World Happenings Briefly Told
Permission for permanent residence in Canada for Halliday Thompson, Winnipeg journalist, approved by immigration authorities. Soviet Russia reveals plans to send scientists into It Col. T Word, new RCMP commissioner, named Northwest Territories. A group of German and Austrian refugees arrive in New York to accept U S asylum offer. Thirty radio stations will be in Canada for airways service, transport minister says. 11 completed, 12 under construction. UK foot and mouth epidemic costs 19 012 cattle in three months to March 31 per The London Gazette. One hundred seventy five employees of Nova Scotia Steel and Coal walk out over union issue. Calgary sculptor John Kanerva finds a coin from 1778 in his cellar.
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Canada
Halliday Thompson
Winnipeg
Soviet Russia
Col
D. Hews
House of Commons
China
Heng Chih Tao
United Kingdom
London Gazette
Dne
Nut and Bolt Department
Nova Scotia Steel and Coat Company
John’ Kanerva
Calgary
George III
George HI
Gardening: Quick growing annuals and tending tips
The article extols rapid results from annual flowers and vegetables for tenants and new gardens. It advises sowing succession crops like peas and lettuce, establishing grassy plots in weeks, using climbers and tall annuals for screening, and frequent cultivation to reduce evaporation and weeds with hand, horse, or tractor tools.
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Permament
Simcoe test settles who is more superstitious
A street superstition experiment in Simcoe Ontario ends when a ladders incident shows men versus women belief. One observer declared the matter settled after a ladder was walked under by a person described as belonging to onion 4 egg Phe ry sada we remainder, five minutes after cleaning.
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Simcoe
Ont
Dowstown
Ry Sada
We ‘Mainder
Helium Shipment to Germany Stopped by U S Officials
United States blocks helium shipment to the German Zeppelin Company amid fears the gas could be used for military airships. Secretary Ickes cites lack of assurances on nonmilitary uses as Germany faces pressure following the Austrian coup and rising tensions with the United States.
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Congress
Zeppelin Company
Herman Wilhelm Goering
Nazi No 2
Germany
Hindeburg
Lakehurst
Washinton
Ickes
Washington
Gulf of Mexico
Austria
United
Bing the Fire Dog of Flin Flon Delights Townsfolk
Pratt Kuhn recounts Bing the fire dog of Flin Flon, a self taught canine mascot who attends every alarm, guides patrols, balances on fire engines, and even dives with local youths at Phantom Lake. Residents describe his bond with firemen, police, and owner J. D. McMartin as a beloved community cornerstone in a mining town.
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Bing
Otto O. Klutz
J. D. McMartin
McMartin
Nick
Phantom Lake
Flin Flon
Ringo
Munity Hall
Tor
Turned Down Award for Paul Muni Actor Rejects Honours
Paul Muni refused the Scheiwetz Foundation award a bronze statue for his Emile Zola role after returning from Europe. A foundation representative met his boat but left empty handed and disconsolate. The exchange included a quip about winking and explanations to a wife. Termites note follows the anecdote.
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Maischewitz Foundation
Muni
Foundations
Emile Zola
Foundation
Air Ports To Spend Large Sums For RAF Airdromes
The 1938 air budget allocates about 10 percent for immediate construction of airdromes and ground facilities for the Royal Air Force. Plans call for concrete barracks hangars anti-aircraft defenses underground fuel storage and extensive gas and electric services at new bases. Also noted are early motorcycle origins in 1885 and infrared ray detectors used on modern vessels to detect icebergs and fog.
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Royal Air Force
Editorial note on Dr McCullough cancer articles
Readers seeking the full set of Dr McCulloughs cancer articles are asked to write to The Health League of Canada at 103 Bond St Toronto Ont for access to the complete collection.
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Dr. McCullough
Health League of Canada
Bond St
Toronto
Ont
Peter Proclaims Christ Crucified and Risen
Sunday school lesson reviews Peter's Pentecost sermon in Acts 2 22 36 focusing on Jesus Nazareth approved by God who died by crucifixion and rose again Davidic psalm 16 10 cited to prove the resurrection Peter and the listeners are witnesses to these events and the universal plan of salvation.
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Jesus Ie Raine
Peter
Jesus
Christ
God
Jesus of Nazareth
David
Bee
Motor Car Of The Air Plan Promises Carlike Comfort
Tests were held at Barton airfield Manchester on a new airplane dubbed the motor car of the air. Built by a Manchester firm and priced under 4500, it uses an 80 hp engine and reinforced wood. Aimed at Australian farmers, the craft features carlike doors windows and cabin layout, ground and air steering, foot brake wheels with air brakes, and hand lever controls with relaxing devices to reduce pilot workload.
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Barton Airdrome
Manchester
Norman Sykes
Britain
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United States
FEM
Anne Adams
Tlusep
Union de MeDermiteee Winnipes
By Pratt Kuhn
THE
Flin Flon Brigade
Chief Klutz
Kitchener
Paul Muni
Europe
France
Uealth
Canapa
Air
ULA
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