Change of Cent in Canada From 1920
Canada switched from the large cent to the small mail cent in 1920 to ease handling and save metal. The move aimed to simplify transactions and reduce copper use while affecting everyday commerce and coinage practices nationwide.
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Canada
Better Vision for Ducks and Geese in V Formations
Birds fly in V formations so they can keep side and rear sight on the leader. The arrangement helps follow the leader and maintain group coordination during flight.
New Car Sales in Canada 1963 Revenue and Wreckers Cruel
New car sales in Canada for 1963 reached 560000 units while 283000 old cars were sent to wreckers and scrap yards.
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Canada
Quebec Letter Writer Sentenced and Press Fined
A Quebec letter-writer received a one month prison term and the newspaper La Presse was fined 1000 dollars after publishing his critical remarks about Justice Andre Sabourin. The piece contained derogatory language and violated contempt of court provisions. The Vancouver Province notes editors must balance readers’ views with respect for courts.
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Quebec
Ta Presse
Andre Sabourin
Quebec Superior Court
Montreal
Unexpected Guest Ends Evening With Quiet Death
Rand and Nell face a strained marriage as Rand recalls their lost love while Pete dies suddenly in the city. A late phone call and Pete’s death bring reflection on life, memory, and aging as they navigate a somber night and imagined renewal.
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Debussy
Rand
Nell
Pete
Joe Hanson
Joe
Neil
Tommy
Comic Misfire and Social Satire Noted In Current Screenfare
The review argues the film titled The Comedy of the Century fails to amuse due to unlikable protagonists whose greed alienates audiences. It contrasts with Chaplin, Sennett, and Lloyd, whose past work is praised as timeless. The piece also notes neurology talks in Washington on a bizarre dog bark syndrome and toll of income taxes, plus a Skeena totem poles preservation grant of $20,000.
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Washington, D.C
Harold Stevens
George Washington University
Skeena
Dudley Little
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San Jacinto
Atlantic
Te Ie Sarily
Vancouver Province
Frank Pakit
Chaplin
Sennett
Lloyd
Winnipeg Tribune
Mungo Martin
Thunderbird Park
Victorian Daily Times
Bernard Meadows
Royal College of Art
London