World Happenings Briefly Told Across Nations and Events
Japan and the United States reportedly reached an amicable solution on Japanese fishing in Alaskan waters. Premier Angus Macdonald announced a net revenue surplus of 62,389 for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1937 in Nova Scotia. Quebec to gain a 500,000 sulphur plant at Rouyn announced by Mines Department. The United States and Czechoslovakia signed a trade pact reducing tariffs on many goods. Air France plans experimental North Atlantic flights starting June using a seaplane and a landplane. Peter Sinclair, 50, Liberal MP for Queen’s, P E I, died of a heart attack in hospital. elected in 1935. Louis A. Johnson said the U S army perfected an automatic landing device to counter fogs at ports. A Glasgow teacher earning 37 500 weekly net visits New York to see a Broadway hit earning 800 weekly after taxes. Col O M Biggar appointed to draft legislation to stiffen the Election Act against electoral corruption. he was former Dominions chief electoral officer.
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Japan
United States
Angus Macdonald
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Rouyn
Que
Mines Department
Czechoslovakia
U.S
Air France
North Atlantic
Peter Sinclair
House of Commons
Queen's
P.E.I
Royal Mounted Police Marksman Wins Perfect Score Shield
Sgt Andy Ford of the K division Edmonton RCMP won the expert shield with a perfect 6000 of 6000 points using a 22 rifle. He fired 200 consecutive bulls-eyes standing and repeated the score sitting and prone, a former holder of the high score trophy in the RCMP revolver event.
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Dominion Marksmen Association
Andy Ford
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Edmonton
Sergeant Ford
R.C.M.P
Ford
Dominion Marksmen Rcmp
Croydon Airport Ranks Sixth Largest in UK
Croydon Airport is identified as the sixth largest airport in the United Kingdom, reporting higher passenger numbers than both Liverpool and greater London area airports.
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Croydon
United Kingdom
Liverpool
London
Flax Grown in Water Solution at North Dakota College
A fine crop of flax has been grown in a water solution without soil at North Dakota Agricultural College. The experiment demonstrates hydroponic cultivation techniques being tested by the college researchers.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
Jesus Ministers to the Health of the Body and Temperance
A Sunday school lesson centers on Mark 6 53 56 where Jesus heals the sick gathered in the Plain of Gennesaret and on temperance from 1 Corinthians 3 16 17 and Romans 12 1 2, urging the body as a temple of God and a consecrated life.
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Jesus
Sea of Galilee
Gennesaret
Capernaum
Paul
London Fog Reform Begins with Smog Cure Plan
The British Ministry of Health plans a tough campaign to end fog by cutting smoke emissions. A conference of local authorities convenes as laws on smoke abatement tighten, aiming to reduce fog costs for industry amid cleaner but still heavy pea soup conditions.
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London
Ministry of Health
Muskrats Use Floats as Base Near Water
Observers report muskrats quickly use rafts in local water as foundations for their homes. The finding notes repeated raft disturbance and nesting activity by the animals in the study area.
Island Falls Mission to Reindeer Lake Dam Work Continues
A narrator describes traveling to Rocky Falls on Reindeer Lake to support dam construction. About 40 workers and equipment arrive by air, led by engineer O L Flanigan of Fraser Brace Co. The writer notes fur trade activity at Hudson Bay Post and lists food and supply brands found in the tent.
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Island Falls
Jeff Homs-Haw
Rocky Falls
Reindeer Lake
Reindeer River
Churchill
O. L. Flanigan
Toronto
Fraser Brace Co
del Simons
Hudson Bay
Turnbull
Flin Flon
Pas
Raymore
Sir John Anderson a colorful figure in colonial drama
Ex Governor of Bengal Sir John Anderson returns to England amid a life of adventure and danger. He met Gandhi under a banyan tree at Barrackpore and joined Bhutan's ruler on a perilous visit, while Germany moved 6000 tons of medicinal goods abroad last year.
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Sir John Anderson
Bengal
England
Ireland
India
Mahatma
Sir Johns
Gandhi
Sir John
Barrackpore
Bhutan
Tibet
Jigme Wangchuk
Daily Sketch
Suite
Germany
Cancer and race study by Rostock pathologist
Professor Walther Fischer of Rostock reports cancer incidence across races. European, Jewish, and American data show similar overall mortality and incidence by sex, with differences by race/location for certain cancers. Environmental factors, not genetics, likely drive observed variations. Editorial note invites full set of Dr. McCullough’s cancer articles from The Health League of Canada.
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Walther Fischer
University of Rostock
Germany
Europe
United States
South Africa
Fischer
Holland
Idyex
Decline in England Pawnshops Shrinks Nation Count
In England the number of pawnbrokers has fallen to under 3,070, down from 3,498 in 1931, reflecting a steady decrease in the sector.
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England
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Chantecler
Louis A. Johnson
United States Army
Paul Vincent Carroll
Glasgow
New York
Col
O. M. Biggar
Ottawa
Col. Biggar
Dominion
Sgt. Ford
Veronto
Canada
Manitoba
Flin
Callinan Hill
Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd
Flin Flon Mine
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
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