United Nations FAO appoints Dr Kirk head of plant industry
The Food and Agriculture Organization adds to its work with Dr. L. E. Kirk appointed head of the plant industry branch. Dr Kirk, dean of agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, will lead efforts to improve farming methods and distribution of agricultural products in the West.
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Hopes To Raise Living Levels
The Food and Agriculture Organization aims to raise living standards in starvation countries and boost food production. Under Dr. Kirk the work includes food preservation and storage to cut vast losses, plus tackling pests and insect plagues like grasshoppers that threaten crops and output.
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Will Attempt Pest Control and Global Genetic Stock Information
Dr. Kirk will lead work to create a central source providing information on valuable genetic stocks of animals and plants worldwide. The effort aims to preserve stocks and keep them accessible to farmers in any country via the U.N.C. An official from a Western Canadian university was chosen for this important global agricultural service.
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How To Remove Fruit Stains
Fresh fruit stains can often be removed by pouring boiling water over them, but peach pear cherry and plum stains darken with heat. For these use cool water and glycerine or a soapless shampoo, then vinegar and rinse. apply similarly to wool and silk, and use cool water for tomato juice and ketchup stains.
Britain’s Regular Army Grows to 108000 Strength
London reports Britain’s regular army has increased by 9,000 since December. Financial Secretary John Freeman told the House of Commons that voluntary recruitment ran about 3,600 in April and 3,400 in May, bringing total strength to 108,000.
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Cashier Dismisses Bandit as They Try Hold Up Los Angeles Window
In Santa Monica a masked man announced a holdup at a movie ticket window. Cashier Wan da June Phillips refused to panic and told him to move along. The suspect fled but was chased down by the next customer and held for police. Over 250000 insect species are known today.
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Power of Atom and Daily Life Jokes Highlight 2735
A fragmented humor column mixes jokes about atomic energy, domestic life, mistaken names, misheard phrases, and light social quips. The piece weaves puns on will readings, fast food prices, lingering chores, and theatre of everyday misunderstandings in a busy, playful tone.
The Danger Of Lightning And How To Stay Safe
A Ottawa Citizen report outlines lightning risks and safe practices. It notes nine of ten fatalities occur in rural areas and urges shelter in buildings with lightning rods or enclosed metal vehicles. It warns against lone trees sheds and exposed shelters and cites examples from golf caddies to campers and rowers.
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Canada reports radar device outperforms rivals in tests
The National Research Council disclosed in Parliament that a new radar distance-reading meter, developed in Canada, directly shows aircraft or ship distance in miles from a fixed ground point. It replaces complex calculations previously required by operators and reportedly outperformed foreign devices in open competition.
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Canada to speed up wartime compulsory savings repayment
Ottawa reports that taxpayers may receive back 261 million dollars in compulsory savings two years earlier than planned. Finance Minister Douglas Abbott discussed paying two installments instead of three, potentially clearing the debt by 1949 rather than 1950. First cheque of 58 million to go before March 31, 1948.
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Pirarucu: Amazon Freshwater Giant Resembles Whale
The pirarucu is a freshwater fish found only in the Amazon river and its tributaries. It resembles a whale and can weigh up to about 200 pounds, with sizable specimens reported.
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