Listen Newfoundland’s bold library pledge gains a promise
A column notes British and American media bits. It highlights Newfoundland’s plan to open 25 regional libraries funded by 10,000 from the Carnegie Foundation, with the government to implement the program through the Public Libraries Board. The piece weaves humor, quotes, and wartime context around cultural progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Amrican Library Association
Newfoundland
Carnagie Foundation
New York
PLB
Wonders Seen Through The Microscope And Pacific Duty
Exclamations about Pacific duties spark a brief glimpse into microscopic wonders. David Fairchild extols a world unseen by the naked eye, noting how a flower’s heart reveals itself through careful observation and discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fairchild
Benjamin Franklin
Dawn of a new day urged in Nild government talks
A letter praises government confidence and relations with educated Canadian and American officers, noting a rising progressive sentiment in St Johns seeking to meet public needs. It argues compulsory education and regional libraries stem from long thoughtful debate and urges cooperation with the Public Libraries Board.
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Mr. Bregoli
USA
Rome
Archbishop Spellman
New York
Cardinal O'Connell
Boston
Walter A. Quining
Concord
George F. Mulcahy
St. Pol Church
Nild
St. John's
Public Libraries Board
Postal Service Established for Prisoners of War in Japanese Territories
Communication for POWs and civilian internees in Japan and occupied areas details a new postal service for letters and postcards only, no parcels, with strict address formats for Navy Army and Air Force personnel and civilian internees, to ensure delivery. No postage, must be purely personal matters, and envelopes to bear sender’s name and address on the back.
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Japan
Formosa
Dwatunk
Korea
Sakhaline
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Europe
Far East
Fast Service Des Prisonniers de Guerre
NAVY
R.N
R. Nlr
R.N.V.R
R.cln
R.C. N.R
R.C.N.V.R
Japanese Red Cross
Tokyo
AIR Force
R.A.F
RCAF
RAF
Red Cross
Prisoners of War Post
Service Des Prisonniers de Guerre
London tram lines melted to arms in wartime drive
London leads a metal conversion to war aims as tram rails and ironwork are torn up for arms production. Since last year 16,000 tons of metal have been recovered with 234 miles of track scrapped in one borough, and railings and gates also feeding the munitions effort.
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Britain
London
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