World Happenings Briefly Told
Japan and the United States reach an amicable fishing accord in Alaskan waters. Premier Angus Macdonald announces a net revenue surplus of 62389 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1937. Quebec to get a 500000 sulphur plant at Rouyn in coming months. US and Czechoslovakia sign a trade pact cutting tariffs on several products. Air France plans North Atlantic tests with seaplanes and landplanes starting in June. Peter Sinclair, 50, Liberal MP for Queen’s, P E I, dies of a heart attack. Louis A Johnson says the US Army has an automatic landing device to combat fogs at ports. Paul Vincent Carroll, Glasgow teacher earning 37.50 weekly, arrives in New York to see Broadway success earning 800 weekly after tax. Col O M Biggar of Ottawa named to draft tougher Election Act against corruption, former chief electoral officer.
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Quebec
Rouyn
Que
Mines Department
United States
Czechoslovakia
U.S
Air France
North Atlantic
Peter Sinclair
House of Commons
Queen's
P.E.I
Louis A. Johnson
United States Army
Paul Vincent Carroll
Glasgow
New York
Reindeer Lake Project Excursion and Supply Stopover
The narrator travels from Island Falls to Rocky Falls on Reindeer Lake to oversee cribbing dam work, with 40 men flown in under engineer O. L. Flanigan of Fraser Brace Co. A Hudson Bay Post operates six miles from Rocky Falls, and Turnbull ferries commercial fishing on the lake. Local foods and brands fill the cook tent as a traveling party notes the lake’s size and water route from The Pas.
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Island Falls
Jef Home
Rocky Falls
Reindeer Lake
Reindeer River
Churchill
O. L. Flanigan
Toronto
Fraser Brace Co
de Simons
Hudson Bay
Turnbull
Flin Flon
Pas
Helen Keller Day Marked On 51st Anniversary
The passage recalls Helen Keller's teaching moment and notes March 3 as National Helen Keller Day in aid of the blind. It cites her quote that true help enables self reliance and mentions civic groups urged to honor the day by aiding the blind and disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Keller
Helen Keller
Had Wrong Idea Minister’s Mission Sparks Cash Debate
A new minister pushes foreign missions inviting all neighbors with money to support. A wealthy farmer refuses, saying he disapproves of foreign missions. The minister cites feeding the hungry, but the farmer retorts that they can feed them cheaper than missionaries.
Croydon Airport Ranks Sixth in UK Passenger Traffic
Croydon airport is the sixth largest airport in the United Kingdom, handling more passengers than Liverpool and London airports, signaling its prominent role in British air travel.
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Croydon
United Kingdom
Liverpool
London
Anglo American Naval Ties Strengthen Peace Hopes
The piece notes rising Royal Navy recruitment from 2,600 entries in 1930 31 to 11 508 in 1937 with further need of over 16 000 this year. It highlights Anglo American fleet cooperation, citing Rear Admiral Brumby praising united navies ready to act alike in a potential showdown.
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Royal Navy
British Empire
United States of America
Brumby
United States Naval District
H.M.S. Apollo
The
Navy
London
Wash frock with trim panels easy to make at home
Anne Adams promotes Pattern 4730, a princess line wash frock with side belt nips and shoulder buttons. Available in misses and women sizes, size 16 uses 4|% yards of 36 inch fabric. includes step-by-step instructions and costs 20 cents, send to Winnipeg Pattern Dept. Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Fresh Vegetables and Planting Tips for Canada Gardens
The guide notes vegetables deteriorate in storage and in the garden, advising staggered sowings every ten days to maintain a continuous harvest. It cites lettuce, spinach, peas, corn, beets and other crops, recommends early middle and late varieties, and suggests buying Canadian seed suited to conditions. It also covers shifting plant location to suit sun or shade needs without uprooting perennials unnecessarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Fog Control Plan Aims to End London Smog
The Ministry of Health plans a campaign to curb fog by targeting its main cause smoke. A conference of local authorities will tighten smoke abatement laws as modern combustion reduces pollution. The cost of fog to industry is estimated at 200 million dollars annually.
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London
Ministry of Health
Muskrats Use Floats as Bases for Dens
When rafts float on water frequented by muskrats the rodents quickly seize the platform to start dens. The behavior shows muskrats treating man made floats as convenient shelter in their habitat.
Decline of Pawnbrokers In England Reaches New Low
In England pawnbrokers are declining with fewer than 3,070 shops now operating, down from 3,498 in 1931. The trend shows contraction of pawnshop services across the country.
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England
Flax Grown Hydropically at North Dakota College
A fine crop of flax was produced in a water solution without soil at North Dakota Agricultural College. The report notes a hydroponic approach showcasing experimental crop development by the college researchers.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
Ice Cream in Ontario Proves Province of Canada’s Sweet Peak
Ontario residents averaged one gallon per year with extra from homes and establishments, lower than the late 1920s boom. Canada produced 5.9 million gallons in 1925, 9.8 million in 1929, dipped to 5.7 million in 1933, rose to 7.6 million in 1936 with Ontario at about 5 percent of national output. Toronto Star.
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Ontario
Canada
Quebec
Toronto Star
RCMP Sergeant Ford Tops Dominion Marksmen With Perfect Score
Sgt Andy Ford of the K division Royal Canadian Mounted Police Edmonton wins the expert shield with a perfect 6000 of 6000 using a .22 rifle. He fired 200 consecutive bulls-eyes standing then repeated the score sitting and prone. Ford is a former high score trophy winner in RCMP revolver events.
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Dominion Marksmen Association
Andy Ford
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Edmonton
Sergeant Ford
R.C.M.P
Ford
Dominion Marksmen Rcmp
Jesus Heals the Sick and Teaches Temperance
From the Plain of Gennesaret Jesus heals many sick as crowds press to touch his garment. The lesson urges temperance from 1 Corinthians 3 16 17 and calls Christians to present their bodies as a living sacrifice in Romans 12 1 2.
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Jesus
Sea of Galilee
Gennesaret
Capernaum
Paul
God
Cancer and race study from German anatomist
Professor Walther Fischer of the University of Rostock reports on cancer and race, finding no major European differences in overall cancer mortality across races. In the United States cancer incidence is similar among white and black women, with lower rates in male negroes. Malays and South African negroes show distinct liver and stomach cancer patterns. betel nut chewers have higher mouth cancer risk. overall national mortality remains similar. The article notes environmental factors over heredity and hints at a follow up piece on dyes.
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Walther Fischer
University of Rostock
Germany
Europe
United States
South Africa
Fischer
Holland
Editorial Note on Collecting Cancer Articles
Readers may obtain the complete Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 195 Bond St Toronto Ont. The notice invites interested readers to request the full series through the organization.
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Chantecker
Japan
Alaskan
Angus Macdonald
Nova Scotia
Col
O. M. Biggar
Ottawa
Col. Biggar
Dominion
Raymore
Rogers
Sugar Keen's Mustard
Flin Flom Bakery
Manitoba
Flin
Callinan Hill
Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd
Flin Flon Mine
Farmer
Sgt. Ford
DR. J. W. S. McUllough
Ancer
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