Millard County Chronicle | 1938-03-24 | Page 5 | Scientists May Build Camp at Magnetic Pole

scientists may build camp at magnetic pole ottawa the dominion government is considering a proposal to build and maintain a scientific sta tion near the arctic archipelago aid of the government is sought by canadians british and united states scientists to delve into the secrets and resources of the north country the northern end of the boothia peninsula is the proposed site of the station as it would be adjacent to the north magnetic pole observations would be radioed to the out side world daily in winter and sum mer ac according cording to plans magnetic compasses pointing to the magnetic pole vary slightly from year to year and a station in the vicinity would verify this deviation before a site could be established flying conditions would have to be studied because the short season for aerial navigation has been one of the chief handicaps in exploring the arctic islands