World Happenings Briefly Told
More than 11,000 U8, 400,000 Indians entered fighting forces per Indian service records. About 10,000,000 fires turned in under the price purchase plan announced by the Office of Price Administration. Dr J W Browning of Exeter Ontario died after a heart attack. he was Canada’s oldest practising physician and an early telegraphist. Lt Col Lord Apsley reported killed in Middle East air craft. he was Conservative MP for Bristol Central since 1931. The Polish navy addition, the submarine Dak, joins the Royal Navy effort. Six spies charged with Axis work shot at Constantine Algeria continua tion of anti espionage drive. Winnipeg air force says 1,300 used RCAF greatcoats donated to Aid to Russia fund. badges removed.
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J. W. Browning
Canada
Exeter
Ont
Lord Apsley
Bristol Central
Earl of Bathurst
Middle East
Constantine
Algeria
French Africa
Winnipeg
No. 7
Aid To
Russia
Neat Colorful Aprons Pattern 4265 for Gifts
The Anne Adams Pattern 4265 offers small to extra large apron sizes with strawberry appliques and optional trim. Order by sending 20 cents in coins to Winnipeg Pattern Dept at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man, including size, name, address, and style number.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Words As Weapons Chverrick Sees Speeches As Tanks And Planes
The article discusses how Churchill used rhetoric like a weapon and compares him to Hitler, noting his mastery of oratory, timing, and morale-boosting effect during London bombings. It highlights the fear and mobilization sparked by authoritative speech and the parallel to Hitler’s rallying power.
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Chverrick
Speerers
Geason
Hiller
Quentin Reynolda
Reynolda
Hamelin
Germany
Scrods
Hitler
Winston Church
Churchill
London
Winston
In Service Again Colin Hodgkinson Joins RAF Legions
Colin Hodgkinson, the second leg ress pilot, has been assigned to a front line fighter squadron by the air ministry after losing his legs in a crash three years ago. Fitted with special arte]legs, he returns to the fleet air arm as the first legless RAF pilot since Douglas Bader.
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Colin Hodgkinson
RAF Legions
Colin G. S. Hodgkinson
Air Ministry
Fleet Air Arm
Admiralty
R.A.F
Hodgkinson
Help To Soldiers And Dresses At Ontario Museum
Report from New Guinea notes sulfa drugs save wounds when applied early, with troops carrying sulfa sprinkles. Three dresses worn by Queen Alexandra, donated by Lt Col James Flanagan, are displayed in the Royal Ontario Museum’s costume gallery, including Balmoral ball attire from 1868 and two later embroidered satin gowns. A purple velvet robe worn by Princess Victoria at Edward VII’s coronation, also donated, illustrates regal pomp for Canadians.
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Queen Alexandra
Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum
James W. Flanagan
Costume
Balmoral
Alexandra
England
Prince of Wales
H.R.H
Princess Victoria
Edward VII
Col
Flanagan
Amish Wedding in Pennsylvania Ends with Bridegroom Tumble
A Pennsylvania Amish wedding starts at eight with 45 minutes of hymn singing, followed by a three hour ceremony by three ministers. At midnight guests celebrate by tossing the couple over the fence instead of the usual rice or shoes.
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Pennsylvania
Ancient Caxton Documents Returned to Clarify Birth Date
Lord Kenngly presents Britain with 15 Latin parchments in Gothic script that illuminate William Caxton’s early life, potentially pinning down his birth year once thought between 1412 and 1423. The parchments, five centuries old, were once held by the Turnour Suffolk family nearby the Caxtons.
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Lord Kenngly
Britain
William Caxton
Caxton
Turnour Suffolk
Caxtona
One Day's Ration for Army in Toronto Ex Show Grounds
A day's ration for 7,000 men at the Canadian National Exhibition grounds in Toronto includes 5,200 lbs beef 4,950 lbs potatoes 875 lbs butter 656 gallons fresh milk 1,400 eggs 1,150 pies and 3,500 lbs vegetables. Early firearms were named after birds the word musket signified a sparrowhawk.
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Toronto
Emotions Rule Diet Says New York Health Pamphlet
A New York City Committee on Mental Hygiene pamphlet argues emotions strongly influence digestion and nutrition. Anger fear and anxiety can suppress appetite and disrupt digestion, while pleasant feelings improve digestion. eating should be a pleasurable, relaxed experience. Louis XIV is said to have originated the minuet of 1653.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Louis XIV
Crown Prince Gustav Adolf Beats Long Waiting for Throne
Sweden's Gustav Adolf reaches age 60 as Crown Prince, surpassing King Edward VII's wait for the throne. His father, King Gustav V, remains king after 35 years on the throne. Edward's life was defined by his role as heir apparent since birth.
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Edward VII
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Victoria
Edward
Sweden
Gustav Adolf
Gustav V
Sault Daily Star
Greeks Receive Canadian Wheat Gift But Shipments Continue
Ottawa officials confirm regular monthly shipments of 15,000 tons of wheat to Greece are proceeding and reaching the Greek people safely. The statement comes as the government reviews the aid program and monitors delivery amid ongoing support.
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Canada
Greece
Ottawa
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Brefly
Interior Department
Indian Service
Mice of Price Administration
Royal Navy
Mickie
By Fred Neher
New Guinea
Philip North
North
Usalth League
VITAL
Cinsenest
Saalyy
Ahsan Ranees
ELON
Wiilard
Ofis&rr
Tm Ae
By William Ferguson
Reg'lar Fellers
Gene Byrnes
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