Queen Mother Mary Honored By People For Decades Of Service
New York Times lauds Queen Mother Mary as a Victorian figure loved by Londoners. Descended from Duke of Cambridge, cousin to the Duke of York, she married the future George V’s son in 1893 and supported the nation through bomb damage and war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Duke of Cambridge
George III
Duke of York
George V
London
George VI
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps
W.A.A.C
New York Times
Apple peel gesture brightens Belleville police scene
A young boy walked into the Belleville Ontario police station and asked the desk sergeant to peel a large red apple so his sister outside could eat it with the skin on. The sergeant obliged, providing a small act of kindness in a quiet moment at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Ont
America’s Most Populous Bird Cities on Aleutian Islands
The report notes that the densest populations of the nation’s birds reside on the remote Aleutian Islands, highlighting unexpected urban concentration away from mainland towns. Researchers map species distribution and discuss conservation implications for these isolated environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Aleutian Islands
Disastrous Confrontation Escalates in Don Felix Hideout
In the tense aftermath of a hidden assault, Guillermo, Verde, and Pancho square off as threats fade and escape becomes possible. Morgan and Esteban Velasquez reassess risks while Tio Pancho plots a final move from his cramped cottage.
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Pancho
Morgan
Senorita
Guillermo
Caramba
Senor Verde
Raymundo
Tio Pancho
Don Felix
Verde
Esteban Velasquez
Senores
Amigo
Senor Morgan
Esteban
Rosita
Seroe Morgan
Tio
Chris Morgan
Senor
Selected Recipes for Yeast Rolls and Leaves
Evening soak a Royal Yeast Cake in 4 cups warm liquid with 4 teaspoons sugar. Mix flours and salt, melt butter into yeast liquid, combine, knead, and rise overnight. Morning knead, shape into moulded leaves, let rise, bake at 380 degrees F, cool on racks.
Negro squadron arrives to join North Africa air war
American negro combat fliers have arrived in North Africa to take their place in the aerial war against the Axis. The negro aviators compose a fighter squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Bath Rear-Admiral Jones Receives King’s Birthday Honor
Vice-chief of naval staff Rear-Admiral George C. Jones of Ottawa is awarded the Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in the King’s birthday honors.
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George C. Jones
R.C.N
Naval Staff
Ottawa
Order of the Bath
Four Centuries Ago Indians Used Rationing in Wars
Tulane Institute director Robert A. Wauchope says North American Indians practiced rationing four centuries ago during large-scale campaigns. Armies of 60 000 to 125 000 men sourced food and gear in advance and allocated it to fighters, with gourds of hominy carried as provisions and tribute exacted from conquered lands.
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Robert A. Wauchope
Tulane University
Middle American Research Institute
New Orleans
Wauchope
Overcoming Nerves and Everyday Health Problems
A home service ad promotes a 32 page pamphlet on nervous tension and health. It urges complete rest and fresh air, lists self help tips, and invites readers to mail 15 cents to Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the booklet.
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CIA
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Vitamin ritual shocks New York firm staff
A leading New York advertising agency distributes vitamin tablets in cellophane wrap to every employee three times daily. Each dose is handed out with a personal cup for immediate consumption, creating a striking office routine.
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New York
Canadians to keep dishpan helmets for 10 12 months
Canadians overseas will not receive American type steel helmets. They will keep the dishpan helmet for about ten to twelve months while awaiting a new British design. The British also scrapped adopting the American helmet after further review. Earphone issues and signals equipment hindered the shift. The proposed British helmet aims to resolve earphone compatibility and provide improved head protection.
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Canada
United States
Army
Average brain weights for men and women in large sample
In a large study, the average brain weight for men was 1361 grams and for women 1290 grams across 11,000 specimens.
A Greater Leader Inspiring Churchill Compared to Great British Statesmen
The Montreal Star lauds Mr. Churchill as a rare leader with Pitt like genius Palmerston resolve Gladstone flame and Disraeli wit plus the rare ability to inspire other nations. With Churchill and Roosevelt, the United Nations can face the world struggle with greater confidence toward a successful outcome.
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Churchill
Pitt
Palmerston
Gladstone
Disraeli
Roosevelt
United Nations
Montreal Star
Safer in Desert Kit Stolen After London Arrival
Major H. C. Stamp endured two years of desert fighting and paratroop flights with his kit through five thousand miles of travel. He reached London and five minutes after arriving it was stolen.
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H. C. Stamp
London
Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid From Historic Page
Puzzle features horizontal and vertical clues from an old newspaper. Clues include court officer lithe land measure and faded entries. several entries appear garbled or partially legible with numbers marking positions.
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Britain
the Palomine Company
Dept. Wi
Broadwey St
Hamilton, Ont
Fter de Nova
Velasquez
Rojas
Col. Velasquez
Casa Grande
Diaz
Order of Bath
Home Service
Lydia E. Pinkham
Christies Biscuits
Cha. Tout
Amt
Gouws Hee Pert
Java
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