17 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
1
Navy will scatter flowers over oceans on Navy Day October 27 to honor shipmates who died in World War I. The public may send one flower to the senior naval chaplain at a designated U. S. port before midnight October 26. flowers will be placed aboard planes and ships for transport at sea.
Los Angeles report shows Maine New Hampshire and Wyong residents show little interest in California products. The chamber notes inquiries from those states are few while New York and Minnesota supply the largest percentages of interest.
Washington Council of Church Women awaits the return of the 29 cent doll as price hikes delay plans to extend the doll adoption program to children abroad. The group aims to start adoptions in Latin America and China but faces cost barriers.
Canadian officials report that servicemen helped boost immigration by marrying prospective immigrants. About 45 000 women and 20 000 children are expected to enter Canada as war brides, signaling a broader postwar migration. Entry restrictions apply mainly to enemy nations and Asians, with minimal other barriers.
Washington report warns that the U.S. faces a worsening teacher shortage as wartime losses, low pay, and limited federal aid erode education. It cites emergency certificates, classroom closures, and calls for teacher recruitment programs while noting federal restraint and local responsibility.
Bankhage Secretary Anderson jokes about hogs and cattle gaining weight on ranges. The piece riffs on political factions and media confusion, plus a quip about bureaucrats and etiquette. It ends with a humor line about an Archbishop and motorcycle escorts running red lights.
A brief note notes high demand for kitchen towel embroidery transfers. It mentions Pattern 7491 with a transfer size about 54 percent of a mat area and indicates longer lead times for Bilime orders due to popularity and current conditions.
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