Rodeo's Big Pull Mirrors Baseball in National Spread
Cheyenne’s Frontier Days draws 32 000 amid a rodeo boom with business gains for locals as two Hollywood actresses Suzan Ball and Carmen Miranda face deaths in Los Angeles. Rodeo demographics show 12.5 million attendances nationwide vs 15.9 million baseball admissions, with Madison Square Garden hosting massive rodeo events.
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Wheat and oats bumper crop forecast for Southern Alberta
Southern Alberta farmers expect a record harvest with wheat yielding 30 to 35 bushels per acre and oats 50 to 60. Glen Farnhan, newly appointed Alberta Wheat Pool agent for the district, says 101 percent crop readiness and minimal aphid or rust damage point to a Golden Jubilee harvest, barring major winds or hail.
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Above average Brandon wheat yield forecast by official
An official at the Brandon Experimental Farm predicted wheat in the Brandon area would yield about 23 bushels per acre, more than five bushels above the district long term average. He also forecast good oat and barley crops despite aphid damage to late barley, but did not provide exact estimates.
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Wolves, Riders, and racers spark a brisk sports column
Bruce Hogle reflects on hockey in Gas City with Turner’s moves sparking crowing Wolves. Regina Roughriders’ racial prejudice claims are challenged by trials of two Negro players who were cut. George Maser’s stock car races draw 4,000 fans for a $370 take, while Seattle Bombers eye trials and Eddie Feigner impresses in the East. Sydn. Ldr n Grindlay heads to Ottawa then Saigon for a year posting.
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Insect Collectors Plan Final Trip in Kananaskis Area
The Entomological Society of Alberta schedules its season ending field trip for Aug 13-14 in Kananaskis Forest Reserve south of Seebe. Dr. H Hurtig announces plans with collectors from across Alberta. Bow Badlands trip drew 24 carloads from Edmonton Calgary Lethbridge Medicine Hat. Headquarters at Kananas kis forest experimental station. leaders are Dr. Clayton McGuffin and George Hopping.
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Lawsuit Seeks 25000 From Calgary Power Ltd
Calgary court action seeks damages of 25000 against Calgary Power Company Ltd by the family of 24 year old geologist Edward Wilcox who drowned after being swept from a rock into Bow River below Ghosts Dam. John Wilcox of Calgary, his father and estate administrator, claims negligent failure to warn of water release.
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Manitoba Harvest Gathering Steam Across Southern Manitoba
Manitoba's 3955 harvest is under way as combining of barley becomes general in southern Manitoba. Some wheat and oats have been harvested and delivered at Glenora and Dufrost. Early flax near the international boundary may be harvested around August 10. Returns show well above average yields and high quality for early grains.
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Canada Moves to Lighten Credit and Brake Inflation
The Bank of Canada raised the policy rate to two percent from one, signaling tighter credit as Canada fears inflation from accelerated growth. The move aims to curb lending by chartered banks, which held near record loans of about $4.275 billion on July 20, potentially slowing borrowing activity.
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Benson Uses Crop Quotas Despite Personal Dissent
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson has repeatedly invoked marketing quotas on wheat cotton rice peanuts and major tobacco types as a response to surpluses. Through referenda the Farm Law requires two thirds approval, and by year end quotas may be extended to next year.
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New Tiger Manager Arrives In Medicine Hat
Brian Shaw, a 24 year old newly signed manager for the Medicine Hat Tigers, arrived last evening and predicts a strong season. Bengal owner Bill Furner secured Shaw before he could accept a desk job at The Moose Jaw Times-Herald.
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Fellows to Replace Grindlay as C O at Suffield
Sqdn Ldr F G Fellows replaces Sqdn Ldr Glen E Grindlay as commanding officer at Suffield RCAF Station. Grindlay transfers to Canadian Truce Commission in Indo China with Saigon posting after a three year tenure. Grindlay’s career includes RAF service from 1939 and multiple commands.
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Hiroshima marks atomic bomb anniversary memorial
Hiroshima observes the tenth anniversary of the first atomic bombing with a memorial unveiling listing 58,500 known victims and thousands unidentified.
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Linseed Oil Co. Rebounds With By-Product Strategy
The Medicine Hat Linseed Oil Co. pivots after 1948 rubber paint invasion. Chemist Charlie Gower develops stabilized asphalt products and a new by-products line including liquid soap and primer. General manager A. G. Harvey notes the firm’s market dent and steady rise as flax-based oils and by-products drive growth.
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Lethbridge Faces 2 Million Dollar Power Plant Extension
Lethbridge plans to extend the city power plant at a cost up to 2 million dollars within the coming year. Mayor A W Shackleford said steps began but council has not yet acted. He stressed the need to meet electric power demand as the city grows.
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