Longest Telephone Line Spans Soviet Union
The British built system covers 6000 miles from Moscow across Siberia to Khabarovsk, linking multiple conversations on one line. Engineers supplied maintenance gear from Britain under a February order, with delivery promised for autumn and recalling Britain's role in wartime defence networks.
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Soviet Union
Russia
Moscow
Siberia
Khyabarovsk
Vladivostok
Defence
Britain
British Industries Bulletin
Baltic Peace Depends on British Fleet Guard
Dr Stefan Litauer states the key condition for peace is preventing German domination of the Baltic. He argues the Baltic must be guarded by the British fleet to ensure security and stability in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic Sea
Germany
Stefan Litauer
Palish
Hewa
Baltic
Freedom and sacrifice in wartime Canada
A wartime editorial recalls the long path to freedom from Magna Charta to the modern struggle, urging public sacrifice and rationing. It contrasts voluntary restraint with potential conscription, praising those who join the king's forces and stressing equal sacrifice for Canada’s war effort.
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Runnymead
Britain
Canada
Army
Navy
Air Force
Race Of Supermen Fossil Rumors Spark South American Find
Speculation arises over a giant ancient race after diggers uncover a large fossilized human skull near Concepcion in southern Chile. The skull measures nearly nine inches between the ears, suggesting extraordinary cranial size.
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South America
Chilean
Concepcion
Toys Scarce In Britain This Christmas 1942 Outlook
Toy shortages loom in Britain this Christmas as licenses to manufacture are withdrawn and materiel supplies reduced to 24 percent of normal. The wartime note mentions Finland’s history and a stray fact about the camel as a North American native.
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Britain
the Camel
North American
No Place Like It An American of Distinction Autobiography
A critic laments a recent autobiography by an American writer for barely mentioning cities west of the Hudson River. The note recalls Emerson and Parker in Boston, with Parker joking he lives in Boston, and Emerson replying he can manage without it.
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Parker
Glasses rise for precision work in Britain
Worn for precision tasks more spectacles are made in Britain than ever, while national eyesight is reportedly better. The shift is due to people who once avoided glasses now wearing them for accuracy in specialized jobs. Dry ice sits about 214 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. Tourists entering Egypt by car must obtain three licenses. 2439
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Britain
Churchill dominates British politics say O Leary
O Leary argues Churchill holds the British line while preferring his cabinet less. He sees Beaverbrook as the sole strong critic in the Commons, and notes Bevin’s star fades after 1926 strikes. Churchill is likened to Lloyd George, yet greater in power.
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Grattan O Leary
Churrhill
Churchill
O'Leary
England
Lhyd George
Bonar Law
Birkenhead
Carson
Mr. Bevin
Boyin
Lord Beaverbrook
Beaverbrook
Lloyd George
Mileage record to St John for a haircut seeker
J A Carroll a retired railway tele grapher travels from St Stephen N B to St John N B every three weeks for a haircut. He logs about 242 miles by train plus walking each trip and has covered about 84,280 miles in 20 years. He prefers barber Edward Muire at the St John shop near the railway station.
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J. A. Carroll
St. Stephen
N.B
Carroll
St. John
St. Joh
Edward Meuire
McGuire
Strange Spectacle on Carrier Deck Spares British Sailors
A Canadian minesweeper reports a bizarre scene in the Central America zone where 1,500 British sailors danced the Lambeth Walk on a grounded aircraft carrier as the crew tried to pull it free. The report pairs this with notes on ear surgery progress and moisture evaporation differences from land versus sea vegetation.
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Pacific
Central America
Blanket Appeal Boosts Red Cross Efforts in 1941
The Canadian Red Cross Society launched a Blanket Appeal for civilian sufferers in Britain on October 25, expanding indefinitely. Saskatchewan reports show 325 blankets and 1,170 quilts donated locally, plus 1,600 blankets and 2,000 from branches aiding overseas purchases. Notable donations include two hand made quilts by Mrs. R. T. Edwards of Regina. Commissioner W. F. Marshall notes ongoing strong volunteer effort at Kennedy branch. Mrs. Dailty and Mrs. Warne of Kennedy are highlighted for long sock contributions, underscoring steady dedication across ages.
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Red Cross
Britain
Canadian Red Cross Society
Saskatchewan Red Cross
R. T. Edwards
Cornwall Street
Regina
W. F. Marshall
Kennedy
Dailty
Warne
Ls A
Breadbasket label fades in ministry view of aid
The ministry of food explains Britain needs milk and protein foods more than a breadbasket image in lend lease. Evaporated milk tops list, followed by bacon cheese butter beans and eggs as essential supplies for Britain amid war notices and US consumption curbs.
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Ministry of Food
United States
Britain
Canadians Tail End Charlies and Nerve in Air Training
Air Minister Power described young Canadians as having grit and nerves of steel for Tail-End Charlie roles. He suggested Canada could modify aircraft to train pupils in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, enabling use of Canadian-made planes when Britain-supplied types were scarce.
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Power
The
Commons
Britain
Canada
Maj. Power
England Population Density Revealed at 742 per Square Mile
A historical note confirms England reached a population density of 742 persons per square mile. The figure highlights crowded urban areas and contrasts with rural regions, illustrating pressures on housing and services during the period.
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England
Movie Censorship in Trinidad Stricter Than Other Islands
The Foreign Commerce Weekly notes Trinidad enforces tighter motion picture censorship than the average across the British West Indies. Many films not passed there still show up in other islands. Main objections include excessive shooting gangsterism and portrayals unfavorably affecting various races.
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Itesig Us
Trinidad
British West Indies
Fuehrer fails to win captives, Norway’s blankets his warmth
The text notes the Nazi leader struggles to endear himself to captives while facing hardship as Norway provides blankets that offer some comfort amid his regime’s failures.
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Fuehrer
Norways
Must Have License for Commercial Travellers and Branches
Commercial travelers who take orders for more than one firm and deal in goods must secure a Wartime Prices and Trade Board license. Branch showrooms are branches of the parent and require the parent to apply, licensing numbers shared with the parent. commission showrooms are separate entities needing individual licenses.
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C. R. Murphy
Safe Keeping Chair From Cetewayo Removed From Windsor
The chair fashioned from the skin of Cetewayo the Zulu chief and given to Queen Victoria has been removed from Windsor Castle and placed in storage following his directions prior to his death.
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Cetewayo
Queen Victoria
Windsor Castle
Absolute Rest During Sleep Measured By Scientist
A scientist reports adults average only 1144 minutes of absolute rest per night, with the rest of sleep involving muscular or mental activity. This finding highlights that most sleep includes active processes rather than complete rest.
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