Arctic survival cookbook in RAF syllabus shocks readers
A Canadian Air Force survival cookbook lists grasshopper and lichen recipes as life saving foods for downed airmen. It argues seaweed soups and edible lichens could sustain explorers, while warning certain fish and snakes are hazardous. Rescue tales from the Blue Spray dragger and Meisner May conclude with a happy return to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCA
Ains
Eyebrow
Air Force
Ishi
Mutual
Canada
R.C.A.F
School of Survival
Fort Nelson
S. E Alexander
R.j.goodey
Arctic
Jamboree at Valley Forge to Host Canadian Scouts
National story details plans for the 1950 Jamboree Camp at Valley Forge Park near Philadelphia. Canadian Scouts led by Major R B Oglesby will join about 40 000 campers from 45 countries. The article outlines camp layout with 1088 troop sites, water and power infrastructure, trading posts, health lodges, and feeding arrangements for a self sufficient, democratic camp life. Includes historical note on Valley Forge and logistics for medical care, sanitation, and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
R. B. Oglesby
America
Vatley Forge
Grand
George Washington
Valley Forge Park
Philadelphia
Norristown
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Valley Forge Park Commission
James H. Duff
U.S. Secretary of Defence
R.W. Bliss
U.S. Army
Army
Phoenixville
C. A. Swanson
U.S. Navy
Naval Hospital
Valley Forge
Adrift in a Dory on Good Friday Morning
Two Newfoundland fishermen Doris Susan Norman Meisner and Newman May sailed in the yellow fishing boat Blue Spray from their schooner Wednesday morning. A Friday gale drove them toward the south coast of Newfoundland. after two days adrift they were rescued and brought aboard the Blue Spray in fairly good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meisner
May
Fisher
Menu
Horn
Burin
Grand Banks
Atlantic
Cook Arch Rideout
Doris Susan
Blue Spray
Strawler
Doris
Susan
Norman Meisner
Newman May
Dory
Newfoundland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Metetler
A. G. Hall Worth
American Life
Financial Post
Norway
Sweden
Finland
National
Jamboree
Telephone Company
Wnits
National Supply Service
Boy Scouts of America
Ihkstoria
Valley’ Force
David
Johnson
Heck
Dep
Hallenel Health and Welters
Oswell
Muir’s Marble Works, Ltd
Twillingate 1Ry
Sree Pierye Food Cy
Arta
GERALG S_ DOYLE Ltd
USA
Brick
Gerald 5. Doyle Ltd
Desifidut
St, John's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!