Tabor’s Safe Job Ends in Jailed Confession
In a small town, Joe Tabor serves a two year sentence for gang ties and returns to marry his girlfriend Flypaper Haley’s pursuit of justice. The Central Clothing Store safe was blown late Saturday. manager Andrews is implicated as the actual robber in a staged outside job, with new evidence from the sergeant unraveling the truth.
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Flypeper
Haley
Joe Tabor
Tim
Hagen
Flypaper
Tater's
Tabor
Taber
Old Hagan
Andrews
the Central
Wheeler
New Ukrainian cattle breed described as giant milk producers
London reports via Moscow radio that a new Ukrainian cattle breed, created by Kharkov experts, yields far more milk and fat than locals. Some cows produce 2420 to 2640 gallons annually, equating to about 1323 pounds of butter, while ordinary local cows produce only a tenth.
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London
Moscow Radio
Ukraine
Kharkov
Canada to Get Dried Fruit From Australia
Canada will receive one fifth of Australia s 1948 dried vine fruit production mainly sultanas and currants. Canada s share is 16 126 tons out of a total 1 000 tons. Imports will include 300 000 cases of tinned pineapples with half arrived plus 77 800 cases of canned apricots peaches and pears.
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Ottawa
Canada
Australia
Australian High Commissioner's Office
Father Has No Control Of Drinking Poker-Playing Sons
Vancouver police investigate reports that up to 15 boys, teenagers and younger, gathered at a city home for poker games and drinking. Neighbors complain of property damage as police check claims linked to two boys, aged 16 and 13, living at the house. the father says he has no control over them.
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Vancouver
R. A. Wail
Canadian War Dead Names Book Placed in Public Archives
A golden book naming all Canadian soldiers buried in Adegem cemetery near Ghent Belgium was placed in the Public Archives of Canada. Prime Minister Mackenzie King said he received the volume from Mme Le Clement Desaint Marcy of Ghent before departing for Europe.
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Ottawa
Adegem
Ghent
Belgium
Public Archives of Canada
Mackenzie King
King
le Clement Desaint-Marcy
Europe
Columbus' Son Guided First Jamaica Settlers in 1509
The article notes that Columbus' son led the initial group of settlers to Jamaica in 1509, marking a formative moment in colonial contact and island history.
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Columbus’ Son
Jamaica
British capital eyeing Alberta investments Amid Briefs
British industrialists may invest up to 40 million pounds in Alberta. James J. Ros, economic analyst, and Morgan Walton survey Alberta resources for British interests. Other briefs note Manitoba teachers' permits, farm variety shows in Saskatchewan, migration to British Columbia, warnings of unwelcome insects in Alberta, and human bones found near Estevan with unclear origin.
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Medicine Hat
Alta
Alberta
James J. Ros
Morgan Walton
Manitoba Crops Average Four Thousand Dollars
Winnipeg reports that the Manitoba department of agriculture expects average net farm returns for 1948 to reach about 4000 dollars per farm based on 52 500 farms. The department notes an unusually high crop storage with minimal weather loss compared with prior years.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Red Cross Opens Outpost Hospital at Arborfield
The Red Cross opens an outpost hospital in Arborfield Saskatchewan to handle emergency and maternity cases. A renovated home provides six beds a nursery X ray facilities a laundry and staff quarters with Miss Marie Kilden in charge as nurse.
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Arborfield
Sask
Tisdale
Red Cross
Marie Kilden
Freshen Teapots With Vinegar Rinse
To clean teapots, bring a mild vinegar solution to a boil inside the vessel. Rinse thoroughly after boiling to remove odors and mineral deposits.
Plastics industry growth in Canada accelerates in 1946
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada’s plastics and plastic products output rose 36 percent in 1946, with factory value totaling 21.24 million dollars, up from 15.6 million in 1945. The number of plants increased from 46 to 78 reflecting rapid expansion.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Dominion
Dominion to donate $2 million apples to hospitals
The Dominion Government will donate two million dollars worth of processed apples from Annapolis Valley storage to Canadian hospitals and charitable institutions. The apples come from last year’s surplus and were subject to a marketing agreement with the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association guaranteeing processing due to market losses in the United Kingdom.
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Kentville
N.S
Dominion
Annapolis Valley
United Kingdom
Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association
New Improved Highway Links Paraguay and Argentina
A newly completed highway connects Paraguay and Argentina improving cross border travel. The route enhances trade access and regional transport while boosting regional ties and economic activity.
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Paraguay
Argentina
Farmers To Get 14 000 000 Aid
Regina reports the Prairie Farm Assistance Act will pay 60 000 farmers in the three Prairie provinces 14 million dollars for 1948 49. Cheques covering 60 percent of the total will be mailed in December with the balance in March 1949. Saskatchewan receives 12 million to 1 300 townships. Alberta 1 500 000 for 500 townships. Manitoba 500 000 for 200 townships.
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Regina
Prairie Farm Assistance Act
Prairie Provinces
R. F. McGregor
P.F.A.A
McGregor
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Europe Enjoys Largest Harvest Since the War
A London report says Europe’s harvest is extensive and likely the biggest since before the war. Across countries, grains and vegetables yield heavily, aided by ample rainfall and larger cultivated acreages, possibly easing rationing and social tensions. No firm Russian figures, but indications point to good crops.
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London
Europe
Associated Press
Record Quartz Claims Reach New Saskatchewan High
Regina reports a new yearly high in mining activity with 731 quartz mining claims staked in the Precambrian regions of Saskatchewan this year. Resources Minister J. H. Brocklebank notes 1936’s 651 claims as the previous record during the Lake Athabasca gold rush.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
J. H. Brocklebank
Lake Athabasca
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