Canadian wartime entertainer longs for front line shows
Winnipeg born Wally Brenan recalls performing in bombed churches and ruined theatres for Canadian servicemen during World War II. Now in Britain, the former sergeant, who once led the Tin Hats tour across Europe, laments no active Canadian service show exists but hopes renewed Canadian troop presence may revive such acts.
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Jeff Ryan
Canadien Press
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Funnyman
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Ike
Canadian Legion
Big Bill Campbell
Canada
Europe
Jesus in John Gospel Lays Divine and Human Sides
The piece argues that the Gospel of John presents Jesus as both divine and human. It highlights Cana at the wedding, the Samaritan woman encounter, and Jesus sharing common human experiences. It emphasizes blending humanity with divine power and following Jesus with both reverence and compassion.
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Jesus
Cana of
Galilee
Crippled girl learns to write with her head in Montreal
A Montreal hospital patient identified only as Mary has learned to write, paint, and draw using a neck muscle controlled device fitted to her head. The plastic headset device, designed by hospital staff, enables communication and artistry after a year of paralysis.
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Montreal
Shriners
Mary
Manitoba selects Swan River student for Eaton Scholarship
Agriculture Minister D Robertson announced Swan River native David H MacLennan as Manitoba's candidate for the Eaton Agricultural scholarship. He will vie with provincial reps at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto in November.
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Winnipeg
David H. MacLennan
Swan River
Manitoba
Eaton
D. Robertson
Toronto
Absences, horoscopes, and Salazar noted in quirky columns
The column covers dating tricks, hurricane naming quirks, and family planning anecdotes. It contrasts Joan Morgan and Scott McKay with Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt, notes Portugal's budget balance under Salazar, and jokes about home haircuts amid rising prices and tips.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Eve
Joan Morgan
Scott McKay
Stevenson
Lynn Fontanne
Alfred Lunt
Pastry Cups with Beef Filling and Mushroom Sauce
A recipe outlines pastry cups filled with seasoned beef, celery, onion, green pepper and catsup, baked in a 400 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Served with a sauce made by heating mushroom soup with milk and garnished with pimiento strips.
Seed disinfectant eliminates dust in seed treatment
A new liquid seed disinfectant now available to Canadians virtually eliminates the previous dust that required farmers to wear masks during seed grain treatment. The product dries on seed, preventing dust during treating and bagging, and helps prevent seed decay and seedling blights at a cost of a few cents per acre.
Canada May Set Construction Record in 1954
The bureau of statistics predicted a construction record in 1954 if plans totaling 4.83 billion dollars are completed. Total building activity may rise five percent from last year with 235 million dollars more in construction. New construction could reach 3.866 billion, while repairs and alterations total around 964 million.
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Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Bureau
Proper Canned Goods Storage Advice
The weekly tip notes canned products should be kept in a cool dry place away from freezing temperatures. Glass packages may break if frozen and can deteriorate. light exposure bleaches or darkens most glass jars unless kept in dark storage using paper bags or original containers.
Protein Focus for Athletes Boosts Vigor and Performance
The article argues athletes need about twice the average daily protein, highlighting dairy, meat, and cheese as ideal sources. It cites digestion rates and expert opinion, including Paul Brown, on timing moves to dodge tacklers, stressing calm, alert play.
Ontario plants turn out 98 percent of Canada’s motor vehicles
The Motor Province reports Ontario factories produced 98 percent of all motor vehicles manufactured in Canada. The data underline Ontario’s dominance in vehicle production and industry efficiency.
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Ontario
Canada
Treaty Ends Anglo-Chinese War in Nanking 1842
The Treaty of Nanking concluded the Anglo-Chinese conflict in 1842. Liberia covers about 43,000 square miles.
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Nanking
Liberia
Weekly Crossword Puzzle Music Maker
Horizontal clues include Detected instrument and Behold beaming hints. Across and down entries span music terms Latin coin and legal words, with references to ancient gods and modern prefixes. The grid yields themed answers and requires wordplay solving.
Deer fly first creature to cross sonic barrier at 80 mph
A historical note states the deer fly achieved the first crossing of the sonic barrier at a speed of 80 miles per hour. The claim highlights early experimentation with biological limits and rapid insect motion.
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