World Happenings Briefly Told War News Summary
A warning to British farmers about possible enemy attacks on crops was issued by the agriculture ministry. Violinist Fritz Kreisler, 66, was discharged from Roosevelt Hospital after a serious injury from a truck crash in April. Australia exports rabbits for military felt hat production. New Zealand flax cultivation expands with 25,000 acres under crop and 11 factories employing 609 workers. Britain paid for damage caused by a mistaken naval action against Swedish destroyers en route to London from Italy. US Navy Lt Cmdr George Wilson Grove, reported missing since June 13 during a flight with the RAF in Iraq. Plans for an automatic bomb sight to reduce waste were submitted to Britain and the United States. Australian Army Minister Percy Spender announced a stronger home guard with 47,800 trained veterans. The Manitoba Canadian Legion backed mobilizing manpower and resources for the war effort.
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Agriculture Ministry
Fritz Kreisier
Roosevelt Hospital
Australia
America
New Zealand
London
Italy
United States Navy Department
Cmdr
George Wilson Grove
Naval Reserve
Royal Air Force
Iraq
United States
Battle of Iquique remembered as token of friendship
The 1879 clash known as the Combat of Iquique is recalled as a unique moment of cordial ties between Peru and Chile. The Esmeralda sank after four hours to the Huascar. Captain Prat died boarding. Grau is hailed as Peruvian victor, while Chileans honor the enemy in shared ceremonies in Lima and Chile.
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Peru
Chile
Iquique
Huascar
Arturo Prat
Grau
Lima
Three War Tips at Eastbourne by Viscount Simon
Viscount Simon the Lord Chancellor spoke at Eastbourne outlining three war tips to win the war. He warned the outcome would hinge on the Battle of the Atlantic and defense of the homeland. The three points urged were face facts, have a sense of proportion, and redouble efforts at home.
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Eastbourne
Viscount Simon
Near East
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Soldiers chip in for base tuxedo at Boston army post
Soldiers at a Boston base pooled funds to buy a tuxedo for use during leave. The garment is kept in a secure supply room with strict rules, and any creases or stains risk punishment for the wearer.
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Boston
Met
Wood treatment enables moulding and welding timber
A new method allows oak to be moulded and welded, enabling joining timber pieces. In Chinese, the letter "r" carries 145 distinct meanings.
Aircraftmakers pool for flying fortresses expansion
Boeing Douglas and Vega join to pool facilities for four engined bombers. Four plants will assemble the long range planes as US and Britain push production. Boeing provides tooling lists and drawings while each firm may adapt methods. Aimed at dual sourcing and uninterrupted supply with Army Air Corps oversight. Sixty technicians have drafted a construction program ahead of orders.
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Boeing
Douglas
Vega
Oue
United States
Great Britain
War Department
Army Air Corps
Modern hip yoke dress pattern for slim hip look
Anne Adams Pattern 4772 showcases a deep hip yoke to slim the hips with a one piece front bodice, a long waistline and a front panel skirt. The bloused bodice is softly gathered above the hip yoke and darts at the shoulders, with a V shaped neckline. Available in eight sizes, size 36 requires 3 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 20c and order to Winnipeg Pattern Dept.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Burma Road Freight Traffic Expands to 900 Tons Daily
Daily over Burma Road about 300 tons of munitions and 300 tons of other goods move. Chinese hope to reach 900 tons per day soon as road improvements and new trucks on order support the target.
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Burma Road
Bolivia Tin Deposits Controlled by Rare Holdings
A historical note reports that nearly half of Bolivia's rich tin deposits are controlled by a single holder, with a claim of 1 in 2417 ownership concentration. The article discusses mining economics and the impact on national resources.
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Bolivia
Wright on progress of flight from Kittyhawk to war fears
The Wright brothers pioneer of flight reflects on the airplane’s uses as Orville Wright nears age sixty. He recalls the first 40 to 44 horsepower plane and notes a 1,700 horsepower Warplane motor at the Wright Aeronautical Corporation. He warns that people may abuse innovations. Egypt’s population along the Nile and Canada’s share of North America are also noted.
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Orville Wright
Wilbur
Dayton, O
Kittyhawk
N.C
Wright
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Lockland
Just Doing His Job in the Newsroom Ethic
A Brandon Sun quote defends reporters as faithful to duty and editor’s prerogative. It argues reporters resist bribes, seek community service, and deserve trust as they pursue their challenging, vital profession. Diamonds will burn if subjected to enough heat.
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Brandon Sun
Immature Corinthian Church and Foundations in Christ
The lesson explains Paul’s critique of immature Christians in Corinth, contrasts fleshly with spiritual growth, and urges building on Jesus Christ as the sole foundation. It notes party divisions, two focal groups of Paul and Apollos, and the accountability of believers for the materials used in building their lives. It cites the parable of the Two Foundations and emphasizes enduring choices.
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Paul
Corinth
Apollos
Cephas
Peter
Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Moore-Brabazon A Pioneer Who Shaped Air Power
Britain's Henry Longhurst notes John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon MP as the first British pilot to receive a certificate and a key figure in aviation. He highlights Moore-Brabazon's humor, role as Minister of Transport, and originator of aerial photography for reconnaissance, noting his wartime innovations increased film captures from nine to seventy five per flight and a £600 award after the war.
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Henry Longhurst
London Sunday Express
John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon
Germany
Moore-Brabazon
Buses in Chungking smell of stew from oil in use
Dr Robert 5 McClure, a Canadian back from China, reports Chungking buses burn cabbage-seed oil giving off a stew-like odor. He notes American trucks on the Burma Road resist easy conversion to charcoal.
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Robert 5. McClure
China
Chungking
Burma Road
Eatingour Way to Health and Teeth in Decline
Health notes that nearly all Canuda residents suffer defective teeth while contrasting groups like Swiss Eskimos Polynesians and Maoris. It links refined white flour and sugar to dental decay and cites Britain weighing nutrition standards for bread. Government considers wholemeal flour despite cost and roughage concerns.
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Canuda
Britain
Health League of Canada
British teachers to study U S history courses
The British board of education will arrange short courses on United States history and current problems for teachers in all types of schools. The move follows a belief that British children are less informed about American history and achievements than American children are about Britain.
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British Board of Education
United States
Britain
United States of America
Great Britain
Oxford Union Offers Historic Dispatch Boxes for Replacements
The Oxford Union Society proposes gifting 118 year old dispatch boxes once used by Gladstone and Peel to replace boxes lost in bombing. The facsimiles honor historic ties to Parliament as Capt. E. A. Fitzroy, Speaker of the House, is connected to the offer. Strawberries reportedly contain iron comparable to spinach, and a wry note hints at changing tone toward shortcake.
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Oxford Union Society
E. A. Fitzroy
House of Commons
Gladstone
Peel
Oxford
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Egypt
Nile
Canada
North American
Royal Navy
H.M S. Prince of Wales
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J. C. Tovey
Prince of Wales
Bissmarck
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