Malta and World War II Echoes In Global Memory
The text reflects on enduring wartime epic events across nations. It names Sebastopol Moscow Stalingrad Pearl Harbor Guadalcanal Bataan Dieppe Dunkirk Malta and Dunkirk as lasting symbols. It emphasizes Malta’s defense as a pivotal part of the Mediterranean campaign and North Africa.
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Sebastopol
Moscow
Stalingrad
Russia
United States
Pearl Harbor
Guadalcanal
Bataan
Dieppe
Canada
Britain
Dunkirk
Mediterranean
Malta
North
Africa
Malta as an Air Base and Mighty Defenses
Malta's role as a critical Mediterranean air base is traced from early ground defenses and LAF plans to its description as a formidable aircraft carrier. It notes 29 Axis planes destroyed by Flying Officer Beurling and Malta’s strategic value, including harbors at Valetta and the island's 1000 B.C. origins and 1814 British dependency.
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Malta
LAF
France
Asar
George Beurling
Ds.o
D.F.C
D.F.M
Bar
Canada
Beurling
Dominion
Afte
Mediterranean
Sicily
Africa
Valetta
Gibraltar
Cyprus
Alexandria
North Africa
Baked Fish with All Bran Stuffing Recipe Card
Recipe of the Week presents Baked Fish with All-Bran Stuffing as a meatless option for Lent. The method uses a 4 pound fish, All-Bran stuffing, paprika, and butter baked at 450 to 475 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, garnished with lemon. Yield six servings.
Iron and Steel Nail Market Offers Vast Variety
A markets report notes the availability of over a hundred nail types in iron and steel ranges. It highlights diverse head styles shank sizes and finishes catering to construction woodworking and hardware needs.
Desert Victory Pictures From British 8th Army March
The Army Film Unit filmed the British 8th Army’s Egypt to Tunisia advance and even briefly ahead of troops to Tobruk. The Desert Victory documentary captures tanks and forward motion with behind the scenes access. LAF film unit also contributed to the project.
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8Th Army
Tunisia
Egypt
Tobruk
LAF
Swine Diseases anemia in baby pigs and lice control
Provincial veterinary notes describe anemia in nursing piglets from iron-poor sow milk, with pale ears and weakness. early iron treatment and soil access recommended, plus iron supplementation and turf feeding as prevention. Lice infestation harms growth. use creosote dips or kerosene emulsions, repeat treatment in 15 days, and cleanse premises. Goitre linked to iodine deficiency in piglets. prevent with iodized salt or iodine solution in drinking water during pregnancy.
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J. J. Molar
Barina
Marae
Marrhona
Erraipetas
Gestapo chief bans policemen from naming horses Adoit
A Stockholm report broadcast by Radio London says Gestapo Chief Heinrich Houmiler forbids German policemen to name their horses Adoit. The note reflects wartime micromanagement of morale and public symbolism.
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Stockholm
Radio London
Gestapo
Heinrich Houmiler
List of Graduates From British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
A roll of graduates from No.12 Service Flying Training School Brandon Manitoba and No.3 Bombing and Gunnery School Macdonald Manitoba including pilots navigators air gunners air observers and wireless air gunnery personnel with home towns across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and Ontario. Names include LAS Gorrie Randerson Warren and Ramsbottom along with badges and assignments to various schools and air observer navigators detailing multiple air corps postings.
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British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
No.12
Service Flying Training School
Brandon
Man
LAS
B. Black
Inisfail Aire
Lac
Gorrie
Wawanesa
BE. Ramsbottom
N. R. Randerson
Camrose
Alta
B. G. Warren
Lucky Lake
Sask
Macdonald
Graham
Edmonton
LAC & Green
Grimshaw
Atta
J. Jackson
Calgary
W. B. Walker
Stranmer
E. A. Shde
Kinuso
R. C. Broadbent
Prince Albert
H. L. Clement
Marecelin
Cantera
K. L. Davison
Moosemin
W. S. Edwards
Melfort
W. T. Hanna
Flin Flon
G. Karcza
Moose Jaw
W. OH
Laughtin
Lacombe
J. L. Leyne
Air Observer School
Portage la Prairie
Air Navigators
G. de Nevers
Vandura
G -H. Lemprieere
Air
EH. J. Wilkie
North Saskatoon
Central Navigation School
Rivers
A. W. Peterson
McCord
la Breguerie
D. D. MacGillivray
Silver Park
MacGillivray
B. J. Richard
Delmas
M. S. Rundell
Denzil
No. 5
Dafoe
Wireless Air Gunners
Henderson
Mountain View
Gems of Thought and a 1656 Women Jury
A compact collection of aphorisms on cheerfulness and faith, citing Addison Montaigne and Eddy, with a final note stating the Dead Sea’s depth at 1,290 feet and that Patuxent, Maryland, in 1656 hosted a first all female jury. The piece blends moral maxims with a historical fact about early women jurors.
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Patuxent, Md
Brave WAAPS keep balloon aloft under fire
During a London night raid two WAAPS aged 22 and 18 operated a winch to regulate a balloon’s height as bombs fell within about 25 yards. They completed the operation, sending the balloon to its proper altitude, and their devotion to duty was praised in a special order by Air Marshal Sir Leslie Gossage of Balloon Command.
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WAAPS
Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
London
Air Officer Commanding
Balloon Command
Leslie Gossage
Victory Gardens Urged for Canadians to Grow Vegetables
Canada's agricultural supplies board calls for all-out cultivation of victory gardens in 1943. Amateur gardeners should avoid competition over rock gardens or flowers and focus on tomatoes carrots cabbages onions beans and other vegetables. A large share of farm output will go to the United Nations forces and the United Kingdom. The board says seed supplies are sufficient to meet needs.
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Victory Gardens
Canda
Agricultural Supplies Board
Canada
United Nations
United Kingdom
Modernistic Skyscraper Idea Traced to Ancient Homes
A theory links modern high rise setbacks to ancient southwestern Indian communal houses. Australian trains lack steam heat and passengers bring car robes to combat cold weather aboard.
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Island of
Malte
African Coast
Vite
Cate Eggaoulna
AA Ee Limited
Addison
Montaigne
Horace
Mary Baker Eddy
Thomas Watson
Hope Campbell
Dead Sea
Auxiliary Air Force
Mathies
Ramsay Company
Sank Street
Ottawa
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