Canadians Lead At World Food Conference Deliberations
Delegates from Canada played a leading role at the World Food Conference in Hot Springs Virginia presenting a 1300 word memorandum led by Dr G H Barton Deputy Minister of Agriculture. The Canadian group included five delegates nine advisors and a secretary and urged full cooperation in postwar problems and support for a permanent international organization to continue work begun at the meetings.
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Hot Springs
Virginia
G. H
Barton
Dominion
Canada
Living Levels To Be Raised At World Conference
Forty four nations gathered to discuss postwar food supply and fighting malnutrition. Surgeon General Thomas Parran argued universal nutrition could add ten years to life expectancy. The meeting emphasized improving food production and distribution to curb fear and want.
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Thomas Parran
United States Public Health Service
Canada Plans for Postwar Agricultural Expansion
Canada aims for a permanent rise in food production and expanded exports after the postwar conference. Wheat bacon and cheese distribution will be planned with a durable agricultural program. Dr Barton notes the conference offers a expanding agricultural economy and raised living standards. A permanent food conference organization will be formed in Washington soon.
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Canada
Barton
Washington
Rationing guidance for economical meat choices and nutrition
The guide explains choosing cuts by value and bone content, urging fresh cuts over smoked or cooked, with weekly allowances by group. It notes Group B and C offer economical options, Group D has higher bone content, and nonrationed items like liver and poultry remain available. A postcard from the Western Division Health League of Canada offers a Vitamin Chart.
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Western Division Health League of Canada
111 Avenue Road
Toronto
New Kind of Canteen Serves Aged by Mobile Kitchen
An experimental mobile service in Finchley London brings hot meals to the aged and invalids. The Church Army provides the canteen, the Women’s Voluntary Service supplies the driver, and a civic restaurant handles cooking.
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England
Finchley
London
Church Army
Women's Voluntary Service
New Sea of Air Imagery May Redefine Aviation
Major de Seversky calls the air a new concave sea and an eighth ocean. He argues we are only in the Columbian era of exploration and conquest of this frontier, predicting rapid shifts in aviation’s future.
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de Seversky
Emergency automatic lifeboat radio transmitter for merchant navy
A bright yellow waterproof lifeboat radio transmitter accompanies seamen at sea. It auto-activates an SOS call for two and a half minutes, supports air distress signals, floats, and can double as a raft. Includes a receiving set and eight‑volt battery for up to 160 messages, enabling two‑way communication if saved.
Wit and Whimsy in Dated Jokes and Banter
A collage of light anecdotes and lighthearted quips featuring a widow's memento request a taxi driver’s joke about a woman driver and other brief exchanges. The pieces showcase gentle humor about gender roles, romance, and family dynamics with dated flavor.
RCAF BCATP Appointments And Graduates List
The Royal Canadian Air Force announces recent commissions and graduates under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Pilots include Seratch, Hamm, J. Hinderks and others. graduates span No. 5 Air Observer School Winnipeg No. 11 Service Flying Training Yorkton and No. 5 Bombing and Gunnery Dafoe among others with numerous towns across Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta represented.
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No. 5 Air Observer School
Winnipeg
Man
Lac
Bousquet
Wilkie
Sark
ELOW
Freberg
Herschel
Sask
D. IL
McMain
Summerberry
G. A. Speers
Lemans
J. M. Wilder
Camrose
Alta
No. 11
Service Flying
Yorkton
W. Anakna
Canora
H. Anderson
Footma Lake
Flok
Barker
J. B. Davison
Qualook
R. OE. Davison
Cutlogk
W. A. Freeman
Goodwater
G. H. Hollingeethead
Meath Park
R. Hoshowszky
Glen Bain
A. Houston
Glen Ewen
Thompson
Zealandia
Yulll
Wynyard
No. 5 Bombing and Gunnery School
Dafoe
B. R. Bryan
Lockwood
W. R. Englestone
Rendlyn
M. G. MacDonald
K. J. Stewart
Indian Head
Paulson
GM. Adair
Harris
Sask, No. 4 Service Flying Trainng School
Saskatoon
G. Ash
Peace Hiver
M. W. Hansen
Cardston
G. A. Hogman
Estevan
J. R. Howe
la Fleche
I. R. Merkel
Langhawk
W. A. Palmer
MacGrevor
R. M. Stone
Strongfeld
T. R. Wood
Gievin
Canadian Farmers Supply Britain With Dried Egg Powder
Means hard work by Canadian farmers yields 63 million eggs for Britain this year. Drying eggs into powder reduces shipping space and avoids refrigeration, with the National Research Council backing improved quality control. Each British family may buy a five ounce package monthly, equivalent to a dozen fresh eggs, for use in cooking and meals.
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Britain
Canada
National Research Council
Ottawa
Radar powers on in Allied strategy says GE official
Dr. W. R. G. Baker of General Electric says radar, credited with aiding the defense of the British Isles after France fell, now plays a crucial role in Army and Navy plans. He notes radar sees beyond prior limits in fog, darkness, and bad conditions and that French ships must be repaired and refitted before action.
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Allice
British Isles
France
W. R. G. Baker
General Electric Co
Baker
Pearl Harbor
Alexandria
Great Britain
United States
London
Remains of Roman and Pre Roman Times in Tunisia
Historic remains from Roman and earlier periods endure across Tunisia. Archaeological sites preserve structures and artifacts reflecting centuries of habitation and influence.
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Tunisia
Great Salt Lake Saltiness Compared To Ocean Levels
The Great Salt Lake in Utah is described as six to eight times saltier than the ocean. This comparison highlights the lake’s extreme salinity and its unique mineral composition.
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Great Salt Lake
Utah
Italian Press Urges More Gun Practice on Parachuting Airmen
Reuters reports Il Tevere urged Italian gunners to fire on Allied airmen forced to parachute. The piece claimed parachutes descend slowly and present an excellent target for machine gunners and artillery crews.
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Rome
Reuters
Il Tevere
Christmas Celebrations Mark Picnics Across Australia
Australians enjoyed outdoor Christmas picnics and trips in sunny December weather. Families gathered in parks and beaches, sharing meals and gifts as communities celebrated the holiday season.
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Australia
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