More Intensive Application Of Science To Canada’s Needs
The 17th annual National Research Council report predicts future heavy application of science to production and to national needs, with emphasis on materials understanding and training for technical control. It outlines four major projects and eightyseven ongoing studies in Ottawa, plus activity through associate committees and assisted programs. Revenue from non-parliament sources was 65 114.23 dollars, with total revenue slightly down from the prior year. The professional staff totaled 58 with thirty holding science doctorates.
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Canada
National Research Council
Pn Pmty
Council
Ottawa
Canada Expands Salt Industry Across Provinces
Canada’s salt output has tripled in volume and value since 1914 as production in 1933 nears its all time high. Ontario remains the leading producer with new plants and capacity increases, while Nova Scotia Manitoba Saskatchewan join the list of producers. Alberta’s sizable deposits may start development in 1935 with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick deposits awaiting future exploitation.
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Canada
Ontario
Dominion
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
New Brunswick
Maritimes
Neepawa
Simpson
Prairies
Canada considers Borstal style prison reform for youths
The Dominion government weighs adopting England's Borstal system for male offenders under 21 sentenced to three or more years. The throne speech notes a separate facility with no contact to older prisoners. England's model combines strict discipline with outdoor work such as building, masonry and bricklaying.
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Canada
England
Dominion
Pitchman hawks wire ties at Minsky's in New York
A talkative vendor at a Broadway burlesque theatre pitches Original Arabian Ring Puzzles and mock endorsements. The clumsy anecdote mentions the White House and socializing after dinners. The piece also lists a Canadian livestock census for 1934 with rises across cattle sheep swine and more.
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New York
White House
Wheat farming in Malta Gozo highlighted by Canadian report
Canadian Trade Commissioner notes Malta relies on imported wheat for about four fifths of needs. Local wheat farming is small and unscientific, with decreasing acreage and calls for subsidy. Seed quality is poor and mills rely on imported flour. grain is broadcast sown and milled in local steam mills.
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Canada
Malta
Mediterranean
Gozo
Valletta
Prosperity Returns to Tombstone on Silver Demand
The Arizona town once seen as a dying mining spot now enjoys revived prosperity as government silver demand lifts the community. A San Francisco Argonaut visitor notes the rain, while a farmer replies it will do them more good if it continues.
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Tombstone
Arizona
San Francisco
Mutinous Spirit at Kingston Penitentiary Persisting
Ottawa report cited by The Toronto Mail and Empire notes continued mutinous attitudes among Kingston penitentiary inmates. D. M. Ormond’s 12 month review showed ongoing disquiet and unsatisfactory discipline with about 20 percent of inmates actively mutinous and insubordinate.
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Kingston Penitentiary
House of Commons
D. M. Ormond
Hugh Guthrie
The
Mail and
Empire
Study Aims to Cut Traffic Toll in Canada Nationwide
A two day study by Canada’s Chief Constables Association traffic safety committee urges public support for a national effort to reduce accidents. Proposals include licensing exams for new drivers and periodic tests for all, annual vehicle inspections, driver education, public advisory boards, and closer police public relations.
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Chief Constables’ Association of Canada
Luxury dog travel and air freight boom in Canadian skies
Fishermen in Kenora used a plane to move 11 dogs and gear to a winter camp, cutting travel to about half an hour from a multi day trek. Canadian Airways also hauled freight and air mail to mining camps, with pilots moving nearly 12 000 pounds of freight and 41 passengers in two days during the Christmas season.
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Kenora
Sydney Lake
Canadian Air Ways
Dickering
Stan Wagner
Piiot Macgregor
Canadian Airways
Sioux Lookout
Beneficial To Boys The Boy Scout Movement
The Boy Scout movement offers benefits to boys through activities that teach obedience self control and unselfishness under trained leaders. If every boy aged 10 to 16 joined a Scout troop and participated actively there would be much less to fear for their future.
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Boy Scout Movement
Winter photography tips urge year round shots and proper exposure
A reader notes winter photo taking is as feasible as summer with fine film. Expose for shadows and manage exposure, noting stop numbers and shutter speeds to judge prints, and use winter light to enhance scenes. John Van Guilder encourages shooting despite snow.
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John van Guilder
Value Of The Free Use Of Sea Foods For Health
A health feature argues wider use of sea foods benefits public health. It notes iodine and other minerals in ocean water and seafood can prevent deficiency diseases, citing Dr. Clemens and sea life as essential nutrient sources for humans. It also contrasts a deaf parish service highlighting communication via lip reading and fingers.
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W A. Clemens
Pacific Biological Station
Nanaimo
B.C
Dominion Minister of Fisheries
Dr. Clemens
Growing Popularity Of Frozen Fruits In Canada
Trials of frozen fruits and vegetables gain favour as Public adoption rises. Frozen strawberries and raspberries reach 40 000 to 50 000 pounds in 1934, up from 6 000 pounds in 1933, with 1935 output expected over 100 000 pounds. Spinach, asparagus, and peas show successful processing. Freezing could extend the season, reduce imports, and hospitals and other large institutions begin freezing their own supplies.
No Women Allowed In Mountains For Cheese Making
A Reuters report says in Yugoslavia the Vrao hitch mountains are open only to men who specialize in cheese making. The peak grass yields milk for the Travnitchki cheese. Men climb with cattle in spring, stay until autumn, and return to villages for eight to nine months, while knitting stockings.
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Vraohitch
Yugoslavia
Reuter
Not So Calm a Penthouse Life and Mars Buildings
A Chicago Tribune remark contrasts elevator era strikes with the impracticality of rooftop living. It notes Mars having enormous potential structures beyond our telescopes and cites last year’s farm fires in the United States causing losses near $100000.
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New York
Chicago Tribune
Mars
Earth
Ingenious Utah student patents bed bound window closer
University of Utah student Ralph Michaelis unveils a cold weather device that closes his bedroom window from bed by tying a alarm clock winding key to a trip mechanism. A 15 pound weight drops at a set time to lower the window with the mechanism.
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Ralph Michaelis
University of Utah
Michaelis
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