World Happenings Briefly Told In One Item
King Gustav of Sweden marks his 78th birthday while snowmelt raises Great Salt Lake level by 20 inches since November. The Evesham Psalter sells in London for 12000 dollars to fund British research. High office of stable master revived in Wales after years. The Commons spends 12 minutes to pass a bill creating a commission to aid veterans’ reemployment. France’s labor federation reports 2500000 members, double pre strikes. Yugoslavia’s population may reach 20 million by 1980 from 13954038 in 1931. Tariff board to continue inquiries into motor car and petroleum industries. Woodstock veterans plan an ivory casket for Vimy Ridge pilgrim ashes.
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Gustav
Sweden
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Evesham
London
Miskin
Wales
House of Commons
France
General Federation of Labor
Yugoslavia
Tariff Board
C. A. Dunning
Brantford
Woodstock
Vimy Ridge
Miner Pioneers Bird Tagging With Winged Missionaries
Jack Miner, renowned for tagging migratory birds, began tagging in 1909 at Kingsville Ontario. By spring he tagged over nineteen thousand Canada geese, issuing twelve hundred tags this season. Each tag bears his name address a scripture verse, promoting a message to hunters and aiding scientists and game departments in study of migration and birds.
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Jack Miner
Kingsville
Ontario
South
Canada
United States
Bylaw Fines Horn Blowing in Tillsonburg Streets
Tillsonburg Ontario remains under a longstanding bylaw prohibiting horn blowing at any hour. Motorists face a $50 fine for tooting horns in the streets, a rule dating back years.
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Tillsonburg
Ontario
Autographed Royal Portrait Arrives for Victoria Rifles
An autographed photograph of King Edward VIII, believed to be the first delivered in Canada, has been received by the Victoria Rifles of Canada. The image will replace the current photograph of King George in their display.
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Edward VIII
Canada
Victoria Rifles of Canada
George
Wheat Policy Reforms Signal Spanish Market Shift
Spain abandons fixed prices and strict control of its wheat industry after twenty years of regulation. Mills must hold one month of flour. government holds about 14 million bushels of surplus from a total 22 million purchased to shield the market. Government cites overplanting and potential ongoing surplus as drivers of change, noting wheat's 25 percent share of agricultural value.
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Inurope
Spain
Duchess D'Andria urges domesticity for women in Toronto
Duchess Carlota D'Andria of Naples and New York warned in Toronto that women have carried the crusade for freedom too far. She said the new freedom has helped but now they are too free for their own happiness.
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Toronto
Carlofa D'Andria
Naples
New York
Breakfast Be Held Essential For All Citizens
A call stresses the importance of a substantial breakfast for every man woman and child to sustain through the morning, suggesting luncheon may be lighter if needed. The message underscores nourishment as a civic priority and urges widespread adherence.
Naval designer envisions 100000-ton transatlantic liner
Vladimir Yourkevitch, naval officer and Normandie hull designer, arrived in New York aboard the Paris. He plans a possible 100000-ton liner with 260000 horsepower capable of 36 knots and 10000 passengers, 25 percent larger than the Queen Mary. Wrangel Island purchase noted as context.
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Naval Ot Cer
Vladimir Yourkevitch
Cearist
New York
Paris
M. Yourkevitch
Yourkevitch
Neville Chamberlain rescues boy from park lake
Neville Chamberlain wades into St James Park lake to rescue a boy after hearing a scream. He bridges a railing, pulls the child from the water, and returns him to his mother before hurrying to Downing Street. Separately a grim note cites railway crossing deaths and a severe forest disease threat.
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Neville Chamberlain
St. James Park
Ingham
St. James
11 Downing Street
Louis Meyer cites tire speed advances in driving safety
Louis Meyer argues that high speed tire development has reduced tire safety concerns in racing. He notes evidence and improved freedom from worry enhance driving ability and opportunities. Firestone tires were used.
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Nda Suiitice
Meyer
Firestone
Lovely Crochet Pattern Book Promises Practical Doilies
The Househuid Arts Dept Winnipeg offers pattern 5639 with a humble string pattern for three sizes of lacy doilies and mats. Includes instructions, illustrations, stitches, and material needs. Send 20 cents to 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg for the booklet.
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Deedee
Househuid Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Jesus as a World Needs Saviour and Ideal
A devotional review outlines Jesus of Nazareth meeting the world’s needs with a noble ideal and embodied life. It praises Sermon on the Mount standards, Jesus’ example, and the hope of salvation, contrasting with ancient and modern moral figures. The piece notes upholstery fabric for vehicle seats enduring extreme wear.
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Jesus
God
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Edmonton
Regina
Wansipes
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