Nations urged to pool science to meet Soviet trade threat
Dr P M Fleming of Metropolitan-Vickers told the American Association for the Advancement of Science that capitalist nations must pool scientific knowledge and trade secrets to counter the Soviet Union's unified research and industrial system. He argued that coordinated efforts could maintain industrial leadership and benefit the world economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
American Association For the Advancement of Science
P. M. Fleming
Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company
England
Association
Thrs
U.S.S.R
Prince of Wales optimism on Canada’s recovery and empire ties
The Prince of Wales told 140 guests that Canada can emerge from its economic low mood and rise to a bright future alongside the empire. He spoke with Prime Minister Bennett beside him on Ottawa and global economic conference hopes, praising Canada’s recuperative powers and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wates
Canada
Prime Minster
B. Bennett
Alberta
High River
Ottawa
Nova Scotia woman captains 432 ton schooner with master papers
Captain Mildred I. Wamboldt aged 21 from LaHave Nova Scotia is unique as the only female in the province to own master’s papers and navigate her vessel the 432 gross ton schooner E P Theriault. She signs clearance papers manages business and leads a crew of one Canadian and eight Barbadians while her foster father serves as mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Nova Scot
Kentucky
Mildred I. Wamboldt
LaHave
E. P. Theriault
Angus Publicover
Staten Island
N.Y
Barbados
Mildred
Turks’ Island
New York
E .P. Theriault
Shelburne
Bridgewater
Turks Island
Fundy Shore
Bridgetown
Where Men Excel At Guessing Kids Interests
Florence Bamberger a Johns Hopkins University professor asserts men pick amusements for children better than women. She based this on compiling data for a book on decorating children’s books showing men select subjects that appeal to children more. She argues men’s playtime with kids informs their choices while women focus on technical child rearing aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Bamberger
Johns Hopkins University
Miss Bamberger
Super Sounds Said to Alter Milk Chemistry
A study presented to the American Association for the Advancement of Science reports that high pitch sounds can cause chemical changes in milk and other liquids. Researchers Dr. E. W. Fiesdorf and L. A. Chambers of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School note that bacteria in liquids may be killed by ultra high frequency sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association For the Advancement of Science
E. W. Fiesdorf
L. A. Chambers
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Eager Paddy Seeks Work at Eagle Laundry
Paddy visits the employment exchange seeking morning work but jokes he has never washed an eagle. In Missouri news, the state museum at Jefferson City features Ella Ewing’s size 22 shoes, recalling her height of 8 feet 4 inches and fame as the world’s largest woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy
Employment Exchange
The
Eagle Laundry
State Museum
Missouri
State House
Jefferson City
Ella Ewing
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern order guide from Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg lists pattern number name and size. The readable fragment indicates a catalog style with pattern entries and sizing information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
World’s Largest Gold Coin Sold in London
The Japanese Oban a four ounce gold coin five inches wide is offered in London. It bears garment mint seals and a Javansce ink signature of the mint superintendent guaranteeing purity. The signature is said to be the most important feature as its loss would render the plate no longer current money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
U.S. Population Rises to New High
The United States population climbs to 125,693,000, up 2,917,954 since April 1, 1930. Census officials cite complex estimates based on births, deaths, immigration and emigration data to reach the figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Census Bureau
Peggy’s First Day at School Ends with No Present
Peggy explains she enjoyed her first day but laments not receiving a present. She recalls the teacher said to sit there for the present and she sat all morning without one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
Mrn
Brazil Faces record coffee harvest in historic crop
Brazil anticipates the largest coffee harvest on record with output vastly exceeding prior years. Analysts note the country has already sold or consumed a large portion of the crop, and farmers continue operations amid strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Also Mentioned on This Page
Topio
Reth Rogers
Prince of Wales
Oxford Street
Dea
Commonwealth
King Feisal OF Irak
King George
Victoria Station
Feisal
Irak
Buckingham Palace
U.S
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!