Television advances beyond inventive stage in practical tests
New York reports that RCA chief David Sarnoff pledged tests under practical conditions, signaling television's shift from invention to application. The piece notes iconoscope tech by Zworykin and the need for nationwide transmitting stations to support public broadcasting, while highlighting cautious big-money investment and future theater replacement by nightly televised plays.
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David Saroft
Radio Corporation of America
Sarnoff
Vladimir K. Zworyk
Br. Sarnoff
Edison
Sarno
New York
Tues
Armored Cars Tested by Canada Defence Ministry
The Canadian Ministry of National Defence is experimenting with small armored cars built by Canadian motor manufacturers. Officials deny tanks are being produced, stating the efforts are preliminary tests for troop use with ordinary four wheelers. In Montreal, Dr. A S Lamb was reelected president of the Canadian Physical Association with vice presidents named from Vancouver, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of National Defence
Canada
Canadian Physical Association
A. S. Lamb
McGill University
Montreal
W. G. Brandeth
Vancouver
EM. Cartwright
Saskatoon
Sask
Robert Jarman
Winwipes
Safety On The Highways Says Driver Responsibility Matters
A St. Catharines Standard editorial urges motorists to choose careful driving to improve highway safety. It argues safety relies on human behavior, urges speed restraint, courtesy, and strict adherence to laws beyond penalties, and calls for militant public sentiment to reduce deadly accidents.
Tibetans Claim Heat by Suggestion Powers
Berlin reports describe Tibetan claims of telepathy and warmth generation through bodily heat. A traveler notes natives can dry wet clothes by heat from their bodies, with mastery achieved after drying six to twenty garments. The account links to an expedition returning from the Himalayas and mentions related modern roles for women in Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Dyhenfurth
Himalayas
Tibet
Europe
Darjeeling
Socialist joke contrasts rich and poor with a cold
A bystander notes a joke where a socialist asks about the difference between rich and poor, and the reply suggests the rich man has a terrible laryngitis while the poor man merely has a cold implying a superficial distinction. The line is dated 2009.
Survey Tells The Tale Western Ontario Has More Worses Than Cars
A London Ontario chamber survey shows Western Ontario still has more horses than cars. It cites 243000 horses valued at 21.48 million versus 160450 vehicles valued around 160.45 million, with horses leading by about 138.97 million in value.
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Western
Ontario
W. J. Wood
London
Ont
India Sues Million Machine to Kill Insects in India
The Hyderabad demonstration by French engineers Menasche and Demoutier shows an ultra-ray burner and suction fans to destroy insects, seen as a leading method against agricultural pests causing millions in crop damage. A separate note mentions coffee chips for breakfast service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
How to Include Mothers in Photos with a Self Timer
A reader outlines steps to use a self timer for folding cameras, enabling mothers to enter pictures with children. From tripod setup and indoor lighting to setting diaphragm and shutter speed, the guide explains timing and actions to capture a natural pose. It ends noting the timer’s affordability and longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Cape
Saskatchewan's First Woman Coal Mine Operator in Canada
Miss Jessie Hamilton, Manitoba educated, runs a Saskatchewan coal mine near Bienfait since 1926. She inherited from her father, modernized the operation, and maintains a leading shaft mine with 17,000 gallon per hour pumps. Her training and leadership mark a notable breakthrough for women in mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busiseas
Jessie Hamilton
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
Bienfait
Hamilton
R. L. Hamilton
University of Manitoba
Churchill
Protect Civil Population Compulsory Air Raid Drill In Britain
Drafting plans may double home strength of the Royal Air Force at a cost of 120 million dollars. Air Ministry warns manufacturers not to take foreign orders without ministry consultation. A country-wide plan to make the population air-raid minded is in preparation as part of protection of civil population.
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Britain
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
United Kingdom
Eivil
Prefers His Records French Meteorologist Has Own Kea About Forecasting Weather
Paris based meteorologist Olympie Mongeau touring Montreal argues for relying on long term weather records over folklore. He notes open mind but favors data driven forecasts, while some farmers receive young trees through provincial schemes led by federal and provincial agriculture departments in Canada.
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Olympie Mongeau
Cannes
Montreal
Mr. Mongeau
Dominion
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Prairie Provinces
Federal Department of Agriculture
Indian Head
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Connaught Cup Winner Named At Ashbury College Meet
Michael MacBrien son of Major General J H MacBrien commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police won the Connaught Cup for the second time at Ashbury College Ottawa. The cup was donated by the Duke of Connaught former governor general of Canada for physical training during the annual Symnastic exhibition.
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Michael MacBrien
J. H. MacBrien
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Ashbury College
Woman wins first Victoria and Albert Museum guide post
Miss Marion Thring, among 200 competitors, becomes the first full time guide lecturer at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. After three months she has walked about 1,000 miles through galleries and learned about 10,000 treasures, with another 1,000 miles and 10,000 objects to study before lectures begin in July. She jokes about roller skates and notes the lack of pockets as a challenge, carrying two large keys and a long cord around her neck.
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Oman
British Museum
Marion Thring
Victoria and Albert Museum
London
Arduous Journey Ends as Explorer Returns to Churchill
David Irwin of Grand Rapids Michigan concludes a 400 mile trek across northern Canada from Baker Lake Northwest Territories. He arrives at Churchill with three dogs to pull his sled after a long arduous trip. Irwin had collaborated with Andrew Bahr on the Alaska reindeer drive but parted years ago.
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Canada
David Irwin
Grand Rapids
Mich
Baker Lake
N.W
Irwin
Churchill
Andrew Bahr
Alaska
Liberal opposition backs greater warplane support in Lancashire speech
Sir Herbert Samuel, Liberal leader in the House of Commons, urged that Liberals share responsibility with the government for strengthening Britain’s air defenses. He warned against leaving the country inadequately defended against risks that could become realities.
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Great Britain
Herbert Samuel
House of Commons
Lancashire
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