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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
3
Postwar reports show Akron Rubber Co in U S A testing tyres with a life near 100 000 miles using synthetic and natural rubber. Treads widen with deep grooves and a zip zig tread. Synthetic rubber skids 3 per cent more than natural.
In 1945 the BBC announced limited civilian DDT release six years after war began. The piece traces DDT’s origins at Geigy Basle through Drs Langer, Martin and Muller, leading to diphenyl-trichloroethane. Muller’s tests on Colorado beetle revealed a contact insecticidal effect saving Swiss potatoes.
Reports from Canberra say State Premiers push for restoring state income tax control and a higher future income tax, while Chifley pledges to retain uniform tax and entertainment tax with automatic social service grants. A New York despatch notes U S Army Air Force demobilisation causing flight doubt and cold maintenance issues in Korea. Lord Alexander credits press freedom for better wartime reporting and profits from access.
New York reports a record 1945 tobacco crop likely exceeding two billion pounds, signaling prosperous 1946 7 seasons for U S growers marketers and exporters. Domestic tobacco consumption remains near historic highs driven by cigarettes while overseas demand and low foreign stocks suggest sustained export increases for the next two years.
Mr Makin on BBC hails Australia as first Security Council president. He says the role recognises wartime and peace planning, pledges to work for world peace, and urges the Assembly to exercise wider responsibility. He notes Evatt’s absence but praises delegation members Hodgson Watt Hasluck Tange and Walker.
The article argues modern farmers must be jack of all trades due to complex equipment. Massey Agricultural College adds farm engineering to general farming courses to teach hands on skills in carpentry, metalwork, surveying, and machine maintenance so students can repair and optimize farm gear and installations on their own farms.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington aims to anchor a floating weather station in mid Atlantic next year built with no seadrome funds. The miniature seadrome would sit 45 feet above water on underwater float chambers, remaining level despite waves. A diamond shaped platform 180 by 450 feet could be built for about 350000 pounds, housing offices radio room and crew quarters for 17.
Global wool output is down compared with three years ago, easing stock disposal while boosting demand for tops yarns and fabrics. Labour and transport shortages limit mills postwar, bombing damaged plants in Europe and Japan, yet strong buying from France and rising world demand push prices. U.S. sheep numbers fall from 49.5 million in 1942 to a low, subsidy now aiding wool and lamb production as costs rise.
General Christiansen, former German commander of Holland, has been handed over to Dutch authorities by the Allies to stand trial as a war criminal. He is accused of ordering the execution of hundreds of resistance workers and the burning of Putten in reprisal for German officer deaths.
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At middle age many suffer headaches low mood and fatigue and some turn to Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic. The advertisement claims the pills rebuild blood reduce anaemia and restore energy improving headaches dizziness and nerves.
Mr D Brand MLA protested the withdrawal of 303 rifles from Volunteer Defence Corps members in the Greenough district. He said the Army Minister promised rural VDC members could retain rifles under conditions, but the pledge has not been followed, causing farmers' inconvenience and a breach of faith. He intends to raise the matter with the Minister to seek permission for farmers to keep the rifles.
Orient Line officials announce the new steamer Orcades, chosen over Orcades II to honor earlier ships. The 29,000 ton vessel, under construction at Barrow, will reach 42,500 horsepower and speeds around 23.4 knots, with two class accommodations and fares scaled to suit broad travel needs to Melbourne via sea or land routes.
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