Petroleum storage fires in Britain and Thames estuary incidents
The article recalls 18th and 20th century fuel incidents including emetay plane bombardment effects near Swanvale and Falmouth, tank fires at Thames Haven during early World War II, and a 54 day blaze in the Thames Estuary. Mr Wilmoth notes 96 percent of Britain's petroleum stocks were held in about 40 major sites at war start.
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Institute of Pelyineum
Emetay
Swanvale
Falmouth
Thames
Thames Haven
Wilmoth
Britain
Till We Meet Again by Sylvia Y Endler
A wounded man awakens in a hospital to a dreamlike love that haunts his recovery. As he regains life he seeks the mysterious woman who appeared in his darkest hours, compelled by a promise to find her across the world. He finally spots her again on a station billboard, rekindling hope and purpose.
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Dr. Reading
Mincemeat Jiffy Pudding Recipe Note
Recipe notes describe a winter dessert idea using mincemeat pudding. Ingredients include prepared mincemeat brown sugar whole wheat flour and cinnamon with butter. Directions outline layering spread in greased pan and mix sugar flour and cinnamon then blend butter into sugar mixture.
Light bulbs for household use and battleship stock
A claim notes sixteen bulbs can power an average home for two years. It also states battleships carry 7,000 bulbs in sockets with two spares per active bulb, totaling 21,000 bulbs.
Frock And Toy Pattern 4970 For Little Girls
Surprise package for a girl includes a light frock with appliqued bunnies on apron front and a stuffed bunny toy. Pattern 4970 offers sizes 2 4 6 8 with dress dimensions and fabric yardage. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Refugees Move from Great Britain Across Borders
Refugees from Great Britain surge as thousands from 30 countries depart or prepare to return home. The article notes the wave includes the last of the German exiles.
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Great Britain
Guam Dimensions Noted As 30 by 7 Miles
A brief geographic fact states Guam measures about 30 miles in length and seven miles in width. The description highlights the island’s compact size and rectangular outline as commonly portrayed in reference works.
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Guam
Canadian Nonsense and Notables in a Century-Old Clippings
Anecdotes and brief notices from Canadian local papers recount diverse snippets. Milestones include a Saskatoon hen hatching, a Simcoe County police chief praised for large feet, and a Nevile couple’s 65th anniversary. Other entries note elderly longevity, a gas station sighting of General McNaughton, a Kentville garage scare, and sardine sightings near New Brunswick shores.
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Canada
J. Jones
Hodeeville
Pultet
Lang
Ont
Simcoe County
RR. Bowers
Nevile
Sask
Ole Staireamene
Wolfville
N.S
L. Br .Oakes
Duncan and Brown Ser Se Itetinen Eh Seca, Chel, Ltd
Andy McNaughton
Horton Garage
Kentville
Gordon Gilbert
Gran Manan
New Brunswick
CWAC member Bergsteinsson serves in Saskatchewan PR Office
L col Bergsteinsson of Weyburn is the only CWAC dark room assistant in Military District No 12 Headquarters. She trained in developing and printing, with her son enlisting in January 1944. Her sister in the CWAC works in London, and two brothers are in service. After basic training in Vermilion, she joined the headquarters staff in April 1944. She attended Balfour Technical School in Regina. Nearby, two ex CWAC members, Miss Hasket and Miss Costen, started a Willow Cove fruit and vegetable farm on six acres near Lake Ontario shortly after medical discharge and now run it with help from farming veterans.
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CWAC
Saskatchewan
Military District No 12
L.-Cpl
Bergsteinsson
Weyburn
Sask
Canadian Legion
C.W.A.C
Regina
Vermilion
Alta
M.D. 12
Margaret Bergsteinsson
London
England
Dieppe
L.-Cpl. Bergsteinsson
Balfour Technical School
M.O
Margaret Hasket
Simcoe
Gladys Costen
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Lake Ontario
Willow Cove
Miss Costen
Miss Hasket
Occupation of Germany Could Last Ten Years or Longer
Gen. Joseph T. McNarney told reporters he would command American forces in Europe and that occupation could extend a decade or more. He outlined a policy to hand over military rule to a civilian administration as soon as feasible, with the civilian leader yet to be chosen.
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Joseph T. McNarney
Germany
Eisenhower
United States Army
McNarney
Largest Optical Glass In Science Aids Telescope
A 379 pound piece of optical glass, the largest ever made for scientific use, is polished for a telescope prism. The work highlights the era’s emphasis on precision instruments and the motto The First Wealth Is Health.
Young Captain Promotes Long Life Diet Rule
A 14 year old Captain Jehn Howell of the USA who fought for the South urges a long life through three square meals daily a positive posture and temper control. He also recommends making the 23rd Psalm part of daily life for longevity and well being.
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Jehn Howell
U.sa
Ameri
Bayonet Invention Allegedly From Bayonne France
A claim places the bayonet's invention in Bayonne France during the 37th century. The note adds a historical oddity about early weapon development.
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Bayonne
France
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