World Happenings Briefs From The Era
Population figures from the Philippines reach 19 407 700, up 250 000 from last year. New Zealand grants full recognition to Israel per external affairs minister Fred Doidge. An RAF convoy protection plane crashed in Malaya with three crew killed. Syria appeals to the UN Security Council over alleged new Israeli attacks on Arab states. Lord Hankey urges amnesty for German and Japanese war criminals. California reports 280 million dollars annual cost for 72 000 chronic alcoholics. Portslade porter John William Moyer plans retirement in ten years at age 61. Government to redeem 160 million dollars in 1930 bonds in US funds. Finance minister Abbott announced Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Hankey
Britain
California
W. L. Halverson
John William Myer
Portslade
England
Mr. Moyer
United States
Abbott
Flashing for Chimney Installation Guide
Illustration explains chimney flashing components titled A saddle B apron C D side pieces F G and the overlap method. It notes rake out mortar 1 inch deep and press metal into joint with fresh mortar over it. Copper best material then zinc then galvanized iron.
On The Side 2: Miscellany From A Bygone Paper
A whimsical column compiles humorous anecdotes from Britain and beyond. it covers views on America from a father and son, impressions of redhead stereotypes, a wife’s critique of male kitchen duties, low teacher wages in Britain leading to barmaid extra work, harsh drunk driving penalties in Johannesburg, rumors about rain foretelling from foot pain, and a speed test where a cocker spaniel named Trusty defeats a greyhound in Essex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedy
Essex
England
Lonsdale
London
Interesting discovery by naturalists on wild ducks foreseeing dangers
Winnipeg reports B. W. Cartwright of Ducks Unlimited Canada notes ducks anticipate future difficulties. A four year study near Moose Jaw Sask shows nesting density drops from 63 broods per square mile with adequate pothole water to four per square mile when water is scarce. Manitoba mallards may lay smaller clutches this year due to cold and flood conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
B. W. Cartwright
Ducks Unlimited
Canada
Moose Jaw
Sask
Manitoba
Jap Tattoo Method Shocks Edmonton Exhibition Crowd
Tattoo artist R. V. Hughson of Barrie Ontario explains a new Japanese method where a studded board is laid on the back and the design is pounded in. He learned the craft in England in 1937 and now showcases at the Dominion exhibition while noting he has not adopted the technique. The article also notes the Leaning Tower of Pisa stands about 16.8 feet out of plumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
R. V. Hughson
Barrie
Ont
Pisa
The Last Day of School Kitchen Meditations
A poet narrator looks from a kitchen window at a tree with an oracle, canaries, and a meadowlark. She spots a gopher, blackbirds, kildeers, and distant farm life forming a changing natural pageantry. The scene shifts daily as circles flit by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dale
Invention dyes thread as it sews by Fred Carter
Fred Carter of Scarboro claims a textile machine attachment that dyes ordinary white thread during sewing. The device attaches to standard machines and lets manufacturers produce any shade without stocking colored thread. Carter said success comes in cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Fred Carter
Carter
Scarboro
Weekly Tip for Cleaning Windows and Walls
Use warm water and vinegar to clean windows for extra sparkle. For walls and ceilings mix warm water with one cup vinegar one cup washing soda and a quarter cup sugar for effective cleaning.
Countries Fall Short On Wheat Pact Quotas
Meagre wheat purchases by dollar shy nations hinder the 42 nation wheat pact, with Canada United States Australia and France showing varying sales against quotas. Sterling area shortfalls in West Germany Italy and Brazil reduce deliveries as the floor price drops in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Australia
France
West Germany
Italy
Brazil
Crossword puzzle clues mixed with errors and partial entries
A scrambled crossword puzzle list with horizontal and vertical clues, many garbled words, missing letters, and inconsistent spacing. Includes references to mythic figures, languages, and misc terms, plus stray phrases and partial names.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Philippines
Census Bureau
New Zealand
Israel
Fred Doidge
Malaya
Syria
United Nations Security Council
Alberta Weekly Publishers
Ge Herald
Alberta
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Lethbridge
C.W.N.A
Charles McLean
Strathmore Standard
Charles Clark
High River Times
Roy Bean
Waterloo, Ont
Mercury
Robert Munro
Vulcan Advocate
V.olunins
America
Dad
Redskins
Great Britain
South Africa
Johannesburg
Ven
Orla
Bessie E
Stephane
Secremeve, CA
Virgil
By Len Kleis
Priscilla
Pop
al Vermeer
Iadie
Tantalus
Pioneer
Bashan
Odin
Beleaguerment
Jand
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