World Happenings Briefly Told
A medical device for inducing fevers caused radio interference across North America and parts of Europe. Air France plans a weekly animal service between France and South America this month. James T. Howley of St. John’s named 1935 Rhexies scholar for Newfoundland. Quetta to be rebuilt on the same site after last May’s earthquake. Indian government estimates rebuilding cost at 30 million dollars. Ontario to tax incomes from Jan. 1 per Welfare Minister Croll. Roosevelt calls North America wildlife conference in Washington February 3 to 7. Leon Trotsky’s residency in Norway extended to June 15 1936. Henry Pidgeon, the “hermit of the seas,” reaches Durban Bay after sailing solo from Los Angeles. National Miners Union of Scotland backs GB miners’ strike demand plan.
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James T. Howley
St. John's
Nova Scotia Technical College
Halifax
Rhexies
Newfoundland
Quetta
Ontario
Croll
Leon Trotsky
Norway
France
Henry Pidgeon
Los Angeles
Durban Bay
Pacific
New Palestine Council Scrutiny Over British Veto Powers
Jerusalem government issues a communique announcing a legislative council for Palestine with Sir Arthur Grenfell Wauchope as high commissioner having broad veto authority. If any Palestinian group boycots elections, he may appoint British officials to sit on the council. Jewish leaders have rejected the proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Legislative Council
Arthur Grenfell Wauchope
Palestine
Assembly
Chaim Weizmann
World Zionist Organization
Jewish Agency For Palestine
New Aluminum Ship Fragments Tests Begin at Bath
The experimental ship Fragment built of aluminum alloy launched at Bath Maine leaves port on its first rail trip. The cross section was assigned to the Aluminum Company of America's Newport News division to test corrosion resistance versus steel. Sponsors say success could revolutionize hulls and usher a new speed era at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Aluminum Company of America
Newport News
Remembrance Pact Guards War Dead Graves in Germany
The Berlin agreement provides that 6,500 British dead in Germany will be left to rest there and maintained by British personnel under British principles. Similar arrangements cover German graves in French and British soil, ensuring shared remembrance by former belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Classic Good-Natured Exchange Between Minister and Johnny
The minister cautions Johnny about swearing as a cold chill runs down his back. Johnny replies that if the minister had been at his house when a boy got his nose caught in the clothes ringer, he would have frozen to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Vast building scheme links London suburbs to Worthing
The plan envisions tens of thousands of houses on adjoining lands bought for 75 million dollars. It aims to create a modern town planning network with extensive recreational facilities. It will employ 2,000 workers for 25 years and boost related building supply jobs nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Worthing
Sussex
St. Thomas
Sacrificed His Job by Declining Post for Colleague
Leonard Lyons reports Spencer Hare, after a three year job search, finally finds work with a Radio Publicity Service. During final eliminations only he and another applicant remained, and Hare chose to decline the position so the other man could marry sooner. The gesture comes as Hare’s fiancée had recently confessed her own truth about his unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lyons
New York Post
Spencer Hare
Spencer
Hare
Expulsion of Ten Percent of Soviet Communist Party Members
Moscow announces another 10 percent purge of the Communist Party as Pravda explains most targeted members were former White Army troops from the 1920 22 civil war. Kolchak adherents are notably overrepresented in the cut. The drive follows Kirov s assassination and subsequent prison executions and a renewed card controlled purge order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stalin
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Moscow
Pravda
Admiral Kolchak
Siberia
Sergi Kiroff
Stalin
Kiroff
Communist Party
Seed Testing Delays at Dominion Seed Branch Saskatoon
Saskatchewan farmers send seed grain samples to the Dominion Seed Branch in Saskatoon for testing. Due to the high volume, germination test results will not be available for at least a month after mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Dominion Seed Branch
Saskatoon
Origin of Term Carat in Coral Seed Weighing
The word carat comes from quirat an Arabic term for the Abyssinian coral tree pod. Its seeds have long been used in the east to weigh gold due to their constant weight when dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abyssinia
Water After Candy Aids Digestion, Tests Show
Researchers report that drinking water immediately after consuming candy or other dry sugars helps digestion. The tests suggest moisture assists breakdown and absorption, potentially changing eating habits and dietary advice based on sugar consumption.
The Channel of Change and Modern Advertising
A historical note traces how obstacles shrink from Napoleon’s era to today highlighting the Channel as a ditch for pilots and arguing that efficiency via advertising creates national demand in a single day. The piece contrasts slow travel with fast air links and underscores rapid business progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Napoleon
French
Dover
Channel
Efficiency Magazine
Lufthansa plans 1936 North Atlantic airmail and passenger route
German Luft hansa announces regular service via Lisbon Azores Bermuda using Zeppelins LZ 129 and LZ 130 with initial trials next month. The southern route is longer than the Ireland Newfoundland path but offers better weather and natural landings. Small swift planes will be used and refueled at sea from vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lufthansa Company
Lisbon
Azores
Bermuda
Lufthansa
Milk bars fuel plans for UK chains
Milk bars prove successful in Scotland with firms in Glasgow Edinburgh and Aberdeen planning chains. They will serve both hot and cold drinks. A physician claims to capture ultraviolet rays in vaseline to boost jelly healing properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Philadelphia Opens Sunday Movie Shows
Philadelphia approves Sunday movie showings allowing theaters to operate on Sundays. The change expands local entertainment options and ends a long standing restriction that kept theaters closed on Sundays.
Night Raid on Gravesend Air Base Spurs Spy Hunt
A dawn clash at Gravesend airport sideswiped a sentry as two suspected spies battled him in a hangar. Police launched a nationwide hunt after the assault, believing the intruders sought plans for a new all metal British aeroplane. The plans are stored at another location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
Scotland Yard
Gravesend Army Airport
Lifeboat Institute reports lifesaving totals for year
At the annual meeting in Edinburgh Leith and Granton Branch headquarters figures show 354 lives saved last year and 394 saved in 1935 up to mid December. Since starting the institution crews have saved 64 335 lives. Edinburgh contributions rose by over £500 in subscriptions and donations. Three new motor lifeboats were added to Scotland’s fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh, Leith, and Granton
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Edinburgh
Scotland
Edinburgh Scotsman
Wop May to Lead Mackenzie River District Airways
Pioneer of northland flying W R Wop May will become superintendent of Mackenzie River district Canadian Airways Limited. He succeeds C H Punch Dickins who is promoted to Winnipeg, with the announcement coming from Edmonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
W. R. “Wop” May
Mackenzie River District
Canadian Airways Limited
C. H. “Punch” Dickins
Winnipeg
Edmonton
States house over quarter of US high schools
Illinois Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania and Texas together account for more than one fourth of the nation’s 23 930 high schools. The five states totaled a substantial share of secondary schools across the United States.
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Illinois
Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
United States
Visitor With Little Time Stays About An Hour
A brief note explains that a guest with limited time typically remains for about one hour before leaving. The observation highlights efficiency in social visits and time management.
Three Crocheted Neckwear Ideas For Frocks Pattern 5288
Learn to create collars cuffs and a lacy scarf using crochet stitches. The feature outlines white georgette or net trims with crocheted borders and offers a collar bow and sailor back design. Send 20 cents to Winnipeg Newspaper Union for pattern 5288.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave E
Winnipeg
Magnificat and Marys role in Luke's Gospel
Devotional piece reflects on Mary’s Magnificat Luke 1 46 55 noting its Old Testament echoes and themes of humility mercy and divine election. It contrasts Mary’s blessed status with future sorrow and emphasizes that joy often comes through burdens and unexpected paths.
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Mary
Jesus
Elisabeth
God
Israel
J. M. E. Ross
Simeon
Calvary
Selected Recipes for Crunchy Cookies
Recipe lists 375 degree F for 15 minutes with ingredients including shortening brown sugar corn syrup eggs oatmeal bread flour baking powder salt cinnamon raisins and milk. Instructions describe creaming, beating, mixing eggs, folding in oats and dry mix, forming stiff dough, and baking on oiled sheet until cookies crisp on the underside due to Mazola oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown
Improvement In Building Canada Leads World In 1935
The League of Nations monthly bulletin shows Canada as the top improver in building during the first ten months of 1935 versus 1934, up 91 percent, followed by Australia 50 percent and the United States 45 percent. Overall industrial activity rose nine percent with Russia advancing 20 percent and Italy 19 percent. The United Kingdom up seven percent.
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Canada
The
League of Nations
Australia
United States
United Kingdom
Bulletin
Russia
Italy
Scot in London Finds Taxi Request Frustrating
A Highlander visiting London from the remote areas hears taxi calls at Euston and Bristol stations. He rejects the prompt, declaring I said No in London and meant it. A final line notes that blood is used to make some unbreakable buttons.
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Highlands
London
Euston
Donald
Bristol
Foot walker's secret linked to gait and heat endurance
Dr. RB Schwartz argues foot motion explains Hindu firewalking feats. He notes a heel arch technique and brief ground contact allow toes and arches to avoid blistering. Schwartz cites Kuda Bux’s London performance and his training as key factors in the endurance observed by physicians.
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RB. Plato Schwartz
Rochester
N.Y
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Chicago
Kuda Bux
London
Eng
Schwartz
Nizam of Hyderabad Plans Jubilee Feasts and Rich Vaults
The Nizam, India's premier prince, intends to celebrate a silver jubilee by feeding the poor with 1,000 oxen and 10,000 sheep. He is said to own 50 marble palaces and travel by a solid gold coach, while privately preferring a 1927 vintage car. His wealth is estimated from 2.5 million to 50 million dollars a year with vast gold bars and billions in stones stored underground.
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Croesus
Nizam
Hyderabad
India
Akbar Hydari
Midas
Four Year Sleep Ends as Victor Cleave Awakes
Victor Cleave of Folkestone England, a railway worker, abruptly woke from a four year sleep after shell shock left him unconscious since 1921. Doctors fed him by injection and he did not recognize his children saying the years were a blank. He returns home after long medical confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Cleave
Folkestone
Eng
Cleave
Early X ray Pioneer Dr Krauss Dies in Memphis
Dr William G Krauss aged 74, among the first southern physicians to recognize x ray value in medicine and surgery, died in Memphis Tennessee from cancer caused by x ray induced tissue destruction in his left hand.
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William G. Krauss
United States
Memphis
Tenn
Not as Young as You Once Were By Cold Weather
A reflective line notes that sitting down at the onset of cold weather signals aging and longing for spring, suggesting diminished energy and youthfulness compared with earlier days. The tone hints at seasonal mood shifts and personal endurance.
Mayfly Adult Life Limited to Evening to Dawn
A Mayfly spends its brief adult life in a daily cycle from evening arrival to dawn departure. Researchers note this narrow window drives rapid reproduction and short lifespan in the species.
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Washington
National Miners Union of Scotland
Miners’ Federation of Great Britain
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New York
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