World Happenings Briefly Told
A montage of brief items notes the RCMP in Vancouver becoming fully mechanized with no horses and a London lord mayor receiving gloves after 49 years with no trials. It covers orchids at a Durban show, Hansard column totals for Sir Archibald Sinclair and Chamberlain, Czechoslovakia traffic rules to the right, a prediction of life ending on Earth by Dr. George Gamow, sun heating, a veteran’s wartime sneeze tale, a Dalemead hunt wound, Japanese China reconstruction moves, Winnipeg plans for bedside teachers, and a central link for child treatment and education.
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CH. Hill
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Vancouver
London
Mansion House
Czechoslovakia
Nazi Germany
George Gamow
George Washington University
Charles Riches
Dullet
Dalemead
Alta
Central China
Central China Development Company
North China Development Company
J. €. Pincock
Winnipeg
Skilled European Technicians Boost Canada's Industry
Immigrants from central Europe, especially top engineers and chemists, are increasingly sought by Canadian firms. Ottawa officials note the need to fast track skilled workers via cabinet orders, while lawyers face barriers as Canadian practice requires British subject status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europ
Ottawa
Canada
France
England
Yue U Kingdom
Europe
Department of Mmines and Resources
Xioua
Picket Line Man in Ottawa Debates Tire Firm
A man in Ottawa conducts a solitary picket against a tire manufacturer driving slowly through city streets. He uses a large banner proclaiming a brand new tire and tube failure that wrecked his car, and argues that power in grasping tools ends when the jaws close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Erosion Softens Outlines of Young Mountains Over Time
The observation notes how time gradually wears away mountain edges, with younger ranges appearing the most jagged as erosion progresses. The idea contrasts aged, smoothed peaks with freshly formed, rough terrain.
Snow Egret Protected as Migrants Reach Ontario Ponds
The snow egret, protected in Canada and the United States for years, migrates to swamps around Kingsville near Jack Miner’s sanctuary. A once-valued plume trade led to near extinction, spurring Audubon Society action to forbid hunting, now resulting in rising numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Ontario
Jack Miner's Bird Sanctuary
Kingsville
Dominion of Canada
Audubon Society
Value of Research A Story Of Gladstone And The Electrical Gadget
sceptics hear the tale of Gladstone and Tyndall. Gladstone attended an ancient lecture where Tyndall demonstrated an electrical gadget. Afterward the grand man asked about its use and the inventor elaborated, hinting at future usefulness and potential applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Tyndall
Cat naps touted by health officer in meeting
Vancouver health officer Dr Stewart Curray says daytime naps help health, even in meetings, likening them to good meals. The French Academy of Sciences notes modern airplanes are less efficient than insects, and Ontario supplies ninety five percent of the world’s nickel. 2281.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DI Stewart Curray
Vancouver
French Academy of Sciences
Via
Province of
Ontario
The Wheat Bonus Debate and Price Support Policy
The piece argues the federal government cannot sustain a 40 million dollar annual wheat price support. It notes objections in wheat regions and hopes for higher western wheat prices through trade channels. If not, the article warns against assuming last summer’s policy is permanent and calls for alternative safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aise
Polic
Eamonton Jour
Self help frock pattern for children by Anne Adams
Bright youngsters model a simple front button jumper dress pattern 4956 by Anne Adams. Wool or blends provide warmth while plain seams ease sewing. pattern sizes 6 8 and 10 require yardage and a sewing guide helps with finishing touches. Order by sending dress and style number to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
The Seventh Commandment and the Sanctity of Childhood
A sermon summary discusses Exodus 20 14 and Matthew 5 27 28 on adultery and lustful desire. It notes Jewish punishment for adultery and Jesus expanding the prohibition, making unlawful desire sinful. It also highlights Jesus blessing children, while disciples rebuke parents bringing infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Luke
What He Wanted Most Prince Michael Draws Pencil Request
A pencil drawing by Crown Prince Michael of Romania shows a detailed pencil tip and mechanism. He owns a cabin cruiser, twelve cars including a racing model from Dr Benes, motorcycles and horses, but could not obtain a special pencil in Romania and sent the drawing to the Romanian legation in London for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Michael
Romania
Michael
England
Szechoslovakia
Benes
Rumania
London
Legation
Car Overturns Into Doctor's Porch In Gorra Falls
An automobile out of control smashed into Dr Bangat's porch in Gorra Falls New York delivering injured occupants to the doctor. The crash pinned the doorbell and left two men bruised while Dr Borgat treated them in the car. Brown paper soaked in oil served as insulation for primitive electric cables once used by inventor Ferranty in 1860 and still in use today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gora Falls
N.Y
Dr. Bangat
uch @ ma
Ferranty
Traffic tolls on American highways claimed yearly
Approximately 30,000 per se killed 1,000,000 injured and about $2,000,000,000 worth of property damaged or destroyed upon American Highways annually.
Migration From Asia Traced To Eskimo And Indian Ancestors
Smithsonian anthropologist Dr. Ales Hrdlicka reports remains found in the Aleutians and Alaska suggest an early Asian migration that predates Eskimo, Athabaskan, and Indian peoples. He cites artifacts from Umnak Island and ongoing exploration over ten summers, noting evidence of a race that preceded later Native peoples across North America from Asia at least two thousand years ago.
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Ales Hrdlicka
Smithsonian
Asia
American
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Fon
Umnak
Hrdlick
Canada
UN States
South America
America
Stamps From Central Europe Flood London Market
A London philatelic auction house reports a flood of Central European stamps as refugees liquidate assets. Value tied to stamps is about £100,000 with some sales near £10,000. Flight taxes of 25 to 30 percent apply. The Rothschild Austria collection is noted for its value and Britain’s air aid has spurred aviation interest, drawing 26,000 requests for flight instruction in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
London
Bond-street Philatelic
Holland
Austria
Britain
Sii Air Guard
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Durban and Coast Horticultural Society
South Africa
Burrey
Sussex
House of Commons
Archibald Sinclair
Hansard
Chamberlain
meLes
Timothy Lemon
Mark
Fohes
Adu
Peery
DR. J.W. 5. McCullough
Ough
Health Tengur
Bond St
Toronto
Lydia
Deri Sefto
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