War effort address outlines Canada's industrial surge
Ottawa officials outline Canada's wartime push in munitions and production. The speaker highlights aircraft, shell, explosives, ships, and tank programs under Howe's department, stressing national resolve and the need to inform weekly newspaper editors to mold public opinion. The talk warns of harsh realities and urges courage to win the war at home.
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Calgary
Gom Lash
Ottawa
Canadas
Newfoundland
West India
Iceland
Navy
D. Howe
Department of Munitions and Supply
Rand
Canada
England
Harreia
Thera
Great Brita
Soarrtmnes
Exchange Control Board explains complexity to accountants
Officials of the Foreign Exchange Control Board spent 45 hours to fully explain the broad aspects of foreign exchange control to 24 chartered accountants recently added to the board’s staff.
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Foreign Exchange Control Board
Boar
Gift To War Effort From Anonymous Donor
The Finance Department reports a single donation of 61090 dollars. The gift reduces the donor's income tax after deductions for charitable contributions. The donor is described as a Canadian of substantial means who wishes to remain anonymous.
Scrap metal to aid war effort used by Blackburn Eng Corp
The Blackburn Engineering Corporation will convert scrap metal in its possession into materials for the war. The plan includes incorporating two old fannon souvenirs from the Crimean War. Texas supplied more than 38 percent of all natural gas produced and marketed in the United States.
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Blackburn
Eng
Texas
United States
Government Accepts Yachts and Radio Equipment for Navy
Acting on behalf of the government, O D Howe announced two yachts the Nautilus and Cleopatra are placed at the disposal of the government by Hal D Hobbs of Montreal and Mrs T G Blackstock of Toronto. A valuable radio telephone set and other electrical equipment donated by C Gentes was also accepted for naval use.
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0. D. Howe
Hal D. Hobbs
Montreal
T. G. Blackstock
Toronto
GC. 4
Hovai Cancrban
Global telegraph and electrical wire demand soars
The world holds over 169,573 miles of telephonic and telegraph wire in use today. Industry reports indicate millions of tons of wire support ongoing infrastructure for communication and power equipment.
Prairie Artillery Believes in No Half Measures
The piece asserts a steadfast stance by Prairie Artillery on decisive action and complete commitment, framing a refusal of compromise in bold terms. It emphasizes an uncompromising approach to duty and readiness in a historical context.
Extermination of Gophers in Alberta for Plague Control
Alberta health officials completed gopher extermination across 76 land sections near Stanmore to curb sylvatic plague linked to a mink farmer’s death years earlier. Dr. Malcolm Bow notes plague spread by fleas on rodents, with rats rare in Alberta, while war service plans consider consolidating Red Cross, M C A, Legion, Salvation Army and Knights of Columbus fundraising efforts into a single campaign.
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Alberta Department of Health
Stanmore
Calgary
California
United States
Malcolm R. Bow
Alberta
Dr. Bow
War Services Department
The
Red Cross
M.C.A
Canadian Legion
Salvation Army
Knights of Columbus
Legion
Women Artists in London Exhibit Narrow War Subjects
In London the Society of Women Artists shows 500 pictures with only five war themes. The Guardian Angel by Mrs. Ernestine Mills depicts a balloon barrage. Mr. C R W Nevinson criticizes women for avoiding hard realities and not using art to address the war.
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Society of Women Artists
London
Ernestine Mills
C. R. W. Nevinson
Sign at London church mocks fear with cheeky knee pun
A London church displayed a sign reading If your knees are shaking come In and knee on them to humorously address fear and hesitation among passersby. The playful typography drew attention and sparked lighthearted responses from locals.
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London
Royal Canadian Air Force Training For Air Gunners and Observers
The article describes how Royal Canadian Air Force air gunners and observers train to support pilots with navigation bombing and wireless communication. It details power turret gunners like the Defiant and the teamwork required across crews, plus the multi-stage training path from recruitment to overseas service.
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Royal Canadian Air Force
Air Force
Royal Air Force
Empire Air
Britain
R.A.I
Dunkirk
New Nickel Discovery Report In Northwestern Arizona
A major nickel deposit is reported near Littlefield Arizona nine miles south of the Utah line and six miles east of the Nevada line. Engineers from Columbia Steel Company and U S Steel are testing the 32 mile long deposit with widths from 60 to 1400 feet and surface samples show nickel content at 0.68 percent with a silver by product. Copper content is also present and the find is described as significant for US mining development and strategic metal supply.
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United States
Arizona
Littlefield
W. J. Grahan
Arizona Mineral Resources Board
Columbia Steel Company
U.S. Steel Corporation
Graham
Unites States
Canada
Utah
Nevada
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Prairies
Dominion
Alice Brooks
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Gophers
Women Artists
Air Gumners
Air Observera
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