Royal Tour of Dominions Signals Empire Unity
The King and Queen with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret plan a South Africa visit next year, hailed as a fresh sign of Commonwealth unity. The monarchs aim to strengthen ties across self governing dominions, following long royal travel history from 1901 to 1939 and prior tours to Canada Australia and India.
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War bride releases after fire alarm mix up in Milwaukee
Mrs. Joan Keesay an English war bride in Milwaukee two weeks rang a fire alarm thinking it a postal box for stamps. Authorities instructed her on U S postal system and fire alarm use and released her. The report notes men are said to be more color sensitive than women.
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Oldest Portland resident enjoys first airplane ride
Mrs. Alice Francklin, a Portland centenarian, flew for the first time saying horseback riding is more exciting. Native of Oxfordshire England, her 100th birthday on March 1 drew telegrams from the King and Queen.
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Portland
Oregon
Oxfordshire
England
Cobalt Blue Ranks Among Priciest Artist Colors
Cobalt blue, an oxide of cobalt metal, remains among the most costly hues on artists palettes, reflecting its rarity and high material value in scientific pigment production and painting since the 19th century.
Plenty of News The Lethbridge Herald Reflects On Postwar Strife
The Lethbridge Herald notes that despite fears of a blank postwar page editors must face a range of topics including strikes inflation spies taxes fires floods trials murders elections and political drama. The piece underscores the enduring demand for timely coverage across varied events.
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Spinach Eaten by Ancient Chinese Before Discovery of America
Centuries prior to the discovery of America, Chinese cuisine included spinach as a staple. The claim highlights early dietary practices and imports of greens in ancient China.
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Natural Museums Of Wildlife In Canada Parks
The article discusses how wild animals lose fear of people even in sanctuaries and why some familiarity is unwise. Canada’s national parks serve as living wildlife museums offering educational and entertainment value through photography and observation. It notes that parks enhance conservation and provide rare chances to see big game like mountain goats and bighorn sheep in natural habitats.
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Prairie Census To Begin In Prairie Provinces In June
A large force of census enumerators will visit Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta starting Monday June 3 to count every household and individual. The quinquennial census may influence future redistribution of House of Commons seats. results will be based on the 1941 ten year census, with war years affecting Prairie representation. Population estimates from the Bureau of Statistics show upward trends, making accurate counting crucial for future apportionment.
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Germany
Australians Seize Vacant Homes Amid Housing Shortage
Homeless Australians including servicemen families occupy vacant Sydney properties as wartime shortages and high demand push residents to take over spaces. Seizures include an old Royal Navy canteen mansion in King's Cross, a Bondi 82 room hotel, and a cottage in Ashfield slated for a baby clinic.
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Competition limits on Frederic Chubb organ recitals in Vancouver
Frederick Chubb, English born organist at Christ Church Cathedral Vancouver, drew overflow crowds to sacred music recitals at amusement venues. City officials halted free access by introducing a nominal admission. Chubb announced plans to move to St. John’s Church Victoria after a 35 year tenure, 15 years of which were broadcast from Vancouver.
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Victoria
England
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Anglican Outlook
Films for Schools series on Canadian communities
The National Film Board launches a film series in response to requests from Canadian schools and groups. Regions covered include the Peace River Fraser Valley Pacific Coast Grand Manan the Prairies and Quebec.
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Quebec
Brain Maturation Delayed After Birth Says University Expert
An eminent University of Chicago doctor states that a human infant’s brain does not function normally until about two months after birth, highlighting the slow postnatal development phase.
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Crochet Lace Strips for Home Decor Pattern 7127
Reconversion suggests crocheting lace strips for chair sets scarves and ends. Beginners can do them with directions in pattern 7127. Send twenty cents in coins to Householdert Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Man with name address and pattern number.
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Sea lion returns to Bigelow home after aid in California
Mrs. Ruby Bigelow of Manhattan Beach California aided a sea lion whose jaws were blocked. She released the animal but it jumped back into the water and later appeared again at her home, following her after each return to sea.
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Manhattan Beach
Calif
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Approximately 36000 sciences journals printed worldwide today
About 36 thousand science journals are produced globally as publishers meet demand for peer reviewed research across disciplines and regions.
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