General Assembly Of United Nations Aims To Keep World Peace
The United Nations, with fifty one nation representation, sits at Flushing Meadows. The Big Five veto power in Security Council shapes decisions while General Assembly, Security, Economic and Social, and Trusteeship Councils coordinate peace, rights, and global welfare.
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General Assembly of United Nations
Thomas J. Hamilton
New York Times
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Interesting Fact Capsule From Historical Notes
A collection of quirky statements covers topics from tornado corks and gas pipelines to biodiversity, linoleum preparation, and the first zoological garden in China. It notes Edison’s bamboo pole accident leading to filament development and a mushroom-erected block in Basingstoke, England.
Minster’s Sermon Prompt Sparks Child’s Question
A boy watches a minister write a sermon and asks how he knows what to write. The minister replies that God tells him. The boy then asks why he erases parts after writing them. The exchange highlights faith and doubt in a church setting.
Panama Meaning Abounding Fish in Indian Language
The word Panama is described as an Indian term meaning abounding fish.
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Panama
Reading aid for the blind demonstrated in Philadelphia
A five pound electronic device converts printed letters into recognizable sounds, enabling reading without Braille. Inventors Dr. V. K. Zworykin and L. E. Elroy demonstrated the instrument at the American Philosophical Society meeting, with future prospects including phonetic reading and letter spelling.
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Philadelphia
American Philosophical Society
V. K. Zworykin
Radio Corporation of America
L. E. Elroy
Zworykin
First Margarine Developed During Franco Prussian War
A French chemist created margarine in 1870 to ease a fat shortage after the Franco Prussian War. The note recalls butter rationing and neuleomargarine efforts in that period.
Protein Power and Dairy Strength for All Ages
The article urges using non meat proteins as equal protein sources including milk cheese poultry fish eggs dried beans peas and nuts. It emphasizes higher protein needs for men and teens and offers practical dietary tips and substitutions. It also notes steam generated electricity requires about 100000 gallons of water per ton of coal.
Canadian Industry Poised to Rebound in Winter
The piece notes Canada’s wartime production constraints easing as settlement of the S1-day basic steel strike signals a wave of wage gains averaging 12 cents per hour. It contrasts prewar and postwar outputs for washing machines refrigerators and automobiles, citing 1938–41 versus 1942–45 production drops and a 1946 uptick with 9,863 cars in April and 40,709 by June. It warns imports of steel may fall to 450 000–600 000 tons impacting total supply to meet a 900 000 ton need.
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Canada
U.S
Chosen RCAF 6 Group Members to Wear Lapel Insignia
Canada’s bomber crews of the RCAF 6 Group will wear circular lapel pins featuring a blue background, a silver rosette and a red maple leaf with a grey bomb motif. The insignia honors the Wellington Halifax and Lancaster operations from Yorkshire bases during World War II.
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Canada
Rcaf “6
Wellington
Halifax
Lancaster
Yorkshire
England
Fatigue and Rest Emphasized by Health Department
The Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa reminds Canadians that fatigue is natural after energy expenditure. Rest and sleep restore body cells, with children needing more rest to support growth and youth activities.
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Department of National Health and Welfare
Ottawa
Black flag reminder over traffic hotspot in Toronto
A black flag will fly from the Bang building at the Danforth and Pape corner, Toronto’s second worst accident spot, on accident free days the flag is replaced by the Union Jack. 2697
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Danforth and
Pape Avenues
Toronto
Gandhi Says He Was Shaken By Food Distribution Incident
In an interview Gandhi, age 77, admits doubt about living to 125. He spoke after a ceremony for his birthday where Harijan children received peanuts and fruits, and he lamented the distribution as insulting to the food minister. He called for equanimity to regain years already lost.
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New Delhi
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Rejendra Prasad
India
Gandhi
Retired RCMP Woman Compels Spotlight in Swift Current
SWIFT CURRENT One of the few women holders of a special constable's appointment in the RCMP Miss Annie A Greer has retired here. She did stenographic work at the detachment since 1928 and previously served with the Saskatchewan provincial police. At Maple Creek a woman employed by the Mounties at the old Fort Walsh site as a cook was given a special constable's rating in the force.
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Swift Current
R.C.M.P
Annie A. Greer
Greer
Saskatchewan Provincial Police
Maple Creek
Mounties
Old Fort Walsh
Perky Animal Pets Pattern Offers Elephant and Puppy Play
An ad promotes a toy elephant and puppy pattern for children and adults. It claims the animals stand 714 inches tall and includes transfer for elephant and dog directions. Orders require twenty cents and a plain name address pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
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