World Happenings Briefly Tod
Joseph G. Clark of Toronto appointed director of public relations for the air ministry. New traffic light installation of 23 signal units at a bank in central London to be manned by nine policemen. An air raid siren fixed in St. Jean Baptiste Church steeple in Quebec City. Government cancels elaborate plans to open Jasper-Banff highway. Canadians traveling via established systems do not need passports, says US officials. US House naval committee unanimously backs 4 billion expansion for world’s largest navy. Geoffrey Lloyd says Britain’s oil and gasoline supplies are satisfactory. no civilian gasoline ration cut. Privilege abuses of internees lead to cancellation of postage privileges. Canadians offer loans. government issues 10 million in non-interest bearing certificates. Uniform may be worn off duty by all ranks of Canadian active service force. Mormon Tabernacle dome is 250 by 160 feet with walls as only support. Tibetans greet with tongue sticking salute.
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Joseph G. Clark
Toronto
Air Ministry
Power
London
St. Jean Baptiste Church
Quebec City
Jasper-Banff
Ottawa
House of Representatives Naval Committee
United States
Britain
Geoffrey Lloyd
House of Commons
Canada
Ordnance
Weeder Besar Retires After Undefeated Career
The Edmonton Commercial Grads basketball team, a dominant Alberta and Canadian women’s squad, ends a 25 year run with 530 victories and multiple provincial, national, North American, and Olympic titles. Coach J. Percy Page cites lack of competition and funding as factors. Calgary Albertan notes their hometown honor and record-setting impact.
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Weeder Besar
Canada
Edmonton Commercial Grads Basketballeam
Edmonton
Ginis
Alberta
Edmonton Commercial High School
J. Percy Page
Calgary
Tricks for Summer Magic Shows
Home Service offers a 12 page booklet detailing harmless tricks for summer outings. Learn misdirection with pe a and thimble tricks, color changes with balloons, and coin appearances. Send 1 shilling for professional Tricks for Amateur Magicians to Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 Mc Dermot Ave East, Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Brain growth and future human form joined by evolving senses
A Peiping Medical College expert predicts continued brain-centric evolution leading to larger heads and enhanced mental faculties. He argues educated people should master six core language, thinking, and social skills, while students mature toward responsible adulthood amid global shifts.
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Weidenfeld
Peiping Union Medical College
China
Devotional Reading Focused on Salvation and Psalm 67
A brief religious note highlights salvation as the Lord's, with a Jonah 3,4 devotional and a June 30 reference. It frames the day’s reflection around trust in God and a Psalm 67 praise context.
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Lord Jonah
Jonah
Jonah and Nineveh Sermon in Disobedience and Pardon
The excerpt retells Jonah 1 2 and 3 from the Bible noting Jonah flees to Tarshish boards a ship in Joppa a storm arises the lot falls on him he is cast overboard a great fish swallows him after three days he is cast ashore a second call to Nineveh prompts urgent repentance the king and city fast in sackcloth God spares Nineveh upon their repentance.
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Jonah
Ford
Nineveh
Joppa
Tarshiah
Spain
Tonah
Jehovah
Manitoba Muskrat Rise Through Conservation Plan
Conservation efforts increased northern Manitoba muskrat population from 500 to 200000 in five years and 126000 were trapped this spring to boost Indigenous hunting opportunities.
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Manitoba
Chapel for Actors Opens at St Stephen's Blackpool
At St Stephen's in Blackpool England a chapel uniquely dedicated to actors stands as a distinctive religious site.
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St. Stephen's
Blackpool
England
Hay Fever Warned As Pollen Threat Across Canada
Dr Gordon Bates of the Health League of Canada urges action against ragweed and other pollen sources to reduce hay fever. He notes one in 100 in Canada and the U S suffer from the condition and recommends destroying ragweed near towns and using vaccines to identify and prevent pollen impacts. He warns hay fever can lead to sinusitis if untreated.
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Canada
United States
Gordon Bates
Health League of Canada
Tony
Bates
The
Health League
Dept. W
Avenue Road
Toronto
Ont
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Salt Lake City
Tibet
Mickie
RAS
Home Service
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Miss Reubens
Thomas N. Jagger
United States National Park Service
Hawaii
Dr. Jagger
Metropolitan Opera
South America
Adare
Nam
Explanatott
Canapal
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