Centralization vs decentralization in Canadian governance debated
The article examines whether Canada should shift toward greater centralization or preserve and expand local self government. It cites Eastern and Western views, notes risks of bureaucracy with central control, and contemplates a middle ground balancing efficiency with democratic accessibility. It underscores unity, international pressures, and the need for careful public judgment.
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Canada
Canad
Ottawa
East
Tominer
Cansan
Nafione
Eye pupil etymology linked to Latin meaning little doll
A note explains the term pupil derives from Latin pupilla meaning little doll as the eye reflects a small image of oneself when eyes are poked. This interpretation links anatomy to a curious linguistic root.
Mount Forest man sees permanent wave at carnival
A. E. Maundrell of Mount Forest Ont witnessed a permanent wave at a carnival draw. The joke about almonds feeding the toothless proves true for him as he faces baldness, suggesting the era of his hair might be over.
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A. E. Maundrell
Mount Forest
Ont
Cherry Grove Lutheran Church Reinforces Bonds With One Annual Service
The Cherry Grove Lutheran Church near Salisbury North Carolina, 65 years old, has only two members left. The church is dusted and used but holds one service each year to renew ties among former members who attend that designated day.
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Cherry Grove Lutheran Church
Salisbury
North Carolina
The United States paper usage report
A fragmented OCR item notes that the United Nations or global paper consumption exceeds half the world’s supply, referencing a figure around 232. The readable text hints at a crisis in paper resources and calls for attention to consumption patterns and potential conservation measures.
Durban tearoom incident with glass eating man
J Coetzee from Christiana Transvaal entered a Durban tearoom and asked for tea and sandwiches. He consumed glass shards, old light bulbs, a safety razor blade, and even bent an eight inch nail between his teeth, claiming it was good for the laws and that he had eaten glass since age three.
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J. Coetzee
Christiana Transvaal
Coetzee
Filtered headlights pass ARP test in Brighton air raid drill
An air raid filter tested by ARP officials at Brighton allows driving at night without visible car headlights from the air. An eight seat plane at 700 to 2000 feet over Shoreham airport could not detect headlamps on four cars below, though enough light remains for driving.
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ARP
Brighton
Eng
Shoreham
Mickie Says Print Orders Help Put Out A Great Paper
A columnist nickname Mickie urges readers to bring in printing orders to support the local paper. The piece emphasizes community involvement and timely production to keep the publication thriving.
A Mistaken Tradition Among Drowning Victims
An eastern paper quoted by the Port Arthur News-Chronicle questions the belief that drowning persons sink three times. It notes that there is no factual basis for this rule and that victims may sink once or multiple times depending on circumstances.
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Holland River
Port Arthur
Noiseless devices fail to quiet corn on the cob
A restaurateur notes science has produced noiseless motors iceboxes and vacuum cleaners yet it cannot remove the public nuisance of eating corn on the cob. The remark injects humor into a discussion of kitchen noise and efficiency.
Coal Demand Sets Fourteen Million Ton Annual Target
Britain’s rail system requires fourteen million tons of coal each year to power locomotives, workshops, and hotels. The figure outlines the scale of coal supply needed to sustain railway operations.
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British Railways
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