World Happenings Briefly Told
British RAF squadrons to have individual crests like army regiments. Canada plans more merchant marine ships via ongoing negotiations. A 12 carat diamond from British Guiana sold in Georgetown for 1200 dollars. Radium poisoning treated effectively, per National Academy of Sciences. A Lutheran pastor fled a German city. another jailed for not supporting the Reichstag election. Gratham, praised as safest borough in England, loses its no fatal accident record after an elderly woman killed at a crossing. Japan and the Soviet Union agree to form two joint commissions to address border troubles. Alberta to receive federal funds for drought rehabilitation work by the provincial agriculture department. Scout Jon C Ward of Grande Prairie awarded gilt cross medal for saving a swimmer’s life with artificial respiration.
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Army
British Guiana
Enachu
Georgetown
C. D. Lieberman
National Academy of Sciences
Washington
England
Grantham
Alberta
Department of Agriculture
Fion
W. N. Chantaid
Jon C. Ward
Grande Prairie
Alla
Lord Tweedsmuir
Scout of
Canada
Peace River
Hungarian artist paints world’s smallest Hepburn miniature
Josef Hilpert, a multilingual former Hungarian mayor and lawyer, traveled 4000 miles to attend the British Industries Fair in Canada. He ticketed as a buyer and joined King Edward VII’s Royal entourage as the monarch arrived. Hilpert later returned to Canada with several miniatures of Premier Hepburn, noting the subject’s mixed reception.
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Josef Hilpert
Hepburn
Bloodstone
Toronto
King Edward vi
Mr. Hilpert
Hungary
Canada
Soviet diver breaks world record for time underwater
Konstantinov, a Soviet diver, claims a new world record after remaining submerged for 38 hours while repairing a sunken tugboat in the Arctic Ocean. Moscow reports the feat, noting the vessel’s damage and the challenging conditions beneath the surface. Cowrie shells still function as money in remote South Seas, India, and Africa regions, sourced from shallow Indian Ocean beds.
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Clatens
Konstantinov
Moscow
Arctic Ocean
South Seas
India
Africa
Indian Ocean
Pangborn Plans Non-Stop World Flight with Midair Refueling
United States airman Pangborn advances two planes for a record distance and globe circumnavigation. He aims to fly from New York with midair refueling possibly in Edmonton, planning starts in late June from Dallas or Daytona Beach toward Moscow or Siberia. The venture seeks both distance and world circle records.
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United States
Pangborn
Edmonton
P. Codos
France
Rd Lke
Dallas
Gunciala
Daytona Beach
Moscow
Russia
Globe
Pangborne
New York
Provinces Implement Hatchery Rules with Blood-Tested Flocks
An extension service newsletter reports six provinces now operate under hatchery regulations producing chicks only from blood-tested flocks. No imports allowed unless from the same grade of flocks. Provinces listed include Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
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Extension Service
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward
Better Homes Exhibition Shines in Shanghai China
A Better Homes exhibition took place in Shanghai China showcasing home improvement products and decorating trends. Attendees explored booths highlighting modern storage solutions and energy efficient appliances. Organizers praised strong visitor interest and commented on the event’s regional growth.
Persevering Prayer in Luke 18 Parable
A Sunday school lesson highlights Luke 18 1 8 urging believers to pray always and not faint The lesson explains the widow's persistent pleas before the unjust judge and cites Cadman and Moffatt on the force of perseverance in prayer, concluding God will answer the persevering prayer of his people.
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Jesus
Moffatt
S. Parks Cadman
Shropshire
God
Calgary charity raffle yields mistaken winner claim
Stephen stood at a Calgary carnival and pulled a raffle stub for a blanket prize. The holder was absent, another number was drawn, and a woman approached to claim the prize. Stephen told reporters his wife had won, a claim later confirmed by the investigation.
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Stephen
Calgary
A. Stephen
Sinate
Tar Sands Plant Programme Begun in Alberta
Preliminary work starts on a 1.5 million dollar project to build a tar sands separation plant and oil refinery at Fort McMurray. A J Smith of Kansas City Missouri, VP and GM, announced on arriving in Edmonton en route to the field. Equipment for a 250 ton plant is being manufactured in Kingston Ontario and will be shipped in six to eight weeks for installation. </s>
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McGrarray
A.J. Smith
Kanana City
Edmonton
Kingston
Ont
McMurray
Wingless airship tested in France with windmill propulsion
A wingless airship in France uses two windmill blades mounted over the pilot’s head. One blade sustains flight while the other provides forward motion. Bids are being solicited for a sister ship to the new British liner Queen Mary.
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France
Pony
King Ton Saad Heads 700-Strong Party to Kuwait
King Ton Saad travels with 700 armed followers from Central Arabia to visit the Sheik of Kuwait on the Persian Gulf. Two hundred cars were chartered for the journey, a scale down from a century ago when parties of 1,000 camel caravans were common.
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Ton Saad
Central Arabia
Koweit
Persian Gulf
Equator Distance Shrinks by One Percent Over Century
A historical note claims the earths equatorial circumferencehas reduced by about 1 percent in the past hundred years. Scientists historically discuss small changes due to geological factors and measurement methods.
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Equator
Easy Crochet Makes Lovely Filet Pattern 5193
Learn to crochet a sample filet square then join many to create a table cloth bedspread or pillow cover Complete instructions illustrations and stitch details are in pattern 5193 Request by sending 20 cents in stamps or coin to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg pattern book
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
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