
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Canadian Underwriters’ Association
Brantford Expositor
Queen Elizabeth Praised for Charm in News Reels
A St. Catharines Standard note cites a New York Sun grapher lauding Queen Elizabeth at 41 for extraordinary charm and states her appearances lift news programs.
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New York Sun
St. Catharines
Linchpin Defined by Churchill
Prime Minister Churchill describes Canada as the linchpin of the English speaking world. He uses the term to explain Canada’s critical role in maintaining the alliance and cultural ties among English speaking nations.
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Churchill
Canada
Brantford
Expositor
Winter relief drive opens earlier this year
A German notice humorously announces that the Winter relief drive will begin sooner than in prior years, signaling an adjusted schedule and intent to accelerate aid distribution.
Windsor Star Notes Voluntary Contributions Withheld
Windsor Star reports voluntary contributions are being withheld from salaries and wages. The notice highlights payroll changes affecting workers and potential implications for net pay and benefits.
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Windsor Star
Trouble Talkers Spark Passive Aggressive Chatters
A humorous look at people who fill silence with endless chatter noting that those who avoid trouble avoid conversation. The piece pokes fun at conversational extremes and the social dynamics of speaking up versus remaining quiet.
Marriage Is a Private Affair by Judith Kelly
A 1941 Harper prize novel follows Theo Schofield and Tom West in the early years of marriage. They face conventional domestic life, with Theo seeking to live up to an ideal of marriage. The couple matures as they learn love requires more than romance to sustain partnership.
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Theo Schofield
Tom West
Judith Kelly
Ontario
Tom
Theo
The War Week Roosevelt Defies Hitler and Guards Seas
President Roosevelt warned that any German or Italian warship entering vital waters will be torpedoed as the United States protects the freedom of the seas. He outlined a new defense of Atlantic supply lines and shipping from all flags, underscoring American naval and air patrols to safeguard commerce.
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England
Hitler
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Western Hemisphere
Atlantic
Erica
North Atlantic
Canada
New York Man Train For Raids Prepares Private Fire Brigade
New York City building managers have trained about 50 000 private fire fighters and salvage crews in three months, aiming for 200 000 under Mayor LaGuardia’s Civilian Defence. Belknap of the Real Estate Board says the program teaches fire suppression, salvage, and anti sabotage skills to confront possible air attacks and raids amid rising tensions with Axis powers.
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New York City
B. H. Belknap
Real Estate Board of
New York
F. H. LaGuardia
Belknap
Atlantic Seaboard
Firemen Face Toughest Tests for New York Department
About 5,400 youths seek appointment to the New York Fire Department facing a demanding qualifying exam described as the toughest ever devised. The multi-stage test includes coordination using a steering gear, heavy weight lifts, a 170 pound dummy ascent, a 31 second obstacle sequence, followed by a mile run after a rest, with matriculation high school requirements and a starting salary of 2000 a year after six months probation. The department staffing exceeds 10,000 and operates on a three platoon system.
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New York Fire Department
Toronto Telegram
Civil Service Commission
Russia's War Effort Impresses Despite Hardship
The piece notes the German air force, though well handled, lacks the impact against Russian logistics and morale. It highlights Russian railways and civilian resilience, cites Hitler's miscalculations in material reserves and civilian will, and compares Napoleon's slow Moscow march to Hitler's rapid advances using motorized troops.
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Russia
Napoleon
Moscow
Hitler
Kittler
Pays to Advertise Ends in Tragic Army Husband
An Arkansas woman advertised for a husband. She found one for $9. He joined the Army, was killed, and she collected $3,000 life insurance and a widow’s pension for life. The tale is used to illustrate advertising pays in the long run.
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Arkansas
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Voice OF the Press
Harper & Brothers
Spitzbergen
Arctic Ocean
Norway
North Pole
Europe
Arctic Islands
Berlin
Kooba Forest
Australia
Durham
Catalina
St. Lawrence Starch Co., Limited
Port Credit
Ont
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