Oldest Lippizzaner Horses Saved by U S Troops Tale
American troops saved nine Lippizzaner horses from a German stable near Berlin during World War II. The horses, descended from medieval Spanish and Arabian stock, include Pluto the prized high school stallion. Now at Pomona California they will be bred in a government program with a $10 stud fee, offering rare horses to the public while preserving an ancient royal lineage.
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Vienna
Trieste
Pluto
Charles VII
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Holy Roman Empire
Europe
Pomona
Calif
Arabia
South America
India to Americas: the turkey's journey to domestic status
The Royal Ontario Museum notes that turkeys became domesticated in North America after Indian peoples in the southwest began keeping them in the 16th century. From there the birds were taken to Spain, England, and later back to America with settlers, though they were not regarded for high intellect.
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Royal Ontario Museum News
American Southwest
Spain
England
America
Norfolk County
Beware of Carbon Monoxide and a Toronto Safe Heist
A public safety note warns that carbon monoxide is odorless and deadly in enclosed spaces. In Toronto, three safe-crackers looted a store of more than 70000 dollars. Henry Petersen was killed by a police bullet as the trio attempted to flee, the others surrendering and spending the night in custody.
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Toronto
Henry Petersen
Petersen
Painters Correct Mistaken House, Start Over at 63 Normandy
A Toronto painting crew finished two days work on 73 Normandy Boulevard then realized they had painted the wrong house. They moved to 63 Normandy and began again while the landord of 73 promised a cheque for the unexpected improvements.
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Toronto
Normandy Boulevard
Normandy
P.S
Bulgaria refutes British army claims in war update
The Bulgarian news agency denies a British assertion that Bulgaria has 170,000 men under arms, stating the total is 64,859 in line with the draft peace treaty. British Undersecretary Christopher Mayhew had said Bulgaria fields 6,000 regular troops and 164,000 militiamen.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Christopher Mayhew
House of Commons
Sun Shipyards Shorten Tanker Avila To 132 Feet
The Sun Shipbuilding Yards at Chester Pennsylvania will shorten the tanker Avila by removing the bow and stern and inserting a compact midsection. The vessel will go from 261 feet to 132 feet in length after the modification.
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Sun Shipbuilding Yards
Chester
Avila
New Development Study Means Of Establishing Television Facilities In Canada
Canadians read of public ownership talks on TV facilities in Montreal and Toronto as the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation studies the possibility. US and UK progress shown include New York and Alexandra Palace testing color and all-electronic systems with growing networks and prices. Windsor and Detroit relay broadcasts hint at future cross-border Canadian reception, while no Canadian station yet exists. CHAIRMAN OF INDIA ASSEMBLY Rajendra Prasad is named permanent chairman amid assembly session tensions. Jinnah-led Muslim League boycotts continue.
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A. D. Dunton
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New York City
Television Broadcasters’ Association
Washington
Canada
Detroit
Windsor
India Assembly
Prince Philip Seen by Navy Reporter As Potential Princess Consort
Roy Fisher, veteran reporter and former liaison to the British Pacific Fleet, portrays Prince Philip of Greece as an able naval officer and popular shipmate. Fisher notes Philip’s dedication, beard, and charm during service, and that Australian crowds favored him during a Sydney visit.
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Chicago Daily News
Prince Philip
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U.S. Navy
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Greece
Pacific
Philip
Prince Consort
Sydney
Australia
Interesting Bits From The World Of Science And Nature
The list ranks Greenland to Ellesmere as the ten largest islands. Diamond polishing wastes 50 to 75 percent of rough stones. Birds migrate from New Zealand toward northern regions. Vega and Arcturus shine much brighter than the sun. Vega is 51 times and Arcturus 112 times as bright. Soybean feed needs surplus oil extraction before use. Dietetic term appears in a 1597 English dictionary. Tea’s discovery is linked to Shen Ning in 2737 B.C. Expensive cattle and horses may be X rayed to detect diseases.
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Arcturus
Vega
Thread Thrifty Crochet Square Pattern 7048
Learn a 12 inch square crochet that uses less than one ball of cotton. The pattern offers beauty and multiple uses, with easy directions for beginners. Send twenty cents to the Household Arts Department in Winnipeg with name address and pattern number 7048.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
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