World Happenings Briefly Told
Lord Nelsons writing desk presented to the nation by Joe ph H Jacobe, London ship owner, for his 70th birthday. Lucan Deabiens of Montreal awarded a silver medal by the French academy. Newton D Baker, former US secretary of war, dies in Cleveland after a heart attack. UK death rate down to 2 percent in 1936 from 12.2 in 1910 per health ministry. Sir George Oguvie retires after 57 years in Indian Service. Junior conference on imperial affairs held in London with dominions India and crowns represented. Chief Inspector William Barker retires after aiding many solved crimes. Churchill ill, invited to replace Swinton as air secretary. Britain builds more cruisers in 1937, foresees similar for destroyers and submarines in 1938. Cuban government withdraws charges against former president Machado held by US authorities on exile warrant.
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Lord Nelson
Joeph H. Jacobe
London
Lucan Deabiens
Montreal
French Academy
Newton D. Baker
United States
Cleveland
United Kingdom
Ministry of Health
George Oguvie
India
Great Bitain
Dominions
William Barker
Scotland Yard
Winston Churchill
Chamberlain
Viscount
Swinton
Air
Great Britain
Times of London
Gerardo Machado
Cuba
Bells to vanish as Belleville awaits Christmas bells
In Belleville Ontario fear grows that jingle bells will disappear this season. A city harness maker searched through stock for half an hour before locating a bell harness for a customer, the first request in three years. A woman shows resourcefulness, hinting at using new electric razors for tasks like opening cans.
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Belleville
Ontario
Royal Bank of Canada Reports Good Year
The Royal Bank of Canada released its annual balance sheet showing moderate growth in deposits and assets and a strong liquid position. Deposits reached 06,696, higher than any period except 1928, while commercial loans rose to 200,563,727 Canadian dollars with Canada and international loans varying. Net profits stood at 3,711,379 with dividends of 2,600,000 and a profits carryforward of 2,825,176. AGM set for 11 am on May 13, 1938 at the head office.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Canada
United States
Pew
Pension Fund Society
Sunday School Lesson January 9
A compact lesson overview begins with the Golden text Make ye ready from Mark 13 and outlines Mark 1 1 13 Jesus baptism by John in the Jordan and the spiritual significance of the event. It notes Jesus submission public baptism consecration and the Holy Spirit's descent signaling anointing for ministry. The discussion cites F B Meyer on opened heaven and a deeper awareness of God's purposes and Divine Sonship.
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the of the Lord
Jesus Christ
God
Mark
Jesus
Nazareth of Galilee
John
Jordan
Penzance
F.B. Meyer
Newton
Heaven
Double Wedding Couples Mark Golden Anniversary
A Real Anniversary Oshaws, mare, celebrated a golden anniversary. Twin brothers Bennet and their spouses, married sixty years ago in a double wedding, held a joyous celebration on December 14 with all four participants still hale and happy.
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Oshaws
Mare
Bennet
Two New Ford V-8 Cars for 1938 Ford Motor Co announces
Ford Motor Company of Canada introduces two Ford V-8 models for 1938 the De Luxe Ford V-8 on luxury cars and the newly styled Standard Ford V-8. Both feature longer bodies deeper fenders larger baggage space and modern interiors with recessed knobs on instrument panels. The De Luxe uses the proven 85 hp V-8 while the Standard shares the same 112 inch wheelbase and Ford V-8 engine with streamlined styling and new grille details.
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Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
Ford
Ae Ee
Down in the Fin Flon mine a coal style tour reveals a vast electric, safe operation
A reporter tours the Fin Flon mine learning how underground work uses electric power and compressed air. He describes a 1,200 foot per minute main elevator, 10 ton ore loads, diamond drilling with water cooling, and a fully lit, orderly underground shop. The crew's routine emphasizes safety, efficiency, and continuous ore processing with minimal manual labor.
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Gall
Tye
Grison
Government panel to cut road crash toll in UK
In a Lords debate the Earl of Munster said the government will establish a select committee to reduce road accident casualties. Rt Rev Cyril Garbett cited an average of 20 deaths and 60 injuries daily on Britain’s roads.
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Ycorn
United Kingdom
House of Lords
Earl of Munster
Cyril Garbett
Winchester
Britain
Military Controls Industry Under War Commission Rule
The Chinese government places industry and agriculture under the military affairs commission led by Premier Chiang Kai-Shek with supreme wartime control. It threatens death for employers or workers who resist supervision by closing enterprises or striking. The aim is to ensure uninterrupted wartime production.
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Military Affairs Commission
Military Affairs Commissio
Chiang Kai-Shekh
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