Buffalo herd grows in Wood Buffalo Park under northern limits
The Wild Life Service reports the North American buffalo population rising to over 9500 in Wood Buffalo Park near Great Slave Lake. The herd, larger and darker than plains bison, thrives in mixed woods and bluffs, protected from slaughter by isolation and limited annual Canadian hunting for meat and Mountie coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Wild Life Service
Canada
Wood Buffalo Park
Great Slave Lake
Wild Life Service
Massachusetts
Audubon Society
Lake Claire
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Montreal Daily Star
Robot Cannot Bow So Winks At Princess
Princess Elizabeth meets a life sized robot in London weighing 560 pounds. The mechanical man explains his brain and body, demonstrating internal workings for ten minutes. He apologizes for not being able to bow, offering a farewell wink as the Princess laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elizabeth
How Newspaper Man Had Salary Raised
The Wall Street Journal recounts Sam Bennett, acting city editor, receiving news that Charles Schwab became Carnegie Steel Co president at a million dollars yearly. Bennett buried the item on page ten, prompting the publisher to demand front page play. Bennett then states after a salary rises beyond forty dollars a week, words fail.
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The
Wall Street Journal
Sam Bennett
New York
Charles Schwab
Carnegie Steel Co
Bennett
Optimism on Technology Jobs and Telephone Growth
A commentary argues that mechanical progress does not destroy work and cites Toronto as proof. Three new exchanges expand service to 12 000 more users, while telephone operators remain common. Toronto now has 1 524 operators, up from 404 in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Special delivery stamps from around the world and notable issues
The article surveys international special delivery stamps from Canada Mexico New Zealand Bulgaria Belgium Russia and Spain noting designs T value and service types. It also covers U S issues 1885 to present 10 to 20 cent values and 1934 1946 airmail variants. It mentions Cuba Havana Leprosy Congress stamp and Sweden overprint for Johan Strindberg's birth centenary.
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Canada
Mexico
New Zealand
Bulgaria
Belgium
Russia
Spain
United States
U.S
Cuba
Havana
Sweden
Johan Strindberg
Belgian East Africa
Jockeys Wife Has Lucky Day
Mrs Albert Snider wife of missing jockey Albert Snider in Florida reports a lucky day. She received a 4170 dollar cheque from Calumet Farms and Eddie Arcaro as her late husband s share of Citation s Kentucky Derby victory. A maid later found 4000 dollars in cash and a 295 dollar cheque in Snider s clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Albert Snider
Calgary
Calumet Farms
Eddie Arcaro
Citation
Snider
Florida Keys
Alaska herring fishery sets quotas to prevent depletion
The Fish and Wildlife Service conducts annual sampling of herring age composition and abundance to set district catch quotas. This aims to protect spawning stocks and stabilize yearly yield in Alaska fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
World stamp sets from multiple nations announced
Nations includinganda Urundi, Belgian Congo, Korea, China, Japan, Ecuador and Poland issue new postage stamp sets. Highlights include Korea marking May elections, China’s Sun Yat Sen high values, Japan a hundredth anniversary of Hokusai, Ecuador honoring Andres Bello, and a 1943 Warsaw Ghetto uprising issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
anda-Urundi
Belgian Congo
Korea
China
Sun Yat-Sen
Japan
Hokusai
Ecuador
Andres Bello
Poland
Dogs Escape From Illinois City Pound Sparks Mass Flight
A little girl released her dog from an Illinois city pound triggering the escape of 34 other dogs. Police and shelter staff recaptured several animals as residents reported stray sightings near the facility.
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Illinois City
Yipet
Vancouver Police Auction Sells Two Year Loot Collection
Vancouver police auctioned a two year collection of confiscated and unclaimed property drawing broad bidding. Items ranged from rosary and umbrella to 500 paper pie pilates, 27 bicycles, diamond rings and crowbars. A man bought a string of pearls for 3.50 while a brunette carried off a battle kit including axe and flashlight.
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Vancouver
Controversy Over Rhubarb and Pie Making
A quirky collection of notes cites varied topics from rhubarb as fruit or vegetable to a questionable pie pursuit. It mentions a Soudan region grain of truth about brides price and humorous lines about hockey, Indians, cheques, dogs, referees, derby hats, footwear, and a Colombia hangover tale.
Not Cricket Boots Shortage Saddles New Zealand Players
New Zealand cricketers distressed by a boot shortage this season have resorted to wearing running shoes. The shortage has unsettled players and affected practice and play outfits.
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New Zealand
Costly Diamond Found by Man Then Returned to Owner
A man in Los Angeles found a diamond ring in his pocket with a pencil. He gave it to his wife who took it to a jeweler and learned its value at 12 to 14 thousand dollars. The ring was turned into the sheriff for the rightful owner. The man had one complaint he lost his pencil.
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Ochokofsky
Sheriff's Office
Eskimo Scouts and Guides Form Far North Units
In Tuktayaktuk and Akiavik Eskimos and Indians join Scouts and Guides efforts across northern Canada. Yellowknife youths largely comprise mixed heritage units. Fort Chipewyan hosts two sponsor groups. Activities include hunting trips, furs funding missions, candy selling, and making food parcels for Britain.
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Edmonton
Canada
Tuktayaktuk
Akiavik
Victor Oke
Territoy
Yellowknife
Northwest Territories
Fort Chipewyan
Alberta
Indian Reserve
St. Paul's
Aklavik
Britain
Japanese War Lords Work Ordinary Jobs in Tokyo
In Tokyo a former Imperial Army lieutenant general works as a shoeblack while aging war leaders face grim fates. Morimasa Nashimoto, once commander in chief and prince, runs a tea garden in Shibuya after civilian decline. Naruhiko Higashikuni, ex prince and general, shifted from a fish shop to theater management.
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Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Morimasa Nashimoto
Shibuya
Naruhiko Higashikuni
Rail density figures show Denmark at 135 km per thousand people
Denmark reports rail infrastructure at 135 kilometres for every 1000 residents, illustrating a high density of train lines relative to population. The statistic highlights extensive railway coverage compared with other nations.
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Denmark
On the Side Color, Aries, and Irish Courtship Notes
An expert cites color psychology and a color dress trial for pupils in class. Stargazers praise Aries women as mothers and wives with humor. Irish bachelors and secretaries are discussed as models of matrimonial material and training for wives.
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New England
Los Angeles
Ireland
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Philatelic Department
Eaton Co., Ltd
France
Etienne Arago
Mauritius
Ader
Egypt
Queensland
Lisa Prokoff
H. P. Folley
Central Press
Soudan
Africa
Colorado Medico
Minnesota
Oso
Colombia
Bogota
Philip Ochokofsky
Scouts. Guides
Vv. Pia
Buddy” Fogelson
Texas
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