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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1937
Page
5
Read about the Palomar telescope to be erected in California. The 200 inch mirror will sit in a 75 ton steel tube, weighing a total of one million pounds when finished. Astronomers will ride inside the moving cage atop the tube as it swings to scan the skies, with operation planned for 1940.
Boston wool officials warn a large share of world wool is tied to armaments as Europe runs an armament race. They note much wool is already in manufacture into uniforms and could return to domestic use if world conditions ease, possibly lowering prices.
A German medical authority and a second doctor suggest blue eyed people live longer than brown eyed individuals. In Britain experts urge caution noting eyes pale with age, which could skew comparisons. London’s last British Industries Fair was the most profitable since 1928.
New York economist B M Anderson argues that fears of technological unemployment are followed by improved worker conditions. He cites the 1925 27 manufacturing job drop not as job loss but as workers moving to services and luxuries and a rising school population, suggesting machines overstated as a threat.
An eastern educator questions the controversy over spelling cat as Kat while noting the value in phonetic several spellings. The discussion explores language variation and standards across regions and generations.
A reflective line praising patience as a virtue, comparing human restraint to a fisherman waiting for a bite. The speaker imagines a world where such steadiness guides all actions and choices.
An ex Mountie Bruce Carruthers reviews a two reel script for a Royal Canadian Mounted Police themed project. He flags inaccuracies from mounted salutes to dialogue about fur pelts and a Scottish trader phrase, urging authenticity and local phrasing.
Captain Haskett Smith, Kings Messenger and Gold Staff Officer, recounts his delayed invitation to the Coronation of King George V. Abroad during preparations, he finally joined the Gold Staff on May 12 after years of awaiting inclusion. In a separate note, Henry Pitkin of Hartford pioneered duplicating machinery for mass watch production, but widespread Boston production came in 1853.
A bill proposing cash and carry to keep the United States neutral in wartime gains quick Congress approval. The plan would require the President to use cash and delivery restrictions to prevent trade disruption with Canada and Britain if they enter a war. The measure allows selective limits on lakes rivers and border lands and ties to Canada’s broader war-control laws.
Alfred Scadding, linked for life with the Moose River mining disaster, emerges from mobility limits after 10 days buried 141 feet underground with Dr. D. E. Robertson and Herman Magill. He walks again, toes amputated due to long tomb entrapment, as townspeople witness his return in a celebratory procession.
Bareheaded woman testifying in Clanwilliam South Africa faced a rebuke from Magistrate C J Lemmer who ruled court etiquette requires a hat. He stated that no fashion can excuse not wearing headgear in his courtroom.
Six sided medallion crochet pattern 5850 with instructions for a repeat design. Includes illustration and stitch details, photo at near actual size, material needs, and how to join pieces. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for pattern access.
The official Korrespondenz reports substitute flour used to cope with the grain shortage. It notes three varieties: 502 for high quality use, 8121 for general use with added potato and corn starch to whiten, and 1050 viewed with concern but deemed better than its reputation despite color and taste differences.
Upon investiture the Knight of the Garter must wear part of the insignia at all times. Most knights continue to wear the silver badge of the order during sleep as well.
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