Polio cases in Canada fall below 1955 levels across provinces
The Department of National Health and Welfare reports 77 polio cases across provinces this year, with 51 paralytic. BC shows 22 cases, Quebec 13, Ontario 14. overall national incidence is 41 percent of 1955 and 33 percent of five-year average. Five deaths recorded this year versus eight last year.
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Canada
Department of National Healtth and Welfare
Quebec
Ontario
P.E
Nild
N.B
B.C
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Yukon
N.W.T
Latest way to stop smoking
London doctor reports a smoker swallowing a cigarette while watching TV. In a letter to the British Medical Journal Dr M Lube describes a patient who inhaled a butt during a crucial moment of a televised fight and coughed it up, later quitting smoking but joking about quitting TV.
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London
M Lube
British Medical Journal
Miss Universe Winners and Their Film Careers Timeline
A look at the early Miss Universe titleholders from 1952 to 1955 and their post pageant paths. Helena Kuusela married in Tokyo after Manila. Christiane Martel wed in California, later touring as a performer. Miriam Stevenson returned home to finish college. Hillevi Rombin pursued film work but remained contract-bound. Jackie Loughery and Myrna Hansen also slid through Hollywood circles, with marriages and studio contracts shaping their careers.
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Universal International Studios
U.S.A
Helena Kuusela
Manila
Virgilio Hilario
Tokyo
Christiane Martel
Ronnie Morengo
Stockton
Calif
Mexico
South America
Miriam Stevenson
Winnsboro
D.C
Sweden
Hillevi Rombin
Benny Goodman
Hollywood
Universal - International
Jackie Loughery
Guy Mitchell
Myrna Hansen
Universal- International
Metro-Goldwyn-Maver
Millinery trends highlight romance and lavish textures for fall
Couture Group showcases hats and dresses in New York as millinery remains bold and eye catching. Designers emphasize high crowns and irregular brims with fur, metallic embroidery, and jewel medallions to elevate rich fabrics, pairing turbans and feathered headdresses with formal gowns.
Gout Now Seen Less Problem by Drugs Study Says
Buffalo physician Dr. John H. Talbott told the Chicago Medical Society conference that colchicine and benemid ease gout management. He said benemid removes uric acid and colchicine cuts acute attacks. over 90 percent can lead normal lives with simple treatment and diet.
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John H. Talbott
Chicago Medical Society
Talbott
University of Buffalo
Buffalo General Hospital
Iron ore shipments rise sharply in May
Cana dian mines increased May shipments by 65 percent to 2 440 242 tons from 1 474 369 a year earlier. Five month totals rose 78 percent to 3 480 617 tons from 1 959 671. Export shipments climbed to 2 163 765 tons in May and to 2 840 602 tons in five months. Canadian consumer ore rose to 276 477 tons in May and 640 015 tons in five months.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Turtle soup and turtle steaks from West Indies turtles
The green turtle of the West Indies yields soup and turtle steaks and can weigh as much as 600 pounds.
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West Indies
Popular Jerry Mertz Leads Sixth Grade at St John's School
Jerry Mertz is the most popular boy in the sixth grade at St John's School because he likes spinach. Students must finish clean lunch plates before recess, so many classmates try to sit beside him to share in his spinach plate.
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Jerry Mertz
St John’s School
Jerry
Prairie Publishers Co-operative names new manager and officers
Mr A W Hanks of St James Manitoba announces John A Vopni of Davidson Saskatchewan as manager and secretary treasurer succeeding Harry J Miles who resigns to edit and manage Flin Flon Daily Miner. C A Ashfield becomes vice president. board includes Stirling King H G Thunell and J C Adom. Prairie Publishers Co operative is owned by weekly editors and publishers in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta, producing ready print and other services.
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A. W. Hanks
St. James
Manitoba
Prairie Publishers Co-operative Limited
John A. Vopni
Davidson
Saskatchewan
Vopni
Harry J. Miles
Flin Flon
Daily Miner
C. A. Ashfield
Grenfell Sun
Stirling King
The
Estevan Mercury
H.G Thunell
Viking News
Alberta
J. C. Adom
Eatonia Enterprise
Ag Wats.i Ods Ae
Prairie Publishers
Pattern Shop Ad Promoting Embroidered Linen Set
A Pattern Shop offers pattern 7169 for a five motif embroidery transfer and crochet directions. It invites readers to mail twenty five cents in coins stamps not accepted for the pattern and lists a forwarding address for requests.
Backyard Play Equipment Pattern
A pattern provides exact dimensions and actual-sized guides for building playground equipment in a backyard. It helps avoid trial and error and reduces expense while creating a popular neighborhood play space.
Patterns from Alice Brooks Needlecraft book 1956
Readers offered two free patterns printed in the new Alice Brooks Needlecraft book for 1956. Stunning home designs and dozens more easy hand-work patterns available for 25 cents.
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Alice Brooks
Umberto, Last King of Italy, Precedes Republic Formation
Umberto, son of Victor Emmanuel, served as the final king of Italy before the republic was established. His reign ended as Italy transitioned to a democratic republic, closing a monarchical era in the country's history.
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Umberto
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Italian Republic
Be Sure to Write Plainly Your Name and Address
A brief instruction urges applicants to clearly print their full name complete residential address and the pattern number on every form to ensure proper processing and verification by the office.
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Sion
Casey Jones
U.S
New York
Couture Group
New York Dress Institute
Fleischmann
Buffalo, N.Y
Prairie Publishers Co-operative
Poara Oo
Co-operative Association
Co-Operative
Toronto Type Founders Limited
H. J. Miles
J. A. Vopni
Pee Breeks
Jfashions
Department P.P.L
West Lud Avenue
Vancouver
Household Arts Department
Front Street W
Toronto
Anne Adams
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