World Happenings Briefly Told
Le Journal Paris correspondent Robert Guyon was ordered out of Italy for articles displeasing Rome. Cunard Line, founded by Samuel Cunard, reached its 100th year in trans Atlantic service. Nova Scotia established a motorized dental clinic as a model for Canada. A large war chest of gold is built in U S and Canada for England and allies. A Toronto church application to adopt a European refugee family was denied by federal officials. Japan plans mobilization of 1 100 000 workers to meet wartime needs. Tim Buck named to contest the next federal election in Hamilton East. Finnish Fascists suffer defeat in the election, losing seven of 14 seats. Ottawa officials say private radio networks will come under CBC control starting Sept 24.
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Robert Guyon
le Journal of
Paris
Italy
Rome
United States
Canada
England
Toronto
China
Tim Buck
Communist Party of Canada
Hamilton East
New Clock Aims At Precision For Astronomers And Engineers
Henry Warren of Ashland Mass described a new type of clock at the American Institute of Electrical Engineers meeting in San Francisco. His instrument uses a specially made wire that maintains constant vibration within one second over 24 hours, despite temperature and electrical influences, offering higher precision than pendulums or quartz under ordinary conditions.
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San Francisco
Henry Warren
Ashland
Mass
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Warren
Lost Atlantic Continent Explored By TNT Seismic
Dr Maurice Ewing proposes submarine exploration using TNT charges detonated by electricity to map the Atlantic bed. By recording reflected vibrations and collecting fragments, he aims to determine if parts of the seabed formed a continent near Europe in ancient times.
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Atlantic Ocean
Maurice Ewing
Appalachia
Atlantic
Europe
London
Titus
Parks leadership and royal remarks on Canadian parks
The Duke of Gloucester told the society for the preservation of fauna that Canada leads in national parks. He recalled King George and Queen Elizabeth enjoyed brief rest during their Canadian tour in Banff and Jasper. He noted cameras replace rifles as a chief weapon of big game haters.
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Duke of Gloucester
The
Society For the Preservation of Fauna of the Empire
Canada
George
Elizabeth
Great Dominion
Banff and
Jasper
Aeroplane for the King a British Flamingo aircraft described
Work begins on a new Flamingo aeroplane for the King intended for personal use. The airliner features a large air conditioned cabin, high wing shading sun, and 27 inch entry door. It is all metal with interchangeable parts and rapid field service capabilities.
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United States
The King and Queen’s Visit Impresses U S Statesmen
The King and Queen won quick esteem from key American leaders through deeper qualities than public cordiality. Figures from Roosevelt to LaGuardia reflected enduring respect, though private conversations remain undisclosed by etiquette.
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Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Borah
LaGuardia
George VI
Toronto
How to Weave Useful Novelties at Home
A Home Service feature from Winnipeg News Paper Union explains making a hand woven rug on a homemade loom using burlap and fabric strips. The note offers a 32 page booklet with diagrams and directions plus other booklets on gardening dancing language travel and more, all 15 cents each.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Christie Graham Wafers Meringue Custard Pie Recipe
Finely crush wafers and mix with flour butter sugar cinnamon to form crust press half on a buttered eight inch pie plate. Prepare custard with cornstarch sugar salt milk egg yolks vanilla cook blend pour into crust, top with meringue then bake slowly until browned.
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Christie's Graham
Lettuce Wrapped Shrimp Lobster or Tuna Cups
Recipe for six servings combining canned shrimp or lobster or tuna with diced celery diced apples and hard cooked eggs in lemon mayonnaise. Mix and pile on lettuce leaves for serving.
Negotiations Opened on Double Taxation Relief
United States and Canadian officials are negotiating in Ottawa toward a convention to relieve double taxation. If an individual earns income in one country, the money would not be taxed again when received in the other, pending successful talks.
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United States
Ottawa
Washington
Deanna Durbin to Tour for London Hospital Charity
Winnipeg born film star Deanna Durbin agreed to travel from North America to England to perform at a charity show aiding a London hospital fund drive. Frank D. Siddall leading a campaign to raise about 2,000,000 dollars paused in Toronto after a Hollywood visit confirming Durbin’s parents consented to the trip. Durbin had promised to help earlier.
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Deanna Durbin
Frank D. Siddall
London Hospital
Toronto
Hollywood
Deanna
England
Turties Live To A Great Age In Safe Living
Turties live to a great age, avoiding hazards of traffic. They spend long lives without needing to hurry across busy streets or dodge speeding cars.
Must Have A Reason I Was Going Home Late
Max Miller recounts in the London Sunday Dispatch a late night encounter with two men sitting on the pavement gutter. One man boasts no wife, prompting the other to ask why he stays out so late, illustrating boozy street banter.
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Max Miller
London Sunday Dispatch
Day-Long Shirtwaist Frock by Anne Adams Pattern 4150
A sewing pattern feature for a day long shirtwaist frock designed by Anne Adams. Describes flattering front, wide collar, and fluttery shoulders with panelled skirt. Available in misses and women sizes with fabric guidance and a mail order to the Winnipeg Pattern Dept.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Unscheduled King and Queen mingle with crowd at War Memorial
The poll in a Montreal paper shows public reaction to the May 21 visit of the King and Queen. The standout moment was their spontaneous mingling with veterans and civilians after the unveiling ceremony at Ottawa War Memorial, with the pair moving through the memorial area and streets before rejoining their car an hour later.
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Ottawa
War Memorial
Port Arthur
Still Experimenting Average American Family
The US Department of Agriculture poultry geneticists pursue a turkey small enough for compact kitchens and apartments. The piece notes a shift from a nation of big things to smaller living, with a New Yorker commentary and a Detroit Free Press quote. It ends by contrasting with Stockholm building more flats than tenants available.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
America
Detroit Free Press
Jeroboam and Rehoboam Tale From I Kings 12
Sunday School lesson summarizes Jeroboam's plea to Rehoboam at Shechem after Solomon's death and the resulting split of Israel. Rehoboam's poor leadership led to the northern tribes seceding, leaving only Judah, while Ahijah had foretold doom for tyranny.
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Jeroboam
Shechem
Solomon
Rehoboam
Egypt
Samuel
Saul
David
Ahijah
Jesse
Israel
Judah
May Become Announcer From Empire Day Broadcast
Alex Brady elevator man at the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Toronto gained attention after delivering a Empire Day greetings broadcast for CBC. Letters of congratulations arrived from Vancouver and Natal, fueling his hope for a future announcer role with CBC.
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Ontario
Alex Brady
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Tor
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Vancouver
Natal
South Africa
CBC
Census Count Prep Fueled by Ink Pencils and Typewriters
The Census Bureau plans to count the US population next year using 338196 pencils 6472 pints of ink and 11000 typewriter ribbons while paste supplies total 28900 pounds. The Treasury reports an $18000000 saving from smaller bills over ten years as it notes 9339917777 notes printed and a nearly two dollar saving per thousand.
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Census Bureau
United States
Treasury Department
New York World-Telegram
He Was Right Arthur Treacher Defies Reporter Claim
Arthur Treacher, known for valet roles, posed for a New York photographer. An observer said he served from the wrong side, Treacher disagreed, claiming he knew better. He added a boast about serving the Duchess of Marlborough for 25 years. Britain has 13 million subjects in the Americas.
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Arthur Treacher
Hollywood
New York
Britain
Americas
Life and Work of Rene Laennec
In the Health League of Canada brief biography Rene Laennec, born 1781 in Quimper, Brittany, rose from early loss to become a physician and inventor of the stethoscope. He studied in Paris, aided by Corsican physician Corvisart, became Necker hospital’s physician, then chair of medicine at the College of France in 1822 before dying in 1826, a patron saint of tuberculosis workers.
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Laennec
Quimper
Brittany
England
Paris
Napoleon
Corsicart
Necker Hospital
College of France
France
Editorial Note on Dr McCullough Cancer Articles
Readers may obtain the complete set of Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont. This notice promotes availability of a bundled collection for readers seeking full coverage.
France's War Fashion Show Demonstrates Protective Attire
Paris hosts a National Defence Ministry exhibition showing wartime wear from yellow or green oilskin two piece suits with gas masks to white waterproof outfits with diver style helmets. Accessories include fire extinguishers flashlights and anti gas cans while the Air Ministry showcases explosive and incendiary devices.
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National Defence Ministry
Air Ministry
Hartford Courant adopts death cause omission in obituaries
The Hartford Courant announces a policy to omit the cause of death from future obituaries. Editors say the change aims to spare readers from gloomy predictions and contribute to peace of mind for those who fear bad outcomes.
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Hartford Courant
America
Goldfish Event Sparks Collegian Hushed News
A curious incident prompts chatter as a goldfish reportedly swallows a collegian in a scene noted for its oddity. Details remain scarce and no injuries are reported.
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Cunard Shipping Line
Samuel Cunard
Halifax
Nova Scotia Department of Health
Helsingfors
Home Service
Graham
U.S
Montreal
Turkey
Stockholm
Sweden
C.B.C
the Health League of Canada
Rene
Mealtr League of
DR. J. W. S. Mscullough
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