British merchant marine warned as fleet would fall short
E H Watts vice-chairman of the British Shipping Federation warns the British merchant marine is not balanced and could be short by at least 700 vessels in war. He condemns scrap-and-build schemes and cites Japan’s 20 knot tankers as a potential war asset. He warns air attacks on ports could disrupt food supplies and require 200 more ships. He notes Britain relies on foreign ships for Baltic timber and grain trades.
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E. H. Watts
British Shipping Federation
Watts
Britain
London
British Mercantile Marine
Danube
Baltic
Board of Trade
Great Britain
Neutral Vessels Fill Trades After War End
As ships entered the war zone during the last conflict, 80 neutral vessels occupied tramp and liner trades. After hostilities ended British ships returned to vacated trades to find neutrals had entrenched themselves in the business, aided by Allied control of coal depots that supplied most cargo vessels.
Rust Resistant Wheat Set for 1937 Spring Sowing
Saskatoon issued statement by Dr. L H Newman and Dr J B Harrington that Apex and Renown rust resistant wheats will be distributed to farmers for 1937 spring sowing. Renown suits Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan. Apex fits Saskatchewan. Distribution prioritized where most suitable. neither Apex nor Reward advised for western Saskatchewan or Alberta due to low rust threat.
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Saskatoon
L. H. Newman
Dominion Cerealist
J. B. Harrington
University of Saskatchewan
Apex
Renown
Newman
Harrington
Marquis
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Wheat Shortage and Train Record Highlight German and British News
Germany faces a projected one million ton wheat shortfall per the Frankfurter Zeitung as meat scarcity boosts cereal use. Western Canada wheat imports may resume under a German-Canadian pact, with acreage to rise 10 to 20 percent. Separately in Britain the Royal Scot set a world speed record for a standard 225 ton train London to Glasgow in 5 hours 44 minutes at an average 70 mph, aided by gradients and urban routing.
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Germany
Western Canada
Reich
United States
Canada
London
Glasgow
Crewe
St. Thomas
Sodium Sulphate Industry in Saskatchewan Grows
The 1921 federal Mines survey found over 120 million tons of hydrous sodium sulphate in Saskatchewan deposits. Current plants can yield more than 600 tons daily, with about 300000 tons of salt cake produced so far valued at 2.5 million dollars. In 1935 output reached 44800 tons worth 343700 dollars.
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Saskatchewan
Federal Department of Mines
Britain Requires Safety Glass Windshields by 1937
All British automobiles must have safety glass windshields by January 1, 1937 when a five year grace period ends. Portugal aims to export glass by upgrading its factories.
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Portugal
Handbook of Canadian Spring Wheat Varieties Issued
The Dominion Department of Agriculture publishes a handbook detailing economic qualities and distinguishing traits of Canadian spring wheat varieties. Compiled by Dr. L. H. Newman J. G. C. Fraser and A. G. O. Whiteside, it relies on field trials across Canada to aid farmers inspectors and breeders.
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Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Dominion
Experimental Farms
Cereal Division
L. H. Newman
Dominion Cerealist
J. G. C. Fraser
A. G. O. Whiteside
Sark Island's Chief Pleas Shapes a Quiet Microstate
In Sark, a three mile long island near Guernsey, the Chief Pleas governs with hereditary legislators from 40 families. The Seigneur, a US native by marriage, heads the island’s feudal state. Debates include a dog tax and divorce, which was rejected. The island relies on barter, has no crime or unemployment, and its last police case four years ago involved two boys jailed briefly.
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Southampton
Guernsey
English Channel
Sark
Serk
Chief Pleas
Elizabeth
Bess
United States
la Dame Belle
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Height records of Sara men and pineapple water content
The Sara tribe males of the Upper Nile region average 71.02 inches in height, noted as among the tallest human groups. Pineapples are about 87 percent water, reflecting their high water content.
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Upper Nile
Africa
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British Merchant Marine
Mr. Watts
British Steamship Company
England
Swindon
Great British Railway Companies
Western
Frankfurter Zeitung
Waterloo Station
Waterloo
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