Western Canadian agriculture and industry postwar prospects
The piece weighs how wartime demand could temporarily ease surplus exports in Western Canada but warns the postwar future remains unclear. It cites proposed shifts to industrial uses for crops like wheat, flax, and soy, the logistical and cost hurdles, and the need for continued support from the National Chemurgic committee to make lab research economically viable.
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Canada
Christian Social Council of Canada
Chemurghc
Aspiratio McKenzie
D. G. McKenzie
Chemurgic Committee
Standard Wall Board
Agricultural Technic
Winnipeg
More than 400 plants labeled meat eating species
A report highlights over 400 plant species described as meat eaters, noting they consume animal matter in various ways. The finding emphasizes unusual plant adaptations and potential ecological roles in their habitats.
Navy Nonfiction Star Joins Canadian Forces
Hollywood director Lieut John Farrow, husband of Maureen O'Sullivan, arrived in Halifax to join the Royal Canadian Navy. He praised the navy’s war work, left his motion picture career for service, and said he may have his wife visit if stationed there long.
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Royal Canadian Navy
John Farrow
Maureen O'Sullivan
Halifax
Lieut. Farrow
Britain aims to boost canal traffic to save gasoline
Britain plans to increase use of 2 245 miles of canals for long distance freight to conserve gasoline and reduce fuel consumption. Government strategy emphasizes greater canal transportation to move goods efficiently.
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Britain
Motion Picture Industry Uses Huge Camphor Quantities
Over half a million pounds of camphor are used annually in film production. Industry workers note camphor serves as a solvent and fragrance agent in various processing steps, with applications spanning cameras to processing labs.
Banff Jasper Highway opening invites travel and wonder
The Banff Jasper Highway opens July 1 1949 linking two national parks and offering motorists unspoiled wilderness and close wildlife viewing from a high altitude route. The National Parks Bureau booklet highlights scenery accessibility and international tourism while contrasting the modern car with the region’s rugged past.
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Bant- Jasper Highway
National Parks Bureau
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Canada
Banff-Jasper
United States
The Island of Sylt and the North Sea’s Laboring Edge
The island Sylt, once a Baltic bathing resort and air base, faces possible abandonment as sand dunes shrink its coast. Once occupied in 1864 after Danish war punishment, Sylt may again be ceded to the North Sea if German air raids force abandonment of its base.
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Sylt
North Sea
Europe
Goats Train to Lead Horses from Burning Stables
In London hundreds of goats are trained to lead horses from stables in case of fire. The strange method aims to guide horses without blindfolds, showing horses can be evacuated efficiently with goat assistance as part of war work.
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London
Eng
Delivery Delays Snarl Mail Across Swiss German Border
Swiss residents near the German border report letters traveling 15 miles can take as long as 22 days due to censorship and logistical slowdowns. Local postal workers note disruptions affect routine correspondence and urgent communications.
Fox Tail Wards Off Cold Notions
A fox uses its tail to warm the nose and foot pads in cold weather, a behavior noted as the animal lies down. The tail acts as a blanket to conserve heat and protect exposed areas from chill.
Automobile Spark Plugs Inspected For Defects
The report notes spark plugs should be removed from engines and inspected for cracked porcelain and other defects to ensure proper function.
Weather Prophecy From Owls Pleases Essex Legion
Lieut.-Col. A. Vickers of Ash wells Terling Essex writes to the Times that wartime weather forecasts from owls offer guidance. He testifies that a wood owl’s three-night calls predict rain within 24 hours while a barn owl’s single night call signals fine weather for the next day.
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Times
A. Vickers
Ashwells
Terling
Essex
Friendly Canadian welcome noted by Australian envoy’s wife
Canadians friendly and hospitable, said Mrs. Glasgow wife of Australia’s first high commissioner to Canada Sir William Glasgow. She arrived in Ottawa with her husband and showed interest in the prairie library scheme by Lady Tweedsmuir and an Australian Bush Book Club project supplying books to farmers and settlers.
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Lady Glasgow
Canada
Ottawa
Sir William Glasgow
Prairie Library
Lady Tweedsmuir
Australia
Bush Book Club
Punishable Offence Shuts Out Smuggling To Internment Camps
Canada enacts a War Regulations Act offense making it illegal to smuggle letters newspapers or other articles in or out of internment camps. Hon Ernest Lapointe announces the order noting camp censorship evasion. Violations carry up to 500 fine or 12 months imprisonment. A separate note cites automobile oil cost at 65 mph being 4.5 times 35 mph levels.
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Canada
Ernest Lapointe
Scientist Details Colors Seen in Animal Eye Reflections
A scientist reports color variations in eye reflections from nocturnal animals. Alligators appear pink, bears silver, leopards green, and other species show different hues under night light.
London balloon barrage increases RAF defense efficiency
A press association reporter noted after visiting balloon units that the barrage makes enemy aircraft meet a very disagreeable surprise. He observed that Royal Air Force planes have demonstrated this effectiveness by experiment.
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London
Press Association
Royal Air Force
Vicar recalls wartime bench jokes from Legion gathering
The Vicar who served as padre recalls a wartime memory when a sentry challenged him at a British Legion meeting. He answered with a pun and the guard replied with a humorous nod, Pass, Charlie.
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British Legion
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