World Happenings Briefly Told
Retirement of Kenkichi Yoshizawa as Japan's new foreign minister follows his departure from Paris to Tokyo. Britain records its warmest Christmas in seven years with no snow and a 51 degree day. Duke of Abruzzi to head the consolidation of Italy's top three steamship lines. The Sunday Express notes the former Queen of Spain is selling her jewelry in London valued at about £500,000. Canadian industry employed 9,901,654 in November, down 4 percent from October. Paavo Nurmi plans to compete in 10,000 metres and marathon at Los Angeles Olympics and resumes training in April. Robert Leonard, 15, of Lancaster, discharged from hospital with a bullet in his heart but expected to recover.
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Great Britain
Duke of Abruzzi
Victor Emanuel
Italy
The
Sunday Express
Spain
London
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Paavo Nurmi
Los Angeles
Paavo
Saskatchewan
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Waters and Forests
Landes
Sologne
Pontine
Illustrated
Canadian Forest
China
Canada
Frank Barnson
Sanford Fleming
Canadian Pacific Railway
United States
Manitoba
Rocky Mountain Zone
John Macoun
Palestine
Africa
Meyer
Brooks
South Africa
Regina
Qu’Appelle
Qu'Appelle
Wascana
Rantz
Finland to send big Olympic team to Los Angeles 1932
Helge Linden of the Finland Steamship Co says Finland will surprise the world at the 1932 Los Angeles Games, sending about 40 athletes in track and field and wrestling. Six ski runners two speed skaters and a figure skater will also compete at Lake Placid with two skaters arriving later.
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Finland
Los Angeles
Lake Placid
Berengaria
Thunberg
Blomquist
Saskatchewan drought prompt calls for foresting reforms
James F. Bryant issues a press statement urging action on drought in Southern Saskatchewan. He defends the Saskatchewan Commission on Conservation and Afforestation against critics and argues for forestry, irrigation, and land management as solutions, citing historical droughts and international examples. He invites agronomists and farmers to contribute theories and critiques to address the crisis.
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Western Canada
S. Barnes
Swift Current
A. J. Connor
Canada
Saskatchewan Commission On Conservation
James F. Bryant
K.C
Saskatchewan
Barnes
Five Western Farm
Regina
Lumsden
Drouth
Havre
Montana
Medicine Hat
North Dakota
St. Paul
Saskatchewan Agronomists
Royal Commission of Inquiry
Unidentified Man Feared Dead After Fire At Barn
Joseph Beeb of Springfield and South Whately Mass reported serious burns after a fire and explosions uncovered a 20,000 gallon still in a barn near here. Beeb’s was among victims seeking shelter in the barn overnight.
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Joseph Beeb
Springfield
South Whately
Mass
Circassian Walnut: Rugged Climate Shapes Carved Wood
Circassian walnut thrives in the Caucasus where harsh weather gnarls and twists wood fibers, yielding striking natural grain patterns. The hardy conditions drive unique figure in the timber used for fine woodworking and ornamental pieces.
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Caucasus
Canadians urged to value national prosperity on radio
Ottawa writer Mr. Grattan O'Leary argues Canadians enjoy strong finances with per capita money in banks rising since 1900. He cites life insurance growth from 431 million in 1900 to 6.5 billion today, claiming 650 dollars per person and a record second only to one nation.
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Grattan O'Leary
Ottawa
Canada
Kingdom Tax Gesture Shifts Civil List Burden
The King signals willingness to forego 50000 pounds of the Civil List during the national emergency. The Queen and royal family plan to contribute to the national effort. The Prince of Wales contributes 10000 pounds from the Duchy of Cornwall, seen as a 3s in the pound self imposed tax.
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Prince of Wales
Duchy of Cornwall
Bavarian Crown Jewels Auctioned at Christie's
The Wittelsbach collection known as property of the royal house of Wittelsbach sold at Christie's for £29 300, about $196 500, across 13 lots. The Wittelsbach blue diamond drew the most excitement among emeralds pearls and rubies in the set.
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Royal House of Wittelsbach
Christie’s
Wittelsbach
Europe
How To Quarrel A Peacemaker Prayer Advice
A missionary recalls a couple who quarrelled before conversion but live peacefully now. When anger rises they pause, shake hands, shut the door, and pray together to restore peace. The anecdote suggests praying before quarrels fully ignite.
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Africa
Smile Passage Hints at Rising Mood and Decline in Attendance
The text notes a cheerful phrase about smiling and its contagious effect, then comments that managers of riding academies observe a noticeable drop in attendance. The contrast suggests a busier social mood but waning participation in equestrian classes.
Beaver and car trouble in a chilly dawn scene
A passerby notes a beaver damming a river while a man with a car shortage tries the same. The dialogue laments sleepless carnival toil and the toll on health and age, ending with a wry exchange about money in Gemutliche Sachse Leipzig.
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Gemutliche Sachse
Leipzig
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France
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Tokyo
Japan
Robert Leonard
Lancaster
Robert
Arctic Circle
Lapland
Helsingfors
Saskatchewan Consservation Commission
Dominion
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Prairies
Connor
Frederic Stupart
Meteorological Service For
Atlantic
Sir Frederic
Great Lakes
Frederic
Pacific Ocean
Great Pacific Ocean
Great Prairies
Commission On Conservation and Afforestatation
Ward
Tripoli
Jimmy
Daddy
Fliegende Blaetter
Munich
Nell Quinlan Donnelly
George Blair
Kansas City
Missouri
Fnogland
Tongue Twister
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