World Happenings Briefly Told In Brief
Lord Nelson a writing desk presented to the nation by Joseph H Jacobs London ship owner on his 70th birthday. Lucian Desbiens Montreal newsman wins a French language prize silver medal from the French academy. Newton D Baker dies after heart attack in Cleveland while US secretary of war. State health ministry says UK death rate fell to 92 in 1936 from 13.2 in 1910. Sir George Ogilvie after 37 years Indian Service says federation of independent principalities would unite India. Junior conference on Imperial affairs in London with Britain Dominions India and town colonies represented. Chief Inspector William Barker of Scotland Yard retires. Winston Churchill ill reportedly invited to replace Viscount Swinton as air secretary. Britain builds more cruisers in 1937 than postwar peak. times naval editor predicts 1938 will exceed for destroyers submarines. Cuban government withdraws charges against former president Gerardo Machado held in US custody on extradition warrant.
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Lord Nelson
Joseph H. Jacobs
London
Lucian Desbiens
Montreal
French Academy
George Ogilvie
India
Great Britain
Dominions
William Barker
Scotland Yard
Winston Churchill
Chamberlain
Viscount Swinton
Times of London
Gerardo Machado
Cuba
United States
Bells Vanish Prompt Bell Harness Searches in Belleville
In Belleville Ontario a city harness maker spent about thirty minutes retrieving a bell harness for a customer, the first request for horse bells in three years, as fears grow that jingle bells may soon be gone.
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Belleville
Ontario
Resourceful Woman Hones Skills With New Electric Razors
A determined woman develops practical techniques using electric razors to open cans and cut kitchen linoleum, demonstrating ingenuity and problem solving in daily tasks.
Royal Bank of Canada Reports Strong Year and High Liquidity
The Royal Bank of Canada unveils a solid year with deposits at 756,089,696 the highest aside from 1929, and total assets rising. Commercial loans reach 200,563,727 in Canada and 101,147,198 abroad while call loans fall sharply. Liquid assets total 514,671,335 with investments at a record 316,568,917. Net profit stands at 3,711,379 with dividends 2,800,000 and a 2,325,176 profit carry forward. AGM set for January 13, 1938.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Canada
Bank of Canada
United States
F Pension Fund Society
Sunday School Lesson on Mark One Baptism and Mission
Devotional lesson covers Mark 1 1 13 and Isaiah 40 3 11 noting Mark's introduction to Jesus gospel public baptism by John as a rite of repentance endorsement of John and consecration for his mission. It discusses Jesus vision of heaven open and the Spirit as a dove and the resulting sense of divine endowment and filial intimacy.
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Lord
Jesus Christ
God
Mark
Jesus
Nazareth
Galilee
John
Jordan
F. B. Meyer
Newton
Heaven
G. A. J. Ross
Twin Brothers Celebrate 50 Years From Double Wedding
In Oshawa Ontario a golden anniversary marks fifty years since Bennet twins wed in a double ceremony. The four participants, now aged and well, gathered December 14 to celebrate the milestone.
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Oshawa
Ontario
Bennet
Ford Introduces Two V-8 Lines for 1938
Canada Limited announces 1938 Ford V-8 models, the De Luxe Ford V-8 and the Standard Ford V-8. The De Luxe is a new longer roomier luxury car with a modern front, deeper fenders and rich interior, powered by the 8&5 horsepower V-8. The Standard V-8 features new styling, longer hood, flowing curves, recessed instrument knobs, and shares a 112 inch wheelbase with the De Luxe.
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Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
Ford
Underground to surface in Flin Flon mine tour
A reporter describes a guided underground visit at Flin Flon mining operations. Dressed in rubber gear with an acetylene lamp, he notes electric lighting, careful blasting, and ore transport via a high speed elevator system and five car mine trains delivering ore to the surface.
How Diamond Drilling Is Done A Complete Underground Workshop
A vivid tour of a Flin Flon mine explains diamond drilling from the side shaft to ore cores. Workers use water cooling, compressed air, and electric power to drill downward, blast, and haul ore while a busy machine shop operates 1,170 feet below ground.
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Flin Flon
Government to form committee on road accident deaths
In Lords debate the Government agreed to set up a select committee to examine reducing UK road casualties. Bishop Cyril Garbett cited an average of 20 deaths and 60 injuries daily on Britain’s roads.
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United Kingdom
House of Lords
Earl of Munster
Cyril Garbett
Winchester
Military Controls Industry Under War Powers Decree
The Chinese government assigns industry and agriculture to the military affairs commission with Chiang Kai-Shek as head. It decrees death for employers or workers who resist supervision by closing enterprises or agitating for strikes during the wartime period.
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Military Affairs Commission
Chiang Kai-Shek
Reputation as the key asset in business strategy
The piece argues that reputation remains the most serviceable asset for organizations, shaping trust, customer loyalty, and long term value more than tangible resources. It emphasizes consistent ethical conduct, transparent communication, and reliable delivery as foundations of a strong reputational capital.
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Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
United Kingdoms
Ministry of Health
A. A. Koffman
Flin Flin
Manicoba
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