First Canadian Aviator Praises Early Canadian Aerial Pioneers
The article recalls 32 years after lifting a makeshift flying contraption in Baddeck Nova Scotia that 3 A BD McCurdy now marvels at Royal Air Force efforts. He left business to work in aviation production during the war and notes about 10 000 young men defending Britain. McCurdy leads talks at a Toronto Flying Club dinner with colleagues from the Aerial Experimental Association including Bell and Baldwin.
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Royal Air
McCurdy
Canada
Baddeck
N.S
Royal Air Force
The
Mauritains
Toronto
Air Force
Nova Scotia
Front Line Bobby Foot Soldiers Of London Bombed Air War
London bobbies undergo frontline roles in air raids with steel helmets, gas masks, and steady traffic control. Fifty four officers have fallen, thousands of Londoners injured or in hospitals as Joe Hitler bombs Britain. Scotland Yard expands with auxiliary and reserve police, new inquiry department, and heightened duties amid nightly bombings.
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London
Bobby
Empre
Police
Joe Hitler
Scotland Yard
Special Constabulary
Bar
Britain
Gossip Habits in Quebec City Criticized by Chronicle
The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph denounces locals for spreading rumors and confidential tidbits, arguing Quebecers would win a hypothetical prize for the biggest gossip hot bed. The paper notes daily dissemination of unverified news across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph
Eye Color Study Figures for North Americans
A study of North American eye colors reports 37 percent blue, 26 percent gray, 18 percent hazel, 17 percent brown, and 2 percent unclassified.
Dog Rocks Cradle to Soothe Baby, Dash the Poodle
In a Garner household a poodle named Dash rocked a crying infant in its cradle, standing on hind legs and pawing the bars, then whined softly to soothe the child back to sleep. The dog repeated the act for two more babies, seemingly learning through observation rather than instinct.
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R. L. Garner
Dash
Cash
Industrial Revolution Canada to emerge from war altered economy
Canadian journalist Bruce Hutchinson warned in Vancouver that war changes are permanent and Canada must mobilize for peace. He predicted higher taxation in the next budget and that 1941 would bring a lower standard of living as the country shifts to a wartime to peacetime economy.
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Canada
Bruce Hutchinson
Vancouver
Hutchison
Canadian Wool Overcoats For Sailors In North Atlantic
Canadian sailors will wear overcoats of frieze cloth from pure Canadian wool. An Ontario firm produced material meeting a 330 pound strength test and achieved 602 pounds in the weft test, a record in manufacture. The goods use Western Canada fleece wool and aim to bolster warmth and durability.
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North Atlantic
Ontario
Canada
Quinine Adds Stabilizing Boost In Aviation Lubricants
Research from Standard Oil Company laboratories in Cleveland shows quinine extends lubricating oil life in airplane engines by preventing decomposition at high temperatures. The finding highlights a new use for quinine beyond medical fever control, with potential aviation applications noted by Popular Science.
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Standard Oil Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Popular Science
New York
Life insurance payouts go mainly to living policyholders
More than 60 percent of annual disbursements by Canadian and American life insurers goes to living policyholders rather than beneficiaries. The feature notes the substantial share directed to policyholders themselves.
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Life Insurance Companies
Canada
United States
King George Comforts Bombed Bristol in Personal Visit
The King toured wrecked Bristol and spoke with a woman and her children buried under rubble. He stood on a ruined home heap and called her brave, earning heartfelt affection from distraught Britons for his human, informal approach during wartime.
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Britain
Bristol
George
Victoria the
George the Comforter
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Patience to Change British Promotions System
The Admiralty announces a shift from seniority based promotions to a merit system, ending a long reliance on seniority first introduced in 1718. The move follows decades of effort since 1747 to alter the practice.
Modern automobile carburetors use ten thousand parts air per part gasoline
A technical note states that modern carburetors mix about 10 000 units of air for every unit of gasoline.
Must Reach Provincial Legislature Cut Down War Expenditures
Calgary Herald argues Canadians and British alike must endure heavy financial sacrifices as war consumes funds. It criticizes provincial administrations for maintaining lavish spending and failing to cut costs, warning that public revenue will not sustain Dominion needs during wartime.
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Calgary Herald
U.S. Car Industry to Aid Bomber Production
The war department and defence commission plan test production of bomber parts by auto plants. An initial order of about 20 million dollars aims to train managers in manufacturing complex components. The envisioned program could yield 3,600 two and four motor bombers annually at nearly one billion dollars, with full operation possibly 15 months away.
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United States
War Department and
Defence Commission
Favoring Peace Won't Save From Cyclone's Force
A reflective note argues that wishing for peace cannot shield people from a cyclone and emphasizes the need for practical preparation and action to survive severe weather. It contrasts idealized weather with real danger and urges readiness.
Confectionery Patrons Largely Male In Street Sales
A survey of confectioners shows sixty five percent of patrons are men. Hard center candies lead sales among the popular items.
Trenton Aero Marine to Supply RAF Rescue Boats
Aero Marine Company of Canada in Trenton Ont will deliver six 70 foot crash boats to the RAF for Channel rescue work. The boats reach 50 mph and feature heavy seas maneuverability. Designer Herbert Ditchburn leads operations with Gar Wood assisting. Wood engines power all craft amid a $706,000 contract and backlogs. English Canadian mariners will observe trials at an east coast port. British officials recently inspected the plant.
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Chanel
Trenton
Ont
R.A.F
Aero Marine Company of Canada
RAF
Orillia and Gravenhurst
Gar Wood
Detroit
Aero Marine
Blood donors urged by doctors to boost supply in Canada
At Connaught laboratories University of Toronto doctors discuss how to become good blood donors. They favor manual labor to improve veins and blood flow, note donors aged 21 to 60, and estimate Canada will need about 2000 donors weekly as Prime Minister King expands blood banking.
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Connaught Laboratories
University of Toronto
Canadian Red Cross
King
Canada
Princess Juliana Seeks Woollen Dress in New York
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands shops along Fifth Avenue seeking a woollen long sleeve dress for a two year old. She learns no stock is available and, noting New York weather, chooses a cotton print dress instead.
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Juliana
Netherlands
New York
Fifth Avenue
Irene
Ottawa
New York City
Enmity Between Former Friends Deepens
The line between former close companions has grown bitter as rifts widen. Retrospective quarrels, fractured trust, and lingering grievances redefine long standing loyalties. The personal fallout affects relationships, communities, and shared projects amid ongoing disputes.
Japan to ration 300000 uniforms to schoolchildren
More than 300,000 khaki and navy blue school uniforms will be distributed under a rationing program in Japan. The plan targets primary and secondary students, aiming to ensure adequate attire amid shortages and wartime economy pressures.
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Japan
Blood Pump Rate in Adults
A normal adult heart circulates about one gallon of blood per minute, a steady flow that sustains tissue nourishment and waste removal. This rate underpins assessments of cardiovascular health and serves as a baseline in medical measurements.
Wild Geese Flights Over Manitoba In Spring Migration
Manitoba wildlife officials report widespread dispersal of blue and lesser snow geese during the 1940 spring migration. Large flocks fed in southern prairies due to dropping water tables, with many birds moving to northward feeding grounds and across Assiniboine River areas. Geese arrive from Louisiana around April 10, spend weeks feeding in the south, then resume migration in early May toward Arctic breeding grounds including James Bay and the Arctic Coast.
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Manitoba
Prairie Migratory Bird Officer
Department of Mines and Resources
Winnipeg
Assiniboine River
Arctic
Louisiana
James Bay
Baffin
Southampton Islands
Spanish oranges tied to Nazi barters shock readers
The Manchester Guardian reports Spanish oranges from Levant groves were reportedly sold to the Nazis, with speculation the crop trade could fund arms and munitions. The Brandon Sun notes Britain’s Christmas cheer dimming as table staples vanish and questions about the deal’s terms and producers’ involvement surface.
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Manchester Guardian
Britain
Levant
Guardian
Hitler
Spain
Brandon Sun
Newspapers Move Goods In Bright Retail Push
The Sarnia Canadian Observer argues newspapers are more than chroniclers they drive sales. Leading stores show big gains by active advertising, emboldening growth and distribution while remaining ready to capitalize on timely messages in print. The paper notes ads propel prosperity and move goods.
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The
Sarnia Canadian Observer
Remarkable Record of Ten Seager Sons in War Service
The ten sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Seager of this city have given a total of 95 years of service in the armed forces of the British Empire during the Great War and subsequent years, with their loyalty cited as Britain’s invincible strength.
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George Seager
Britain
Hamilton Spectator
Apple Eaters Wanted to Balance Surplus Apples
An article notes that forty extra apples eaten per Canadian would dispose of seasonal surplus, equating to about a week in a seven month period. It adds that while some dislike apples, many boys can help balance the surplus.
Gossip Sparks About New Bride's Housekeeping Skills
A local society item notes chatter about the newly married couple with a quip about domestic knowhow. The exchange centers on perceptions of the bride’s housekeeping and daily competence.
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