Osvaldo Sebastani resigns as Mussolini aide
Osvaldo Sebastani private secretary to Premier Mussolini resigns for private reasons. Britain begins registering Allied aliens for wartime labor, Enactment allows Australian censorship enforcement, and other wartime brief items include a Seeley’s Bay boating accident and Dutch burial of Wilhelm II.
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Osvaldo Sebastani
Mussolini
Wilhelm Sr
Germany
Doorn
Netherlands
Petain
Gibraltar
Red Cross
Britain
Harvard Hospital
Ministry of Labor
Norman Rogers
Kingston
Seeley’s Bay
Fleet Air Arm
Manitoba beekeeper grows bee plants to save clover
Manitoba beekeeper N Pankin of Dufrost believes in using outside sown annual "Bee Plants" to offset clover losses. He now seeds over two acres with Mignonette Larkspur Borage and Cleome, noting Cleome’s easy drill sowing. His 0.5 acre Cleome patch drew attention for both humans and bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
N. Pankin
Dufrost
Pankin
Pittsburgh firm develops water white plate glass
Approaches maximum light transmission at 91 percent. Utterly clear, the glass permits viewing through a 24 inch light edgewise with near invisible presence. It suits multiple glazing for refrigeration, air conditioning, and insulating installations. Provides safer automobile window concepts through advanced glass technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Scientific American
Good Marksmen Cut German Air Attack Flare Threat
Home Guards units have become superb marksmen riflemen, reliably shooting down Nazi flares. In one raid a group of 20 Home Guards reportedly brought down all flares dropped, with none reaching the ground.
Man Seeks Little Return as Stocks Rise Buy Interest
A quoted observer notes that people buy when stocks go up while a local investor explains a modest below par purchase strategy. The piece discusses market sentiment, investor behavior, and small entry points in rising markets.
New Wool Products From Australian Board Showways
The Australian Wool Board will manufacture two new wool products this year fine wool stockings and uncut moquettes for upholstery in furniture and motorcars Samples from Britain include sheer to sports weights. A firm plans to manufacture a limited run of stockings while English and American markets test moquette furnishings. London samples of printed wool fabrics arrive as part of Sydney Royal Show exhibits. Woolen furnishings and garments illustrate wool's broad use from upholstery to gowns and coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Wool Board
Great Britain
England
America
London
Sydney
Camouflage Tactics used by Germans During RAF Bombing
A Daily Telegraph traveler reports elaborate German camouflage of Hamburg Hanover and Bremen targets to avoid R A F destruction. Rail stations and landmarks hidden with timber mounds and altered lakes. dummy houses cover tanks. vast sums spent. Hamburg port and Bremen free port show devastation. Wilhelmshaven dockyard useless. Kiel and other towns report widespread bomb damage and displacement.
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Hamburg
Hanover
Bremen
London Daily Telegraph
R.A.F
Alster
Continental
Wilhelmshaven
Kiel
Emden
Harz Mountains
Turingia
Kettering predicts anti submarine device to chase subs at night
Charlies F. Kettering, leading American inventor, says the anti submarine device will be completed and in operation within a reasonable time. He notes six years of work with GM research and cites submarine engines that enable U S subs to reach 17 to 20 knots on the surface, faster than rival navies.
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Charlies F. Kettering
Navy
General Motors Research Division
Kettering
Britain
United States Navy
Public Speaking Self Taught guide offers tips and mail order
A Winnipeg newspaper union Home Service promotion advertises a 32 page booklet on parliamentary rules and public speaking. It covers recognizing motions, voice training and toast presentations. Priced at 15 cents send to Home Service Dept. plus lists other small booklets available.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Birthday Greeting At Continental Hotel Cairo
In Cairo at the Continental Hotel Colonel T. E. Lawrence stands with a fanfare as a tourist seeks a moment with the famed Arabist. She cheers him with a birthday tease, counting 92 and prompting his cordial reply of many happy returns.
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T. E. Lawrence
Cairo
Colonel Lawrence
Boned Meat Exports Studied For Ship Space Savings
An extensive experiment tests shipping boned meat from Australia and New Zealand to save space. Meat interests in Argentina plan to export about half their annual meat shipments to the United Kingdom in boneless form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Clocks Rarely Given as Wedding Gifts in China
Clocks seldom appear as wedding presents in China. They are viewed as undesirable gifts due to superstitions about bad luck and endings, contrasting with Western gifting traditions.
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China
Plenty Of Practice
Plenty Of Practice features a coach praising a player for his line work dodge tackle and nimble running. The player credits his ease to past trips with his mother to bargain sales, suggesting a disciplined upbringing and early hard work.
NEW SLEEVELESS DRESS BY ANNE ADAMS PATTERN 4651
Anne Adams touts a cool sleeveless dress with a rounded shoulder silhouette. Pattern 4651 features an all one piece front, easy princess back, and optional lace edging. Available in misses and women sizes 14 through 42. size 16 requires 315 yards of 35 inch fabric and 25% yards edging. Send 20c with name address and size to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Sunday School Lesson on Acts 15 and Galatians 2
Devotional reading outlines the Acts 15 conflict over Gentile inclusion, the Jerusalem deputation to address circumcision and Mosaic law, Peter’s speech confirming God’s acceptance of the Gentiles, and the church’s calm, principled decision making. The piece praises the measured handling of controversy in the early church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Paul
Barnabas
Jerusalem
Peter
Joppa
Cornelius
Fast Modern Planes Fly Captain Balfour Sets RAF Pace
Captain H. H. Balfour, Under-secretary of State for Air, says pilots are not too old at 40 for modern fighters. He recently tested the Whirlwind, one of the world fastest fighters, during a countrywide flight. At 43, Balfour, who shot down 11 enemy planes in World War I, handles the Whirlwind and compares it with earlier Spitfire and Hurricane models.
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H. H. Balfour
R.A.F
Army to Increase Horse Use to Save Gas
Army Minister Percy Spender told Sydney officials that restrictions will boost horse usage saving 250000 gallons of gas each year. He noted 1200 draught horses pulling 600 transports travel about 12 miles daily, totaling 2628000 miles yearly for 600 vehicles. The army also uses 1800 horses for cavalry instruction and recently approved purchase of 98 tons of horseshoes.
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Percy Spender
Sydney
N.S.W
Hidden Fire Watching Lie Frays British Marriages
A fragment notes husbands conceal nightly outings by claiming to attend fire watching while withholding the flame’s identity, touching on trust and secrecy in marriages.
Health League of Canada urges action on public health
An editorial by Dr. Gordon Bates in Health argues for strong public opinion and legislative action to advance preventive medicine. It cites Ontario’s past milk pasteurization, toxoid use, and the need for federal provincial cooperation to reduce infant mortality and diphtheria, stressing prevention over hospital expansion.
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Gordon Bates
Health League of Canada
Canada
Toronto
Ontario
Dominion
Bates
Australia Turns Out Tripods for Bren Guns
Australia is manufacturing not only Bren guns but also all ancillary gear and components required for war, expanding Allied arms production to support ongoing conflict and bolster supply lines with comprehensive weapon systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Army slang shavetail and bobtail terms explained
In U S Army usage a shavetail refers to a second lieutenant while a bobtail denotes a dishonorable discharge, revealing traditional military jargon tied to rank and stigma. The terms illustrate how slang marks status and consequences within the service.
In Times of World Crises Action Speaks Loudly
A concise reflection on how decisive deeds during global crises outpace rhetoric, galvanizing public morale and influencing public opinion more than statements alone. It emphasizes tangible acts, timely responses, and leadership presence amid upheaval.
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Eran
Home Service
Royal Canadian Navy
Maritimes
Spitire
Defiant
Meinane
Fairey Battle Plane
Lockheed
Fairey Swordfish
Boeing Flying Fortress
Sunderland
Air Force
New South Wales
We League
Mickie
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