World Happenings From Across the Globe Today
Britain's Comet jet liner gets new landing gear to handle undersized runways. Alberta exports halted. a five-year royalty receipt is set. Austria receives 3.823 million dollars in Marshall Plan aid for industrial materials. Handel’s The Messiah first edition found in Johnstown library. Britain recruits hundreds of young scientists as atomic research expands. Canadian boys slated for England trip switched to visiting Canada in 1950. Hunger strike in Bombay draws 2000 workers urging palace servants to resume meals. RC A F marks first navigator graduates since WW II with double-winged insignia ceremony led by Air Vice-marshal Slemon in Summerside.
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R.C.A.F
C. R. Slemon
Trenton
Ont
Summerside
Pei
Editor's Daughter Proves A Great Boon To Paper
In Missoula Montana Cathy Doherty sold 1000 inches of Christmas greeting ads in 40 hours boosting the Missoula Times during publisher C J Doherty's heart attack illness. She previously helped run the paper during his hospital case, delivering the largest advertising month of the year.
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Missoula
Mont
Cathy
Catherine
Doherty
Times
Shortest US Cross-Country Distance Noted
The article states the minimal east to west route spans 2,152 miles from near Charleston South Carolina to San Diego California.
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United States
Charleston
S.C
San Diego
Cal
Wiring a 3 way switch to light between house and barn
Diagram shows a two switch wiring setup for controlling a light from two points. Requires two three way switches and two conductors between house and barn plus feed to light from one switch and return to source. For barn lighting include a separate feed from distribution with a main switch and panel. Use a qualified electrician if unfamiliar.
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A. D. N.B. Ans
New Allen & Hanburys Canadian HQ Opens in Toronto
Allen & Hanburys announces a new Toronto manufacturing laboratory on Wilson Avenue, a 20000 square foot single story brick and steel building. The Canadian subsidiary traces to 1917 18 in Lindsay and is part of the long standing British empire firm dating back to 1715 as The Old Plough Court Pharmacy.
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Allen & Hanburys Company, Limited
Toronto
Wilson Avenue
Ontario
Allen & Hanburys
Allen & Hanburys Company, Ltd
Allen & M Hanburys Limited
London
England
Plough Court
Old City of
Men Dominate Dress Design and Hat Styles
The piece argues men excel in dress and hat design due to impartiality and broader type consideration while women design for themselves. It also warns about drunk driving, giving numerical limits, and includes astrological claims about Aries Aquarius and Libra women. An aside notes longevity and executive stress with domestic guidance on supervising a male breadwinner.
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Aries
Aquarius
Libra
Windsors to visit Alberta ranch this spring
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor still plan a visit to the duke's 4000 acre Pekisko Alberta ranch near Calgary this spring but plans are not finalized. The couple have not visited since 1941, though the secretary said they definitely intend to go there.
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Windsors
New York
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
Alberta
Pekisko
High River District
Calgary
Prince of Wales
Vancouver dog named best in Canada for 1949
Kenmare Masterpiece a five year old Kerry blue terrier owned by Mrs Irene McEachern of Caulfeild West Vancouver was named the best dog in Canada by the Canadian Kennel Club. He received the James D Strachan memorial medal as the outstanding dog of 1949.
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Toronto
Irene McEachern
Caulfeild
West Vancouver
Canada
Canadian Kennel Club
James D. Strachan
RCAF Exercise to Be Led by Sask. Officer in Sweeping North Tour
RCAF and U S Air Force will conduct the Aly Force winter training operation Sweet Briar in the Yukon and Alaska next month under Group Captain P A Gilchrist of Weyburn Sask, with Lt Gen Stephen J Chamberlin commanding overall and Wing Commander D G Malloy overseeing air defence and the transport wing. The roster lists Canadian units at Rivers Man St Hubert Que Edmonton and Dorval Que plus U S squadrons from McChord Langley Pope and Elemendorf AFBs.
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Aly Force
Briar
P. A. Gilchrist
D.flc
RCAF
R.c.af
Ottawa
United States Air Force Headquarters
Washington
Gilchrist
Weyburn
Sask
Joint Air Training Centre
Rivers
Man
Yukon
Alaska
Stephen
J. Chamberlin
United States Fifth Army
D G. Malloy
D.F.C
Air Defence Group Headquarters
St. Hubert
P.Q
Halifax
W. F. Parks D
435 Transport
U.S. Air Force
62Nd
McChord Air Force Base
Tacoma
Wash
Langley Afb
Hampton, VA
Pope Afb
Fort Bragg
N.C
Elemendorf Afb
Sheep numbers rise in Australia to 108 million
Australia reports 108 728 000 sheep as of March 31 an increase of 6 170 000 from the previous year. The statistician group notes a broad growth in flock size across the Commonwealth amid favorable conditions.
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Canberra
Australia
Commonwealth
Simian Junction of two streams puzzle hints
A crossword puzzle clue list features entries for verticals such as Simian Junction and River in England, plus words like Heavenly body and To scoff. The page assembles assorted crossword prompts and a note indicating it is the answer to last week’s puzzle.
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Fleety
England
Saunders Wheat Proves Yield and Maturity Advantage in Peace River
Tests from 1945 to 1949 show Saunders outperforming Garnet Thatcher and Red Bobs by about one bushel per acre in yield and maturing earlier by up to two days versus Thatcher. Saunders also offers better threshing ease, color, and disease resistance, with seed distribution by the Dominion Experimental Station aiming toward Elite and Registered stock for 1951–1953.
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Saunders
Garnet
Thatcher
Peace River
Dominion Experimental Station
Beaverlodge
Kitchen Meditations A Sparrow Visitor
A trim young sparrow lands at the door and glances in with saucy curiosity. I greet it invitingly, and it briefly pauses on the step before fluttering away with a cheerful chirp.
Weekly Tip for Stain Removal of Enamelware
Baking soda removes stains from enameled cooking utensils. Rub the damp cloth over the spot until it disappears.
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South Africa
Lindsay
Allenbury
Allenburys
Vancouver
Sask. Man
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