Atomic energy reshapes world prospects and peace
The article notes atomic energy that emerged with the first atomic bomb has created a new era with immense potential for industry and war. Dr. Leopold Infeld warns energy will drive social and economic change, possibly surpassing electric power, while international relations bear life or death stakes for the planet.
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Japan
Canadian Institute of International Affairs
Leopold Infeld
Einstein
University of Toronto
Infeld
Longevity Gains Marked in 1944 White Lives Rise
In 1944 the average expected life for Americans exceeded 65 years for the first time, with white females averaging 68.95 years and projected lifespans rising to 71 for those past 40. White males reached 63.55 years, held back slightly by military service deaths, reflecting a total gain of about 15 years since 1900. Metropolitan Life Building.
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United States
Drama Festival Revival Planned After War Dormancy
The Dominion drama festival will restart with regional contests in early 1947 to select companies for the national finals in London. One act or three act plays may be submitted. The Ottawa Little Theatre and other amateur groups are praised for enriching culture and entertainment after war years.
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Dominion
London
Ottawa
Ottawa Journal
Royal Commission to reward wartime inventors and designs
A Royal Commission will determine awards for inventors whose designs drawings or processes are used in the war. It will later set the claim submission procedure. Government employees may receive compensation on equal terms with outside work, and American royalty rights will be considered.
Canada Shipments of Canned Meat Jump in 1946 Five Months
Canada reports overseas canned meat shipments for the first five months of 1946 totaling 52,637,244 pounds. Of that, 5,000,148 pounds went to France and Belgium, while 42,246,050 pounds supported UNRRA relief for famine nations.
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Canada
United Kingdom
UNRRA
Canadian Meat’ Board
France
Belgium
Commonwealth Lessons From Massey Address Urge Unity
Mr Vincent Massey former Canadian High Commissioner warns in his final public address the British Commonwealth must learn from shared experience and pursue cooperation. He stresses Britain remains a leading force and urges patience for wider agreement across nations as global crisis looms. The piece also notes plans for three Leander class cruisers to join the Royal Indian Navy and London reports eight million gallons of water needed to restore St James Park lake after wartime depletion.
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Commonwealth
Vincent Massey
Britain
British Commonwealth
Empire
Graf Spee
Royal Indian Navy
United Kingdom
Laks London
St. James’ Park Lake
Price Control And Rationing Information QandA
Q and A on sugar coupons honey registration and ration books. July 4 sets green sugar coupons S17 to S21 valid for canning sugar one pound each. Beekeepers selling honey must register. those using honey personally do not. Ration books can be picked up at any distribution centre in Canada. Fresh cherries prices are set by Wartime Prices and Trade Board.
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Q-1
Canada
Prices and Trade Board
Crossword Puzzle Fragments Reveal Hidden Clues
Readable puzzle remnants show a four by four grid theme with scattered clues. The fragmentary text mentions positions and numbers suggesting a cryptic crossword style and a 30 foot line reference.
Winter wheat trends in Southern Alberta farmers rely on labor and premiums
Southern Alberta shows rising interest in winter wheat due to premium prices and labor scarcity. Kharkov and Marquis varieties perform well under long trials at Lethbridge Dominion Experimental Station with yields of 3 and 25 bushels per acre respectively, while Yogo and Jones Fife offer other advantages and risks. The best seeding window begins the first week of September to balance erosion protection and disease risk.
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Alberta
Dominion
Lethbridge
Kharkov
United States unveils long range bombers for atomic strikes
In Detroit W Stuart Symington says the B36 and B-35 can fly 10,000 miles with an atomic bomb. He notes polar routes gain importance and cites postwar air force aims, guided missiles, and rockets for atomic attacks. Scouts urged to improve race relations. BOAC pilots called mileage millionaires with over 1,000,000 miles flown.
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United States
Detroit
W. Stuart Symington
Air
Economic Club of
Symington
Army Air Force
U.S. ‘Air Force
Air Arm
Fred Rose Sentenced in Canada for Conspiracy to Transmit Secrets
Labor-Progressive MP Fred Rose of Montreal Cartier was sentenced to six years in penitentiary after a trial in which he proclaimed innocence and asserted he had done nothing against the people. The case involved conspiracy to transmit secret information to Russia.
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Canada
Fred Rose
Montreal-Cartier
Russia
Medical Services Improvements for Indians and Eskimos urged
John R. MacNicol urged expanded medical services for Indians and Eskimos during health estimates debate. He welcomed a $1,577,300 increase to a $4,103,390 appropriation and proposed more small hospitals near reservations and summer first aid courses for Indian school teachers to treat minor injuries.
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John R. Mac Nicol
Toronto Davenport
MacNicol
Threat To Shipping In Pacific At Sea Mines Continue Threat
Rear Admiral Arthur D. Strubble, commander of Pacific amphibious forces, calls Japanese mines adrift a continual threat to shipping. The Star-Bulletin reports six ships damaged by mines since V J Day, including five American vessels, with stray mines sighted in Hawaiian waters and one about 600 miles off San Francisco.
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Pacific
Arthur D. Strubble
Pacific Amphibious Forces
Star-Bulletin
Hawaiian
San Francisco
Police Fly Body Of Slain Trapper To Sudbury
Police airlift the body of a trapped trapper killed in a trapper incident to Sudbury for autopsy and investigation. Authorities say search efforts recovered the victim's remains and transported them to the regional medical examiner for determination of cause.
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Sudbury
Winstberg Alberta elected president of agronomy society
Ver million, representing the Alberta school of agriculture, was elected president of the western Canadian society of agronomy at the closing session of a two day conference held in Winstferg.
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Consumers’ News
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Atone
Sveame & Bane
Boy Scout Movement
Viscount Alexander
Canadian General Council
The
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British Overseas Airway Corporation
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D.D D.presc
Ogden
Daniel Tessier
Dalton Mills
Righ
Wisnen
William Hazlitt
Abraham Linecoln
Mary Baker Eddy
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