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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1952
Page
2
The 200th anniversary of adopting the Gregorian calendar is noted by Brown and Bigelow of St Paul. The piece recounts centuries of calendar attempts from ancient Sumerians to Pope Gregory XII and explains how England skipped 11 days in 1752 to align with Europe.
The Sunday Express reported surgeons at Nockingham Palace faced a delicate lung operation on the King last September. They avoided a major nerve near the vocal cords, fearing permanent speech loss if the knife moved even slightly.
Seven year old leukemia patient Little Downy Chafin, beloved nationwide, died in his sleep today. His parents Mr and Mrs J J Chafin had celebrated Christmas on December 5 noting doctors did not expect Peony to live past December 25.
The Financial Post reports Finance Minister Abbott in a buoyant surplus stance likened to a family figure from an untaxed era. He hints at keeping funds, while many spectators have ideas on spending or distributing the windfall with scores of suggestions circulating in public discourse.
The article outlines how Jewish and Christian calendars date creation and era origins. It notes 5711 as a Jewish year in 1950 AD, credits Charles III of Germany with inaugurating AD notation, and describes Scaliger's Julian period calculation. It also mentions the Olympiad dating and Egyptians as early time-figure researchers, concluding with a view on calendar origins.
Modern research uses radioactivity to date wood samples up to twenty thousand years old, far back beyond historic records. Astronomers and geologists estimate the Earth’s age at three to four billion years, allowing vast time spans to be explored.
A historical note describes First Day First Moon New Year celebrations in China lasting 15 days from the First Moon to the eng Chieh festival. In Northern China families exchange gifts and foods after the New Year gathering, with paper lanterns and gong signs marking the start. In Southern China the climax features lantern lit parades with large fire breathing dragons weaving through streets.
A boastful man testifying in police court insists he stood during evidence. The magistrate retorts and fines him ten dollars for contempt of court. The man then pleads guilty to stealing an overcoat and adds he had the sleeve shortened.
A damaged passage recounts a discussion about hydrochloric acid in pipe cleaning and metal corrosion. It notes a government stance against its use, citing toxicity and safety concerns, and mentions internal disagreement within a bureau about production and handling. The text hints at wartime controls and attempts to simplify storage.
The text discusses regular breakfast habits and suggests whole grain cereals and oats for a balanced start. It mentions various foods and the goal of maintaining energy, with emphasis on simple, practical choices for a steady morning routine.
A Chicago dealer advertised that he would cover transportation costs for prospective customers to his showroom. A potential buyer traveling from Sydney, Australia reportedly spent 78 on a ticket, illustrating the offer's reach.
Rangoon Burma. Fisherman from Shai reports after fifteen months stranded on a desert ship in the Indian Ocean no rescue boat arrived. His crew lament the harsh voyage and advised him to stay aboard until help comes.
In Pittsburgh police when 40 witnesses could not identify the suspect in a bank hold up lineup. Three of the persons held up by the suspect were able to observe the scene. Officers pursue further leads to locate the assailant.
A Wisconsin railroad worker Morris enlt faced charges after an incident with buckmates amid reports a patron helped decode Morse code indicating a suspected attack. Details remain unclear in the fragmented sighting.
Washington D C report says boxer James Welker rose after a rough exchange in a boxing ring, then floored a taunting rival with a swift hopmaker as jeers echoed through the arena.
In Korea the 2nd Division reports a 3 percent unit requisition of a gender and two typewriters received a bole and two pencils.
In Attleboro Massachusetts Alonzo Bysan slept and awoke to find himself in water up to his knees confounding his dream with a bizarre backyard scene. In Santa Clara California Jackie Cuathra a six year old boy began a chimney descent but became stuck requiring firefighters to rescue him and he clung on until help arrived. The note ends with a caution to use the front door or window.
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