Ghosts Still Fascinate Britons Despite TV No-Show
The British public remains keen on ghosts even after Catherine Howard failed to appear on BBC TV. Believers cite Hampton Court hauntings and ongoing Society for Psychical Research investigations as proof. Ghost lore flourishes with centuries old tales, haunted houses, and famous phantoms like Drury Lane’s specter and Nelson era legends.
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Great Britain
Society For Psychical Research
England
Catherine Howard
Henry VIII
Britain
Kate
Hampton Court Palace
Henry
Wide Range of Sporting Goods on Display at Trade Fair
Toronto reports a large Canadian International Trade Fair running May 28 to June 8 with more than 200,000 square feet for exhibits and 35 countries. Canada leads exhibits in Recreational Products and Equipment, listing dolls, toys, art supplies, and bicycle parts among offerings. Netherlands presents racing bicycles. Australia shows leather goods. Germany debuts tents and canvas gear.
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Toronto
Canada
Netherlands
Gems of Thought on Service and Charity
A collection of quotes urging service to others and humane action. Emerson Wallace Galatians Wagner Miller Joaquin Miller Eddy advocate serving others rather than seeking position or wealth, stressing equal rights and practical kindness.
Rural Church No Longer The Rally Centre
A rural poster for the United Church of Canada protest meeting quotes Rev. Robert Christie of Ponoka Alberta. He argues modern life shifts from church leadership to secular commercial interests as people seek pleasures in larger centres and cars. The minister urges the church to engage social and recreational life to keep faith relevant and the Lord's Day from being swallowed by sports and entertainment.
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Board of Evangelium and Social Service
United Church of Canada
Christian Church
Robert Christie
Ponoka
Alta
Mr. Christie
Church of Today
Veteran NHL stars defy age in 1950 51 season
In the 1950 51 NHL season veterans dominate scoring with six of the top 2 in the league. Sid Abel 33 and Roy Conacher 34 lead a parade of seasoned players including Max Bentley 30 Milt Schmidt 33 Elmer Lach 33 Doug Bentley 34 Woody Dumart 34 Buddy O Connor 32 Pat Egan 32 and Turk Broda 36. The veterans prove their longevity as they pace the circuit and bolster playoff drives.
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National Hockey League
N.H.L
Sid Abel
Max Bentley
Milt Schmidt
Roy Conacher
Abel
Detroit Red Wings
Toronto
Boston
Bruins
Roy
Elmer Lach
Canadiens
Lach
Doug Bentley
Woody Dumart
Hawks
Dumart
Boston Bruins
Ieagey
Buddy O'Connor
Pat Egan
New York Rangers
O'Connor
Rangers
Egan
New York
Turk Broda
Leafs
No Penalties For OConnor Among NHL Regulars
Buddy O Connor the Rangers clever center remains the only NHL regular not to incur a penalty this season. At 34 he is the second oldest in the league behind Turk Broda of Toronto who is 36. O Connor earlier won both the Hart and Lady Byng in 1947 48 the only player to win both in one season. Herbie Cain may see his single season points record fall Gordie Howe needs 14 points in 13 games to topple Cain after accumulating 69 points in 57 games through February 23
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Buddy O'Connor
New York Rangers
Buddy
Toronto
Turk Broda
O'Connor
Hart
Lady Byng
Cain
Herbie Cain
Boston
N.H.L
Gordie Howe
Detroit
Howe
Canadians in Gray Green Dress Uniforms Parade in Portland
An editorial clipping from Portland highlights Canadian infantry training on American soil before Korea service. It praises their appearance and conduct as volunteers, noting over 5,000 Canadians being readied for the U.N. army and their weekend leaves from Fort Lewis.
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U.S
Canada
N. H. Humpherson
Toronto
Portland
Oregon
Fort Lewis
Korea
U.N. Army
Record Cleared for Starling by Smithsonian Institute
The starling once tagged a total nuisance has had its record cleared by the Smithsonian Institution. It is said to deter pests including weevils Japanese beetles potato beetles and caterpillars, aiding crop protection.
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Smithsonian Institution
Czechoslovak Firm Plans Toys Display
A Czechoslovakian firm schedules an exhibition of toys with an unspecified variety planned for display at an upcoming event.
Retarded growth linked to protein deficient diet
Serious protein deficiency in the diet can slow growth and raise infection risk, fatigue and other ailments. A day’s supply for the average person can be obtained from three or four ounces of meat with milk and eggs, vegetables and fruit.
Girls See World At Little Cost
Phoebe Craig of Saskatoon and Noreen Sexton of Casino Australia tour Europe on strict budgets. They spent nine weeks visiting Ireland Scotland France Italy Belgium Holland Switzerland and Germany with 122 pounds for the pair. They plan a five month future trip including Spain Portugal Denmark Sweden Luxembourg Malta and North Africa while saving for fares home and possible future travels.
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London
Phoebe Craig
Saskatoon
Sask
Noreen Sexton
Casino
New South Wales
Globe
Britain
Europe
Ireland
Scotland
France
Italy
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Germany
Canada
Australia
Noreen
Phoebe
Spain
Portugal
Denmark
Sweden
Luxembourg
Malta
Morocco
Algiers
Tunisia
Berlin
Australian
Census Figures Show Women In Majority In U S
New York based Dr. Harry L. Shapiro of the American Museum of Natural History notes the 1950 census shows 100 females for every 98.1 males. He explains the rise in elderly women and longer female lifespans account for the imbalance and assure enough young people to pair off.
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New York
Harry L. Shapiro
Department of Anthropology
American Museum of Natural History
Census Bureau
United States
Shapiro
Dr. Shapiro
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CPC
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Palace
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Henry C. Roberts
Nostradamus
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B.B.C
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Lady Hamilton
Lord Nelson
Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
Emerson
Lew Wallace
Charles L. H. Wagner
Joaquin Miller
Mary Baker Eddy
Freddie Fimble
Dept of Natenc
Heath and Welfare
Ponoka, Alta
N.H.L. Sport Notes
Vas
Montreal
Lou Davidson
Chris Wahlrath
Toronto Telegram
Brussels
M. Harrison-Gray
South
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Heart
Hearts
East
North
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