Price Control And Rationing Information Summary
Wartime guidance outlines how farmers can obtain extra ration coupons for feeding farm helpers, including required forms and meal counts. It notes that ration books need not be carried in person by each holder, permits for group purchases, and parental signatures for underage holders. It also covers limits on transporting butter meat and preserves to the US and requests for pamphlets from Wartime Prices and Trade Board offices.
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United States
Gems of Thought: Quotes on Constancy and Courage
A collection of brief maxims from Disraeli Buswer Mary Baker Eddy Emerson and Thoreau. The extracts praise constancy to purpose moral courage steadfast pursuit and disciplined effort over mere busyness.
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Disraeli
Buswer
India to build self sufficient aircraft industry in 20 years
Government of India approves a plan to create a fully self reliant aircraft industry within twenty years. Production will start soon in Bangalore at an existing repair and maintenance facility. The venture will serve both Royal Indian Air Force and civilian aviation with first planes expected in under eighteen months.
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India
Government of
Bangalore
Royal Indian Air Force
Pleasant Trip For Those Who Travel The Alaska Highway
The Vancouver News Herald argues against anti Alaska Highway critics as civilian travel opens the route. It praises the road once reached and predicts growing praise as more travelers complete the journey.
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Alaska
Alaska Highway
Vancouver News-Herald
Opposition to Canada Britain wheat deal voiced by Winnipeg Grain Exchange
The Winnipeg Grain Exchange rejects a bilateral wheat agreement with Great Britain, citing Canada’s 1945 pledge, risk to other export markets, and fears of a shift toward state control. Editors warn such a deal could harm farmers and contradict open market principles.
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Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Canada
Great Britain
Winnipeg Free Press
Britain
Woman With Half Million In Purse Upset Cartier Clerk
The New York Post via Walter Winchell reports a Texas older woman who desired a perfect string of pearls. A Cartier clerk misread her status and offered the cheapest strands until the target was found priced at 500000 dollars. She opened her purse to pay, causing the clerk to suffer a heart attack.
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New York Post
Walter Winchell
Texas
Cartier's
Vitamin tablet program to aid malnourished Delhi students
Ten thousand vitamin tablets will be distributed among Delhi school students to combat malnutrition. Each malnourished student receives one tablet three times weekly, with expansion planned as more consignments arrive.
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Delhi
India
Ships Sent Abroad For Repairs To Belgium
London reports British shipowners are sending vessels to Belgian yards for repairs arguing the hard work of Belgian workers yields quicker returns. Col James Hutchison asked Parliament about foreign exchange. Hugh Dalton said some ships must be repaired abroad and exchange is provided on evidence of necessity.
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London
Britain
James Hutchison
House of Commons
Col. Hutchison
Glasgow
Hugh Dalton
Goderich plans memorial recreational arena
The town of Goderich in Huron County Ontario plans a memorial arena 253 feet long and 183 wide with a grand entrance a memorial lobby and facilities for an artisan court and lounges for men and women a kitchen and a portable floor for dancing roller skating and public meetings as reported by the Lethbridge Herald.
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Goderich
Huron
Ont
Lethbridge Herald
Sandal Emerges as Ancient Footwear Icon
A concise note states sandals stand as the oldest form of shoes with enduring historical significance. The line hints at archaeological or cultural context without specifying sites or dates.
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Consumers’ News
Prices and Trade Board
Phillips Brooks
Mary Baker Eddy
Emerson
Thoreau
United Kingdom Aircraft Mission
Wilson
United
Kingdom
Europe
The
Orient
Ogden
Liele
U.K
Belgium
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
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