Queen Mother Mary Braved War and War Work With Dignity
The Queen Mother Mary, descendant of the Duke of Cambridge and cousin to the then Duke of York, earned public respect and love for over forty years. She supported London during air raids, led war work in disguise as a villager, and served as Commandant in Chief of the W A A C in World War I. Her steadfast, plainspoken manner endeared her to the people.
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Queen Mother Mary
Duke of Cambridge
George III
Duke of York
George V
Mary
London
George VI
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps
W.A.A.C
New York Times
Disastrous Night in Casa Grande Leads to Escapes
In a tense standoff at Casa Grande, Guillermo confronts Lt. Morgan and Esteban Velasquez over forged alibis and a fatal stabbing. Pancho disrupts the scene, a lamp crashes, and Verde fires but misses as the group plans a risky escape through a back window with Verde looming.
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Fter de Nova
Guillermo
Chris Morgan
Senor
Christopher Morgan
Morgan
Rosita
Esteban
Oneon
Verde
Velasquez
Poigs
de Nova
Diaz
Kojas
Capt. Rojas
Felix Guillermo
Casa Grande
Rojas
Pancho
Senorita
Caramba
Senor Verde
Raymundo
Tio Pancho
Don Felix
Esteban Velasquez
Senores
Senor Morgan
Tio
Herg
Amigo
Apple peeling boy cools off at Belleville station
A small boy visits the Belleville Ontario police desk and asks for the apple to be peeled so his baby sister outside can also eat it with the skin on. The desk sergeant obliges.
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Belleville
Ont
Population of Bird Cities on the Jonesy Islands
The report lists America's most populous bird cities located on the Jonesy Aleutian Islands. It highlights key colonies and their counts, naming the archipelago and the dominant species observed. The piece notes regional density and administrative context for conservation.
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America
Jonesy Aleutian Islands
Selected Recipes Whole Wheat Bread
Evening method uses Royal Yeast Cake and warm liquid to start dough. Mix white flour with whole wheat, melt butter, and combine with yeast liquid. Rise overnight then double rise in pans, bake at 380F, cool on racks. Handles four loaves with leaf-mold shaping.
Negro squadron arrives to fight in Africa air war
American negro combat fliers have arrived in North Africa to take their place in the aerial war against the Axis. The negro aviators compose a fighter squadron.
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North Africa
Rear Admiral George C. Jones Awarded Order of the Bath
Ottawa native Rear Admiral George C. Jones, vice-chief of naval staff, Antwerp-based officer, received the Companions rank in the Most Honourable Order of the Bath as part of the King's birthday honors.
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George C. Jones
RCN
Naval Staff
Ottawa
Order of the Bath
Four Centuries Ago Indians Practiced Rationing in Wars
Tulane Institute director Robert A. Wauchope notes that North American tribes rationed during ancient wars. Armies ranging 60 000 to 125 000 moved with pre gathered supplies allocated to fighters. Tribes carried rations in gourds with hominy and water and exacted tribute from lands they fought.
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Robert A. Wauchope
Tulane University
Middle American Research Institute
New Orleans
Wauchope
Overcoming Nerves and Everyday Health Problems
Self help note urging rest and fresh air to calm nerves. Advised to open bedroom windows and spend time outdoors. Promotes a 32 page booklet available for 15 cents from Home Service Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union with name address and booklet title.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Vitamin ritual at NYC agency shocks staff ad practice
A leading New York advertising agency sends a pretty girl to every employee thrice daily with vitamin tablets wrapped in celophane and a cup to wash them down on the spot. The unusual routine is reported as a daily office ritual.
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New York
Canadians abandon plan for American steel helmet
Canadian overseas troops will not receive American type helmets for now. They will keep the current dishpan helmet for about 10 to 12 months and may adopt a new British design next. British officials reversed plans to switch to the American helmet after concerns over ear phones and signaling equipment.
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Canada
United States
Army
Average brain weights for men and women reported
A historical measurement found the average brain weight for men was 1,361 grams and for women 1,290 grams in a sample of 11,000 brains.
A Greater Leader Churchill Inspires Other Nations
In the Montreal Star examination of Winston Churchill, the British prime minister is lauded for combining Pitt’s brilliance Palmerston’s resolve Gladstone’s oratory and Disraeli’s wit. The piece highlights his rare ability to inspire other peoples with confidence in his sincerity and leadership alongside Roosevelt, suggesting united nations can prevail in the current global struggle.
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Mr. Churchill
Pitt
Palmerston
Gladstone
Dis-raeli
Churchill
Roosevelt
United Nations
Montreal Star
SAFER IN DESERT KIT STOLEN IN LONDON
Major H. C. Stamp endured two years of desert fighting bombings and flights with paratroops then carried his kit across five thousand miles of travel. After arriving in London five minutes later the kit was stolen.
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H. C. Stamp
London
Crossword puzzle hints from Our Crossword Puzzle No 4831
A compact listing of crossword clues with horizontal and vertical entries. Reads like a puzzle page with word definitions and cross references including general terms, names of plants, animals, measurements, and common phrases. References include numbers and positions such as 1 11 13 across and 1 3 4 down hinting at grid layout.
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Britain
Palomine Mpany Ag Med Ce
Naninua Ties
U.S. Negro Squadron
Order of Bath
Home Service
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Chris
Sue
Wes
Mike Sue
Eee
Christies Biscuits Tee
Lithe
Java
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