British science and wartime innovations cited in memo
The Ministry of Information notes radio location and magnetic mine detectors as pivotal in Britain’s air defense and campaigns in Africa. It credits medical advances such as sulphapyridine and penicillin, plus dehydration methods to sustain nutrition and boost supplies from Canada and the United States.
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Britain
British Isles
Africa
Alexander Fleming
Canada
United States
A Fair Exchange at Richmond School Bunking
Guadalupe Soto, a Mexican migrant, entered a Richmond California school shelter housing Red Cross and wartime agencies. A nurse recorded his details, then attendants drew a pint of blood. He asked in broken English if he would get gasoline. Asbestos is highlighted as a flame resistant material.
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Buadalupe Soto
Richmond
Cal
Red Cross
Guadalupe
Boer converts praise justice of British rule in London
Col Deneys Reitz newly appointed South African High Commissioner in London notes 40 percent of Tunian army are of Dutch descent and volunteers. He and Smuts fought together in the Boer War and both adapted to Britain after peace. Reitz, once in Madagascar, later led in Germany and now serves Parliament while Smuts is prime minister. Sentinel, Toronto reports the tribute to British justice.
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Deneys Reitz
London
North Africa
Col Reitz
Britain
Smuts
Reitz
Hes
Madagascar
Germany
Calonel
Uion
Empire
Sentinel
Toronto
Thorough Tire Examination Procedure
For a thorough tire examination the tire should be removed from the rim and every bit of outside and in side surface inspected. 2513
Air Training Plan Graduates Named in Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force announces newly commissioned airmen in Canada with a long list of names and locations including Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and various towns. The release names cadets such as Adan van Retel Tatro Mehra and Leighton along with units and training centers across the country.
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Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
Adan
Sonercat van Retel
Travis
Sethirk
Tathman
Wescomin
Piet Vette
Werk
Hitehenek
Sa Lmt
Q Andersen
Damatre Saat
Pilate
Meadows Afar
Tortoarek Plaviner
Saak
Lag
AL Glaser
Foe Valley
Saek
Hiehnsten Metepine Takenak
Rommel Seizes Mansion Of Olive Grove Owner In Sfax
Tunisian despatches report Field Marshal Erwin Rommel commandeered a mansion owned by Pierre Fages during a 21 day stay in Sfax. An Italian general lived in a tent in the backyard while Rommel and staff allegedly took money and silver. Fages called Rommel a gentleman and denied accusing Rommel of theft, noting only his best silver and linen disappeared.
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Rommel
Erwin Rommel
Sfax
Pierre Fages
Fages
Millions of Cops Tea Effort by Red Shield War Service Officers
The Canadian Salvation Army Red Shield War Service Officers served 12 490 383 cups of tea coffee and cocoa to servicemen after arriving in England in 1940 through 1942 and provided 9 079 198 teas and light meals with hot beverages during the period.
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Salvation Army
Red Shield
England
One Small Detail Flops a Hallmark Radio Sale
A confident Canadian radio salesman boasts a $300 sale as a woman signs eagerly. She then halts the triumph by asking for a gas conversion due to no electricity at her home, grounding the deal with a single overlooked detail.
Bust Exercises for Health and Beauty ad appeal
An Home Service promo urges women to exercise to gain health and beauty. It promises a 32 page booklet from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union to guide body tone, posture, and routines. Send name and address to the Home Service Dept at 175 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, with the booklet title clearly written.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Coincidence Ties Guelph Couple to Soldier Gift
Mrs. Walter Mellwraith of Guelph Ontario sent a general donation to a major cigarette fund that provided free smokes for soldiers overseas. Her gift, without a named recipient, ended up benefiting her husband Gunner Walter McIlwraith.
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Walter Mellwraith
Guelph
Ont
Gnr
Walter McIlwraith
Tea and coffee ration stretch ideas proposed by health league
The Western Division Health League of Canada suggests methods to stretch tea and coffee rations with substitutes, beverage ideas, and preparation tips. It recommends mixing coffee substitutes with real coffee, boiling water, warming the pot, and steeping five minutes, plus using cereal grain beverages with milk, tomato soup dilutions, and toppings for variety. A post card request to 111 Avenue Road Toronto offers a free Vitamin Chart.
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Western Division Health League of Canada
Avenue Road
Toronto
Life Jacket Light Gets Simpler and More Efficient
The Merchant Navy life jacket light has been simplified and improved for quicker deliveries. The shoulder-mounted light uses a spring clip, a battery pocket, and a 48 captive plug for easy operation. It shines over long distances at sea and has saved many lives, according to British Electrician.
Pigeon Earns Leave After RAF Service
A five year old pigeon named Bonzey, who logged 160000 miles with the RAF, received two weeks leave to recover from shock after a bomber fire. Also noted is an official Manitoba forest area estimate of 137000 square miles.
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London
Bonzey
R.A.F
Manitoba
Nazis recruit workers by arresting them in occupied lands
Nazis expand labor force tactics by detaining individuals on pretenses of illegal activities. Police dispatch orders to arrest workers, then deport them to Germany. Over 1,000 workers reportedly recruited in Valaway Noway, per Svenska Dagbladet.
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Svenska Dagbladet
Germany
Valaway
Noway
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Erialdas Gonita
Feuhijens
Calgary
Fwinsia
Montreal
Accéet
Avery
British
Ministry of Information
Prairie Provinces
Cai
Peacock van & Storage Co
Ullman
Rusk
Leighton
Alta
Woo
Hetrareh
FE Filintt
Luavir TT
Peraritane
Oovomin
Nokoimix
Lethteendin
A Melarey
G. Phimester
Pitots Amundrud
Vyry
Tilaconr
Tel
Isirete Hills
Frank Tac
Anauisyilie
Tan
Lac
Yorkran
Dauphin
Bo Weightman
Avieshiurs
Mecca
Home Service
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
D Sbor Ares
Allbran
Malloy Allbran
Pigeon
Wilder
Rambay Company
Bank Treat
Ottawa
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