World Happenings Briefly Told
A medical device for artificial fevers caused short wave interference across North America and parts of Europe. Air France plans a weekly air service between France and South America this month. James T Howley of St Johns Newfoundland named 1935 Rhodes scholar. Quetta to be rebuilt on original site after May earthquake, cost about 30 million dollars. Ontario mails tax on incomes from Jan 1 per Welfare Minister Croll. Roosevelt calls North America wildlife conference for Feb 3 to 7 in Washington. Leon Trotsky granted extended Norway residence until June 15 1936. Henry Pidgeon of Los Angeles reaches Durban Bay after a solo voyage. National Miners Union of Scotland backs GB miners strike if wage demands denied.
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North America
Europe
Air France
French International Flying Company
France
South America
James T. Howley
St. John’s
Nova Scotia Technical College
Halifax
Newfoundland
Quetta
Ontario
Croll
Leon Trotsky
Norway
Henry Pidgeon
Los Angeles
Hermit of the Seas
Durban Bay
Pacific
National Miners Union of Scotland
Miners’ Federation of Great Britain
Palestine Legislative Council Established With Veto Powers
Jerusalem announces a legislative council for Palestine with Sir Arthur Wauchope as high commissioner holding broad veto authority. The communique allows nomination of British officials to sit if any Palestinian faction boycotts elections, a move linked to Jewish leaders’ rejection and Chaim Weizmann's call for Jewish nonparticipation.
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Jerusalem
Legislative Council
Arthur Grenfell Wauchope
Palestine
Assembly
Chaim Weizmann
World Zionist Organization
Jewish Agency For Palestine
New Aluminum Ship Fragment Under Testing at Bath Maine
The experimental aluminum alloy vessel Fragment was launched at Bath Maine and left by rail for tests. The cross section test aims to verify corrosion resistance and weight savings versus steel for potential hull construction and future shipbuilding advances.
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Bath
Maine
Fresiieum Company of America
Newpe. News
Seed Germination Tests Delayed at Saskatoon Lab
Saskatchewan farmers submit numerous seed grain samples to the Dominion Seed Branch in Saskatoon for testing. Because of the heavy intake, germination results will not be available for at least a month after samples arrive at the seed laboratory.
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Dominion Seed
Saskatoon
Channel Crossings Show How Obstacles Shrink With Time
In a article comparing historic cross channel travel from Napoleon to modern air travel, the piece notes progress from tide and sail to steam, then air power. A spy raid at Gravesend signals a police hunt after suspected thieves seeking plans for a new all metal British aircraft.
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English
Napoleon
French
Dover
Channel
Gravesend
Scotland Yard
Gravesend Army Airport
German Air Route To Inaugurate 1936 Airmail Service
Lufthansa announces regular North Atlantic airmail and passenger service via Lisbon Azores Bermuda using Zeppelin LZ 129 and LZ 130. First trials of LZ 129 planned next month. Route offers natural landing points at Azores and Bermuda, with small swift planes refueled at sea.
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Lufthansa Company
Lisbon
Azores
Bermuda
Lufthansa
Philadelphia Lifts Sunday Movie Permits
Philadelphia approves Sunday film screenings expanding citywide cinema options. The measure lets theaters show movies on Sundays, signaling a shift in local policy and cultural life.
Lifeboat Society Reveals Growth and Savings Totals
At the annual meeting of the Edinburgh Leith and Granton Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution figures show 354 lives saved last year and 394 saved by mid December 1935. Since inception crews have saved 64 335 lives from shipwreck. Edinburgh’s support rose with subscriptions and donations up by over £500. Three new motor lifeboats were added in Scotland during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty
Edinburgh, Leith, and Granton
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Shpwreck
Edinburgh
Scotland
Edinburgh Scotsman
Dress Up Crochet Neckwear Pattern 5288
Crochet collar and cuff set for frocks with white or tinted net or georgette and crocheted border. Also features a lacy acarf and a cotton collar with bow, all shown in pattern 5288 with instructions materials colors. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg for details.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Magnificat Reflections In A Sunday School Lesson
A Sunday school text on Luke 1 46 79 and Luke 2 46 55 explores Marys Magnificat its Old Testament echoes and the anticipated sorrows and joys of Johns mother noting Marys humility purity and steadfast faith as central to Gods plan for Israel and humanity.
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Mary
Jesus
Mar
Elisabeth
God
Israel
J. M. E. Ross
Simeon
Calvary
Selected Recipes Temperatures and Timing From 1930s Cookie Note
Cream the shortening then add sugar and Crown Brand Corn Syrup. Beat eggs one at a time until no white remains. Stir in oatmeal. Sift flour baking powder salt and cinnamon then add raisins. Alternate flour mixture and milk to form stiff dough. Drop spoonfuls onto oiled sheet and bake until crunchy. Mazola oil yields crisp undersides.
Canada leads world in building gains in 1935 ten months
The League of Nations monthly bulletin shows Canada up 91 percent in building from January to October 1935 versus 1934, with Australia at 50 percent and the United States at 45 percent. Industrial activity in Canada rose nine percent, led by Russia at 20 percent and Italy at 19 percent. The United Kingdom's gains were seven percent.
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Canada
League of Nations
Australia
United States
United Kingdom
Russia
Italy
Water Aids Digestion After Eating Candy Study
A recent test suggests drinking water immediately after consuming candy and other dry sugars aids digestion. The finding highlights a simple adjustment to eating habits to ease digestion and reduce discomfort after sweets.
Foot Firewalkers Trust Secret To Heat Endurance
The letter by Dr. Plato Schwartz of Rochester cites Hindu firewalker Kuda Bux and London exploits to argue foot contact with hot coals may avoid burns. Schwartz notes gait data showing the sole bears weight briefly and suggests the dancerlike foot position and trained timing could prevent blisters even on embers.
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Plato Schwartz
Rochester
N.Y
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Chcago
Kuda Bux
London
Eng
Schwartz
Nizam of Hyderabad Plans Silver Jubilee Feasts and Rich Riches
The Nizam, premier prince of India, intends to celebrate his silver jubilee next month by feeding the poor with 1000 oxen and 10,000 sheep. He reportedly owns 50 marble palaces and travels privately by a 1927 vintage coach, while maintaining vast wealth including 250 million in gold bars and 2 billion dollars in precious stones.
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Croesus
Nizam
Hyderabad
India
Akbar Hydari
Midas
Long sleep ends as Victor Cleave awakens after years
Victor Cleave of Folkestone England ends a four year sleep blamed on shell shock. The railway worker awoke recently and recognized his children, while doctors had nourished him during the long coma like episode. His return is celebrated by family and friends.
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Victor Cleave
Folkestone
Eng
Cleave
Clear
Cottag
Nt Ip Hospital
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Washington
New Palestine Council
England
Jouiul
Paris
Philadelphia
New York
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Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Alice Brooks
Alice
Brooks
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