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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
2
The article notes scientific progress plays a key but secret role in speeding Allied victory. It cites Britain's tax-backed push for research funding, with Sir John Anderson and Sir Oliver Lyttleton highlighting that a third of wartime production comprises weapons born from prewar ideas.
British scientists perfected radar and other detecting devices shared with Allies aiding air and naval defense. The 7 rocket gun and jet propulsion by Group Captain Whittle marked major leaps, with jet technology promising wide postwar use. War work, while focused on defense, will yield lasting value for peacetime progress.
Canada accelerates wartime science with a National Research Council staff four times peacetime size, nine extra stations, and a central Ottawa lab. Projects include medical studies on night vision fatigue and diet, plus secret instruments and photography for armed services.
Dr. Theodore Goldschmidt arrived in England from Frankfurt in 1933 and qualified in 1935. Police sent three men to obtain medical certificates by feigning illness, leading to his prosecution under defence regulations. The magistrate dismissed the case, praising the doctor’s good faith and condemning agents provocateurs as contrary to English law, underscoring equal protection for strangers and natives.
A reader explains removing harsh laxatives and using ALL-BRAN to restore bulk in the diet. By eating bran regularly and drinking fluids, digestion becomes smoother and elimination easier, encouraging healthier bowel movements. The note stresses bulk as the key to relief.
The Montreal Star notes the 25th anniversary of Alcock and Brown crossing the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ireland in 16 hours 12 minutes. It contrasts with a recent medium bomber achieving the same hop in under seven hours and forecasts future flights from Britain to Montreal within a day.
A compact reflection on pride vanity and affectation from various authors and figures including Ruskin Pope Halifax Colton Mary Baker Eddy and a biblical verse Micah 6 8. It contrasts earthly power with spiritual goodness and urges humility.
The Red Cross flag is the reverse of the Swiss Confederation banner, a white cross on a red field that mirrors Switzerland's national flag. The design symbolizes humanitarian aid and neutrality, linking the emblem to Swiss heritage while serving a global relief mission.
This reader Q A covers ration book replacements during general distribution and loss of coupons, dressmaker restrictions on long dresses, and notice rights for monthly rent in shared accommodation. It advises sending questions to the Wartime Prices and Trade Board with paper name and request for pamphlets.
A historical summary credits British scientists with pioneering radar and powerful air defense weapons. It notes the 12,000 pounder bombs, advanced anti aircraft guns, and the degaussing girdle that nullified German magnetic mines, framing these as pivotal to Allied success. Peachy Lemon is listed as a front dealer in Medford, Oregon.
Lt Tomd Vat aon, RCA fighter pilot and last man to fly out of Singapore, told Ottawa reporters of brave but costly resistance by British and Canadian airmen as Malay jungle retreats continued. He warned Japanese aircrews lack medical support and would crack under Pacific island campaigns.
A Canadian returnee says West China peasant women guard a single goose that lays an egg daily, drawing up to 10 dollars per hatching egg. A Chengtu peasant woman reportedly refused 300000 dollars for one goose, as China’s war disruptions push feather supply to rare and precious status.
The New York Times cites Dr. Michael M. Miller of the United States Marine Hospital Ellis Island describing a salt reduction method for sleep. Eleven of twelve patients slept better. six were marines and six were morphine addicts, all showing benefit.
A pendulum designed to tick exactly one second must be longer by one fifth of an inch at Spitzbergen than at the equator. This reflects the variation in gravitational acceleration and Earth's shape, affecting swing period.
A Canadian Army overseas section notes more than thirty CWAC weddings since November 1942. Among recent ceremonies Pte Eileen Uren wed Tpr Ronnie Mace of Hamilton Ontario with Capt Cynthia Gough of Montreal officiating. Gough says CWACs are in demand but put the war first.
A florist sends a large box of tulips and a card to R.S.M. Fred Purkis of Edmonton, the CWAC precision squad leader, affectionately nicknamed Ma Purkis. The message notes the squad’s fondness for their sergeant who helped start CWAC training two years ago.
The article notes CWAC members showing interest in beauty culture classes covering facial care, graceful walking, and polite conversation. Miss Canada in khaki appears polished, and a goldfish mascot Mahitabel amuses barracks as debates arise over the fish as Army material. a spill forces Mahitabel to spend a night in a wash basin.
In Cransley England a memorial window is funded by American soldiers to honor Churchill and Roosevelt. The 13th century church display depicts the president and prime minister seated on the deck of a warship as part of the wartime alliance.
A collage of humorous quips and light exchanges from everyday scenes. Jests about neighbors buyers and sellers, long distance calls, marital barbs, and social scenes unfold with a dry tone. A Florida man buys fruit in California and cinema chatter ends with a private conversation quip.
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