Newfoundland Casualties Report in War Years
Prime Minister Churchill cited British Empire casualties for the first four war years. Newfoundland personnel show 16 casualties among Royal Canadian Army Navy and Air Force with 15 prisoners of war, plus 133 merchant navy casualties and 5 prisoners of war. Since Newfoundland Regiment formation there have been 25 casualties. Public Relations Office, April, 1944.
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Churchill
House of Commons
British Empire
Newfoundland
Merchant Navy
Royal Canadian Army
Navy
Airforce
Newfoundland Regiment
Orrickr
Army develops twenty foot zip sleeping bag for wounded evacuation
A twenty foot long zipper gadget, among the longest ever made, is used in a new type of sleeping bag by the U S Army Quartermaster for evacuating wounded soldiers by air or ambulance in cold climates. The bag weighs twenty four pounds and uses two feather quilted mattresses joined by a glide fastener around all four edges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Master Corpa
Exchequer Holds 457 Million Loaned Free of Interest
The British national exchequer has retained more than 457 million in loans that bear no interest, a figure noted in official accounting. This allocation reflects noninterest bearing financing to support government programs and obligations without accruing interest costs to the treasury.
Public Notice on Labrador Fisheries Tea Sugar Rations
The notice outlines normal tea and sugar supplies and evaporated milk for Labrador and Bank fisheries crew and residents. It details ration book presentation, replacement forms, vessel and customer data, and the process for issuing replacement coupons and permits. Cur tiss signs as Secretary for Supply in May 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador and
Banka
Labrador
Nutritional Council
The
Newfoundland Medical Association
Food Division
Dept. of Supply
Carmanville Roads Described As Deplorable By Local Resident
A Carmanville resident petitions editor about worsening road and wharf conditions. He cites long neglect, calls for 500 to 600 dollars for road repairs, notes returning veterans and maritime repairs, and urges government action now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate San
Carmanville
Department of Public Works
Letter From Kenneth Hicks Appeals for Road Aid
A Carmanville correspondent dated April 22 1944 asks the editor to spur action on failing roads affecting locals including women who travel the coastal routes. He reflects on aging and hopes roads and town infrastructure can be repaired to spare future generations and includes a signature plea for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Hicks
Red nosed man refuses to meddle in others affairs
A strict teetotaller with a red nose is asked about his blush. He answers that his nose is simply reddening with pride because it does not stick itself into other people's affairs.
Bilious Attacks and Constipation Ended By Kruschen Salts
A Coventry woman, mother of ten, reports ten years of regular use of Kruschen Salts ending bilious attacks headaches and constipation. She credits six vital mineral salts for improved digestion and overall health after early sufferings.
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C. H
Coventry
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Gillett
Lys
Tye
Royal Navy
Royal Artillery
Royal Air Force
Confederation Life
Woobd
Qet
Labrador and Banks
A.— Fishermen & Stationers
W. E. Curtis
Ink
Gerald S. Doyle, Ltd
Salem
Gina Piltel
St. John’s Town
Hm.s. Indomitable
Britain
R.A.F
Azores
Eddys
Redbirds
Eddy’s “Gomets
F M. O'Leary Ltd
St. John’s
Henry A. Noel
Corbonear
Conception Bay
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