Newfoundland Promises Swiss Like Tourist Allure
The Financial Post outlines Newfoundland as the Switzerland of the western hemisphere rich in scenery and wildlife but hampered by lack of tourist leadership and infrastructure. It notes potential for growth through foreign investment, improved rail schedules, and accessible angling and hunting, while detailing licensing and catch limits for game and fish.
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Switzerland
Newfoundland
Commission of
Newfoundland Tourist and Publicity Board
Tourist Board
Corner Brook
St. John's
Avalon Peninsula
Humber
Canada
United States
Newfoundland Railway
Atlantic
Codroy Valley
Humber River
The
Financial Post
Science Finds Clam To Be Silent
University of California researchers led by Dr. Martin W. Johnson report proof that the clam is silent while studying underwater noises during wartime sonar tests. The war research division cites their work tracing static noises that troubled submarines and ships at sea.
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LA Jolla
Cal
Science
University of California Division of War Research
Martin W. Johnson
Warship Lost While Sourcing Unnamed Pacific Atoll
In the Pacific over eighty years ago an American warship vanished while trying to locate an unnamed atoll reported by a whaler captain. Other ships searched but the atoll remains unfound. It is unclear if the vessel found the reef or was later sunk by a submarine disturbance.
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Pacific
Atoll
W. L. Speight
Soaking the Rich Misreads Canada Tax Reality
Ottawa Journal argues the plan to soak the rich ignores facts from a Parliament table showing only 1,600 Canadians earned 20 000 to 25 000 in 1946 while 1 314 000 earned 1 000 to 2 000 and 542 000 earned 2 000 to 3 000. It notes most tax revenue comes from small incomes to fund pensions health and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Journal
Solar Energy May Take First Place
The Kitchener Record reports Robert A. Millikan, dean of American physicists, advocates solar energy as having more potential than atomic power. He notes the sun constantly pours power and laments underuse while coal remains favored. He also suggests wind and water mills, electricity, and atomic power compete for peacetime use, hinting at better options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener Record
Robert A. Millikan
How One Man Missed Worthwhile Things
A man finds a two dollar bill, then for 40 years walks with his eyes on the ground and amasses 29,516 buttons 52,172 pins 7 pennies and a bent back. He loses light laughter nature and chances to help others as he hoards in misery.
Quick Service Promoted, Sundae Blunder Delays Guest
A patron waiting for rapid service at a restaurant fell asleep after placing an order. He woke to a waitress asking if he ordered the sundae, expressing disbelief. He recalls visiting the establishment the previous Monday.
Nostalgia Grows as Old Travel Returns to Fort William
Fort William residents glimpse a season of travel nostalgia as cowboys ride horses along the Trans-Canada Highway from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast. A pioneer on early automobile journeys and a canoeist heading from Pacific to Atlantic pass through Fort William, reflecting era wide travel by land and water.
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Fort William
Advice Still Good from 1926 Iowa Farmer
A Warren County Iowa farmer recalls advice from an old livestock salesman in 1926 about predicting others actions. He says the tactic remains mighty sound to anticipate rivals moves and either beat them to it or choose the opposite path.
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Warren County
Iowa
Hotel dictates marriage dates in Johannesburg
South African brides no longer name the wedding day. hotels arrange dates. When grooms request honeymoon accommodation, hotels reply rooms are booked, forcing couples to shift dates to fit hotel vacancies.
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Johannesburg
Farm Lad and Army Girl Walk in Dark Lane Tale
A land army girl and a farm lad stroll along a road while the lad carries a pail with a chicken, a cane, and a goat. In a dark lane the girl fears an unwanted kiss, and the lad jokes about how to leave him free to kiss.
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Land Army
King George VI's Busy Royal Day From Dawn To Dusk
A detailed portrait of King George VI as a tireless royal administrator. The article describes his morning routine unlocking dispatch boxes reading papers a lunch with the Queen and Princesses and late afternoon councils with ministers before dinner and continued duties at home and at Whitehall.
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Buckingham Palace
Britain
Royal Lodge
Palace
Whitehall
Norwegian Scientists Brave Sea Perils in Marquesas Flight
Six Norwegian researchers voyage on a raft built like ancient Polynesian craft to prove Marquesas origins from South America. After a 750 mile crossing from Callao they face storms sharks whales dolphins and sea life while keeping wireless contact and using flying fish as bait.
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Callao
Peru
Marquesas Islands
South America
America
Prevention Of Fire Is Constant Job
The Argonaut argues fire prevention must be year round as human carelessness fuels deadly fires. It notes 2000 American children die yearly and $560 million is lost, urging local authorities to educate the public on prevention and first aid.
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Greece
Turkey
America
Fisherman Uses Safety Pin to Halt Bleeding
A 26 year old Meaford fisherman, Glen Connley, injured by a fall in Ontario's bush, bandaged his own stomach wound with a safety pin to stop bleeding. He crawled five hours to a road where Frank Summers found him. Dr F L Eberhart credited the improvised repair for saving his life.
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Owen Sound
Ont
Meaford
F. L. Eberhart
Glen Connley
Connley
Frank Summers
Markdale
Scientists Say Fish Squeal and Squawk in Study
The Woodstock Sentinel Record reports scientists find fish produce noises such as squeals squawks and grunts. Catfish drumming mimics a tom-tom while croakers sound like a pneumatic drill and grow louder when courting, suggesting vocal activity in aquatic life.
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Woodstock
Helpful Household Hints From A Late 19th Century Column
Practical tips on sewing with floss for durability and garment care avoid ironing over fragile buttons. Etiquette notes suggest mutual courtesy after a date with informal thanks from both sides. Also instructions to reopen a letter envelope with heat and how to prevent pie boil over by venting pastry crusts properly.
Football origins credited to Romans in ancient times
A short note claims football began with the Romans linking the sport to ancient games. It places the origin far back in history, suggesting widespread early usage of ball games across the empire.
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Guardian
North America
Foun
King George VI
Japan
Hoojubana
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