Norwegian party to attempt solve Easter Island riddle
Oslo reports a Norwegian archaeological expedition led by Thor Heyerdahl will sail for the Pacific in September to dig on Easter Island and test his theory that many South Pacific lands were settled from Peru and Ecuador. The one year project aims to uncover villages and dating of the culture to solve the riddle of Easter Island.
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Oslo
Thor Heyerdah
Pacific
Easter Island
Associated Press
Reveas
Heyerdahl Sauds
South Pacific
Peru
Ecuador
South America
Heyerdahl
Faster Island
Heyerdah
Becks
Polynesia
Wools from Commonwealth Used in Holyrood Gallery Carpet
A 141 foot long carpet for the Palace of Holyrood house in four Renaissance red shades uses Commonwealth wools. The Axminster weave locks each tuft to mimic hand made texture. In a separate note, Britain tests the HMS Greygoose gas turbine powered gunboat on the English Channel as the largest vessel built with this method. Canada imports rise with May value at 75,084,800 dollars versus 59,125,500 last year. Royal Show at Nottingham reports record business inquiries and overseas interest in farm machinery and stock. Britain to export the first nuclear reactor to Australia under a 750,000 dollar contract. Health literature from authorities offers free booklets on nutrition immunization and mental health upon request.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
English Channel
Canada
London
Royal Agricultural Society
Nottingham
What to Do in Case of a Dislocation
Practical first aid guidance explains dislocations require medical attention and outline signs such as severe joint pain swelling and deformity. It covers distinguishing dislocation from fracture and steps for outdoor and indoor care including cold or hot compresses and jaw dislocation handling.
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St. John Ambulance
Old people not so old says Health Magazine editor
Dr Gordon Bates argues preventive medicine has raised life expectancy and ages. He notes newspapers miss the change and cites Sir Winston Churchill and Sir William Osler. He urges universities and industry to value experience and says work is the great tonic for longevity, with women living longer than men.
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Gordon Betes
Health Magazine
Wealth League of Canada
Canada
Dr. Bates
Winston Churchill
Times
Bates
Farnborough Air Show to Feature Record Exhibitors
The Farnborough air display, planned for September, is billed as the largest ever with over 300 exhibitors, surpassing 292 in 1954. The SBAC notes the exhibition area will exceed last year’s record, marking its 57th show since 1932.
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Farnborough
Arctic Grayling Display Draws International Attendance
Arctic grayling fishing display returns to Canada with a world show featuring 4 hook air display and Farnborough size exhibits. SBAC president Mr J J Parkes notes overseas attendance rising, making the annual event a firm favorite.
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Farnborough Fm
Viscount Receives Formal US Certification
At a London ceremony on June 33 Britain’s Vickers Viscount air liner was officially certified by the US Civil Aeronautical Administration. CAA administrator Mr Fred Lee said it marked the first time a foreign manufacturer received such certificates and noted the surveys involved represented the best thinking.
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London
Britain
US Civil ‘Aeronautical Administration
Fred Lee
CAA
America
Lee
Cold Discovery of Roald Amundsen’s Pole Quest
Amundsen reaches the South Pole after a long trek across ice and snow. The expedition faced harsh winter conditions and is noted as a historic polar achievement with sled dogs and a treacherous route.
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South’ Pole
Roald Amundsen
Dog Siedg Acroms
Great Ice Shelf
Aviation experts laud aircraft safety for U.S. future
US and British aviation experts review the aircraft safety aspects and express optimism for a strong future in the United States. Viscount Knollys Air Marshal Weedon and Lieut General Evetts accept the certificates on behalf of Vickers Rolls Royce Rotol.
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U.S
Viscount Knollys
Vickers
Colin Weedon
Rolls Royce
Sir John Evetts
Rotol Company
Gaelic College Opens Nance roves by Cars Luad
The snippet shows a Gaelic college opening activity with unclear phrasing about Nance and a phrase Cars Luad. The readable items hint at an academic event but lack clear details, names, or dates to establish a full report.
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Sydney
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Library For Health
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SBAC
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J. J. Parkes
Gaelic College
Nance
St. Ann
Cape Breton Highlands
Angus William Rugg Mackenzie
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Aclic College
ST Ann's
Angus Mackenzie
Cape Breton
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