Tests for Immigrants Need Revision Says Surgeon
Dr Lawrence Kolb senior surgeon of the U S Public Health Service told a meeting that U S intelligence tests for immigrants require revision or different methods. He cited 3000 European entrants showing illiterates scoring low on nonverbal tests does not reflect real ability. He warned environment and education influence results and that many labeled imbeciles are not so by social standards.
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Lawrence Kolb
U.S. Public Health Service
American Association For
Kolb
United States
Europe
Italy
Mara's Nest Legend Gives Rise to Expression
The early Saxons believed in a monster named Mara that crouched on sleepers’ chests producing nightmares. It was said to dwell in a gold-lined nest, and people searched for Mara’s nest hoping to find treasure. From this tale comes the term mare's nest for a futile discovery.
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Mara
Speechmaking and Iris Factoids in Rural Notice
An impassioned political orator draws a great country crowd and earns booming applause. A farmer’s reply critiques the speech, noting that six hours of rain would have done more good. A separate line states there are about 875 iris species.
Turkish Public Baths Deprived Of Water
In Ourfa a tax dispute between the town government and bath owners led the mayor to cut water to all bath houses. Fifteen thousand citizens rely on public pools for cleanliness under Islamic practice, with women particularly vocal as bath day is a major social event.
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Ourfa
Moosenee
Stone Creek
Moose River
Hudson Bay
Abitibi
Missinaibi
Mattagami
Bay
Iron Horse
Ontario
Clouds Projector Replaces Screens In Berlin Invention
A Berlin engineer develops a projector that uses clouds and mountain slopes as screens. The device can project across five miles, flashing 130 foot tall images on clouds 230 feet high, with size varying by distance to the mountain.
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Berlin
Paris Model Showcases Smart Crepe Top Fashion
A Paris season model features a becoming neck line and smart sheer crepe print top. Style No. 454 covers sizes from bust 36 to 42 inches with printed and plain crepe silk in summery wear options including sheer batiste and rubbable silks. Pattern price is 25 cents, with wrap coin guidance.
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Paris
Stabilize Farm Values in Western Canada Says Bowman
C M Bowman chairman Mutual Life Insurance before the Dominion Mortgage and Investments Association in London Ontario said future agriculture in western Canada will be more profitable and farm values will stabilize on net production returns. He noted restrictive western legislation hinders mortgage enforcement and pushes funds eastward. Belgium reports about 170000 unemployment Dublin Irish Free State campaigns for better movies.
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Canada
C. M. Bowman
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Waterloo
Dominion Mortgage and Investments Association
London
Ontario
Bowman
West
Decline in S Mather Estate Reflects Great Losses
The estate of the late Samuel Mather, Ohio philanthropist with stakes in steel and Great Lakes lines, fell from over 40 million dollars in 1929 to about 6.5 million in inventory filed in Ohio probate court, illustrating the sharp contraction in values during the period.
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Samuel Mather
Ohio
Mather
Great Lakes
Isolated Four Centuries Visit Remote Nijin Novgorod Districts
An expedition left Moscow in June to reach communities in the Nijin Novgorod forests that have been cut off from the world for 400 years. The inhabitants still speak Russian as it was in the sixteenth century.
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Nijin-Novgorod
Russia
Moscow
Former German Crown Prince May Succeed Von Hindenburg
Berlin reports claim President Hindenburg will retire on his 85th birthday and back former Crown Prince Wilhelm as his successor. Observers link this to rising Junker influence after the Bruening era and Papen’s appointment, though officials deny the rumors.
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Von
Germany
Berlin
Alfred Hugenberg
von Hindenburg
Paul von Hindenburg
Wilhelm
Three European Nations Agree Not To Impose New Tariffs
Representatives of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg have mutually pledged no new tariffs and to cut import duties by 10 percent annually until a defined level. They will avoid new trade restrictions among themselves and invite other states to join on equal terms, aiming to restore world prosperity and monetary stability.
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Holland
Belgium
Luxemburg
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Permanent secretary named for Canadian Institute of International Affairs
The Canadian Institute of International Affairs announced a permanent secretary appointment and a permanent Toronto office. Escott Reid of Toronto was named permanent secretary. he is a Trinity College alumnus and Rhodes scholar at Christ Church, Oxford. The institute operates branches in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Vancouver. J. W. Dafoe of Winnipeg serves as vice president.
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Toronto
Canadian Institute of International Affairs
N. W. Rowell
Institute
Escott Reid
Mr. Reid
Toronto University
Trinity College
Christ Church, Oxford
Halifax
Montreal
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Regina
Edmonton
Vancouver
J. W. Dafoe
Dinosaur footprint bath graces Ottawa museum grounds
A cement replica of a two foot long dinosaur footprint from Peace River has been placed at the National Museum of Canada in Ottawa. The imprint, five to six inches deep, was formed from mud from a prehistoric western lake bed. The piece invites birds at the capital to enjoy a unique bath each morning.
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Ottawa
Canada
Peace River
National Museum of Canada
Capital
Rocky Mountains
Plains
Waterton-Glacier Peace Park Dedicated Amid Goodwill
International friendship marks 117 years as Canada and the United States dedicate the Waterton- Glacier Peace Park. Sir Charles Marder presides with Rotary officials while Prime Minister Bennett and President Hoover send greetings read by Lieutenant-Governor Walsh and Governor Erickson. Alberta leaders join Montana and church choirs, with bands performing.
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Canada
United States
Waterton-Glacier Peace Park
Charles Marder
Bart
Wolverhampton
England
Rotary
Great Britain
Rotary International
Bennett
Hoover
Walsh
Alberta
John E. Erickson
Montana
J. E. Brownlee
W. A. Buchanan
Pedestrians Rights Association Contemplated in Ottawa
The Pedestrians' Rights Association is the latest group proposed to protect pedestrians on highways and streets. Ottawa barristers have filed incorporation letters for the firm backing the effort. The aims include safer traffic, public education, law improvement and enforcement, and citizen reporting of infractions.
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Pedestrians’ Rights Association
Ottawa
New Fountain Delivers Water When Drinker Bends
An electric drinking fountain operates only as the drinker leans over it. A light beam activates an electric eye that starts a stream of cold water, delivering a dip of refreshment with motion.
London Band Concert Draws 18000 Paying Fans
More than 18 000 people paid to hear a band concert in London recently, drawing large crowds and strong attendance. Local authorities reported high turnout and positive public reception for the event featuring the city’s ensemble.
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London
Red cheeks prompt health joke from Kasper in Stockholm
A witty exchange from Stockholm features Kasper declaring red cheeks signal good health, followed by the counter that one side is healthier than the other. The remark blends humor with a playful medical quip.
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Stockholm
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Adolph Hitter
Moosonee
James Bay
Manitoba
Nelson River
Churchill
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France
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