Millions Of Meteors Enter Earth's Atmosphere Daily
A New York Times summary notes that astronomers estimate millions of meteors enter Earth's atmosphere daily. Most are tiny grains that burn up, though occasional larger bodies create dramatic fires and leave lasting impacts on landscapes and folklore.
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Earth
Satronomers
Portland
Antronomera
Tuttle
Tempie
Halley
Dwervers
Ginaster
Siberia
Podkamennaya Tunguska
Ognia
Harlow Shapley
Boty
Europe
America
New York Times
Yorkshireman Raises Funds With Royal Recipe Book
Frank Siddall travels from Hollywood to London collecting favorite recipes to raise funds for the London hospital. Queen Mary chairs the effort with the Marchioness of Cambridge, targeting 1.7 million dollars on Queen Mary’s 1941 birthday and an estimated 35 thousand dollars from a Royal Albert Hall concert.
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London
Queen Mary
Errol Flynn
George Brent
Ann Sheridan
Frank D. Siddall
Mr. Siddall
London Hospital
Marchioness of
Cambridge
Europe
Marchioness
Siddall
Hugpital
Not Sufficient Postage Notice
Notice warns of rising unpaid mail in Canada and the United States. Postcards with written messages require two cents postage and any short payment charges the addressee double. readers urged to prepay to avoid inconveniencing friends.
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Canada
United States
History Repeats Over Danzig Bearing on German Claims
A New York Herald Tribune analysis notes Danzig's shifting rule from Slavic origins to Teutonic, Polish and Prussian control, then French and Vienna arrangements, arguing today’s German demand echoes past propaganda and political moves. It cites 1793 and 1783 events and 1920 status as a free city.
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Danzigle
Neuve Tagebuch
Holland
Paris
Danzig
Teutonic Knights
Poland
Prussia
Frederick the Great
Russia
Germany
Ater
Nazi Germany
New York Herald-Tribune
Population growth in Canada tied to resource development
The Sault Ste. Marie Star argues that as Canada develops its resources and industrial sector expands, the population should rise further. It notes historical population figures for England and Wales and Canada’s current level, suggesting growth will continue with continued scientific and industrial expansion.
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Canada
Sault Ste. Marie Star
England
Wales
Dominion
Great Tourist Attraction Among Canada Parks
The text highlights Canada’s national parks as renowned yet humorously termed among the greatest worst attractions. It notes vast scenic regions set aside for public use and enjoyment, mentioning large park areas and references to natural features such as dripping water and education related to isolationist themes.
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Canada
The Story Of William Motherwell And The Prairie West
A long portrait of William Motherwell tracing his 1880s western migration from Ontario to Qu Appelle valley. It credits him as a driver of farming organization and policy, noting his cabinet roles and enduring influence on prairie history despite retirement rumors. It ends with a brief, unrelated fossil note on papyrus and holly.
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William Motherwell
Prairie
Ontario
Qu’Appelle Valley
Canada
Riel
Great West
Red River
Vancouver Province
Prairie Wheat Pool Talks Seek Coal and Grain Distribution
A joint meeting in Regina by directors of the three prairie wheat pools agreed to form voluntary pools for distributing coal, coarse grains and wheat. Pools would apply only to deliveries over 5000 bushels due to price guarantees. Attendees included leaders from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba pools and legal officials.
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Prairis
Regina
Alberta Wheat Pool
Lew Hutchinson
Duhamel
Alts
R. D. Purdy
Calgary
MM. Porter
R. D. German
Lew Nesbitt
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
J. H. Wesson
G. W. Robertson
G. D. Reid
Saskatchewan Pool Elevators, Limited
R. H. Millken
K.C
Manitoba Wheat Pool
Paul F. Bredt
Winnipeg
F. W. Ransom
D. A. Kans
Manitoba Pool
Naval intelligence director assumes post in Ottawa
Royal Navy officer Commander E Brand arrives in Ottawa to take over as director of naval intelligence and plans for the Royal Canadian Navy on exchange. He succeeds Commander H A C Lane, who will return to England.
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E. §. Brand
Royal Navy
Ottawa
Naval Intelligence
Royal Canadian Navy
H. A. C Lane
England
Record For Service Miss Agnea Tolmle Canada oldest weatherman
Miss Agnea Tolmle is Canada s oldest weather forecaster. For 64 years she has sent weather reports from Southampton to the Toronto Weather Bureau, a record of service unsurpassed in this field.
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Agnea Tolmle
Canada
Southampton
Toronto
Knitting Pattern 6411 for 1-Inch Squares Tutorial
Pattern 6411 shows how to knit 1 inch squares using two strands of string and Kuitting with simple stitches. Easy squares fit odd moments and can be joined into a bedspread or scarf. Send 20 cents and a request to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 MacDermot Ave Winnipeg.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
MacDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Allee Brooks
What an inch of rain really means for crops
An explained measure of rainfall and its agricultural value. The piece notes an inch of rain soaks about six inches deep on average soil, discusses rain gauges, and shows how rainfall, soil moisture, and irrigation affect yields. It warns that dry years require careful soil moisture management and two irrigations can yield a good crop.
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T. L. Shepherd
Regina
Leader-Post
Palomar's 200-inch telescope eye shapes a new era
At Palomar Observatory technicians grind and shape a 200 inch mirror the largest ever cast as they build an instrument to probe space. The massive eye could reveal whether the universe is expanding or stationary. The 20 ton glass is worked with two pounds of abrasive per pound ground. Safety steps include four inch cork insulation a clean room and precautions to prevent particle contamination.
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Pat
Palomar Observatory A
Restaurant mix up leads to surprise reunion
In Milwaukee a party of four dining met a second group of four arriving. A woman in the second party exclaimed "Grace" upon recognizing someone from the first group. The two groups were traveling together from Minneapolis toward Detroit to visit the other party.
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Arthur de Meire
Milwaukee
Grace
W&a
Minneapolis
Detroit
Vice Veraa
The Eighth Wonder of the World
A column questions why neighbors can buy many items that the writer cannot afford, contrasting perceived abundance with personal limits and economic gaps. The piece uses a playful tone to critique consumer disparity and social aspiration.
Return To Normalcy In The Canadian West
The Calgary Herald asserts a rebound in agriculture with abundant crops and growing elevator capacity, noting price fluctuations and external factors like pests and wars. It emphasizes the province and western Canada remain fertile, capable of producing ample food for people and livestock, signaling ongoing potential.
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Australia
West
Calgary Herwid
Progress in England Builds 1000 Homes Weekly Slum Clearances
England launches a fifth million housing push after World War II style slum clearance. The program constructs about 1000 houses per week with government and municipal grants totaling 3 billion dollars since the Armistice, plus modernization of existing premises.
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England
Dillain
Hoyton Post
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