Rare Metals Mined In Canada Aid War Effort
The Winnipeg Free Press reports Canada is mining rare metals to support wartime needs. Antimony and tungsten production expand with new mills in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Tin from Trail and amber mice supply for aviation spark plugs are under study. Wheat germ is praised for animal feed improving growth and health.
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Quebec
Gowland Lake
N.B
Canada
Ontario
British Columbia
Mayo
Yukon
Ottawa
Trail
B.C
A. E. Cliffe
Ogilvie Flour Mills
Montreal
Britain
Cliffe
Winnipeg Free Press
Changed His Route Attorney's Clever Q&A
A mild witness endures a sharp cross examination as the lawyer questions seven Atlantic crossings. The man born in New York explains his latest trip routed via Siberia and the Pacific, returning home in a calmly stated answer.
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Atlantic
New York
Siberia
Pacific Ocean
Port Royal to Annapolis Founding in 1605
Port Royal later known as Annapolis Nova Scotia was founded in 1605 marking the early colonial settlement. This brief note records the origin of a key regional community and its subsequent name change.
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Port Royal
Annapolis N.S
Steel for the War How Britain Reuses Rail For Armament Drive
Britain mobilizes iron and steel by repurposing the Welsh Highland Railway. Rails totaling 1 200 tons are being dismantled and moved to sidings to free steel making capacity for rifles and other armament. The old locomotives go to the dismantler's yard and rolling stock is similarly recycled.
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Britain
Welsh Highland Railway
Principality
Danger Threatened Germany Planned Canada Invasion
Carl Hambro, head of the Norwegian government, said Germany planned last year to invade Canada via Iceland with invasion fleets built in Norwegian harbors. He noted that fleets have been disbanded but warned the plan existed and warned North Americans of Nazi aims.
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Germany
Canada
Carl Hambro
Iceland
Hambro
Toronto
Norway
Sugar Beet Fulfills Britain's Home Grown Sugar Need
Lord Woolton approves a sugar ration rise to 12 ounces as home grown beet sugar now supplies the entire domestic ration. State support in the inter-war years helped farming endure shortages and reduce reliance on wartime imports.
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Lord Woolton
Horses to Return to City Life Despite Harness Shortages
The article argues restoring horses to city streets and roads faces supply and labor hurdles. It notes a fall in blacksmith work, aging smiths, and few young people willing to shoe horses. It concludes wartime spirit can overcome difficulties.
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Farmer
Canadian Navy Plays Leading Role in Atlantic Patrol
Captain F L Houghton of the Royal Canadian Navy told a Montreal luncheon the navy is not only supporting but has a leading part in guarding the Atlantic. He noted Canada now bears a definite share of patrol duties entirely on its own, a source of pride for the navy and country as the battle expands westward.
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F. L. Houghton
Royal Canadian Navy
Montreal
Atlantic
Houghton
Canada
Man’s Rise To Bank Manager Sparks Skepticism
A man declares to friends he has become manager of the First National Bank. One skeptic questions his fitness, so the man boasts he once managed to marry the president’s daughter, implying an unlikely ascent.
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First National Bank
Birmingham Post
RAF Officer Drops Bottle Over Berchtesgaden Prank
A young RAF squadron leader on a Western Germany reconnaissance flight tossed an empty bottle over Berchtesgaden after a failed attempt to drop bombs. The stunt created a loud noise and drew attention despite having no ordnance on hand.
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R.A.F
Germany
Berchtesgaden
Hitler
Effective Russian Army Strength Surprises Military Experts
The Birmingham Post reports on military observers noting Russia’s high readiness and effective use of tanks and air land coordination. Observers cite a large tank fleet, skilled crews, and strong staff work as indicators of modern mechanized warfare potential.
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Red Army
Iver Montague
Archibald Wavell
Montague
Marshal Voroshilov
Russia
Russia Thanks Red Cross From Polish Ambassador Cable
A cable from Polish Ambassador Edward Raczyński to the Canadian Red Cross expresses deep gratitude for humanitarian aid sent to Poles in Russia by the Canadian Red Cross Society. He notes the dire need of Poles in Russia and hopes timely delivery will ease their pitiful plight.
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Toronto
Canadian Red Cross Society
Russia
Edward Raczynski
Ban on the V symbol for commercial use in Canada
The government moves to curb commercial exploitation of the V symbol, noting its noble origins have been cheapened. Windsor Star reports the limits of enforcement while condemning cross commercialization of the device. Germany trains parachute troops since 1935. India and Ceylon annually grow 357 percent of the world's tea.
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Canada
Windsor Star
India
Ceylon
Home Crochet Pattern Booklets Hit the Market
A note describes the Home Sweet Home crochet pattern booklet 7108 with charts and directions for a home decor set. It lists materials and stitch illustrations and references Brooks pattern book at 206 Dermot Avenue, Man Brooks publishing.
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Ty Iemadeneces Union
Dermot Avenue
Man
Brooks
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Geoffrey Cox
Karelian
Argentina
Province
Red Cross
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