Wok Outposts of UNE.S.C.O. Link Global Science Exchange
The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization outlines its outposts in Delhi Shanghai Cairo and Montevideo handling inquiries from 29 countries on camel diseases mathematics cattle breeding and ancient art preservation. Two way channels send Brazil avocados and Philippine sugar cane to Europe while China sends oil seeds to Czechoslovakia and silk to Italy. These science outposts aid Latin America Middle East and Asia in accessing progress and raising living standards in underdeveloped nations.
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Delhi
Shanghai
Cairo
Montevideo
Vatican
Pasteur Institute
Paris
Un.es.c.o's
Far Eastern
China
Brazil
Philippines
South
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Italy
Sweden
Latin America
South Asia
Far East
United Nations
Trade unions face double masters in modern government
Angell notes that while unions are rational and effective, they now contend with a government that is also their employer through state-influenced industry. Workers seek higher wages and shorter hours, but the boss is the state the unions created, complicating their historic function of opposing the employer.
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Trade Unionista
Angell
How to Fertilize Vine Vegetables for Abundant Fruit
Plant expert Mr George Hyam of the Department of Agriculture advises hand pollination of female cucurbit flowers to maximize fruit set. After vines reach about two feet, rip back the main runners to promote lateral growth where most female blooms form. Hand pollination yields many medium fruits. otherwise vines thin out fruit and size varies. Pumpkins and marrows help condition soil by suppressing weeds and rehabilitating couch grass infested plots.
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George Hyam
Department of Agriculture
Tint Exchange on New Business at Mutual Life Society Meeting
Melbourne report from December 22 highlights strong growth in new life business with 117,052 policies covering £2569,514 in benefits and 12,718 accident policies worth £4,539,920. Annuity and group accident figures point to rising premiums and loyalty schemes. Investments focus on government and public bodies with a record fund increase to £269,635,805. Directors promise safety and cooperative principles benefiting policyholders.
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Melbourne
JT. ‘Thompson
Life Department
Accident Department
Australia
New Zealand
Lote
Murat Society
Life Companies
Intoor
Soil Conservation Authority to Curb Erosion, Premier Says
The Premier announced a new Soil Conservation Authority to tackle erosion, with powers to arrest erosion and promote best land use. It will have twenty members, including an actual farmer, with a chairman salary of 1750 pounds. Applications close December 21. Likely appointees include the current premier or former premier as a junior member.
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Hathway
Eurly
Melloy
Hollway
Bolte
Me Bodo Hogan
Piemer
Victoria
Dome Of Discovery to Crown Britain Exhibition
Plans for the Festival of Britain reveal a vast Dome of Discovery rising on the Thames banks, 97 feet high and 4981 feet across. The structure will be the world’s largest dome, surpassing St Peter’s and St Paul’s, and will enclose thirty pavilions telling Britain’s contributions to world civilization in sea land air science and exploration.
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Briain
Thames
St. Peter's
Romie
St. Paul's
London
Britain
Geraad Barry
Brielain
Water restrictions in Stawell tighten as order takes effect
A meeting of the Stawell Borough Council approved a water restriction order. The measure, set to take effect at midnight, limits use for gardens and outdoor tasks. Residents refusing the restrictions face prosecution.
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Stawell
Souwell
Waters Gardens
Record year for UK aircraft exports
The British aircraft industry set a new record with exports in the first ten months of 1949 exceeding any previous year. Exports were valued at over 28 million pounds in ten months, with October alone at 2.1 million pounds including 74 aircraft and 175 engines. If the rate continues, the 1949 target of 33 million pounds should be exceeded by about 1 million pounds.
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U.K
Shearers Act Law Next Month
The Shearers Accommodation Act passed by State Parliament last June will come into effect next month. It requires employers of five or more to provide sleeping quarters with minimum air space, separate cooking and dining facilities, sanitary arrangements, artificial lighting, showers, laundry space, and storage for food. Minister Dennett stated the act aims to benefit both shearers and sheep owners by retaining skilled workers and improving working conditions.
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Tannen
Dennett
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