Great Slave Lake Emerges as Flourishing Fish Industry
Toronto Stayt Weekly reports on the rapid growth of commercial fishing around Great Slave Lake. Since 1945 the catch rose from 1.5 million to over 2 million pounds, with estimates of 3.9 million yearly potential. The operation centers at Gros Cap with barge-based processing and quick-freeze fillets, employing around 140 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DS Rawson
University of Saskatchewan
Rawson
Royal Canadian Institute
Toronto
Great Slave Lake
New York
Chicago
Fisheries Research Board
Yast
North American
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Gros Cap
Investigator
Winnipeg
Neratihead
1947 Target: 80,000 Houses for Canada Housing Drive
Minj Gen Hugh A Young of Wartime Housing of Canada outlines a hopeful 1947 goal of 80,000 houses if strikes and competition do not derail progress. The 1941 census reports 800,000 Canadian youths aged 10 to 20 on farms, with 38,475 or 4.8 percent in Boys and Girls Farm Clubs. Ontario shows notable activity. Nova Scotia leads provinces in club membership at 16.4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Hugh A. Young
Generalee and Fisusing Corporation
Canada
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Marea
House Built For Legless Veteran By Friendship
Butler Pennsylvania community bands together to build a home for Robert Palmer, a WWII veteran who lost both legs in Germany. Local business leaders supplied materials and labor, 25 carpenters worked eight hours, and residents donated funds and services. Palmer, his wife, and son moved in after almost $4,000 was raised. The YMCA class held a housewarming and Scouts kept the lawn. Between 1909 and 1946 citrus and tomato consumption rose sharply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Robert Palmer
Germany
Palmer
Robert, Jr
Y.M.C.A
Ane
Weun
Smallest Electric Motors in World Showcased at UK Fair
Two Bruich brothers will unveil what are believed the smallest electric motors in the world, dubbed electrorotors, at the British Industries Fairs in Birmingham. The 3 16 inch diameter unit runs on 1 2 current at 7000 rpm for use in highly sensitive scientific instruments. The brothers plan to produce about 5 million units in 1948 via their new company. A wax coating on brass door-knockers provides a protective tarnish-resistant film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
J. W
J. E. Bruich
One Thing That Needs Watching
Ottawa health authorities urge care for health as a precious possession. They compare regular maintenance of the body to winding watches and emphasize periodic physical check-ups and attention to mind and body needs to prevent disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
British bacon market examined by Canadian swine expert
M Syrotuck of the Dominion Livestock Branch reports from Europe on postwar bacon production and market needs. He compares Canadian, Irish, Danish, and German practices, calls for a Pig and Bacon Board, and endorses white hog breeds and pig testing to align with British and continental demand.
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Alberta
Swine Breeders’ Association
M. Syrotuck
Dominion Livestock Branch
Surotuck
Royal Canadian Artillery
England
Bacon
Germany
United Kingdom
Syrotuck
United States
Canada
Hyeland
Lliblag
Denmark
Condi
Poland
Various sports notes from Toronto to Boston arc in brief
A Maple Leaf Gardens visit by Mrs. Dan Abel marks her first sight of son Sid Abel in pro hockey. Other items note Danny Webber as likely to meet Vic Patrick for empire lightweight title, Stan Cutts defending world badminton crown, and Olympic bid preparations. Percy Such completes a Boston Marathon training run, S. G. Buesey earns 5 917 in marksman contest, Bill Cowley retires from pro hockey, and Alex Motter joins Philadelphia Rockets in a swap with Vic Lofvendahl.
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Toronto
Detroit
Maple Leaf Gardens
Dan Abel
Sid Abel
The
Red Wings
Danny Webd
Vic Patrick
Australia
Webbd
Dave Castifioux
Montreal
Alex Motter
Springfield
Earth's Equator Moves At Times
W P Keasley explains Variation of Latitude revealing that the Earth’s equator and polar axis shift slightly. Observations from 1888 onward show Honolulu and Berlin latitudes move inversely, indicating a non rigid globe with interior rigidity akin to steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Keasley
Christian Science Monitor
Kustner
Berlin Observatory
Honolulu
Germany
Berlin
Whistle signals at crossings change in Canada division
The Fort William Times Journal notes railroad engineers on the Canadian division of the New York Central now use a foot lever to sound warnings at crossings. Yet regardless of hand or foot whistle, motorists must heed the warning.
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Fort William
Robin Returns to House After Winter Chill
A tired frozen robin was fed and warmed by a Sheddon housewife in Elgin county during a storm and left next morning in good health. Hours later the bird arrived again at the door chirping for food, waiting to be fed once more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin County
Sheddon
Chime Music For Honeymooners At Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Ontario reports the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission plans an 80 000 carillon installation next July to honor Churchill and Roosevelt. General Manager C Ellison Kaumeyer envisions the wedding march from the 165 foot tower to greet honeymooners and welcome border crossings with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Ont
Winston Churchill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kaumeyer
Canada
John Taylor
Loughborough
Leicestershire
England
Pinwheel Crochet Pattern 7316 for Doilies and Squares
Learn a versatile pinwheel crochet design suitable for doilies and larger pieces. Use No 30 cotton for delicate squares and string for quick sturdy sections. Pattern 7316 provides square directions. send twenty five cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Man with your name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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Iris Mountbatten
Don Pallini
Tion
London
Stee
Gmt Ey
Ee Scape
Stan Cutts
Doug Grant
Britain
Organization
Pefi
Percy Such
Windsor
Such
S. G. Buesey
Moose Jaw
Buesey
Bill Cowley
Boston
National Hockey League
Montreal Canadiens
Bruins
Dorothy Walters
Earth
Alice Brooks
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