Canada Faces Global Lands Controversy From North to Sea
Washington reports a surge of disputes over offshore rights and polar claims. The U S seeks to defend federal ownership while states challenge Submerged Lands Act rulings. Australia and Japan clash over pearl shell fishing, Canada’s Arctic possessions face renewed scrutiny. The issue spans Antarctica, continental shelves, and sector principles, with the Supreme Court potentially shaping a vast, international real estate dispute.
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Washington
The
Hague
Congress
Australia
Japan
Canada
North Pole
Antarctica
South Pole
Huasia
Arctic
United States
U.S
Eisenhower
California
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Supreme Court
Arkansas
Alabama
Montana
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Uncle Sam
Portugal
Spain
Rome
North America
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A collage of jokes and anecdotes from Bennett Cerf humor pieces. The selections feature quips about doctors, a taxi meter, a cold maid, a Doukhobour escape, a near miss with a car, a sight-impaired driver, Duke Ellington’s childhood padding, and a playful author’s wife line.
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Bennett Cerf
Guided Missiles Could Halt Tornado Damage
Scientists Rossmann and Mayer propose a plan to shoot guided missiles into tornadoes to disrupt the funnel and stop destructive down drafts. They envision a national tornado defense net with mobile stations near large cities, radar data, forecasts, and missiles ready at air bases. The researchers say success could come in five to ten years with adequate funding.
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American Meteorological Society
Rossmann
Mayer
Mystery of the Orient’s Gifted 26-year-old Engineer
Marian Hung vin Tsai of Formosa, 26, won a scholarship to a gas fuel technology course at Southern Technical Institute in Chamblee, GA. She earned her degree via a Chinese Education Ministry exam after excelling in differential equations and calculus at National Yin-sze University. Tsai traveled 8000 air miles, is the only girl in her class, and will work as assistant engineer at Taiwan Pineapple Corp. Her American study is funded by Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association directors who facilitated her student visa.
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Chamblee
Marian Hungvin Tsai
Formosa
Southern Technical Institute
Ministry of Education
National
Yin-sze University
Gems of Thought and Proverbs in a Short Phrase
A collection of quotes on joy virtue pleasure and wisdom. Includes Psalms 30 5 and sayings by Young Chinese Proverb and Thomas Fuller with a table reference.
Baby steps and foot care for toddlers
A wellness feature explains how a baby’s first steps signal a crucial development stage. It stresses choosing supple all leather shoes with anti slip soles, warns against premature walking, and notes most children try walking at 13 or 14 months under natural guidance.
Priestley on modern English life and work ethics
J L R reports J B Priestley, renowned British writer, now doubts his early welfare state views. He warns on social security and work, asks if English society favors meaningful effort over passive leisure and questions whether many respected people still pursue constructive action.
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J. B. Priestley
J.L.R
Dartmoor convicts build radio to hear racing results
In Dartmoor prison England convicts crafted a radio set to listen to horse racing results and place bets. The story notes four betting options win place show and out as popular outcomes.
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Dartmoor
England
Calves Calf Girth Measured As Diagnostic Aid
Doctors from New York and Boston report calf girth measurement as a potential routine exam tool. A study of 369 drivers and 104 healthy women shows big calf discrepancies in thrombophlebitis patients, aiding early detection of clots and hidden malignancies alongside neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disease assessment.
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Albert Damon
New York
Ross A. McFarland
Boston
Journal of the American Medical Association
Lead Pencil Still Worthy Of Respect
New York report explains that the wooden lead pencil remains valuable beyond writing, with 350 types and uses. Clyde Nissen of the Lead Pencil Manufacturers Association notes pencils write underwater, on steel, skin, glass, plastics, and even toast variety tricks. The piece highlights diverse models, including a kosher pencil, and ends by noting there is no actual lead in pencils.
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New York
Clyde Nissen
Lead Pencil Manufacturers Association
Nissen
Tale of Two Cities Classified as Short Short
A brief note reclassifies the Today’s Tale of Two Cities as a short-short. The item notes a brisk London to Paris flight time of just over 19 minutes as a contrasting aside.
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London
Paris
Two Cities
Lucky Accidents Lead To World Inventions
A column notes that many major inventions arose by accident. Rubber heels came from a factory theft story and a nail on shoe heels. Shatterproof glass from a chemist's wife injury sparked safe glass. Cork stoppers aided champagne. Blotting paper began after ink-absorbing paper was accidentally tested. Bell and the telephone emerged from a plucked spring. A lab cat incident led to Bakelite plastic.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Bell
T. A. Watson
Watson
Baekeland
Is Climate of Canada Becoming Near Tropical
Nelson notes four past warming events when the polar ice cap receded, suggesting Canada and parts of North America could return to near tropical conditions if the ice cap retreats again. He cites pre-ice age fauna, the Churchill and Knife river strata, and 300 million year old limestone evidence of warm seas extending from Canada to Texas before the ice ages.
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Nelson
North America
Canada
United States
Alberta
Geological Survey of Canada
Churchill
North
South
Knife Rivers
Texas
Dip Delights and Turkey Dressing Ahead for Parties
This guide suggests dipping potato chips with various dips and provides three dip recipes Chili Dip Chicken Liver Mushroom Scallion Dip Blue Cheese Dip. It also shares a turkey dressing option Deviled Ham Turkey Dressing with steps to blend breadcrumbs nuts eggs celery apples deviled ham and seasonings.
Fear Exhaust Fumes Cause Lung Cancer
New York reports exhaust fumes from cars trucks and buses may trigger lung cancers in humans and mice tests link chemicals from slow traffic to skin cancers in mice. Poorly conditioned engines emit more pollutants while good condition engines emit none. Lung cancer deaths have risen sharply since 1933, with higher rates in cities, prompting the American Cancer Society annual meeting.
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New York
American Cancer Society
Albacore Tuna Labeled Best Choice Meat
Albacore is regarded as the choicest species of tuna meat, noted for its firm texture and rich taste. The statement emphasizes its preferred status among tuna varieties and suggests widespread consumer regard.
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