Dogs Learn Etiquette Fast in McCullough Training Drive
Chicago dog trainer Howard D. McCullough, president of the Dog Training association, leads mass obedience efforts across the city. His methods stress patience, consistent hand signals, and humane rules, with six-ring trials at the Chicago Armory and a 1947 start that set AKC records. He recently received the Dog Award for Outstanding Service to Dogs.
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CRC
Chicago
Howard D. McCullough
Dog Training Association
Chicago Armory
Windy City
Fido
Mac
American Kennel Club
Strange Winds Encountered By Jet Planes Flying Eight Miles Up
New York reports describe jet streams at eight miles up as invisible, fast air ribbons up to 100 mph within broad 200 to 300 mile wide currents. They cause turbulence but can be mapped to avoid, with jet travel aiming for 40,000 feet where temperatures reach about 40 below zero.
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New York
Eers
Crop rotation boosts yields in long-running Illinois plot
In Champaign Illinois experts note a 19 bushel per acre corn yield on a plot in continuous corn since 1876. They compare with higher yields from rotated plots to show crop rotation and soil treatment value. The piece also mentions the world’s ocean water volume at about 324 million cubic miles.
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Champaign
Ill
University of Illinois
North hero of Jubber Bridge deal with failed four spades bid
Standard Bridge notes North opened One Heart and South led Two Hearts. West bid Three Diamonds, North feared adverse no trumps but stayed in hearts. East chose to drop to spades, trumps drawn, and diamonds crushed as West discarded on K. West could have avoided the issue by leading K at trick two.
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North
Jubber Bridge
South
West
Mountain Rescue Squad Formed To Prevent Deadly Mountain Accidents
Vancouver forms the Mountain Emergency Rescue Squad MERS a volunteer group of about 80 experienced climbers skiers and business volunteers to speed mountain rescues on Burrard Inlet trails. Led by Sam Taylor the unit deploys within minutes using snowshoes radios and walkie talkies to search 24 hours a day in harsh winter conditions following Norman Fielders death on Grouse Mountain.
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Vancouver
Burrard Inlet
Montain
North Shore
Speed
Sam Taylor
Norman Fielders
Grouse Mountain
Doctor Removes Wrench and Axle From Irishman Stomach
In London a 24 year old Irish workman underwent surgery for peritonitis. The operation revealed a bicycle axle six inches long and a twist drill three and a half inches long in his stomach along with other objects.
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London
J. C. McMullin
Vacan
Republic of Ireland
Girl Strangled Imitating Comic Book Feature
The coroner's jury in Granville Ferry, N. B. returned an accidental death verdict for 11 year old Evelyn Halliday who was found strangled at her feet while attempting to imitate a comic book scene. A ban on sale of similar comic books was recommended.
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Granville Ferry
Evelyn Halliday
Potatoes and Wood Pulp Could Lift Maine Paper Quality
In Presque Isle Maine growers and state officials test a mix of potato starch waste and wood pulp to produce stronger finer paper. Three mills and the University of Maine will pilot the process amid a large potato harvest and prior disposal of millions of bushels.
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Presque Isle
Maine
A. K. Gardner
Dustry
University of Maine
Paper and
Joseph T. Wright
Gardner
Pensioners Claim Vast London Estate Worth Millions
An 83 year old widow Mrs H Abrahams and her family press a claim to the Angell Millions estate in industrial London once valued at £60,000,000 with £1,000,000 yearly rent. Her son Arthur aged 59 seeks official recognition. the money would go to heirs if proven. The case recalls 1928 events when William Allery pursued the fortune and two Angell houses were seized before his death.
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London
Arthur
John Angell
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
Erskine arrives late to the office for the third time this week and offers a wild excuse about a river crossing, a helicopter ride, and being piggybacked, while the boss and coworkers doubt his story. A branch bank scrubwoman asks for a raise, noting promises and mishaps.
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Bennett Cerf
Erskine
Tuck Blanket In Car For Winter Travel
Driver safety in winter urges carrying an emergency kit in the car. The Meaford incident and other cold exposure cases illustrate risks when stranded or delayed. Recommend blankets heavy coat woollen toque mitts socks and warm boots to help a walker reach help and avoid carbon monoxide danger from idling heaters.
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Owen Sound
Colorless Protection Test for Wood Finishes
To test lacquer varnish or shellac for coloring, pour a small amount on clear glass. An amber tint indicates it will darken and color clear wood. For a colorless finish, choose a water white lacquer or bleached product.
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Lecta Perrigo
Central L’ress
the Tenderfoot
By M. Harrison-Gray
U.S
Cornell University
Central Press
Science
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