Britain to Employ Braille Telephonists for Life
The British Post Office will offer permanent jobs to Braille telephonists up to age 60. Other notes include 1947 London transit losses, a March export record of 157,343 bicycles, and 418,227 bicycles shipped in Q1. Princess Elizabeth received an honorary Doctor of Civil Law from Oxford. Canada reports chartered bank deposits at April 20 totaling 3.951 billion dollars.
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British Post Office
Braiile
Britain
Princess Elizabeth
Oxford University
Canada
Dedication Of World Largest Telescope At Palomar
The Hale telescope at Palomar Mountain California was dedicated to mankind in ceremonies attended by leaders of major scientific institutions. The 200 inch instrument christened in honor of Dr George Ellery Hale who died in 1938 will probe the universe with a range of 1 090 000 000 light years and may even address the mystery of life itself said Dr Max Mason head of the observatory council.
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Palomar Mountain
Calif
Hale
George Ellery Hale
Max Mason
Observatory Council
Patch a Screen Hole with Quick Fix
A brief tip explains sealing a screen hole by patching it or holding a thumb over it. It adds a light admonition urging women to visit the “15” to secure a patch and hints at using a thurn to keep a husband in check.
Crochet Patterns for Colonial Decor and Parasol Girls
Advertises Pattern 7057 with pineapple design crochet patterns for living room decoration. Claims improved pattern-visuals with charts photos and complete directions. Request by sending twenty five cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union Winnipeg Manitoba with name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McVermet Avenue E
Winnipeg
Spider Spins Silk With 680 Tubes In One Cord
The diadem spider uses 680 tubes to spin silk and can form a single cord of 680 strands by grouping its six spinneret fingers.
Crossword puzzle clues fragment with scattered words
Fragmented crossword list features horizontal and vertical clues with partial entries. Several entries mix languages and misread letters, including Greek vowel, deformatory statement, and musican terms, plus references to rivers, titles, and instruments.
Industrialist to leave Britain for new start in Canada
Birmingham and plans to emigrate on the Aquitania August 17 with wife and son Charles. J C Cordon, 44, former managing director of a Midlands tarpaulin and canvas company, vows to work hard in Canada starting with ice cream sales or bench work. He aims to Toronto first, driving a car and trailer to cope with housing shortage and to rebuild his career with new Canadian employees.
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Birmingham
Eng
J. C. Neil Cordon
Midlands
Canada
Corden
Cordon
Reynolds and Company Limited
Britain
Aquitania
Charles
Mary Chell
Toronto
Canada Boosts Use of Blue Grass Seed Nationwide
Agriculture Department urges Canada grown blue grass seed for pastures airfields playgrounds and cemeteries. Press release says locally produced seed adapts to soil and climate, boosting Canadian economy. Two main varieties grown: Canada Blue Grass in Niagara Peninsula and Canadian crown Kentucky Blue Grass from Red River Valley Manitoba.
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Ottawa
Agriculture Department
Canada
Niagara Peninsula
Red River Valley
Manitoba
Danegeld Tax Paid to Buy Off Viking Invasion
England in the 10th century imposed Danegeld a tax to raise money for paying off Danish invaders. The levy aimed to secure peace by purchasing temporary respite from raids and battles, reflecting early royal efforts to manage Scandinavian threat.
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England
Living Costs Rise Worldwide During 1939 47 Period
The Municipal Finance Officers Association reports that from August 1939 to December 1947 living costs rose 69 percent in the United States and 218 percent in Iceland. Other notable increases include Peru 207 percent and Mexico 205 percent while Canada 45 percent, Norway 56 percent, Sweden 56 percent and Switzerland 63 percent. In 1947 the US price index rose 8.9 percent while Czechoslovakia fell 6.6 percent and Norway fell 24 percent.
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Chicago
United States
Municipal Finance Officers Association
Iceland
Peru
Mexico
Czechoslovakia
Newfoundland
Canada
Norway
Sweden
Switzeland
Wonderful Stove to cook three courses in ten seconds
Australian engineers unveil electric stoves that can prepare a three course meal in 10 seconds. Domestic models are slated for sale within two years at about £125, with larger restaurant units due in about 12 months at around £250.
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Australia
Endurance Test Stroud Cadets Trek 2500 Miles
Two army cadets aged 16 and 19 completed an endurance hike covering 2,500 miles around England and Wales in 141 days. They undertook the journey as an exercise in endurance and initiative, raising questions about stamina and training.
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Stroud
England
Wales
Weekly Tip Whitewash Window Boxes Before Earth Added
Always apply a whitewash inside window boxes before adding earth to deter wood attacking insects and preserve the timber. Keep the interior sealed to protect against rot and pests.
Award Scholarships For Barley Study
Five scholarships are awarded each year by the Barley Improvement Institute to stimulate barley research. Scholarships apply to Canadian universities conducting barley research. The institute, financed by the trewing and malting industries, began operations May 1 led by Prof. T. J. Harrison who has served Manitoba with the Board of Grain Commissioners since 1939.
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Winnipeg
Barley Improvement Institute
Canada
T. J. Harrison
Manitoba
Board of Grain Commissioners For Canada
Harrison
Miss Canada criticizes U S fashions during New York visit
Margaret Marshall Miss Canada 1948 and Atlantic City runner up returns from studying dramatics in New York on a scholarship. She works as an usherette at Carnegie Hall and plans to fall back on Canadian purchases, saying U S fashion is overly fussy with frills, huge hats, and heavy jewelry. Pasteurized Milk Is Safe.
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Toronto
Margaret Marshall
Canada
Atlantic City
New York City
New York
Margaret
Carnegie Hall
United States
Don'ts for Food Handlers Highlight Hygiene Rules
Dr A R B Richmond Toronto's Chief Food Inspector speaks to Danforth district foodhandlers on personal hygiene and a list of don'ts. Key points: don't work ill, don't cough into hands, report skin infections, wash hands after toilets, avoid nose picking, wear hair restraints, don't lick fingers, don't taste serving spoons, use clean towels, avoid street clothes, and handle cups by rims or handles.
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A. R B. Richmond
Toronto
Danforth District
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