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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1947
Page
2
The article discusses global peace concerns amid fears of a possible third world war. It notes disbelief in democratic circles about nearing war through 1939 and argues disarmament alone cannot guarantee peace as nations remain wary of aggression.
The piece discusses global anxiety over atomic warfare and argues that nations well prepared for war may deter attack since retaliation with atom weapons could be devastating for all sides. It notes that atomic arms might paradoxically preserve peace by deterring aggression.
Hon. Brooke Claxton told Winnipeg listeners that if an international security force is created Canada will meet its obligations alongside other nations. He said the navy and air force are at strength and the army is about two thirds full, stressing preparedness to deter future war without fear of renewed conflict.
Melt butter and cereal crumbs with brown sugar and nuts until caramelized. Mix yolks with sugar, then lemon juice. Fold in stiff whites and whipped cream, then layer over the base and freeze. Top with crunch mix and chill until firm for eight servings.
A home guide advocates using the refrigerator to save time and store perishables. Plan meals in advance with cold salad courses, refrigerator rolls, and a dessert option like gelatin or ice cream. Prepare casseroles ahead and bake just before dinner for a quick, organized meal.
A compilation of quotes on criticism outlining its aims, duties, and methods. Aristotle, Simms, R G White, Thoreau, Goethe are cited, noting standards, reflection, and the effect of severe truth and merciful censure.
A brief ad describing the Pinwheel square as a compliment catcher for use on cloths and linens. It suggests string for easy squares or No 30 cotton for daintier work. Pattern 7316 includes square stitches directions and costs twenty five cents plus mail to the Household Arts Department in Winnipeg. Include name address and pattern number.
A British newspaper writer urges testing ministers and their wives before church calls, reopens the long debate on the role of a minister's wife. Some say wives are unfairly judged by attire and activity, others value privacy and home duties. The piece notes wives can support or hinder their husbands and that discussion will continue.
An editorial argues children instinctively dislike fat and cannot digest it when forced. It contends adults should respect natural appetite and avoid coercive feeding practices.
A collection of light jokes and anecdotes about farm life, social mishaps, and everyday manners. The snippets feature a nagging wife turned hospital patient, neighbors asking about selling a horse, remarks about Miss Vane and Miss Speitz, a flirtatious cook, a milder taxi ride, and a holiday yes man.
The passage notes that backache stems from lazy kidney action causing acids and poisons to build up in the body, with the implication that kidney disorder leads to systemic discomfort. It frames this as a health observation from the era.
Western Australia once relied on the Mulga Mail with 38 relays to deliver ballots to camps and stations across vast inland areas. Air transport now handles most voting, though camels and pack-horses persisted in distant Northwest regions and in South Australia during drought. Coober Pedy, a coal town, sits underground, with homes and bank in caverns.
A compiled piece by a father of a four year old asking playful and thought provoking questions about nature self awareness and everyday phenomena. It explores topics from weather to animal behavior and emotions presented in a child friendly tone. The questions invite wonder and imagination while prompting gentle explanations.
Rensselaer New York reports Dr. Theodore L. Klumpp and Dr. Maurice L. Tainter say medical advances may extend human life to 125 to 150 years by protecting blood supply to tissues. They caution most deaths come from degenerative diseases rather than old age. They also note 21 million Americans may be 65 or older by 1980.
The Kingston Whig Standard reports engineers work to eliminate all driver distractions. The project is described as the largest order ever undertaken and could lead to built in blinkers earplugs for drivers and restraints for passengers.
Marcel Renville, head of France's largest Paris model agency, laments a severe lack of "beautiful girls" to serve as fashion mannequins for fall collections. He says only about one in a hundred women currently qualifies as a model.
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