Lancaster Bomber WingleSS Wonder and Loftus DFC Story
Special photographer turned film-maker Flight Lieutenant John A Loftus DFC CD is retiring after a wartime career filming heavy bomber operations. Loftus became the RCAF first operational movie-maker and the only non aircrew DFC recipient, noted for filming Tirpitz attacks and other missions with Bomber Command.
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RCAF
John A. Loftus
Rockcliffe
Ottawa
Loftus
Royal Air Force
London Gazette
F/L
Loftun
Konigsberg
Brunswick
Karlsruhe
Aimost
New York
Britain
Canada
U.K
North Africa
Pembrey
South Wales
Rcaf Overseas Headquarters
Bomber Command
Waddington
Lincolnshire
Bill Forbes
Bill Brill
Dso
Lofty’. Armour
Lofty
Tirpitz
Archangel
Russia
Alten Fiord
Lossiemouth
Scotland
Tromsoe Island
Lanc
Notable Quotes On Work Faith And Humanity From Leaders
A collection of prominent statements on work life balance religion and human dignity including Gladstone Peel Churchill Graham and Vanier. The quotes emphasize Sabbath value mental health the divine role of Sunday and the complexity of human personality amid scientific study.
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W. E. Gladstone
Winston Churchill
McGill University
Georges Vanier
Waste and Inefficiency in Federal Government
The report notes controllable federal spending of 3 billion from a total of 7 billion a year for goods and services. It cites the Glassco royal commission head estimating potential savings of 10 to 15 percent if waste and inefficiency were eliminated.
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Glassco Royal Commission
What is cryptography and Doge terms in Venice
The text explains cryptography from cryptos hidden and graphos writing and defines doge as the Venice leader. It notes Venice Italy as the Doge seat and discusses the United Nations charter signed in June 1945 in San Francisco with the organization forming on October 24 1945.
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Seine
Thames
Irrawaddy
Volga
United Nations Organization
Graphos
Venice
Italy
Genoa
France
Britain
Burma
Soviet
Russia
United Nations
San Francisco
United States of America
Indian hunter appeals mallard case to Supreme Court
Michael Sikyea a treaty Indian from Yellowknife seeks leave to appeal his 1962 conviction for killing a mallard out of season. The Territorial court split on whether the Migratory Birds Convention Act applies to Indians hunting for food and whether it infringes treaty rights.
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Michael Sikyea
Supreme Court of Canada
Sikyea
Yellowknife
N.W.T
J. H. Sissons
G. G. Johnson
Territorial Appeal Court
Justice Sissons
Supreme Court
Short wave radio donated to World Scout HQ in Ottawa
Daystrom Limited of Cooksville Ontario donated a complete short wave sending and receiving station to the Boy Scouts World Bureau in Ottawa during Boy Scout Week on February 22, Baden Powell's birthday. Ottawa District Council Scouts helped assemble the gear for station WESWSB. John Baldwin of Daystrom handed the equipment to R T Lund, deputy director, with greetings exchanged worldwide if conditions permit.
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Boy Scouts World Bureau
Ottawa
Daystrom Limited
Cooksville
Ontario
Baden- Powell
Boy Scout Movement
Weswsb
Daystrom Ltd
John Baldwin
R.T. Lund
Federal grants to agricultural fairs in 1963 64
Federal funding is estimated at 1 100 000 dollars for agricultural fairs for the 1963 64 period. The figure reflects federal support across events and locales, highlighting the government role in rural exhibitions and farm industry promotion.
The Many Lengths of Years in Politics
Readers ponder how politicians use the term short years to describe differing political cycles. The author explains calendar basics and notes June voting, leap year quirks, and a February 29 day making this year longer. The piece satirizes how time feels longer during campaigns and before elections.
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England
Manitoba Moves To Allow Beer And Wine Advertising
The Winnipeg Tribune reports Manitoba intends to permit beer and wine advertising after a legislative change. The plan aims for uniform national rules and could impact broadcasts, sports coverage, and public education on liquor abuse. The move follows arguments about clarity, price increases, and political courage in a sensitive policy area.
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Winnipeg Tribune
Manitoba
Canada
Ontario
Board of Broadcast Governors
Junior Red Cross Week Highlights 1964 Efforts
During 1963 the Junior Red Cross reported 5179 branches with 138186 members aiding 109 handicapped children and supporting dental clinics and a summer speech program. Donations surpassed $22000 while overseas aid exceeded $6000. Volunteers attended study centres and rallies, with teachers serving long terms and a World Conference noted. Special cystic fibrosis aid funded physiotherapy training and humidity tents for home use.
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Red Cross
Susanne Switzerland
Boston Childrens Hospital
Saskatoon
Regina
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RAAF
Europe
Lancs
London
RAF
Operational Film Unit
OFU
Midland Canal
Hanover
W/C Forbes
463. Squadron
Lingen
Volksturm
Nurnberg
Moosberg
14Th Armored Division
Patton
3Rd Army
Rcaf Station
Rideau Hall
Earl of Athlone
Air Force
Sir Robert Peel
Robert Gibbins
Queen’s University
Lord Macaulay
Hell
God
Billy Graham
World Scout
H.Q
The
Leader-Post
Souris Plaindealer
John Apley
Globe and Mail
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