Canada Proposes Broad Transport Control Plan
Ottawa reports Cahallen government to seek authority to coordinate all transport sectors under a Transport Board. Bill would license inland shipping, regulate ports, set rates, and curb foreign vessels from intruding on Canadian waters. Senate hearings under way as part of Canada’s move to unify rail road highway and water transport under federal oversight.
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Ottawa
Cahallen
Crymun
House of Commons
Ransport
United States
Canada
Flag Raised Over Wake Island July 4 1898
The American flag was hoisted over Wake Island in the mid-Pacific on July 4 1898 by Gen. Vo Greene, commemorating the occasion with a formal ceremony and marking a milestone in colonial expansion.
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Wake Island
mid-Pacific
Vo Greene
Peace Officer Retires After 40 Years Service
Fargo dispatch reports J. B. Bingham, longtime peace officer, celebrating 40 years in service with only one black eye from a single incident. Details recount his career across North Dakota since 1885, including time as deputy sheriff, and a past attempt to persuade retirement. The account notes a sudden punch during a quiet moment, showing the tense, limited violence of an era.
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Fargo
J. B Linghiam
Juatien
The
Pease
Do Yar
North Dakota
Michigan
Burgadie
Juplice Bingham
Persaade
Anne Mar
Bingham
Harty
Northy
Colimosy
Wales
Powers
Roger Prisket
Cherasa
George Roger
George
Ralph
Vida
Prime
Andrew
Portalan
Walter Komendi
Lews
Lem
Percy
Richard Wable
William
Hart
Ruth Hulett
Andrew Matsie
Ruthie
Marion Millet
Czechoslovakia
Frank
Romeo
Sam
Klvins
Andy
Sophie
Duli
Marian M
Walter
Heeri
Frank Macko
Carolyn
Eh von Dukes
Florence Ross
Margaret
Tovis Moore
Helen Brown
CCC Tree Planting Push Voiced as Flood Fight Aid
Washington reports praise for Civilian Conservation Corps efforts to plant about one million trees per day over four years, seen as bolstering national flood control and soil conservation. CCC director Fechner and Forest Service chief Silcox highlighted the program’s scope, comparing it to famed feats and noting the half-year target mirrors last year’s planting pace.
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Fechner
Washington
Civilian Conservation Corps
Paul Bunyan
Robert C. Fechner
CCC
F. A. Silcox
U. S. Forest Service
Ancient sewing and weaving through ages
The text traces old sewing to the Stone Age and weaving to the Bronze Age, noting knitting appears in a Fifteenth century manuscript. It mentions the Saxons used the word enyttan, implying knitting is a very ancient craft with deep historical roots.
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Enyttan
University of Pittsburgh at 150 Years of Progress
The University of Pittsburgh marks 150 years since 1787, tracing from a three-room log cabin to a planned 42-story Cathedral of Learning skyscraper. Charter Day ceremonies begin Thursday, with a June commencement week to dedicate the chapel and commons. Alumni exceed 25,000 as plans reflect a coed era and rapid postwar growth fueled by federal aid and vertical expansion.
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J. Robert Shubert
United Press
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Qvill
Stephen Oster
Cathedral of Learning
The
University
Academy
Third Avenue
Cherry Way
Fort Pitt
Indiana
Hugh Henry Backenridge
Princeton University
Justice of
Observatory
Tesigned Ii
Smithsonian Inistitute
Washington
Pittsburothry
Serosa
Allegheny River
Allegheny
Allegene
John Brocker White
Board of
No Man's Land Border Dispute Reaches Supreme Court
In a long border survey dispute along the Rockies the Colorado and New Mexico line seeks final approval. The case centers on the Carpenter survey of 1868 and 1903, contested by New Mexico and resolved by the U S Supreme Court in favor of New Mexico on the official boundary, with the docket pending.
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New Mexico - Colorado
Drimver
Calunaus
Arthur Wadden
L. S Supreme Court
Golorada
Byra
Rogers
Colnnmiin Allel
Breskenridge
Cota
New Mexico Westwand
Kidney
Amatoad
Colorado
New Mexico
High Gill
Mesa Verde
N. Darling
Howard B. Carpenter
Darling
New Mater
Ui. S Supreme Court
Supréme Court
Insurance group to honor life and property conservation leader
The Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania seeks an individual for a first ever award at its June Pittsburgh convention. A Pittsburgh committee will select the honoree, recognizing outstanding work in conserving life or property. The federation aims to show insurers' and insureds' commitment beyond policy sales.
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Pitesburgh
Ken
Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania
Pittersburgh
Pittsburgh
Jay Jamison
Federation
Jamison
School News Chief Activities Reviewed Fat Columbus
A fragmented school page recalls a lively session of class reports and debates. Mentions of debate teams, teachers, and students show a bustling campus life with vivid anecdotes, jokes, and plans for future events.
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Fat Columbus
Secret of Sponge Value Reveals Fibers Grow Soft in Water
The sponge fibers grow soft in water yet stay tough, resisting squeezing and keeping their shape. Skeletons absorb water via capillary action, showing how liquids and solids interact with apparent attraction or repulsion.
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C.C.C
Corry
Federal Reserve
Federal Deposit Tna. Corp
Washington, D. C
Tomers
Guignon Cory Es Eau
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
America
Ite
Western University of Pennsylvania
Duquesne Way
Ior
Clise
Ody Co
Bowran
United States of America
Slumnt
Norge
North Center Street
NO Man's Land
Rockies
Classifedada
Ate
Corry, Penna, C Model Dairy Co
Ernest Brockman
Centar St
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