Da Vinci foresees modern tech in models touring
In anniversary year of Leonardo da Vinci, an exhibit of models from his drawings tours major cities in Canada and the U S. Dr. Roberto Guatelli built the models showing his predictions in flight, gear design, machine guns, tents, and air conditioning.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo
Canada
Roberto Guatelli
Tokyo
Japan
Guatelli
Bacon
Galileo
Newton
Harvey
Sforza
Side notes on manners and marriage quirks from 2970
The column riffs on cheerful phone greetings and the danger of overdoing politeness. It ponders identical twins and their odd coincidences, then shifts to character analysis for brides to be and the quirks of male behavior. It compares snoring cures and fashion, ending with eye color quirks in marriage.
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Joe Doakes
Jim Zilch
Nebraska
Edwin
Fred Nestor
Trixie
H. L. Mencken
Wheat shortage alarms Australia says Wheat Board chair
Sir John Teasdale, chairman of the Wheat Board, warns Australia faces its greatest wheat shortage since the disastrous drought of 1914. He cites crop shortfalls and market pressures prompting government action.
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Australia
John Teasdale
Wheat Board
Weekly Tip Sawing Wood
A simple tip suggests spreading a thin coating of soap on the saw teeth before sawing to reduce elbow grease needed and ease the cutting task.
World Happenings Briefly Told In Brief
An overview of global notes: Prairie Grain producers finance act interest rates 545 percent for farmer loans. Bill Pearman retires after decades as a cartage inspector. Canada ranks third in world telephone census with 2,911,900 instruments. U S leads with 43,033,000 and U K with 5,433,600.
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Prairie Grain Producers Interim Financing Act
Bill Pearman
London Transport Company
Canada
United States
United Kingdom
Crown to greet royals on Sydney harbor bridge
A 90 foot illuminated crown will adorn the Sydney harbor bridge for Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh as they arrive on the liner Gothic for their spring tour of Australia and New Zealand.
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British Overseas Airways Corporation
Princess Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Nairobi
Australia
New Zealand
Sydney
Elizabeth
Shooting to score in hockey with targeted practice
Sports College analysis urges players to shoot with a definite target. Maurice Richard is cited for hours of target practice. Tips include keeping eyes on the target, hard shots, solid follow through, relax, focus on rebounds, and practicing backhand with small openings.
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Canada
N.H.L
Maurice Richard
Montreal Canadiens
Sports College
Sports College Lit erature Catalogue Debuts
The latest Research Guide lists revised college literature and instructional manuals with new findings. A free literature catalogue is available to Sports College members, with subscription rates of $1 for one year and $1.75 for two years. Send requests to Sports College Box 99 Toronto 1 Ont.
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Sports College
Toronto
Pancho Villa Assassinated in 1923
A famed Mexican revolutionary general Pancho Villa was assassinated on July 20, 1923, marking a pivotal violent event in post revolutionary Mexico. Villa's death drew international attention and affected regional power dynamics and legacy.
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Francisco “Pancho” Villa
Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid Sample
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Milan
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Zanobi del Giocondo
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Youne
Johannesburg
H. V. Hudson
Britain
Australian
Hudson
Palmosa
New York
Harry Durning
BY William Ferguson
Milton E. Ratz
Dartwood
OntArio
Rail Insurance
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Lloyd
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Fiov
Englard
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Ald
Virgil
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Priscilla
al Vermeer
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