Geographical Union Congress Heads to Lisbon in September
The forthcoming Congress of the International Geographical Union will be held in Lisbon Portugal in September. Leading geographers from around the world are expected to attend with Canada represented by three official delegates and several observers. It will be the first Union gathering since 1938 Amsterdam, and the first since the war.
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Theternational Geographical Union
Lisbon
Portugal
Canada
Amsterdam
Of Interest To Canada
The agenda highlights topics relevant to Canada including rural dwelling studies, irrigation related land changes, soil erosion from continuous cropping, and issues in arid and semi-arid lands. Biography topics cover pests effects on vegetation, cultivation methods, plant propagation, and inheritance from past vegetation.
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Canada
Discussions on Map Making At International Geography Meetings
Recent air surveys of the Canadian North reveal new land features and will shape discussions on standardizing topographical map symbols. Debates cover population movements arid lands use reforestation moisture control geography education and student information exchange. Proceedings at Liston highlight geography's importance today.
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Liston
Fast Decision Seen If War Hits Arctic
Ottawa officers discuss Arctic warfare medical issues. Lt-Col J N Crawford says a war in the Arctic would be forced to a quick conclusion with small detachments fighting on a narrow front. Troops advance by snow vehicles or parachutes, with supplies flown or moved by tractor train.
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Toronto
Arctic
J. N. Crawford
Ottawa
Armed Services
Canadian Medical Association
Crawford
O. M. Solandt
Defence Research Board
T. B McLean
Esquimalt
Million Dollar Cheque Found on Sidewalk Turns Out Non Negotiable
In Los Angeles mailman H L Cutler discovered a leather case containing a cheque for 9 060 916 dollars. He presented it at a bank and a Federal Reserve messenger arrived to claim it. A federal reserve official explained the draft was non negotiable and routine for transferring funds from Bank of America to the Federal Reserve Bank.
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H. L. Cutler
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Bank of America
Swaby’s bomb scare turns to payout as framed pool winnings found
In Harrowgate England a suspicious parcel taken to the police revealed a framed cheque for 1416 pounds 35 664 dollars after a detective removed tape and wax from a package Swaby believed connected to a bomb scare The check records Swaby winning on football pools during the incident.
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Harrowgate
Eng
Swaby
Tall Outdoor Incense Burner Stands near Lama Temple
An outdoor incense burner near Lama Temple in Peking stands about 14 feet high.
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Lama Temple
Peking
China
Humorous Clippings From a Missouri Weekly
A string of lighthearted vignettes and jokes from a Missouri weekly classifieds page. Bits include quips about eternity and payments, hair color, marriage, honesty, a休nd the travel passport joke. Notable lines feature misheard phrases, witty exchanges, and small town wisdom.
Yawn and Oxygen Depletion Tied to Fatigue and Sleep
A fragment notes yawn signals fatigue as body works to raise oxygen by deep breath while noting sleep reduces waste in blood. It also mentions the Swiss flag as one of Europe’s oldest, used since 1339.
Farm Lightning Protection for Rural Fires
Ample guidance on lightning protection for farms. Copper conductors preferred over iron due to lower resistance. avoid ammonia around rods. minimize joints. ground rods must be deep and well connected. place uprights on high points and maintain proper spacing. protect silos and metal roofs by dedicated grounding. soil type affects grounding effectiveness.
Table Mountain’s Tablecloth Veil Over Capetown Scene
A white mist known as the tablecloth drapes the summit of Table Mountain, towering 3 550 feet, as viewed from Capetown South Africa. The quirky term captures the frequent high altitude fog that blankets the peak.
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Capetown
South Africa
Switzerland Hopes to Buy Wheat From Canada Again
Dr. Victor Nef, Swiss minister to Canada, told Vancouver Rotary Club that Switzerland wants to resume Canadian wheat imports. He noted Switzerland once sourced 95 percent of its wheat from Canada and traded watches in return. He emphasized Swiss watches rely on skilled labor and quality workmanship rather than mass production.
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Vancouver
Switzerland
Victor Nef
Canada
Rotary Club
Nef
Canadian Winter Worries Immigrant Family
L Facciotti and family from Algiers arrive in Canada aboard the Ascania and will live on a farm north of Edmonton with Mrs Facciotti's sister. He fears the Alberta winter and asks if lakes freeze thick enough to drive a horse and sleigh. He has packed all they own and would buy more if needed.
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Montreal
L. Facciotti
Algiers
Canada
Alberta
Facciotti
Ascania
Edmonton
Van Tress Hatchery Wins Chicken of Tomorrow World Series
Georgetown Del Van Tress Hatchery of Maryville Calif named winner of the Chicken of Tomorrow world series. First prize 5000 for Cornish New Hampshire crossbreeds. Henry Saglio Harbor Acres Farm Glastonbury Conn took 1009 second prize with White Rocks. Forty four finalists from 25 states sent 525 eggs each to Alien Bradley's hatchery 16 weeks ago.
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Georgetown
Del
van Tress
Maryville
Calif
Henry Saglio
Harbor Acres Farm
Glastonbury
Conn
Alien Bradley
Canadian import rules relaxed on fruit and vegetables
A Winnipeg style note reports that Ottawa will ease import restrictions on fresh fruit and vegetables from the United States by year end. Steps will also permit British Indian tomatoes to improve supply of lettuce, potatoes, and citrus for Canadians. Hamiota and Ottawa are cited in the discussion. Canadian production is addressed but details remain unclear.
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Hamiota
Ottawa
United
Qfr Abott
United States
How To Enjoy A Healthy Happy Holiday
Simple summer safety tips for non swimmers spectators and travelers. Avoid deep water after meals and in a canoe. Learn artificial respiration and sun safety. Identify poison ivy and ensure pure water. Pasteurize vacation milk if needed. Avoid overexertion in heat and use more salt when hot.
Landlord Accused in Eviction Damage Suit
Mrs. Anna Hagopian sues landlord M. S. Librarian for 22000 damages in Los Angeles claiming padlocked bathroom, torn sink, removed fixtures including stove, gas turned off, and a course of threats and three lawsuits to evict her, yet she remains in the apartment.
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Los Angeles
Anna Hagopian
Hagopian
M. S. Librarian
Launch Advertising Plan To Bring Tourists
Victoria BC Government Travel Bureau expands its annual campaign to a full scale program in the Western United States to promote opening of all main highways in the province. 1948 tourist traffic has dropped sharply. officials blame highway conditions in Washington and Oregon, not BC floods.
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Victoria
B.C
L. H. Eyres
Government Travel Bureau
United States
Washington
Oregon
Napa Tourist Spots Include Springs and Redwoods
Napa California offers several attractions for visitors including Napa soda springs Napa redwoods Calistoga hot springs and petrified forests as noted in a local travel summary.
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Napa
Calif
Napa Soda Springs
Napa Redwoods
Calistogo Hot Springs
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