World Happenings Briefly Told From Canada to Jamaica
The king approves the Duke of Kent for the University of Wales chair. New Canadian coins bearing George VI to appear near the coronation in May. RCMP criminal investigation branch extended to Ottawa lab in main estimates. Five Mines and Resources directors to earn 7500 dollars under reorganization. Radio license revenues reach 1,574,431 dollars, up 87,000. Prince Chichibu and Princess Chichibu to visit Canada en route to King George VI’s coronation. Jamaica begins a 400,000 dollar tuberculosis sanatorium memorial to King George V. Competent Canadian engineers in demand in the British West Indies, with many oil positions open, said J B Christian of Trinidad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wales
Duke of Kent
Branc
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Prince Chichibu
Ranperor
Japan
Chihibu
Canada
King George VI
Jamaica
George V
British West Indies
J B. Christian
Trinidad
Toronto
Christian
Longest Total Eclipse Since 1804 On Yearly Astronomer Calendar
The article notes the longest total eclipse since 1804 lasting seven minutes and four seconds as a key event for the new year. It discusses observing from shipboard due to the Pacific location, with the eclipse starting near the New Hebrides and ending in Peru, noting limited accuracy for land observers and low sun angles at track ends.
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Pacific Ocean
Earth
New Hebrides
Peru
Detroit
Frock With Back Flare Wins Honors as Season’s Smartest Style
A buttercream Anne Adams pattern 4253 showcases a backflared frock with a V-neck, puff sleeves, and a duckbill skirt flare. Available in sizes 12 to 40, pattern 4205 includes step by step instructions. send 20 cents to Anne Adams Potter Dept Winnipeg. Also a note on Alberta coyotes and a bounty measure discussed by the Alberta Provincial Horse Breeders Association in Edmonton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Potter Dept
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Ave E
Alcohol and Poverty Verses Reflected in Devotional Readings
A collection of devotional excerpts discusses how alcohol use leads to poverty and ruin. Quoted Proverbs and Matthew warn against drink and gluttony, citing Carnegie on temperance and the moral lessons from The Two Servants parable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joveth Othe
Lucy Webb Hayes
Moffatt
Andrew Carnegie
Matthew
Jesus
King's Police Officer Cameron Returns to Former Duties
The King's Police Officer Inspector Cameron will resume his former field duties as monarchs move to Buckingham Palace. He had linked with Chief Inspector Green as Queen Mary's special officer and rejoined the Duke of York after George V's death. Uncertainty clouds Chief Inspector Stokes's future role following the Windsor departure. gravity note concludes with a scientific aside about weight on the sun.
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Cameron
George V
Buckingham Palace
Green
Queen Mary
Duke of York
Stokes
Duke of Windsor
Royal Bank of Canada Meets Amid Economic Recovery
The 68th annual meeting notes progress in 1936 with gains in mining and manufacturing while drought and farm income lag persist. Manager Dobson cites higher assets and improved profits though loan demand remains weak as Canada’s economy edges toward broader recovery.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Morris W. Wilson
Wilson
Canada
Rome
United States
United Sates
SG. Dobson
Dobson
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Department of Mines and Resources
House of Commons
Marine Department
Alberta
Edmonton
Jobo
Inspector Cameron
George VI
Great Britain
Royal Commission
Glapoaal
Canasta
Suurvest
Uct
Wheat Board
Iplus
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chartered Banks of Canada
Wi Bank
Calgary
Regina
Winsipes
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