World happenings from across the globe
Canada announces a major tuberculosis case finding program led by Health Minister Paul Martin. The report notes Victoria Cross recipient Thomas Holmes has died at Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto at age 50. Other items include a Russian grengerine from Tass, a Berlin driver accident, and various global notes on defense, weather, and industry.
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Canada
Paul Martin
Heaith
Thomas Holmes
Sunnybrook Military Hospital
Toronto
Mending Overalls by the Kitchen Fire
A February scene inside a warm kitchen shows a mother mending Father’s milk-stained denim overalls while the north wind roars outside. The cherry red range glows, the kettle sings, and memories of forebears pass through her hands as she repairs the old garment.
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Mother
Pasadena Editor Suffering Allergies From Ink and Pets
Frederick G. Runyon of the Pasadena Independent is hospitalized for asthma flareups believed to be caused by an allergy to blue grass cats dogs printer's ink and newsprint.
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Pasadena
Calif
Frederick G. Runyon
The
Pasadena Independent
Community laying nest for poultry houses gains popularity
The article describes a multi nest system used by Macdonald College new nesting units for poultry houses. Nests sit 22 inches high and accommodate forty hens per nest with six nests for about 250 birds. Built of matched chamber end frame construction, they mount on blocks and wall hooks, reducing crowding and broken eggs while needing ample bedding.
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Macdonald College
Gyro Ensemble Singers Broadcasts on CBC Regina
Four broadcasts arranged by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation feature the Regina Gyro Ensemble Singers conducted by Jean Graham Bradley. The group, formed a year and a half ago, has built a reputation, while Saskatchewan talent seeks wider CBC exposure beyond Winnipeg or Calgary.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Regina Gyro Ensemble Singers
Gyro Ensemble
Jean Graham Bradley
Saskatchewan
CBC
Winnipeg
Calgary
Jean Bradley
Regina Gyro Club
Meat-Eaters Deemed Cause Of Wars By Naturopath
A. B. Davies of Hamilton told a Toronto vegetarian group that meat-eating and fighting are inseparable. He described meat-eaters as born fighters and argued there can be no peace without vegetarianism.
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Toronto
A. B. Davies
Hamilton
Davies
Canadian Vegetarian Union
Lighted handbag from Berlin firm lights when opened
A Berlin company unveils a women's handbag containing an internal electric light that activates as soon as the bag is opened. The note calls the electron the fastest-moving thing in the universe.
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Berlin
Biggest Melbourne cat wins contest and other notes
A Melbourne "biggest cat" contest crowned Montgomery at forty one and a half inches, with Tiger second at thirty five pounds and thirty two inch girth. Ex jockey Jimmy Faulkner, ninety six, is said to be the world’s oldest living jockey and father of thirty three children with eighty three grandchildren.
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Europe
Strasbourg
Germany
Norway
Melbourne
Australia
Jimmy Faulkner
Jimmy
Pappy
Alberta Extends Contract With R C M P For Six Years
The Alberta government renewed the policing agreement with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for six years at 357000 dollars annually, up from the prior five year total. Provincial officials show no opposition to the higher price, noting similar pacts with other towns since the war. A Winnipeg wheat fact notes a 60 pound bushel holds about one million kernels.
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Alberta
R.C.M.P
Edmonton Journal
Mother foresees successful operation to separate Siamese twins
Mrs. E. A. Townsend, mother of Canada's only Siamese twins, says doctors are confident the separation operation planned for when the babies are six months old will be completely successful. Doctors report no vital organs are joined and the twins, two months old, have just come home on the mother’s 20th birthday.
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Field
Alta
E. A. Townsend
Canada
Sun Rays Linked to Wildlife and Health Cycles
University of Alberta professor William Rowan theorizes ultraviolet vitamin D rays drive population cycles in wildlife and periodic human diseases like mumps measles and whooping cough. He argues a broad external sun-driven force governs Canada Scandinavia and northern Russia cycles.
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Edmonton
Alta
University of Alberta
William Rowan
Edmonton Bulletin
Canada
Rowan
Scandinavia
Russia
Important Meal Breakfast Focuses on Fuel Foods
Breakfast emphasized as a key meal providing heat sources and about one third of daily calories. It urges choosing nutrient dense foods to sustain energy and support metabolism throughout the day.
Pendragon Title Defined as Supreme British Leader
A historical note explains Pendragon as a supreme head or chief title conferred in ancient Britain during times of crisis. The term denotes a singular leader chosen to guide the realm through danger and upheaval.
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Britain
Pickering College Educator Poised for Canada U N Delegation
John Holmes 39 former Pickering college teacher and current head of the Canadian U N division at department headquarters is likely to become temporary head of Canada's U N delegation. He would succeed Gen. A G L McNaughton whose term as delegate ends Dec 31. He would serve temporarily until a permanent choice is made.
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Tion
U.N
Pickering College
Newmarket
Ont
John Holmes
Canada
United Nations
A. G. L. McNaughton
S.N.S
Dolcin Limited Granted Patent
Dolcin Limited of Toronto received a Canadian patent for using acetylsalicylic acid combined with calcium succinate to treat rheumatism and arthritis. The pair reportedly allows large prolonged dosing with reduced toxicity and has become widely used worldwide in rheumatism therapy.
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Dobin Limited
Toronto
Canada
Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed From Across And Down
A dense grid of clues lists many entries across and down including Neuter pronoun Stringed instrument and Consumed with related terms such as Fish eggs and Dislike. The verticals add references to symbols alloys and places along with common words like Oval part and Ocean.
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Guido
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