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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
13
A wartime account details Britain's use of smoke screens from 1940 to 1942 to protect industry and civilians. Orchard heaters evolved into large burner systems producing chemical smoke that shielded inland cities and ports while Britain and allies prepared for invasion.
Overcrowding in henhouses causes damp, chilly conditions that weaken poultry and invite disease, parasites, and cannibalism. Increase ventilation and sunlight, space birds 0.8 to 1.0 square feet per bird, and provide more than 10 feet of feeding space per 50 birds. Cull weak birds to keep a healthy flock for profitability.
English and Western Europe sites reveal belemnites as fossilized internal shells of extinct cephalopods related to squids. Some reach eighteen inches, streamlined for fast action, and were among many sea dinosaurs long extinct for about fifty million years.
In Ottawa the week centered on meat rationing and wheat export moves. Prime topics included Canada’s expansion of wheat exports, Britain seeking more bacon, and steps to adjust ration values as Canada plans a peacetime defense budget and navy and army details.
Plans to speed return of Canadian radio manufacturers to civilian production and to develop frequency modulation broadcasting and television in Canada were laid at a meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Canada.
Officials have dashed steps along routes from the Atlantic coast to curb crowding at railway stations. The crackdown targets shipments and routine activities, with authorities balancing security and passenger convenience while adjusting train schedules.
In Charlottetown a provincial court is to be established under Chief Justice Shane Campbell. Previously, cases in Talendore went through Pare Darpent at Ottawa, with few formal court outlets available locally.
The text links Canadian farm produce and factory goods to overseas markets and stable prices. It notes Victory Bonds provide working capital reserves and loan potential, highlighting banks buying or lending against Victory Bonds for cash needs.
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