World Happenings Briefly From Across the Globe
Summary of scattered 1940s era items including Britain’s post office jet grants for Braille users age up to 60, losses in London's transit 1947 totaling 281 027 with 26 611 umbrellas among items. Britain’s record bicycle exports 157 343 and 418 327 in early year. Elizabeth Harker’s air travel thrift dream. German papers expanding pages. Australia seeking wool machinery specs. Princess Elizabeth awarded Doctor of Civil Law from Oxford. Canada bank deposits rise to 3 951 001 000 by April 30 versus March 31 and last year.
Hale Telescope Dedicated at Palomar
Dedication of the Hale telescope on Palomar Mountain in California honors Dr. George Ellery Hale. The 200 inch instrument, praised by Dr. Max Mason, aims to probe the universe and may even help solve the mystery of life.
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Palomar Mountain
Calif
George Ellery Hale
Max Mason
Observatory Council
Patch a Screen Hole Keeps Flies Out
A simple patch over a hole in a screen stops flies from entering. If patching material is unavailable, press a thumb over the gap temporarily. The notice humorously urges ladies to visit the “15” for a patch, noting the thumb might be needed to control a husband.
Crochet Colonial Motifs For Your Modern Home Pattern 7057
Instructional notice offering pattern 7057 for Colonial style crochet and pineapple parasol motifs. Describes improved visual charts and photos with complete directions. To obtain, send twenty five cents in coins to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Man. include name, address, and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Spider Spinnerets Create Vast Silk Network
The diadem spider produces silk through 680 tubes and can form a single cord of 680 strands by aligning its six spinneret fingers.
Industrialist to leave Britain for new start in Canada
Birmingham, Eng. J C Neil Cordon will relinquish his Midlands manufacturing post and sail for Canada with car and trailer to start over. He predicts returning as a managing director with a Canadian payroll, saying private enterprise is stifled by red tape under a Labour government. He sails Aug. 17 on the Aquitania with wife and 16-year-old son, planning to settle first in Toronto.
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Peter G. Gordon
Canada
Birmingham
Eng
J. C. Neil Cordon
Midlands
Corden
Cordon
Reynolds and Company Limited
Britain
Aquitania
Charles
Mary Curll
Toronto
Award Scholarships For Barley Study
WINNIPEG Five scholarships are awarded each year by the Barley Improvement Institute to stimulate barley research. The scholarships apply at any Canadian university undertaking barley work. Headed by Prof. T. J. Harrison the institute began May 1 with funding from the brewing and malting industries.
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Winnipeg
Barley Improvement Institute
Brewing and Malting Industries of Canada
T. J. Harrison
Manitoba
Board of Grain Commissioners For Canada
Harrison
Miss Canada Panics Over U S Fashions In New York
Margaret Marshall known as Miss Canada 1948 says New York fashion is overdone with frills hats and heavy jewelry. She studied dramatics on a New York scholarship and works as an usherette at Carnegie Hall. She plans to return to Canada for future purchases.
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Toronto
Margaret Marshall
Atlantic City
New York City
New York
Margaret
Carnegie Hall
United States
Canada
Crossword Puzzle Challenge From An Old Page
A fragmented list of crossword clues spans horizontal and vertical entries with varied word lengths. The readable items include river, amorous hints, public terms, ship related words, and classical references, interspersed with numbers and mis-OCR marks indicating positions and puzzle structure.
Agriculture Department Boost Blue Grass
Ottawa reports the Agriculture Department promotes Canada-grown blue grass seed as best for pastures airfields playgrounds and cemeteries. It notes two varieties Canada Blue Grass from Niagara Peninsula and Canadian-grown Kentucky Blue Grass from Manitoba Red River Valley.
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Ottawa
Agriculture Department
Canada
Niagara Peninsula
Red River Valley
Manitoba
Danegeld Tax Collected to Pay Danish Invader
In 10th century England a tax named Danegeld funded payments to deter Danish invaders. The levy aimed to raise money quickly by taxing land and other resources to buy peace and reduce attacks.
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England
Living Costs Rise Worldwide 1939 to 1947
Chicago report shows living costs surged in many lands between August 1939 and December 1947. The United States rose 69 percent while Iceland 218 percent and Peru 207 percent led gains. Canada 45 percent and Norway 56 percent were among the smaller increases. Canada posted a 1947 jump of 14.9 percent and the US 8.9 percent. prize indices fell in Czechoslovakia and Norway.
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Chicago
United States
Municipal Finance Officers Association
Iceland
Peru
Mexico
Czechoslovakia
Newfoundland
Canada
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Wonderful Stove Promises Fast Cooking for Australia
Electric stoves claimed to cook a three course meal in 10 seconds. Domestic models to hit markets within two years at about £125, with larger restaurant units available in about 12 months for around £250.
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Australia
Cadets Complete 2500 Mile Endurance Hike Across Britain
In Stroud England two army cadets aged 16 and 19 undertook an endurance and initiative test. They covered 2,500 miles around England and Wales in 141 days and earned 6s. The journey showcased stamina and resilience across diverse terrains and towns.
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Stroud
England
Wales
Weekly Tip Whitewash Window Boxes for Wood Protection
Whitewash the interior of window boxes before adding earth to guard against insect attack. Use a simple lime and water mix to seal wood and extend planter life.
Don’ts For Food Handlers From Toronto Health Meeting
Toronto’s Chief Food Inspector Dr A R B Richmond outlined hygiene rules for Danforth district food handlers. He warned against working while ill, coughing into hands, skin infections, poor handwashing, nose picking, not wearing hair restraints, finger licking, tasting from spoons, wiping hands on clothing, working in street clothes, and improper cup handling. The editor notes these tips also apply to home meal prep.
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A. R. B. Richmond
Toronto
Danforth District
Speaking Mechanically About Self-Starters and Cranks
The quote argues for more self-starters and fewer cranks as a social need, suggesting practical initiative improves progress and reduces waste. It presents a concise view on personal agency and collective advancement.
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Mira
Elizabeth Harker
Chester le Street
Durham
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Princess Elizabeth
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