World Happenings Roundup of 1932 Events
A sample reprint notes a January 1932 plan for a general world disarmament conference by the League of Nations, reports Petain joining the French Academy after Foch, and marks William of Hohenzollern’s 72nd birthday at Doorn. It lists wage scale maintenance urged by John L. Lewis, the death of aviator Lundborg, Holt bequest to Salvation Army, Ahmedabad withholding King’s birthday observance, Muscat protests, and U.S. representation on worker dissatisfaction details.
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League of Nations Council
Henri Philippe Petain
Verdun
Marshal Foch
Wiliam Hobenollern
Doorn House
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Einar Paul Lundborg
Nobile
Salvation Army
John Bromilow Holt
Lancashire Aluminum and Brass
Ahmedabad
India
Hin Muscatyn
U.S. Beate Department
Gian
Emperor Wilhelm Iis Exiled Knighthood Certificate
The text shows the former Kaiser Wilhelm presenting a royal order to a Berlin lawyer P Bloch for his services. The certificate, supposedly from the Kaiser in exile, grants the recipient the Knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern as thanks for legal work amid alleged malice.
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Order of
MacMillan Plans Arctic Mapping Expedition From Nain
Sir Wilfrid Grenfell will lead three ships carrying 50 men to Nain Newfoundland as base for an expedition to map territory north of Labrador. Dr Alexander Forbes and a plane designer will join. aerial cameras will place the western district on the world map. MacMillan targets June 20 departure.
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Tory
Labrador
Hes
Los Angeles
Cal
Nain
Baffin
MacMillan
Arctic
Scalillan
Alexander Forbes
Boston
Sir Wilfrid Grenfell
St Anthony
Newfoundland
Paris to New York pattern line sketches chic peplum fashion
All Tingey models are created and sketched in Paris and the patterns are made in New York. A chic Parisienne favors a versatile black canton crepe thag for all day wear. The model shows peplum styling with waistline lift and V neckline, offering sizes 14 to 20 and 36 to 40 with ready delivery and pattern details.
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Paris
New York
Leaning towers noted in Europe and new UK traffic rule
Winnipeg ad notes patterns and a humorous claim about a leaning tower in Switzerland near St Moritz dating from 1573. It also mentions Britain's new traffic law setting minimum motorcycle age at 16.
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Switzerland
Pisa
St Moritz
Britain
Rolls Royce engine claims fastest aircraft engine
A 550 horsepower Rolls Royce engine is described as the fastest of its type, purported to reach speeds over 200 miles per hour even when carrying load, according to the article fragment.
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Rolls-Royce
Indian Tomb Replica Arrives for National Museum
An elaborately carved Musqueams tomb from British Columbia has been sent to Ottawa for the National Museum collection. The wooden sepulchre on a boat-like base, about eight feet long, may hold a chief and his wife. The relic dates to roughly 75 years ago with only one other example known.
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Ottawa
British Columbia
National Museum
Fraser River
Vancouver
Harlan I. Smith
Dominion
Canadian firms set to exhibit at British Empire Fair in Buenos Aires
Forty-eight Canadian firms and institutions have advised the Department of Trade and Commerce of their intention to exhibit at the British Empire Fair in Buenos Aires from March 4 to April 27. The event will be opened by H R H the Prince of Wales. Each province contributes displays with major participants including Montreal's Royal Bank of Canada and Sun Life Assurance Company. Toronto, Brantford, Hamilton, Weston, and other towns provide additional consignments, with the Department of Agriculture and the National Art Gallery among those listed.
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Buenos Aires
Department of Trade and Commerce
Buenos ‘Aires
H. FR. H. the Prince of Wales
Montreal
Royal Bank of Canada
Sun Life Assurance Company
Toronto
Brantford
Hamilton
Weston
Tow
Trhough
Department of Agriculture
National Art Gallery
Flew Long Distance Colony and Blue Colony During Warlike Flights
The text notes long distance flights by night and day under harsh weather. It describes intensive use of men and machines, likening the effort to actual warfare.
Paris shoe store introduces transparent fittings for easy try ons
A Paris retailer debuts transparent shoe shells for men and children to test fit. Each model carries a see through section to show where the foot pinches and help select correct sizes. A saleswoman notes the innovation makes choosing comfort easier for shoppers.
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Paris
Bird Banding Effort Extends Across Canada and U S
Voluntary participants across Canada and the United States place aluminium bands on wild birds to learn migration and life histories. The project is a cooperative effort led by the National Parks of Canada Branch and the United States Department of Agriculture Biological Survey with joint action from Ottawa and Washington.
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Canada
United States
National Parks of Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Biological Survey
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Moose Jaw Board of Trade Show Highlights Provincial Resources Film
At the Moose Jaw Board of Trade annual meeting on January 15, members viewed a provincial government film on natural resources. The documentary surprised many by revealing the province’s wide and varied resources. An official report notes 135000 pounds of octopus caught in 1928 and 28000 pounds in 1929 off British Columbia.
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Moose Jaw
B.C
British Columbia
Pair of Lovers Clash Over Suitor in Witty Exchange
A terse quarrel between a daughter and father erupts over her choice of companion. The daughter taunts the father, while he warns the young man is unsuitable, delivering a humorous but pointed family spat.
Be Merciful Like Christ and Judge Not
A devotional excerpt on the Golden Rule and mercy cites Jesus words on loving enemies, doing good to those who harm you, and showing mercy as God does. It contrasts selfish love with unselfish charity and warns against harsh judgment while urging charitable giving and generous living.
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Jesus
Cicero
Christ
God
Airplane Floats After Sea Landing Off Feixstowe Test
British Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Goodwin landed an modified service aircraft on the sea off Felixstowe. The fuselage sides opened to release air bags that kept the craft afloat for four hours. The plane floated briefly submerged, then resurfaced as rescue boats removed the uninjured pilot.
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T Testle
England
Royal Air Force
Feiixstowe
Goodwin
Factory Accidents in Britain Near 150000 a Year
Accidents in British factories over the past year totaled close to 150000, highlighting risks faced by workers. Officials say safety improvements are essential to reduce injuries and protect employees in industrial settings.
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Beto
Leck
Smart
Erery
Bertin
Kaleer
Ba A. Tees
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Sterk
Moose Jaw Board of Trade
Gland
Petty
Wader
John A. Chantler & CO. Ltd
Wellington
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