Progress In Research in Canada 1947 NRC Review
The National Research Council reports ongoing work by 2300 staff across laboratories tackling food chemistry refrigeration radar aircraft motion pictures heating lubrication textiles rubber and industrial processes. Atomic energy research yields radioactive materials for medical and industrial studies. Dr J W Spinks of Saskatchewan links radioactivity to wheat growth improving farmer knowledge. Refrigeration meat storage dairy processing eggs anti freeze and value from surplus crops also featured.
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Canada
National Research Council
Research Council
Atomic Energy
J. W. Spinks
University of Saskatchewan
Atomic Energy Plant
Spinks
Scientific research key to Canada’s industrial growth
Dr. J Mackenzie urges at least one percent of national income for science research with government half funding. C D Howe cites Canada producing over 200 new products since World War II and argues many can be made cheaply here with adequate markets. The National Research Council supports industrial development and expansion to aid producers for domestic and export markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mackenzie
C. D. Howe
Canada
National Research Council
Saskatchewan Weeklies Set Aug 5 6 Convention Date
The Saskatchewan division of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper association will hold its annual convention August 5 and 6 at Hotel Saskatchewan. Walter Ashfield secretary-manager announced after an executive meeting attended by S. J. Dornan T. E. Scriver W. Ashfield Gerald Humphrey A. Bock George Lancaster and E. G. Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Hotel Saskatchewan
Walter Ashfield
S. J. Dornan
Alameda
T. E. Scriver
Wolseley
W. Ashfield
Grenfell
Gerald Humphrey
Nokomis
A. Bock
Battleford
George Lancaster
Melfort
E. G. Quick
Weyburn
Trapping Hopes Rise in Northern Manitoba
D. M. Stephens deputy minister of mines and natural resources told the Rotary Club in The Pas that beaver returns could range from 400 to 1000 dollars per trapper and that beaver numbers may double or triple within two to five years, signaling a period of prosperity for trappers in northern Manitoba.
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Manitoba
D. M. Stephens
Mines and Natural Resources
Rotary Club
Planes Drop Grain For Pheasants In Manitoba
In southwest Manitoba grain is dropped from an airplane to feed game birds during harsh weather. G Serafin, game guardian of Virden, had grain flown over the Sourisford district by C Reddaway to aid pheasants. Bags weighed about 10 pounds but broke on impact.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Melita Game and Fish Association
G. Serafin
Virden
Sourisford
C. Reddaway
Gems of Thought in Everyday Life
A compact collection of quotable lines on work, purpose, labor, and character from Beecher Bulwer-Lytton Greeley Epictetus Mary Baker Eddy Whately and Gamaliel Bailey. It emphasizes industry over mere talent, application as price for knowledge, and labor as path to blessing.
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H. W. Beecher
Bulwer-Lytton
Humorous Parade of Everyday Witty Lines
A collection of short jokes and quips about money, love, mischief, and daily life. Snappy exchanges explore budgets, publicity, romance, parenting, and social missteps with a light, ironic tone.
Doctor's dash ends in hospital drive
Dr. G. H. Gutridge hurried from a garage to the hospital after a hurry-up call. His car gearshift stuck as he backed out, but he still drove the six blocks to the hospital ward, keeping the patient in view.
Benjamin Franklin Foretold Parachute Troop Tactics
Benjamin Franklin is credited with forecasting the concept of parachute troops, predicting airborne forces and their role in future military operations. The note reflects an early intuition about rapid deployment and surprise in warfare.
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Benjamin Franklin
Elected by Acclamation In Small New Brunswick Town
In Shédiac New Brunswick the civic body is chosen without a public vote. French and English factions file nominations, form a slate, and select Mayor Joseph E Leblanc and the 1947 council as in prior quiet traditions spanning nearly 30 years.
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Shediac
N.B
Joseph E. Leblanc
Nipawin Bonspiel Seen Tougher Than Canadian Curling
Grant Watson of Winnipeg, winner of the Nipawin automobile bonspiel, calls the event tougher than curling for the Canadian title. He notes 121 rinks entered, only about 10 capable of winning cars, six from Winnipeg. Nipawin made over $5,000 in broadcasting rights and drew large crowds as officials plan a third annual event with prizes near $23,000.
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Winnipeg
Grant Watson
Scotty
Winnipeg Free Press
Harper
Watson
Nipawin
Old Court Dress Donated to Provincial Archives
A full court dress worn at three coronations is now in the Victoria provincial archives. Embroidered satin with crimson velvet kirtle and miniver trim, it belonged to the late Viscountess Churchill and was worn at the coronations of George V Edward VII and George VI. Mrs. H. R. Beaven, Viscountess Churchill’s sister in law, donated the gown. she was daughter of Hon. Robert Beaven BC premier 1882 83.
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Victoria
B.C
Viscountess
Churchill
George VI
Edward VII
George V
H. R. Beaven
Robert Beaven
New Spice Blend Aims for Apple Pie Flavor
A new spice mix highlights cinnamon and nutmeg among other flavors designed to enhance apple pies. The blend emphasizes warm, sweet notes to complement baked fruit desserts.
Baseball Injuries Reported as Most Frequent in Sport
A study notes higher injury rates in baseball than any other sport, highlighting shoulder and knee strains among players. Researchers analyze pitching mechanics and scheduling factors contributing to injuries across leagues.
All-Weather Highway Near Yellowknife Nears Completion
A $4,000,000 highway begun in 1946 and now 75 miles from Grimshaw to Hay River is slated for completion next August. The 385 mile all year road will connect Edmonton with Yellowknife and mining areas, enabling year round freight to northern depots. Permafrost challenges were met by raising the road from gravel and clay pits to prevent cave-ins during thaw. The federal and provincial governments share the remaining costs after the $1.2 million portion to Hay River and the Alberta boundary. The route traverses timbered, scenic country and is expected to boost mining, tourism and northern development.
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Edmonton
Canada
Northland
Grimshaw
Hay River
Peace River Country
Hay River Post
Great Slave Lake
Yellowknife
United States Army
Alaska Highway
Canal Pipeline
Alberta
Minister urges aid from plate as three tramps respond
Reverend Ernest Peake of Golbourne Congregational Church in North Kensington told his flock to take food from the collection plate if needed. Three thin tramps answered the call and expressed thanks for the help offered.
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London
Ernest Peake
Golbourne Congregational Church
North Kensington
Montreal matriarch guards Salvation Army kettle
Mrs Caroline Phillips has tended the Salvation Army Christmas kettle on St Catherine Street in Montreal for 14 winters, a family tradition amplified by her five great grandchildren watching the scene.
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Montreal
Caroline Phillips
Salvation Army
St Catherines Street
Phillips
Army worms move in feeding line formation
Army worm caterpillars march to a feeding place in a continuous line with each head touching the tail of the one ahead, creating a marching procession observed in field studies.
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Horace Greeley
Epictetus
Mary Baker Eddy
Whately
Gamaliel Bailey
Ponce DE Leon
Earth
Atlantic
Florida
Joan
Tom
John
Jim
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Johnson-Richardson Ltd
Church St
Toronto
AO NN Fieischmanns
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