World Happenings Briefly Told
Flying Officer David L. Morris was killed and three others injured when a Royal Air Force plane crashed near Ibworth Hampshire England. Infantile paralysis cases in Victoria Australia total 1700 with 88 deaths. schools closed six months. Japanese foreign office denied plans to build large battleships. Gypsy fortune tellers flee Calgary after license hike. Captain Robert Irving named commodore of Cunard White Star fleet. Commonwealth to exhibit at 1939 New York World’s Fair highlighting Australia. Gold nuggets found behind bar at Goldfields hotel Pietersburg South Africa believed hidden 20 years. Alberta to have first chinchilla fur farm with four pairs. Sergeant D L Middleton killed piloting solo RAF plane near CalshotSolent. death toll in RAF accidents reaches fourteen.
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David L. Morris
Royal Air Force
Ibworth
Hampshire
Victoria
Australia
Foreign Office
Calgary
East End
Robert Irving
Cunard
White Star
Reginald V. Peel
Commonwealth
New York
Goldfields
Pietersburg
South Africa
Alberta
Canada
Andes
South America
D. L. Middleton
Tiford
Solent
Calshot
Letter From Brother In War Country Delivers Irony
A woman quotes a wartime letter from her brother abroad. He warns he will not discuss the war since letters may be read. On the envelope’s back a note declares You are wrong, your letters are not read.
France reports sharp drop in idle workers year over year
France notes about 90 000 fewer idle workers than a year earlier while the war in China dampens Belgian glass trade and factory activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Apprenticeships and Community Club Life in Flin Flon
The article praises local social clubs and outlines Flin Flon’s apprentice system. It explains a four year program for sons and brothers of current workers with paid wages from 27 to 67 cents an hour plus a $100.60 bonus after graduation. It lists eligible trades and notes graduates have strong job prospects at the mine. The writer laments limited access and shares a personal map of local power infrastructure and summer work near Reindeer Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flin Flon
Churchill River
Reindeer Lake
Churchill
Island Falls
An Ill Chosen Name for Iceland and Greenland
The piece argues that Iceland’s name fits Greenland poorly and misleads observers. It contrasts the countries, noting Iceland’s independence and history, and suggests a name change to better reflect the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Greenland
Halifax
I Murmured at the Prime Minister Speech
A constituent heckles the MP by asking why his name never appears in print. The MP defends himself with a full report of the Prime Minister's speech, noting at the end the bracketed word murmurs revealing he was the man who murmured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.P
Insect Leg Gait Described as Tripod Support Pattern
A study explains that insects move in two tripodal leg sets while walking or running. Each step is supported by a tripod formed from the first and third legs on one side and the second leg on the opposite side, providing stable propulsion.
Pressing Tips For Boys And Men Garments By Alice Stevens
Readers learn careful ironing techniques for wool and trousers with moisture guides and coverings to prevent scorching and shine. Instructions include folding the legs seam to seam and shaping the leg for original fit, plus a note inviting letters to Alice Stevens Home Service at Winnipeg. Special item notes sheep on Virginia road and salt binder experiment with road surface, plus water hardness effects on gelatin.
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Alice Stevens
Home Service
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
England Leads With TV Shove Ha'penny Publicity
The BBC presented a game of shove ha’penny on its TV program and gained strong publicity. Television, already a thriving English business, is seen as the entertainment future. England leads in science, with the US and Germany showing growing interest, and Italy planning propaganda films over the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Broadcasting Corporation
England
United States
Germany
Italy
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Ogdens
Ogden
Pipe
China
Belgium
Flon Flon
Jubilee Hall
Real Ming
Flin Fis
Hudson
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Sherridan
Virginia
Sauak
Golten
Matthew
Jesus
Une Lakeside
Levi
Alphus
Saint Vnew
Andrew
Recet
John
Matthiew
R. Vm
Levi's
John the Baptist
God
Rathr
Bruce
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
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