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British naval Malta denied reports plans Malta Cyprus Royal Navy base. Ducks Unlimited announces largest restoration grant for breeding grounds. Canon $275,000. Portugal will permit US and UK military aircraft. Foreign Office peace medal offered for sale. Dove with olive branch motif on reverse.
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Ducks Unlimited, Inc
Ats
Snp
Otts Board
Portugal
United States
Fish From The Sky Debates Fish Rain Myth Or Fact
Scientists debate whether fish rain occurs. Dr EW Gudger of the American Museum of Natural History cites 78 rain events over 2350 years, including 17 in the United States, arguing reports are accurate and citing case in India 1830. Prof Bergen van Northwestern calls it a myth, while Evans notes skeptical counts and alternate explanations.
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EW. Gudger
American Museum of Natural History
Bergen Vans
Northwestern University
Gudger
Science
American ‘Association For the Advancement of ‘Science
United States
Evans
Atlantic Monthly
India
Gudgers
Flying Hotel Luxury for Far East Air Service
Nylon used in aircraft furnishings covers convertible seat banks on Britain's Short Solent flying boats. Twelve aircraft are being built for British Overseas Airways Far East routes. The Solent promises hotel like comfort with bunks, a promenade window area, and a bar as passengers fly at high speed.
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Far East
Britain
British Overseas Airways
Grinks
What Bankers Sell The service mindset of Canadian banks
Ottawa publicist R. J. Deachman discusses a bank advertisement arguing the true function of banks is a business relationship. He notes banks and customers benefit from loans and credit, and that modern banks prosper through service and reliability rather to favors. The piece cites Canada’s large deposits and postwar strength as proof of sound banking.
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R. J. Deachman
Ottawa
Canada
Saved By Disguise The Warsaw Uprising Leader Escaped Nazis
Gen Bor led the Warsaw uprising and, after capture, used a disguising false identity as a scholarly teacher to evade Nazi search efforts. A cavalry officer and 1936 Olympic participant, his cousin shared similar fate and was mistaken for him in a concentration camp.
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Bor
Hitler
Prameck
Port salvage drives postwar sales and salvage bids
War damaged harbor components and port structures have been put up for sale as reconstruction spreads. Netherlands ports marked for dismantling include concrete casings and pier wear sections, with cranes locomotives freighters and road trackway awaiting buyers. Allied nations and agencies monitor the sale while domestic markets see spike in vehicles and watches offered for sale.
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Jenezuela
Allied “Suntries
United Nations Reilef and Rehabilitation Administration
Kontha
Contented Wanderers Embrace Restful Motoring
A Chatham News piece contrasts restless and contented vacation driving. The restless traveler chases miles and speed, while the contented motorist slows, stops at appealing places, and enjoys the journey. Leave maps behind, drive for fun, not destination.
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Shea
Niagara
Grimsby
Falls
Chatham News
Coined Word Paki stan Emerges From Four Indian States
The term Pak istan is described as a coined label formed from the initial letters of Punjab Punjab Afghan Kashmir Sind and the suffix stan. The explanation notes the I is added to ease pronunciation and that the word denotes a proposed home rule area for Muslims within India. A sparrow fact is also noted.
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Pakistan
India
Punjab
Afghan
K. Kashmir
S. Sind
Brierbrooke
Republic preferred policy of Italy ends Savoy rule
The article notes the Italian vote ending the House of Savoy with King Umberto deposed after a brief reign. It contrasts Umberto and Victor Emmanuel III with Western democratic monarchies and cites Mussolini as the force abolishing authentic royalty, per the Buffalo Courier-Express.
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Italy
Umberto
House of Savoy
Victor Emmanuel III
Europe
Britain
Holland
Scandinavian Countries
Little Vic
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Buffalo Courier- Express
Battleship Kentucky to be completed as rocket platform
The Chicago Daily News reports the United States Navy plans to finish the Kentucky as an experimental rocket platform instead of its 16 inch gun armament. The project may involve atomic weapons and is delayed pending Bikini tests.
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United States Navy
U.S. Navy
Chicago Daily News
Britain’s National Health Service Bill outlined in Toronto talks
Sir Wilson Jameson described a bill creating a universal health service funded by public money with free care for all. It would link hospitals, specialists, GPs, dentists and nursing under a central ministerial structure, with regional and local bodies administering services and new executive councils shared by professionals and authorities.
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Britain
National Health Service
Wilson Jameson
Great Britain
Toronto
Montreal
Canadian Public Health Association
Wilson
Sir Wilson
Forest Industry Jobs Draw Returning Veterans
Maj Gen C B Price of Montreal, newly elected national president of the Canadian Legion, says Canada’s forest industry employs more returning men than any sector. Veterans seek permanent work and policies that sustain full employment.
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Forest Industry
Canada
The
C. B. Price
Montreal
Canadian Legion
What Light Is The Eye A Brain Process Summary
The eye functions as a vision instrument, while sight arises from a brain process dependent on proper nervous system functioning. The statement emphasizes the brain’s role in meaningfully interpreting visual input rather than eye operation alone.
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