India Debates Fate of British Statues After Independence
India's Education Ministry seeks state views on removing or preserving hundreds of statues of British rulers and officials. Madras favors selective removal, Andhra wants preservation, and Uttar Pradesh urges considering Commonwealth sentiment. Pending policy, statues may be moved to museums to fill gaps with Indian sculpture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Ministry of Education
Madras
Co. Subramaniam
Madras Legislative Assembly
Siay- Andhra
Uttar Pradesh
Education Ministry
Calcutta
Maidan
Mayo Hardinge
Peel
Canning
John Lawrence
New Delhi
George V
Kingsway
Prasad
Edward VII
Red Fort
Old City
Lord Roberts
Jawaharlal Nehru
Queen Mary
National Museum
Health Magazine on retirement age and biology
Dr. Robert Collier Page argues retirement should start at age 40 to protect active men and urges research into setting retirement ages by biological age rather than chronological age. He cites reunion observations showing wide health differences among peers of the same age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Collier Page
Health Magazine
Health League of Canada
Page
Sea level glaciers and early wheat cultivation noted
The text explains glaciers at sea level found near the Pole, in Alaska, Greenland, and parts of Norway, challenging the idea that glaciers only occur high in mountains. It also notes that wheat was cultivated early in the Stone Age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Book of Knowledge
Pole
Alaska
Greenland
Norway
Local Option liquor act eyed by Halstead
R N Halstead chairman of the committee on Alcohol Education says the liquor act’s fate hinges on voters accepting responsibility for their community. He spoke at Ladies Night at the St James Chamber of Commerce noting varied backgrounds and that local option lets each community choose outlets fit its population, economy and habits. He warned the new pattern will require citizens to abide by law and cooperate with police. Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it. -Josephus Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Alcohol Education
R. N. Halstead
Halstead
St. James
Mr. Halstead
Pansy applique quilt pattern and pattern book offer
Two pansies in colorful applique framed by bias binding accompany Pattern 7044 with chart and directions for a single and double bed quilt. Needlework fans are invited to send 25 cents for this pattern and for the Alice Brooks Needlecraft 1956 book featuring many easy hand-work designs.
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Alice Brooks
Asbestos Town Sees Century More Of Mining
The Quebec-based town of Asbestos, near Vermont, sits above the Jeffrey open pit mine and a vast underground system. With 10,000 residents, production runs 4,000 to 6,000 tons daily as Canada supplies 90 percent of U S asbestos, much of it used in auto parts and building materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbestos
Jeffrey
United States
Canada
Hollywood
Centre for victory in Canadian National Institute for the Blind work
The National Institute for the Blind showcases new facilities in Regina and Saskatoon with a residence and service centre. The article highlights dining, private rooms, Braille instruction, handicrafts, and social activities for blind residents. It notes admin offices, advisory board, and outreach to Southern Saskatchewan. Volunteer canvassers will collect funds Sept 15 to Oct 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Institute For the Blind
Institute
Regina
Saskatchewan
C.n.lb
Justice W. M. Martin
Saskatoon
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Broad Street
Fourth Avenue N
An Old Custom in Monarchy We Speak as We
The phrase we use echoes ancient practice where two Roman emperors ruled jointly, one in Italy and one in Constantinople, issuing decrees under a shared authority.
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Italy
Constantinople
Pine or Maple Knife Box and Stand in Pattern 281
Craft a pine or maple knife box to hold fruit or attach to a stand with pull-out shelves. The two pieces use pattern 281 slated for 35c, part of five patterns in the Pine and Maple Antiques packet priced at 1.50.
The Rug That Grew Up With the Family
The oval braided rag rug known as The Rug That Grew Up with the Family started small for two, expanding gradually to its planned ten by eight feet. The center row measured two feet, with winter growth guiding each season. Readers are invited to mail 35 cents for a pattern catalog, a refundable offer.
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Atlantic City
Marian Ann McKnight
Manning, S.C
Taha Rea Aa Ee
Princess Margaret
London
East Africa
Clarence House
Cecil Beaton
Mauritius
Zanzibar
Tanganyika
Kenya
Josephus Daniels
Wee Brook
Mouseheld Arts Department
P.P.L
Front Street W
Teronte
Russia
Vermont
Quebec
U.S
Centre For Victory
WYTTH
Department P.P.L
West 5Th Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Ramsay Company
Band Street
Ottawa
Venille
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