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Newspaper

Hamiota Echo

Location

Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 12, 1951

Page

3

Tight hands ruin football ball handling says Notre Dame coach

The article explains that stiff fingers and wrists cause fumbles and lost plays. It quotes Frank Leahy of Notre Dame and Frank Clair of the Toronto Argonauts on keeping hands relaxed, plus simple drills to develop loose hand sensation and control. It promotes joining Sports College for more tips and a free training newspaper.

Frank Leahy Fighting Irish Notre Dame Leahy Frank Clair Toronto Argonauts Dominion Washington Redskins Sports College Today Sports College Box Toronto 1 Ontario

World Happenings Briefly

Notable items from the era include Alberta cowhand Frederick Burton’s death at 83 and the first Boy Scout investiture in a provincial capital led by Governor General in Victoria. Other notes cover a lightning incident in Memphis, a long post office link in Smiths Cove, a licensed air service Prince Rupert to Ketchikan, a 62 city diplomatic plan for Japan, Siamese trout twins at an Australian hatchery, and Egyptian police pickpocket gang arrests. The closing line mentions Sapin trees and winter freezes.

Alexander Victoria B.C Japan Kyodo Canada Adelaide Australia

On The Side: Scuba Intelligence Claims Stir Debate

A column questions the claim that intelligent women threaten male pride and that educated women lack intelligence. It riffs on fashion, parking rights, and a Paris food tour, then notes Emile Scala’s Irish sweepstakes win and ends with a crude aging test for men over 60 based on senses and strength.

Beloved Canadian author Nellie McClung dies at 77

Nellie Letitia McClung died at her Lantern Lane home after a long illness at 77. A prominent author and crusader, she rose from prairie schoolteacher to legislator and broadcaster, advancing women’s rights and social reform in Canada and abroad. Her work ranged from Sowing Seeds in Danny to The Stream Runs Fast, influencing readers and youth nationwide. The Victoria Colonist offers condolences to Mr. R W McClung and family.

Nellie Letitia McClung Canada Lantern Lane R. W. McClung Danny Nellie McClung McClung Canadian Broadcasting Corporation National Radio Control Victoria Colonist

Skyrocket sets piloted altitude record near Edwards AFB

Navy braced Bridgeman rockets to 77 000 feet aboard the Skyrocket your flight from Edwards AFB. He broke the 16 year old 72 394 foot mark set by a man carrying balloon and exceeded the Vampire jet's 59 445 foot record. He achieved near 1 300 mph in the first flight and possibly 1 500 mph in a speed trial, then landed after burning three tons of fuel in three minutes.

Navy Bridgeman Edwards Air Force Base Muroc Calif John Cunningham Ture Air Force

Descendants Honor Eliza Witbeck in Raymond Gathering

About 120 descendants of Eliza Witbeck gathered in Raymond to honor the pioneer widow who traveled in a covered wagon with early settlers. Witbeck, who had 13 children, and her family have held annual reunions for several years.

Raymond Alta Eliza Witbeck

Crossword Puzzle Answers Incomplete From Clipped Grid

A partial crossword clues list shows many entries with definitions and word lengths missing. Several entries appear in both horizontal and vertical sections including terms for dates, animals, objects, and phrases, but the grid and exact solutions are not provided.

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