The Siege of Sevastopol in History’s Pages
The siege, starting last October and ending in June, stands among great modern battles. It is pivotal as a gateway to Caucasian oil fields and as a base for the Russian Black Sea fleet, with Nazi efforts to seize the fortress well documented.
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Waterloo
Trafalgar
Lord Nelson
Earl Haig
Dunkirk
Crete
Fogarty Fegan
Jarvis Bay
Malta
Sevastopol
Aiege
Hitler
Sevastopol Defenders Endure Besieging Forces in Grim Stand
The article recounts the 245 day siege of Sevastopol where 250000 German troops faced relentless Soviet resistance. It notes heavy losses, a ten to one Russian disadvantage, and the eventual fall that opened paths to Caucasus oil and Black Sea fleet disruption. It lauds Soviet defense and Allied aid from Britain and the United States while praising Russia’s crucial wartime role.
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United Nations
Caucasus
Sevastopol
Russia
Britain
United States
Nothing for fees in east London man’s plea
An East London man who was advised by his solicitor to place all possessions in his wife’s name after a feared air raid wrote pleadingly that he could not pay for the services. The letter reveals his regret and financial strain following the suggestion.
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East London
Montreal
Censorship and ancient finds noted in brief
The piece recalls Napoleon era censorship as mild by comparison. It cites Trafalgar reporting bans lasting until 1815. It also mentions Java ape man remains judged to be about 500000 years old.
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Napoleon
Battle of
Trafalgar
Java
Spicing Mealtimes With Joyful Tableside Etiquette
An article extolls cheerful French Canadian table manners and avoiding mealtime tensions. It urges avoiding nagging children over meals and offers practical tips to prevent appetite dips, such as varying dishes, adding salads and roasts, and pairing sauces wisely. It also notes organic weight concerns, encourages physician input if needed, and playfully references literary lines about sauces and dressings.
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French Canada
George Meredith
RAF composition shows mostly Britons in UK and overseas
British press service outlines that 67 percent of RAF personnel in the United Kingdom are Britons, 26 percent from dominions, and seven percent from Allied nations, with 87 percent of male ground staff Britons. Overseas, 83 percent Britons, 15 percent dominions, two percent Allied. aircraft overseas 75 percent British, 25 percent American.
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Royal Air Force
RAF
United Kingdom
Canadia
Bremen
Rla.f
B.P.S
Dominions
United States
Air Training Plan graduates listed from Canadian schools
Names and addresses of air trainees who graduated under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan from No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School MacDonald Manitoba No 10 Service Flying Training School Dauphin Manitoba No 7 Bombing and Gunnery School Paulson Manitoba No 12 Service Flying Training School Brandon Manitoba The list includes LACs and pilots with home towns across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and Winnipeg with full names and street addresses where provided. The document records graduates from multiple training establishments and notes their designations and residences.
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No. 3
MacDonald, Man
LAC. RD
L. Grmville
Portreeve
H. Moroz
Flin Flow
Man
Lac
Markas
Fillmore
N. E. MacGillivray
Silver Park
OW. Stewart
Home St. Wai Pen
W. W. Spencer
Walker Ave
Winnines
A. L. Timbers
Manitoba Ave
Winnipeg
J. BE. Walmstey
Elm Creek
Mar Lac
C. Wyte
Mervin
Dauphin
Mar
J. A. Madey
Miaplé St
Saskatoon
Sask
W. H
Meaden
Ave
Edmonton
Alta
J. K. Pleken
Sherburn St
J. A. Woods
Beulah
E. Woodfield
Inkster Blvd
Paulson
W. L. Harris
Laurier
Service Flying Training School
Brandon
Adamson
Craik
W. Brown
McMillan W Ave
Willonipes
I. D. Hanlon
Kennston
E. E. Smith
Telephone
Reaton
Army Week Reflections Amid War Time Strains
A columnist ties Army Week to broader wartime mobilization urging citizen sacrifice. He recalls radio reports of Vancouver Island shelling and past St Lawrence sinkings, arguing vigilance and rationing prove civilians share in defense. The piece urges continued effort beyond Army Week and condemns complacency.
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Estevan
B.C
Canada
A.R.P
C.P.C
John
Jane Citizen
Sugar Rationing Hints For Cutting Down The Amount
Nutritionists say sugar mainly supplies quick energy and increases appetite. Practical tips urge gradual reduction in tea coffee and cereals, thinner icings, seasonal fruits, end-added sugar when stewing, a pinch of salt, avoid soda, substitute honey corn syrup maple products or molasses, and choosing Canada Approved flour bread. Familiarity with natural flavors likely shifts preferences toward healthier options. When using dried fruits in baking, cut sugar accordingly.
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Canada
Swiss truck service aids supply to frontiers across Iberian route
The Swiss government organized an M motor-truck service from Portugal to the French frontiers through Spanish territory to facilitate movement of raw materials and foodstuffs. An advertisement notes a fable like line about a shoe string that won't break.
Britain’s John Baird unveils three dimensional color TV
In a bombed London house John Baird showcases an all wave television and radio receiver claiming postwar market price around 40 dollars. He envisions nationwide transmission and says Hitler the ventriloquist dummy aids mock test transmissions in vivid color and three dimensions.
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John Baird
Baird
London
Britain
Hitler
Islands Thompson and Lindsay Vanish From South Atlantic Maps
Thompson and Lindsay islands were removed from South Atlantic charts this year as both have vanished. They had appeared on maps since 1825.
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Thompson
Lindsay
South Atlantic
Japanese Proclamations Rule Occupied Areas in New Guinea
Japanese commanders in New Guinea and New Britain issue edicts forcing every house to fly the Japanese flag and obliging residents to bow to soldiers and learn Japanese. Trade is banned except with licenses, and restrictions include radio listening, message interception, letter writing, and nighttime movements. Prohibitions on religion and missionary meetings accompany a pledge of “stabilized in their life” for obedience.
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New Guinea
New Britain
Japan
Gems of Thought Charitable Quotes Collection
A selection of concise moral maxims urges charity and kindness. Quotes from Wordsworth Ruskin Dr Whyte Mary Baker Eddy Dickens and Southey emphasize doing good, avoiding judgment, and treating others as one wishes to be treated. Each line offers a compact ethical reminder.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Dickens
Britain Reclaims Metal for Thirteen 35000ton Battleships
Sufficient metal to build thirteen 35000 ton battleships has been recovered by melting down railings and gates in Britain. London alone supplied 84000 tons of the 200000 tons recovered.
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Britain
London
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von Mannstein
Black Sea
Home Sweet Home
Vancouver Island
St. Lawrence
Swiss Truck Service
Surry
Alex. Whyte
Southey
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