Controversy Over Leaning Tower of Pisa Sparks Debate
Franklin Johnson reports on Pisa's leaning campanile the bell tower begun in 1174 and now tilted 17.15 feet with experts split on solutions. Italian engineers favor dismantling and rebuilding while American counterparts propose shoring or selective foundation changes. The piece notes Galileo's experiments and the tower’s place within the cathedral complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonanno
Giovanni Boaga
University of Rome
Jean
Pisa
Galileo
Buschetta
Rinaldo
Campo Santo
Calvary Pisa
Indonesians study Saskatchewan co operatives
Four overseas visitors from Indonesia studying cooperative principles and cooperative fisheries in Saskatchewan under the Colombo Plan. The group includes T Widagdo R N Soep ante Koesoemowinto from the Sea Fisheries Department and Seomio administrator of United Fushesia Cooperatives with Djakert and Sorkirante East Java officials. They spend a week in Regina then travel to Prince Albert to study with the northern representative of the Department of Co operation and the Rack Saskatchewan Fish Marketing Service. Earlier they studied cooperatives and fisheries at Dalhousie University in Antigonish Nova Scotia and were referred to Saskatchewan for study by Canada’s technical co operation service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Fisheries Department of
Indonesia
Djakarta
Seomio
United
Fushesia Co-operatives
Djakert
Sorkirante
Sea Fisheries Service
East Java
Regina
Prime Albert
Department of Co-operation
Director of Fisheries
Rackatchewan Fish Marketing Service
Prince Albert
Sheapore
Malaya
S Francis Navier University
Antigoniah
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
Federal
Department of Trade and Commerce
Zacchaeus and the Call to Serve in Jesus Kingdom
In Jesus kingdom greatness comes from service not lordship. Jesus models this by ministering to others and giving his life. Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector despised by his community, gains true standing through Jesus. Robertson of Brighton praises Zacchaeus for striving to overcome temptations and seek an honorable life, gaining salvation and vindication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Zacchaeus
Rome
Robertson
Brighton
Hazardous whooper flight starting soon
Audubon Society of Canada warns that the fall migration of the world's last flock of whooping cranes faces danger from hunters across prairie provinces and U S states. The message urges avoidance of shooting large white birds to protect the endangered species and keep the cranes flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Audubon Society of Canada
Canada
Texas
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Northwest Territories
Gulf of Mexico
India
Blooded stock and Hawaii sugar figures
Blooded stock refers to the bloodhound as the first breed with pedigree records. Hawaii annually produces about one million tons of crystallized raw sugar.
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Hawaii
Cowichan Sweaters and Native Wool Art Unite
The Cowichan reserve in British Columbia uses hand operated cylindrical combs to fleece sheep. Indian women knit the distinctive pullover patterns when they feel inspired, with Busters Mathews in Koksilah as the sole American wholesale outlet. Black undyed fleece yields bold, enduring designs. National Film Board of Canada photos by Gar Lunney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Mathews
Koksilah
B.C
America
National Film Board of Canada
Gar Lunney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Franklin Johnson
OPC
Cyears
Genos
Saskatchwan
T Widagdo
R. N. Soepante Koesoemowinto
Weekly Bible Comment
Ministry
Cowichan Reserve
Pat Charlie
Cowichan
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