Inspection of Prisoner of War Treaties and Rights
The United States will act to observe British and French prisoners of war in Germany under the Hague agreements. Prisoners must be humanely treated, allowed medical care, and kept separate by rank. Labor must relate to war operations, wages paid, and mail allowed. Germany must repatriate seriously sick or injured POWs promptly.
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United States
Britain
Ala
Tide Akee Bae
Germany
Great Britain
United Blltes
France
Discovery promises teapot drip cure from capillary lip groove
Italian inventors unveil a 20 year effort to end teapot leaks by engraving a tiny capillary groove on the pouring lip. Trials with a kettle and tumbler show pouring flow smooths the lip, eliminating drips, a breakthrough long in coming and now market ready.
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Italy
Explaining the Canadian Dollar Discount and US Relations
The Ottawa Journal explains that the Canadian dollar’s discount is driven by supply and demand, not American opinion. It notes price effects for imports and exports, with Canadians benefiting from a weaker dollar in exports like newsprint, while US buyers pay more in Canadian funds.
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Fioe
Canada
United States
New York
States
Cuminda
Great Britain
The
Ottawa Journal
Hope For The Future From Dr Wallace At Montreal Talk
Dr Wallace, principal of Queen's University Kingston Ont, addressed the Young Men's Canadian Club in Montreal deploring war and urging a wider education to prepare future generations. He warned that without such learning humanity risks catastrophe and the need to rebuild in 26 years.
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Wallace
Queen's University
Kingston
Tie
New York Street Turmoil and Wartime Work Focus
A garbled 1940s style report mentions street incidents in New York amid wartime labor efforts. Phrases refer to Neville Chamberlain and papers, signaling political tension, while teachers challenge students about homework. The piece closes with a wartime women at work motif.
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Ieee Meloy
Wilur Vordaets
Opruppuaus
New York
Tate
Ube
Neville
Canada faces rapid forest depletion urges overhaul
An editorial warns Canada is depleting forests as wasteful practices continue. It calls for immediate forest protection and development to avoid economic and ecological collapse, suggesting action similar to models abroad. The piece stresses replanting, fire prevention, and responsible resource management.
Widow of Toronto Policeman Dominates Ladies Revolver Shoot
Mrs Ivy Semper of Spadina Road Forest Toronto won the ladies section of the Windsor police revolver shoot with 91 out of 100, besting most competitors except veteran officers. Widow of P C William Semper of Woreet Hill police joined the Queen City's Ladies Revolver Club through her husband.
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Toronto
Ivy Semper
Spadina Road
Forest
Notable Miami Herald columnist quotes on effort and cooperation
Arthur Grifith reports a vivid Miami scene as the Negro worker explains his secret to success. He says he merges with the impossible and always cooperates with the inevitable, illustrating resilience and determination.
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Arthur Grifith
The
Herald
Miami
Florida
Telly
Steam Driven Car Hopes Faster Travel in England
John Bestwick of Leek Staffordshire built a steam driven automobile with paraffin heater. It can reach 60 mph and achieve about 30 miles per gallon despite gasoline rationing.
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England
John Bestwick
Leek
Staffordshire
Blocked windpipe study rewrites drownings cause
Dr Gordon Bates of Toronto told the American Hospital Association that many drownings result from a windpipe spasm rather than water inhalation. Experiments with Sir Frederick Banting and University of Toronto colleagues show opening the windpipe early could revive victims with prompt action before artificial respiration. Lifeguards could be trained to perform the maneuver to prevent fatalities.
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Gordon Bates
Toronto
Health League of Canada
American Hospital Association
Frederick Banting
University of Toronto
Bates
Word Now Widely Used Defence Spelling Debate
The Toronto Star notes defence as a widely used word in Canada and compares two spellings defencs and defense. It explains the origin from defens with heirs pence pens dunce duns and cites Ottawa documents using defence as the official Canadian spelling.
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Toronto Star
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Queen Mary Encourages British Women in War Preparations
Queen Mary, noted for her brave conduct in the last war, is again motivating British women to prepare for involvement in the current outbreak. Her enduring worth in the noble role she is destined to hold is highlighted.
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Mary
Arad Assigns Khaki Paint for Air Raid Precautions
In Arad Roumuania private houses were painted khaki to meet air raid precautions and fences received a green coating. The report notes a temperature contrast from near zero at the pole to about 80 degrees Fahrenheit near the equator.
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Arad
Roumuania
Serum for cancer research destroyed by war
Dr. Thomas Lumsden of the London Cancer Hospital described a cancer killing serum found in blood of cancerous animals. He said the serum and lab materials were destroyed as London hospitals became air raid clearing stations. He left orders to destroy them on declaration of war.
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Thomas Lumsden
London Cancer Hospital
England
London Hospital
London
Dr. Lumsden
Keen Blind Fans Regularly Attend English Football Matches
Blind men and boys attend football matches in England with sighted companions providing commentary. The Royal London Society official notes hundreds join regular games and enjoy them fully, while many also excel at football pools and are known for expert lips.
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England
Royal London Society For
London News Chronicle
Congolese Mining Union Switches Output to France
The Upper Katanga mining union in Belgian Congo plans to send its entire copper output to France for the rest of this year and into 1940. The union produced 126000 tons in 1938, previously supplying Germany for about half its copper.
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Katanga
Belgian Congo
Germany
France
Family Ties Highlight 54th Battery at Brantford Unit
The 54th Battery RCA at Brantford Ontario numbers 170 personnel with five pairs of brothers, one trio of brothers, and a father and son among them. The story notes a large share of relatives in the unit alongside a dental enamel fact.
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R.C.A
Brantford
Ont
Art of Camouflage in War Time and Naval Colors
Winnipeg Free Press discusses camouflage methods in warfare the use of sea gray ship hulls and night or dawn lighting to hide vessels plus experimental spot patterns on ships. It notes land camouflage to blend with terrain foliage meshes and new French transparent paint that copies light color to match surroundings.
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France
Winnipeg Free Press
British navy doctrine cited to reassure about empire stability
Paul Mallon notes Lord Lothian cites The Influence of Sea Power Upon History to argue Britain can endure disruption to its commerce as long as its navy remains strong. The ambassador references past naval defeats to remind officials that sea power secures Britain’s lifeline and future resilience.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
Germany
Russia
Japan
Lord Lothian
Britain
Mahen
Athenia
Britain recalls Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham
Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, veteran air ace and former Governor of Kenya 1937, is recalled to service. He helped ready British East Africa defences and is slated for a new task after his wartime leadership. He began service in 1912 and led Britain’s air defences in 1933 to 1945.
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Robert Brooke-Popham
Kenya
Robert
Brooke-Popham
Sir Robert
Britain
Gas Factory in Holland Produces Rare Gases
A Holland factory manufactures many gases including rare ganex like nega and hellura sourced from liquid air.
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Holland
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