Educational scholarships to widen access across Canada
The Rowell Commission brief from University of Toronto professors urges state scholarships to enable broader access to universities for talented students who cannot afford tuition. It cites Western underfunding, proposes federal aid to fund provincial scholarships, and argues to cultivate leaders to safeguard democracy and national progress.
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Rowell Commission
University of Toronto
Canada
National Research Council
Commission
Dominions
Commonwealth
Ontario
Cost Of A Dukedom Granted To The Duke Of Windsor
Reports show the dukedom cost £350 and $1,750 with additional civil estimates covering stamp duties on the royal warrant letters patent and the patent creating the Wind or dukedom.
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Duke of Windsor
Dukedom of
Wind
Librarian notes readers prefer fewer but better books
A librarian observes that readers are selecting higher quality books and reading fewer titles overall. The trend suggests volume declines while perceived value rises as patrons prioritize depth over breadth.
Silkworms Outgrow Skins Four Times During Growth
Silkworms undergo rapid development and shed their skins four times as they grow. This periods of molts marks key stages in their maturation toward spinning silk.
Union Leader Sees Wary White Collar Shift In Seattle
A Seattle union leader notes white collar workers seem scarce as he surveys a room of attendees. He finds only two in the crowd while others appear in various colors and attire.
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Seattle
What’s Next on the Screen Flies and Snakes in Skin Shed
A movie gossip writer muses on future screen trends noting speculative elements like flies and snakes. The fragment hints at peculiar creature imagery as part of a column.
Phosphorus Find in Pacific Canyon Shocks Ocean Prospects
Scientists at Scripps Institute describe a 1000 foot deep canyon off California where phosphate rock was dredged from its upper walls. Dr. F F Shepard notes Miocene age rock and potential ongoing phosphate formation, with extensive, varied submerged walls and fossil bones found in the area.
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Pacific Ocean
Scripps Institute of Oceanography
F. F. Shepard
University of Ili
California
K. O. Emery
Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Shepard
Shephard
Submarine
Swiss frontier Defense Drill Uses Hidden Rail Barricades
Switzerland trains its frontier troops with a simulated invasion plan where villagers lift manhole covers and place pointed steel rails across roads. The improvised barricades block tanks within minutes, turning highways into defensive obstacles and delaying any potential assault.
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Switzerland
Confederation
Germany
Drug peril under Japanese rule in occupied north China
The Hong Kong Press condemns Japanese use of drugs to corrupt health and morals in occupied northern China. It praises Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek for eradicating the drug trade and contrasts Japanese policies with Chinese and world efforts against narcotics.
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North
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Hong Kong
Airplanes May Replace Mules to Export Chicle
Report suggests aviation could supplant mule trains for transporting chicle from the northern Guatemalan jungle, aiming to speed export amid dense jungle terrain.
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Guatemala
Religious Broadcasts Form Canadian Advisory Council
Canada’s CBC outlines a national religious broadcasting plan with a council of Toronto leaders from Baptist Anglican Presbyterian Roman Catholic and United Church denominations. Smaller groups including Salvation Army and Latter Day Saints will gain access with regional and national half hour slots starting October for regional services and January for morning broadcasts.
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National Advisory Council On
Gladstone Murray
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Salvation Army
Disciples of Christ
Christian Science
Latter Day Saints
Carl V. Farmer
Briarly Browne
J. E. Ward
Church of England
Presbyterians
United Church
Grounded: Weatherford aviator Herman Schapansky loses license
Neighbors recall the butter and egg farmer who builds home made planes and lands on the nose. He is ordered to stay on the ground for lacking a pilot license. He soloed badly after three lessons and repeatedly crashed, yet kept flying with a stubborn streak.
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Herman Schapansky
Weatherford
Okla
Schapansky
Wright Brothers
Lindbergh
Herman
Believe In Miracles At Grade Crossing Accident
A car stalled on a grade crossing in Ontario was struck by a train moving at 80 mph, cutting off its front quarter. The occupants survived with shock and no injuries despite severe damage. The incident contrasts with drivers who rarely escape grade crossing accidents.
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Ontario
Detroit Free Press
Morgan Knighted and Made Jamaica Lieutenant Governor
Sir Henry Morgan, famed pirate, was knighted by the English king and appointed lieutenant governor of Jamaica for his bold expeditions against Spain.
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Henry Morgan
England
Jamaica
Wildcat Training at Yosemite Hatchery
Peter Topp, foreman of the fish hatchery in Yosemite National Park, trains wildcats for a hobby.
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Peter Topp
Yosemite National Park
California
Thunderstorms Average 222 Days per Year in Java
A weather overview notes that Java experiences thunderstorms on about 222 days annually. This long term pattern highlights frequent storm activity across the region, influencing climate and daily life.
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Java
Jell-O Salmon Salad Square Recipe
A vintage recipe combines Lemon Jell-O with vinegar salt and horseradish, folded with salmon peas and carrots, layered in a loaf pan, chilled till firm, unmolded and served on lettuce with mayonnaise and parsley. Serves eight.
Beet and Cabbage Mold with Egg Garnish Serves 8
Combine diced beets cabbage and green pepper with onion salt and vinegar. Fold into slightly thickened Jell O. Pour into molds chill until firm. Unmold on lettuce and garnish with mayonnaise and sliced hard cooked eggs. Serves eight.
Do All Farm Work Miss Mary Williams Dies at Farm
Miss Mary Williams died at the Williams family farm near Woodford England. Her three sisters continue farming alone to run plowing hay making market gardening and spinning yarn with their spinning wheel. They make their own clothes and stockings.
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Mary Williams
Misses Williams
Woodford
England
Interesting Spelling Bee Fails at Grosvenor House Luncheon
At Foyles Literary Luncheon in London a team of authors led by Miss Pamela Frankau lost 11 to 9 to publishers. Lady Cynthia Asquith was bowled out by esurient and other tough words while 8S. P. B. Mais supplied definitions. Gerald Hopkins of Oxford University Press added an extra I to depilatory, easing the tension.
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Foyle
Grosvenor House
London
Pamela Frankau
Cynthia Asquith
Esurient
P. B. Mais
Gerald Hopkins
Oxford University Press
Pilot Receives Distinguished Flying Cross for India Rescue
Flight Lieut. G. E. Jackson of No. 5 Army Co operation Squadron in India earns the Distinguished Flying Cross for a daring event that saved 100 scouts trapped on a hill by 500 Mahsud tribesmen. As night fell with only 10 rounds each, he parachuted in and dropped 4,000 rounds after a pigeon message, with three loads landing among the troops and the fourth within retrievable distance.
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G. E. Jackson
No. 5 Army Co-operation
India
Ipi
Jackson
Pigeon
China Report Shows 75,000 Miles Of Highways
An official report states China has about 50,000 automobiles for 75,000 miles of highways, highlighting a large road network relative to vehicle numbers and suggesting potential for growth in automotive use.
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China
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