UN Eighth Birthday Highlights Need for Charter Reform
The United Nations marks its eighth anniversary amid calls for revisions to its Charter. Critics cite delays in updating governance and the veto power of the Big Five, while supporters note gains in health, law, and disability aid, including Hammarskjold’s leadership and The Hague court expansion.
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Franklin Johnson
United Nations
N.Y
Dulles
Geer
India
Vajaya Lakemi Pandit
Pawalharlal Nehru
League of Nations
U.S
United States
Britain
France
Russia
China
Herbert V. Evatt
Australia
San Frisco
Dag Hammarskjold
Trygve Lie
Ing
Korea
International Court of Justice
the Hague
New York
East River
Wallace K. Harrigan
Price of Maple Syrup Rises Across Provinces in 1953
Maple syrup prices climbed in all producing provinces in 1953 with increases ranging from 11 cents to 36 cents per gallon. New Brunswick posted the highest average at 4.85 dollars, followed by Ontario 4.32, Nova Scotia 4.24, and Quebec 3.69.
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Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Novia Scotia
Careful Handling Of Fruits And Vegetables At Harvest
W R Phillips of the Division of Horticulture at Central Experimental Farm Ottawa warns large storage losses come from bruising at harvest. He suggests storing before grading when possible, ensuring ample near production storage, and careful handling to reduce decay and disorders in McIntosh apples and potatoes.
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W. R. Phillips
Division of Horticulture
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Ont
Mr. Phillips
Sion
Helpful Hints for Removing Perspiration Stains
The article offers household methods to prevent bruise discoloration and remove perspiration stains. It suggests moistening dry starch, using smelling salts, holding fabric over ammonia fumes, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, and ammonia, and then washing promptly to restore color and cleanliness.
Cost of Electricity Drops Across Canada in 1952
Domestic service costs fell across Canada in 1952 compared with 1935-39, with decreases in all provinces except British Columbia. The national average declined by about five percent, signaling lower electricity bills for households nationwide.
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Canada
British Columbia
Yukon Prospecting Life and Vast Northern Frontier
Mr. Wharton recalls Yukon mining hardships where sour doughs dig through frozen soil to access surface gold. The article paints a high plateau, the Yukon River, and rugged routes, with mounties holding multiple roles and dogs like malamutes aiding winter travel. Wildlife abundance includes caribou, moose, bears, and trout, framing a tough but storied northern life.
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Wharton
Yukon
Church of England
Alaska
Mr. Wharton
Kodiak Island
Oddities In The News Marital and Car Collision Anecdotes
Nathan Dallas drops charges over Vicki Morgan theft of 21 dollars. Gardner neighbor Howard McDonald and Farwell resident Joseph Kragness recall pleasant encounters with old friends as their cars collide head on in a Gardner street. Albert Rock of Shrewsbury Eng rescues an injured budgerigar found in a tree. Two weeks later the bird says Bobbie Meole Crescent before returning home on Meole Crescent.
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Howard McDonald
Gardner, N.C
Joseph Kragness
Farwell
Minn
McDonald
Kragness
Gardner
Albert Rock
Shrewsbury
Eng
Bobbie
Meole Crescent
No Cause For Alarm Manitoba Maple Bug In Homes
Entomologist Dr. R W Salt notes the Manitoba maple bug or box elder bug visits homes in fall and spring but is harmless to people and property. Adults are blue black with red markings. young nymphs are bright red. Treat in high numbers with household fly spray.
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R. W. Salt
Science Service Laboratories
Lethbridge
Salt
Bird's-eye Maple Definition and Eye-like Grain
A description of bird's-eye maple a variety of sugar maple wood named for its wavy grain that creates eye-like markings.
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United Nations Building
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Bridgerison-Gray
North St
Brees
North
Jim Dunbar
G.I
Beverly Hills
Calif
Dunbar
Diane
Christian Dior
Nathan Dallas
Buffalo, N.Y
Vicki Morgan
Arthur J. Cosgrove
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