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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

19

District Loyalties Strengthen Nation

Halifax CP report quotes Charles Bruce of Toronto addressing Nova Scotia Weekly Newspaper Association. He argues regional loyalty enriches national character, warning against uniformity and praising diverse provincial traits as essential to Canada’s national makeup.

Halifax Charles Bruce Toronto Nova Scotia Association Canadian Press Canada Rockies Selkirks

What Was the Star of Bethlehem Likely To Be

The article surveys explanations for the Star of Bethlehem, weighing Venus conjunctions, planetary alignments, comets, and nova phenomena. It notes Venus’s brightness, Kepler’s Jupiter-Saturn idea, and the brevity of planetary conjunctions, while highlighting comets and novae as plausible ancient explanations.

Bethlehem Venus Johannes Kepler Christ

Timely Hints For Carving Yule Turkeys

Timely advice for carving a roast turkey to serve boneless slices. Start with the right leg, then the breast, steady the bird with the left leg, and slice with the grain to avoid crumbling. Remove wings last, cutting meat around them neatly for attractive Christmas plates.

Flight To Freedom Gains Citizenship

Estonian surveyor Alee Kalbus and 100 new Canadians took the oath as the last step in a wartime escape that began when the Russian invasion uprooted his family. Fleeing to Norway then sailing to Sydney in 1948 with 347 others, he later worked in Montreal and Kitimat before settling in Vancouver and joining an electrical firm.

Vancouver Alee—Kalbus Norway Kalbus Atlantic Sydney N. S Montreal Kitimat B.C

Warning As Holiday Accident Season Starts

Officials warn a high holiday traffic death toll is likely across Canada and the United States. Police vow strict enforcement against drinking drivers as Safe Driving Day messages urge people to avoid driving after drinking.

Canada United States

Shortage of lab assistants grows in Canada

Ottawa reports a shortage of qualified laboratory assistants as James Gibbard, director of the health department hygiene laboratory, discusses the growing problem facing Canada.

Ottawa Canada James Gibbard Health Department Hygiene Laboratory

Federal workers plan Europe excursion in April

About 60 federal employees organize an airline trip to Europe for next April visiting Paris the Riviera Italy Switzerland Germany Holland and Britain. They aim to tour major cities and attractions while coordinating travel arrangements through a group.

Ottawa Europe Paris The Riviera Italy Switzerland Germany Holland Britain

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