Basis of Education Criticism by Alberta Federation
The Alberta Home and School Federation at its 1952 convention deplores constant press sniping of education. It argues criticism targets not newspapers but a mismatch between curricula and mid century needs, urging focus on basic tools and three R's plus critical thinking. Teachers deserve higher pay and better working conditions as they mold youth, while schooling faces overextension and a drift from core principles.
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Alberta
North America
Water shortage hits Wichita as 48-inch main breaks third time
A severe water shortage loomed over Wichita Kansas as a 48 inch water main broke for the third time in days. Boeing Beech and Cessna plants reported closures or partial shutdowns affecting about 45 000 workers.
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Wichita
Kas
Boeing
Beech
Cessna
Auction planned for sunken Japanese warship Mutsu
In Hiroshima area courts a sale is planned this year for the sunken 48,000 ton battleship Mutsu and ten other sunken vessels and former military installations. The Mutsu sank in 1943 in the inland sea after an explosion of unknown causes.
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Hiroshima
Japan
Reuters
Barley on Bridge Analysis of an Opportunistic Play
The column discusses how recognizing and exploiting opponents errors can add extra tricks. It analyzes a bridge deal with East-West vulnerable where South should have seen the chances to gain overtricks. The author highlights pitfalls from suboptimal discards and misused leads that allowed West to be squeezed and fail under pressure.
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South
East
West
Memories of Bygone Days in 1917 and 1927 News Briefs
A compilation of historical notes recounts 1917 World War activity in Belgium and London raids, plus 1927 aviators Chamberlain and Levine setting a long distance milestone. It also mentions Greece’s king abdication, local council water concerns in Belfast and Aberdeen, and Canada lifting a cattle embargo from England. Additional items cover baseball figure Dizzy Dean, Alberta bank credit suspensions, Valencia Madrid threats, a Pine Bluff tornado search, German repatriation, and US market openness comments at Banff.
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Chamberlain
Levine
U.S. Geologic Survey
Roosevelt Field
Eiselban
Germany
Berlin
Belfast
Aberdeen
Public Works Committee
Canadian Department of Agriculture
Canada
England
Jefferson County
Pine Bluff
Ark
United States
Department
Ludwigsburg
R. N. McCormick
Toronto
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Banff
BC election clash over alternative vote saved BC from socialism
In British Columbia during the general election the CCF leads as Harold Winch pledges to abolish the alternative vote. Attorney-General Wismer credits the ballot with saving BC from socialism and warns no party holds a majority on the first count. The piece details coalition dynamics and party leaders urging cross-party talks after the second count.
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Wismer
B.C
WINCH
Vancouver
British Columbia
C.C.F
Harold Winch
Gordon Wismer
Vancouver Centre
Laura Jamieson
Herbert Anscomb
E.G. Hansell
Social Credit
Liberals
Progressive Conservatives
Canada Aids Colombo Plan To Help Asia From Poverty
The Colombo Plan funded by Canada totals 25 million dollars with aims to aid India Pakistan and Ceylon. Funds buy food transport vehicles shelter and livestock and support agricultural development and refrigeration to reduce famine and prevent communism.
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Canada
USA
India
Pakistan
Ceylon
New Zealand
New Zealand Area Cited At 103 935 Square Miles
A text fragment states New Zealand has a total area within its geographical boundaries of 103 935 square miles. The line appears as a concise cataloged metric in a historical note.
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New Zealand
Two Thrones Stand In Unique Assembly In Quebec
A Canadian observer notes the Red Chamber's two thrones for the Lieutenant-Governor and Ottawa’s representative, highlighting Quebec's enduring legislative powers, provincial rights, and a history shaped by Magna Carta era protections rather than Westminster. The piece contrasts Quebec’s stubborn traditionalism with federal authority and recalls Wolfe and Montcalm as symbols of joint regional identity.
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Quebec
Senate
Legislative Council
Ottawa
Act of Union
Green
Taschereau
Duplessis
Union Nationale
British Commonwealth
Canadian Senate
House of Lords
le Devoir
Carleton
France
London
Canada
Antoine Rivard
North America
Old City
Quebec Bridge
Champlain
Wolfe
Montcalm
Belgian Congo Ores Still Dominant Radium Supply
The article notes that most of the world’s radium supply continues to come from rich uranium-bearing ores in the Belgian Congo Africa, underscoring mineral wealth and ongoing extraction in the region.
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Belgian Congo
Africa
The Bible Message From the Authorized Version
A devotional excerpt presents Genesis creation text and psalms praising the Lord as creator and guide. It cites Genesis 1 81 Psalm 89 8 11 13 15 Psalm 100 3 and Psalm 149 52 with lines about God as sovereign maker and the joy of his people.
Office Cat Outside Help Dialog Sparks Family Banter
A patchwork dialogue features a quiz bid, card play with three aces and four kings, and a family exchange about prayers for a baby sister. Dad comments on timing as Tommy glances at twins and a plea to not yell through the screen door echoes the scene.
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Dad
Tommy
Reclining Chair Habit Cited In Domestic Remarks
Fragmentary quotes describe a household scene where a husband relaxes in an easy chair with feet on a mantle and mentions small change when going to bed. The text appears as a personal reminiscence or diary snippet without clear events or identities.
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Medicine Hat News Limited
Sixth Avenue
Post Office Department
Osborne
W. H. Hogle
Barclay
Shepard Barclay
Belgium
North Sea
Messines
Great Britain
Russia
Constantine
Greece
Alexander
Dizzy Dean
Nuthin
Ford C. Frick
National League
St. Louis Cardinals
Bail Insurance Board of Alberta
A. H. Tovell
Calgary
Valencia-Madrid
S.C
Deland
Somerset
Jensen Motors
Second Street
Ris
Austin Motor. Company
Austins
Austin
Israel
Zion
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