World Happenings Briefly Told
The Massachusetts house rejected a bid to bar married women from state jobs. Nova Scotia will spend 30 000 on reforestation to aid unemployed youths. Nazi requests prompt transfer of German war dead from France to Germany. Canada’s exports rose in April and May per League bulletin. Australia approves a compulsory census with manpower register. A native boy in South Africa, captured with baboons in 1921, can now speak. New Zealand to form a Royal Commission on sheep farming prices. Southwest Africa police come under South African control. Quebec reports 309 forest fires this season burning 12 000 acres. 1 400 acres were timber. British salmon imports to Canada rise in first half of 1939 per Oliver Stanley.
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National Register of Manpower
House of Representatives
Quebec Forest Protection Service
Oliver Stanley
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Labrador coast survey tied to Dominion defense plan
The Royal Canadian Air Force undertakes a coast line survey of Labrador as part of national defense. It remains unclear where air bases might be stationed and whether Newfoundland and Labrador defences will be jointly coordinated with Britain. The plan stresses Atlantic security and cites fears of enemy bombers from Hudson Bay threatening eastern Canadian industry and cities.
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Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Atlantic
Newfoundland
St. Lawrence
Anticosti Island
Dominion
Hudson Bay
Bay
Canada
Favourite With Canadians Lord Mottistone
The Glasgow Bulletin notes Lord Mottistone 71, once General Jack Seely. He delights in adventure, led the Imperial Yeomanry in the South African War, served as MP for Isle of Wight, commanded Canadians in World War I, and long served on the Isle of Wight lifeboat crew.
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Lord Mottistone
Glasgow Bulletin
Jack Seely
Imperial Yeomanry
Isle of Wight
Air Engine Durability Compared In WWII
Neal O'Hara reports in the New York Post that German copies of Pratt & Whitney engines require stripping after 35 to 40 flying hours, while sturdier British engines last about 300 hours before servicing.
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Germany
Pratt & Whitney
Neal O'Hara
New York Post
Treasure of former Chinese emperors valued over twenty million
A historical note claims the treasure of former Chinese emperors is valued at more than 20 million dollars. A newborn baby is said to have 270 bones, though some fuse. a typical adult possesses 206 bones.
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China
British nobles cited as possible Governors General of Canada
The London Daily Mail names three British nobles the Duke of Buccleuch the Duke of Devonshire and the Earl of Haddington as potential successors to Lord Tweedsmuir for Canada’s Governor General post. The article notes imperial sentiment in Canada and preference for a Canadian-born appointee if possible.
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Duke of Devonshire
Duke of Buccleuch
Earl of Haddington
London Daily Mail
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Mail
Britain
Duke of Kent
Duke of
Esther ‘Mollie’ Lascelles
Duke
Ottawa
Sarah Cook
Montreal
Countess of
Minto
Earl
Four Chemists Simultaneously Report Vitamin K Synthesis
Four independent groups report the synthesis of vitamin K from coal tar, a breakthrough rivaling natural production. The artificial vitamin shows four times the potency of the natural form, promising to stop bleeding in many diseases beyond hemophilia. The discovery traces to a yellow oil named phtysocol found in tuberculosis germ studies at Yale.
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Yale University
Must Stand Great Strain
In the early days of motoring punctures and blowouts were frequent and tire life was short. Modern tires last longer as manufacturers improve quality. An automobile tire carries about 44 times its weight and endures roughly 19 million revolutions over 25,000 miles. Oshawa Times.
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Oshawa Times
New Jersey man builds tiny electric motor for miniature airplane
A New Jersey inventor creates a remarkably small electric motor about half the size of a postage stamp to power a miniature airplane, showcasing an unusual advance in compact propulsion.
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New Jersey
Tall Mast Claimed as Europe’s Highest Structure
A mast standing 1,111 feet tall has been erected at a German government radio station and is reputed to be the tallest structure in Europe.
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Europe
Vitamin retention in orange juice under refrigeration
Researchers report that orange juice loses no noticeable amount of vitamin after 24 hours when kept in a refrigerator. The study highlights minimal nutrient decline and supports cold storage as effective for preserving vitamin content.
Khayyam Volume Weighs A Quarter Ounce In Huntington Library
A tiny Omar Khayyam volume at the Huntington Library in San Marino California weighs about one fourth of an ounce. The find highlights the compact size of the rare literary piece and its preservation in the library collection.
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Huntington Library
San Marino
Calif
Omar Khayyam
Italy taps volcanic power for railways and towns
Fascist leaders tout a program turning volcanic steam into electricity. Eight turbine plants produce 33 million kilowatt hours monthly, powering the Pisa to Rome railway and local灯 lighting while saving about 500 tons of coal monthly. In Tuscany’s Valley of Hell 286 wells feed pipelines to nearby power plants.
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Valley of Hell
Lardarello
Italy
Pisa-Rome
Hertzog urges South Africa to stay in League of Nations
General Hertzog, South Africa's Union Prime Minister, defended the League of Nations in a Senate speech. He called it a haven for smaller states despite its flaws and argued that abnormal times demand continued membership for South Africa's interests.
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South Africa
Hertzog
Union
Senate
League of Nations
Overcoming Nerves and Everyday Health Gem
A Home Service promotion advises readers to manage nerves through private venting, exercise, sunlight, sleep, and diet. It advertises a 32 page booklet by a physician on nervous causes, diet, and emotional well being, available for 15c plus other booklets at 15c each from Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Mrs. Jones
Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot A.e. E
Winnipeg
Anne Adams Pattern 4174 Promises Slimming Dress Idea
A sewing feature introduces Anne Adams Pattern 4174 for a slimming dress with a yoke and center front panel that can be cut on bias or straight. The design offers varied sleeve options and lace trim, sizes 34 to 48, with fabric needs and a 20 cent order requirement to the Winnipeg Pattern Dept.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Selected Recipes Fruit Salad Dressing
A fruit salad dressing made by whisking sugar corn syrup corn starch mustard and salt in a double boiler then adding pineapple and orange juices and cooking until thickened. Vinegar is stirred in and the mixture cooks briefly before folding in whipped cream for a yield of one pint.
Maine Blueberry Cake One Egg Recipe
A vintage recipe for Maine blueberry cake using 212 cups sifted flour 232 teaspoons baking powder cup butter or shortening cup sugar egg milk and blueberries. Directions: sift flour with powder and salt, cream butter and sugar, beat in egg, alternate adding flour and milk, fold in berries, pour into a greased 12x8x2 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
King's Official Birthday Celebrated in June Across London
The King's official birthday in 1940 will be observed on Thursday June 13 in London and at military stations at home and abroad, with customs offices observing on Saturday June 22. The actual birthday is December 14, but June is chosen for official celebrations each year.
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London
Cattle from Sandringham highlight Essex Show in Harlow
Cattle from Sandringham, exhibited by the King, were among the features at the Essex Agricultural Show in Harlow England. The Lincoln highway in the United States is more than 3 300 miles long.
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Sandringham
Harlow
England
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text and References
Weekly devotional card notes Seek ye first his kingdom and his righteousness from Matthew 6 33 Lesson II Chronicles 17 1 19 Devotional reading Matthew 7 21.
Jehoshaphat's Reign and Religious Reforms in Judah
Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa in Judah and fortifies frontier cities to counter Ahab of Israel. He rejects Baal worship, removes high places and Asherim, and prospers as Judah honors Jehovah, with riches and tribute following his obedience. The era underscores that fidelity to God aligns with national prosperity while disobedience brings disaster.
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Jehoshaphat
Asa
Judah
Israel
Ahab
Sidon
Rehoboam
Ephraim
David
Baal
Jehovah
Uzziah
Peaceful World Of Tomorrow At New York World's Fair
Police and hospital officials describe the fair as tranquil with 12 million visitors since opening on April 30. Only five arrests for misdemeanors and 37 hospital visits have occurred, mostly for minor acts like fountain swimming and a parachute tower incident. Pickpockets are deterred by plainclothes camera-eyed guards. offenders are escorted back outside.
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Richard Sheridan
The
Fair Police
Indians Reject One Dollar Daily Pay on Little Pine Reserve
Dr. Thomas Robertson reports that Indians on the Little Pine reserve in northwest Saskatchewan objected to clearing brush for one dollar a day. Arrangements were made to supply groceries and four dollars a month for clothing, equating to about 65 cents per day for the work.
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Thomas Robertson
Little Pine
Saskatchewan
Sark Stands By Diminutive Norman French Language
Sark Island in the English Channel resists abandoning its form of Norman French spoken by about 500 people, preserving a unique linguistic heritage amid broader language shifts.
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Sark
English Channel
John Bull loans as model for US influence grows
John Bull has developed a centuries old technique of lending money to other nations, a method Uncle Sam cannot hope to match quickly. The piece analyzes how Britain's long standing financial stance shapes modern diplomacy and fiscal leverage.
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John Bull
Uncle Sam
Health League Warns Campers on Drowning Deaths and Hygiene
The Health League of Canada urges summer vacationers to learn artificial respiration, avoid raw milk, and maintain sanitation by burning waste. They advise safe water, pest protection, screened food, and moderate sun exposure, with boiling or chlorinating water from unknown sources. Ontario offers chlorinating material to campers.
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The
Health League of Canada
League
Department of Health
Ontario
Provinces
Editorial note on Dr McCullough cancer articles offer
Readers may obtain the full set of Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to the Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont. This notice invites subscribers to request comprehensive material from the medical writer.
Silent Indian motion pictures proposed to enlighten millions
A. J. Patel, Bombay photographer, proposes silent films to bridge India's 12 languages and 300 dialects. Films would be uncaptioned, with district vernacular booklets read aloud by trained lecturers during screenings. Proceeding aims to depict constructive travelogues and showcase other lands' industries in India.
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India
Holly
A. J. Patel
Bombay
Patel
Health Insurance plan touted by medical group
Dr J A Hannah head of Associated Medical Services told a Kingston service club that health insurance is inevitable. He described a Toronto contributory scheme enabling moderate earners to obtain medical care and hospital treatment.
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J. A. Hannah
Associated Medical Services, Incorporated
Kingston
Ont
Hannah
Toronto
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
Nova Scotia
France
Statistical Bulletin of
Government of
New Zealand
Southwest Africa
Union of South Africa
Survey of Labrador
Coast Line
Royal Canadian Air
London Paper
Volcanoe
Tuscany
Valley of
Hell
Valle Dell’ Inferno
Mount
Cerboli
Home Service
Ong M
Eye
Crown
Benson's
Maine
George
Sheridan
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
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