Peace Lesson From Canada US Border Harmony
A long reflection on the Canada United States border shows no guns or forts between them for a century. Peace, goodwill, and mutual economic ties have strengthened both nations, with the Carnegie Endowment studying the factors behind this unique relationship as a model of living in harmony without weapons.
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Canada
United States
Waole
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Frontier
Brain study uses high radio currents to map function
A UC psychologist described to the American Association for the Advancement of Science a method using high radio currents to selectively shut down small brain regions. Dr. Clarence W. Brown, from the university psychology department, proposes this technique to help solve anatomical and psychological problems by controlled, limited elimination of function.
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University of California
Clarence W. Brown
Brown
Overcoming Fear of Surgery Cited by Missionary Speaker
Miss Isabel McConnell, a Presbyterian missionary, told a Montreal audience that operations in India empower natives and ease fear of anesthesia. She cited a formerly frightened patient who fled the table and a blind man who, after cataract removal, walked home unaided, highlighting hospital work and patient gratitude.
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India
Jabat
Mims
Isabel McConnell
Montreal
Women's Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Miss McConnell
Divorce Granted in Toledo Case Overlooked by Judge
Judge James Austin granted a divorce to a Toledo woman after she pursued the action without contest from her husband. The proceedings proceeded despite the hall o clap and repeated interruptions during domestic affairs. The husband did not contest the action and the court ruled accordingly.
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Toledo
Ohio
James Austin
Norterto V. Mueller
Balliff
Britain to field 30 millimeter air gun in race for aerial dominance
Detroit News reports a new 30 mm rapid fire gun aims to give British aircraft a major edge by firing heavy shells at 2000 yards. The device, developed by a major armament firm, promises to outpace lighter machine guns and spur rivals to match or surpass the capability as governments seek control and manufacturers respond internationally.
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Great Britain
Fone
Detroit News
Praise for Missionary Efforts in Asia by Dr Mott
Dr J R Mott, president of the World Missionary Council, spoke at Highclere South Africa to women workers of Christian denominations. He argued missions transformed women’s conditions, noting Christian women led reforms, developed medical missions, hospitals, and nursing services, and helped create the medical profession in Asia.
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Christiani
Asia
Chin
Highclere
South Africa
J R. Mott
World Missionary Council
Woben
Christian Missions
Fortune Ends In A Christmas Marriage Bequest
A London heiress offers 100000 pounds to Winnipeg man John Francis Gallagher if he marries by December 25 1938 and settles. If he cannot be found and wed, Mrs R Zarah of Eltham and London will leave all property to church and charity. Her letter to Acting Mayor J A McKerchar notes last known address as Carbon Alberta and Prince Albert Saskatchewan.
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John Francis Gallagher
R. Zarah
Well Hall Road
Eltham
London
Eng
Gift for British Admiralty rings linked to Lord Kitchener
Courtney, a master locksmith, arrived in London from the United States and said he would present to the Admiralty rings and wearing apparel belonging to the late Lord Kitchener. He claimed to have salvaged the items from HMS Hampshire, the ship that carried Kitchener to his death on an official mission during the war.
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Caries Courtney
London
United States
Admiralty
Lord Kitchener
Courtney
HMS
Hampshire
Minister Moffatt and the Indian pistol incident aboard ship
Elbert M. Mouad central treasurer of the Methodist Episcopal Church in India arrived from Europe on the liner American Trader with a calibre automatic revolver. The pistol, illegal to possess unregistered in India, was not registered by police there. Bishop's sister had brought it for protection. Customs in the United States showed no interest as it did not violate U S law, but New York State law applied. Moffatt surrendered the pistol to a police station.
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Elbert M. Mouad
Methodist Episcopal Church In
India
Europe
Moffatt
Bombay
Okla Oma
United States
New York State
Fixed Price For Tobacco Growers In 1934 Agreement
Gray Miller of Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Ltd says Ontario flue cured tobacco growers are practically assured of a 27d per lb price for 1934 on an average crop. He notes no guarantee others will follow, but the company will adhere to the 27d average if other manufacturers agree to pay the same price.
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Gray Miller
Imperial Tobacco Company of Canada Ltd
Ontario
Proved Idea Wrong on Tomatoes in Fairbanks Outdoors
Report confirms that tomato plants were grown outside in Fairbanks Alaska under continuous daylight for six weeks despite claims that daily exposures of 17 hours or more harm tomato crops.
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Remarnamy Vigoroun
Fairbanks
Alaska
Population of India Rise of Thirty Four Million in Ten Years
Dr J H Hutton says India's 1931 census shows 353 million people, an increase of almost 34 million since 1921. He notes the ten year rise rivals France and Italy’s populations and suggests 1941 might near 400 million, reflecting India's demographic trajectory.
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J. H. Hutton
CLE
China
India
France
Italy
Poland
Spain
John Mogaw
Calcutta
Miracle of Speed Conveyor Sews Shirts in London
A description of a speed bound process where nineteen girls at nineteen tables perform distinct sewing operations along a moving conveyor. The system supposedly completes a shirt in under a minute with operations like sewing cuffs and making collars, while shirts progress through stages. Under full pressure, the time may drop to fifty five seconds.
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London
Minnow Submarine Weighing 12 Tons Demonstrates Undersea Tests
The Minnow class submarine, a 12 ton vessel of 29 feet, completed successful undersea tests in Japan, signaling a potential advance in compact underwater craft. Tests focused on propulsion handling and buoyancy control, with engineers observing stability and maneuverability in coastal waters.
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Japan
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