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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1951
Page
9
A fashion caption shows a model in a rich deep brown fur coat described as sheared raccoon posing for warmth in cold weather. The write up contrasts cozy fur with chilly November days and notes fur as the ultimate warm choice. It also mentions how coast to coast radio programs are delivered by railway telegraph lines and aired locally by individual stations.
The latest combat suit for British troops in Korea was shown at the British War Office after extensive trials in Canada. Tests at Fort Churchill in 1947-50 and in the Musk-Ox exercise in the far North featured a wool lined outer parka, a minor combat smock, extra trousers, a combat cap, a neck square, and water-repellent mukluks. The complete kit with boots weighs 179 to 200 pounds, lighter than typical outdoor winter wear.
The article explains how the Canadian dollar has fallen to about 53 cents on August 1 1951 in terms of prewar buying power. It details varying values by category such as clothing fuel rent and materials and notes wages rose while the dollar shrank. The manufacturer sees the dollar worth only 3 cents for raw materials.
A hair breadth is defined as one forty eighth of an inch in standard measurements. The note explains this unit as a precise small increment used in technical contexts.
The Financial Post reports Ottawa sees little chance of policy retreat on credit and purchases. Some easing may come for housing as higher down payments curb bidding. Polls show public belief investors gain 25 cents from every dollar of corporate sales, while Canadian investors actually receive less than two cents.
For the first time in 28 years Canadian tourist spending abroad may equal foreign spending in Canada. In good years Canadians spent little abroad. now Canadians spend a full dollar abroad for every foreign dollar spent here. The aim remains to boost foreign tourist business to balance the exchange.
Ink spots on wool require careful handling. Rinse in cold water to remove most of the ink, then soak washable ink in a cool detergent solution and rinse. Do not rub as wool fibers weaken. For permanent inks use dilute hydrogen peroxide on light wool or lemon juice on colored wool, drip through the spot, then blot and air dry.
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