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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
3
A fresh Canadian map, produced after years of Royal Canadian Air Force aerial surveys, reveals Arctic islands inlets lakes and bays not shown on earlier editions. The 1947 map covered from the US border to the 60th parallel and marks updates from northern coastlines to inland features.
A feature on how Arctic Canada and its frontiers may shift as aerial photography and map making reveal new territories along the Arctic Ocean. The article notes Canada’s unchanged name and borders but highlights evolving geographic knowledge and the role of explorers in shaping future development.
The September census shows Danish pig numbers rising to 3,785,000, up over 500,000 from 1951. All hog classes increased except fattening market hogs over 132 pounds. pregnancies reached 115,000, nearly double last year, and pregnant sows rose from 145,000 to 165,000.
Magistrate R. J. Flynn sternly rebuked a suspect charged with assault after the man addressed him as dear. The judge barked Dont you call me dear and the accused apologized saying I mistook you for my wife.
Cormorants plunge beyond 100 feet in pursuit of prey. Observers note their remarkable diving depths and hunting efficiency as fish availability drives deeper swims.
In Toronto a luggage rental service prompts trip prep while Hollywood look buying is explored. In Texas A E Dickey reports a minor crash as a house moves past his parked car. Memphis dealer C Meadows, dubbed watermelon king, sold 71 490 melons this summer. Aspen den village plans a coronation barbecue branding pigs in red. Charles and Mrs Lane display a restored 1910 Model T Ford after winning an exhibit prize in Scituate Mass.
Dr. Morris West shot a large brown bear in his trap at Mountain View Alta. He notes this is his eighth bear since July 1951, including two grizzlies.
Ottawa reports the 1951 census shows 85.3 percent of Canada's population were native born, up from 82.5 percent in 1941 and a rise from 9,487,808 to 11,949,518 native-born residents. Ontario's share stood at 815.
Alice Brooks promotes a thrift craft bazaar item using discarded nylon hose to create corsages and a pattern 7279. The pitch encourages sending twenty five cents for patterns and the Needlework Book with 91 illustrations. It notes Romans viewed May unlucky and June lucky for weddings.
A collection of quick one liners and social jests from a party scene. Jokes poke fun at bets and clever cards, bold fashion, beggars, authors, and lovers, ending with a pun about a whistle and a line about not taking it with you.
Vancouver residents learn that all British Columbia schools will close for 16 days from December 19 to January 5. Department of Education officials announced the province wide Christmas break with schools reopening after the New Year.
G. M. Ferrie urges the government to examine building an Edmonton Winnipeg highway and other western roads as vital for military needs. A separate note explains the white eye is named for a ring of white feathers around its eyes.
A short guide explains curling stones and delivery. It covers the weight and turn required, the role of the lead, and how practice builds experience to control speed and direction for each shot. The text emphasizes teamwork and fundamentals of starting plays.
The article describes lead, second, third, and skip roles in curling, detailing take-outs draw shots and guard placement. It urges observing stone positions and white and black handles, noting guards and draws influence scoring. It also invites questions from an experienced curler and mentions a 1952 Canadian sheep and lambs figure of 1,582,000.
Ottawa reports the federal government will run a program to encourage Canadians to holiday in Canada. Resources Minister Winters announced at the opening of the federal provincial tourist conference that national radio broadcasts will feature Canada’s national parks to promote domestic travel.
B C Gardner president of the Bank of Montreal told shareholders Canada enjoys worldwide respect and faces growth through increased production. He warned against price rises relative to the United States and stressed savings and retained earnings as seeds of industrial growth while noting government spending must be funded by private citizens.
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