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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
19
The devaluation of the pound sterling stirs mixed reaction in Canada with fears of a British export surge harming the Canadian textile sector. Canadian primary textile workers face potential layoffs as Britain may flood markets with cheaper exports, raising concern over overproduction and job losses.
Dr John A Schindler notes in The Reader's Digest December issue that half of all visits to American doctors cite worry related sickness. The piece outlines anxiety linked symptoms and urges cheerful, proactive living as a cure or prevention.
The RAF plans that by year end one third of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force will operate jet fighters. Secretary Arthur Henderson told Parliament that all RAF fighter command squadrons and ground attack squadrons in Germany and the Middle East have been re equipped with jets. Jets are being exported to other countries and the Auxiliary is expected to be fully jet-equipped by early 1951.
Canadians consider half a turkey for Christmas meals as stores offer smaller portions. The Home Economists recommend washing and drying the half bird, salting the cavity, stuffing with cheesecloth dipped in fat, and roasting uncovered with no added water to finish the dish.
Canada saw more than 59 million dollars bet on horse racing in 1949 across 20 associations and 1 780 races. Ontario and Quebec led wagering, with Toronto and Vancouver among top cities. Woodbine in Toronto recorded the largest single meet handle. The industry collected government percentages and paid owners prize money, with betting supervised under the Dominion Department of Agriculture.
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