Hundreds Of Mice In Mine Shaft Used In Cancer Research
In a mine shaft half a mile underground Banting Institute researchers place hundreds of mice to test whether cosmic rays affect human tissues and cancer risk. Dr William Franks leads the project with William Harris as lone staff, across three labs in the McIntyre Porcupine site. The effort, funded by the National Cancer Institute, costs at least $300,000 this year and may take years to yield conclusive results.
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Timmins
Banting Institute
William RR. Franks
William Harris
Mmice
McIntyre Porcupine Gold Mine
National Cancer Institute
Not In Dictionary Definitions Of Words And Phrases
Definitions of phrases reveal gendered misinterpretations and social norms. The piece explains misunderstandings such as nice looking, lovely party, and piece of mind, illustrating how language disguises true meanings and expectations in relationships.
Gems of Thought on Culture and Self
A sequence of quotations from Powys Novalis Greville Seneca and Arnold on culture refinement self mastery and inner life. The excerpts stress that true cultivation aligns reading with life touches character humility discipline and devotion.
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Novalis
Space Saving Ideas for Small Homes by Francis James
Do you feel claustrophobic in a tiny house or crowded with furniture. The feature outlines over 80 space saving ideas including modular storage units that suit any room and can be placed over rugs. It highlights flexible desks built into furniture and methods to hide bulky pieces like a chest of drawers behind wall panels.
Oslo Builds New Ski Jump For 1952 Winter Games
Norway advances preparations for the 1952 Olympic Winter Games in Oslo. A concrete ski jump replacing Holmenkolen is under construction with cafes and a museum beneath. A new bobrun is expected to become a lasting tourist draw.
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Oslo
Norway
Holmenkolen
New Pin Dispenser Set to Debut at British Industries Fair
London reports a novel pin dispenser that could outmode pin cushions. A small shake releases a pin from the canister, showcasing a compact future in sewing supplies at the fair.
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London
A Little Learning Is a Dangerous Thing
A pithy adage warns that partial knowledge can lead to errors. The phrase emphasizes caution in applying newfound understanding and avoiding overconfidence.
Rules For Beauty Contest Changed
Montreal report says a $1,000 reward will go to anyone who helps select a Canadian Miss America hopeful. S. Radcliffe Weaver, Toronto, Miss Canada Talent Health and Beauty Pageant director, outlines changes including press involvement and photo submissions to five cities for voting. The winner receives a $2,500 scholarship or a Britain France trip with a screen test and a diamond ring, plus potential car and extra prizes if she also wins Miss America. Weaver aims to attract more entrants by stressing merit over a leg show image.
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S. Radcliffe Weaver
Toronto
Halifax
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Atlantic City
N.J
Britain
France
Weaver
Arctic Mosquito Study and Comic Quips
Canadian scientists study Arctic mosquitoes while jokes about dogs, thieves, and eggs fill a Montreal press page. A Vancouver theft includes the watchdog and a quip on joining the thieves. New skis with plastic bottoms speed up, and a man boasts eating two dozen three minute eggs in two minutes. An old timer recalls hydrogen as balloon gas.
Steel stockings not yet ready for daily wear
Vancouver reports a nylon stocking executive says steel hosiery is technically possible using finely spun wire but would not suit most women. He notes a sample wire stocking is flexible yet doubts durability and notes most hosiery fails from rough contact rather than wear.
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Vancouver
Canada
Youth in Your Town survey asks Canada’s 18 to 24 year olds
Ottawa reports the Canadian Welfare Council will survey youth ages 18 to 24 across 50 communities in a three month project. Teachers, recreation directors, civic officials and youths will complete check lists on jobs family life education recreation citizenship and health. Results go to mayors with a call to form ongoing youth welfare committees. Groups include Boys Clubs of Canada Girl Guides Church of England Religious Education board and YMCA YMCA representatives.
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Ottawa
Canadian Welfare Council
Canada
R. E. G. Davis
Council
Mr. Davis
Boys Clubs of Canada
The
Girl Guides Association
Board of Religious Education of
Church of England
National Committee of Catholic Action
National Councils of
Ymca and
YWCA
Protein deficiency risks and daily intake figures
A historical health note warns that serious protein deficiency in diets can slow growth increase infection risk cause fatigue and poor hair skin condition. It states average adults require 60 to 70 grams per day.
Jet Propulsion Centres For Peace Time Rocket Work
Princeton University and California Institute of Technology establish jet propulsion centres to develop peacetime rocket and jet propulsion applications. The initiative marks a focused effort by leading research institutions to advance propulsion science.
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Princeton University
California Institute of Technology
Stamp Corner: Oil Industry on Canadian stamps March 1
Canada issues a stamp depicting western oil industry on March 1 expanding thematic stamps. The article surveys global stamps portraying major industries, listing examples from Colombia to New Zealand and colonies, then invites readers to sell or exchange old Canadian Newfoundland or British North American stamps to Ad Director Pratt Kuhn in Toronto.
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Canada
Colombia
Peru
Venezuela
Russia
Guadeloupe
West Indies
French Guinea
Africa
French West Africa
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Newfoundland
Cuba
Bolivia
Argentina
British Empire
Burma
British Guiana
British Honduras
Jamaica
New Zealand
Turks and Caicos Islands
Bulgaria
Liberia
Belgian Congo
Luxembourg
Brazil
Saar
Pratt Kuhn
Wellington St. W
Toronto 1
Ont
Ceylon
Honduras
Central Press
Canadian
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Matthew Arnold
Mary Baker Eddy
Francis James
Wien
Ead
Skeeter
Meagher
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
JET Propulsion
James Montagnes
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