Progress In Research at the National Council Labs
The Research Council maintains laboratories handling food chemistry refrigeration radar aircraft motion pictures heating lubrication textiles rubber construction and industrial processes. It advances atomic energy including radioactive materials for medical and industrial use with Dr Spinks of Sas University noted for wheat plant growth studies aiding farmers. Work covers refrigeration storage of meats processing of dairy liquid and dried eggs anti freeze production from low grade wheat and surplus crops.
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Tt St Fiesearch Council
Atomic Energy
Katchewan
J. W. Spinks
University of Sas
Atomic Energy Plant
Spinks
Research Council
Value of science in Canadian industry urged by leaders
Dr C J Mackenzie urged at least one percent of national income be spent on scientific research with half government funded and half by industry to apply science to processing Canadian raw materials. Rt Hon C D Howe noted Canada now makes over 200 products unseen before WWII, asserting many products can be produced here as cheaply as anywhere. The National Research Council is aiding industrial development, and its expansion to supply producers with new knowledge is hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Mackenzie
C. D. Howe
Canada
National Research Council
Saskatchewan Weeklies Set Convention Date
The Saskatchewan division of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper association will hold its annual convention on August 5 and 6 at Hotel Saskatchewan. The date was decided at an executive meeting attended by eight officers including J Dornan, Scriver, Ashfield, Humphrey, Bock, Lancaster, and Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Hotel Saskatchewan
Walter Ashfield
J. Dornan
Alameda
Eo Scriver
Wolseley
W. Ashfield
Grenfell
Gerald Humphrey
Nokomis
A. Bock
Battleford
George Lancaster
Melfort
E. G. Quick
Weyburn
Trapping Prospects For Northern Manitoba Trappers
D. M. Stephens deputy minister of mines and natural resources predicted a period of prosperity for northern Manitoba trappers. He told the Rotary Club that beaver returns could reach 400 to 1000 dollars per trapper and that beaver populations may double or triple within two to five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
D. M. Stephens
Mines and Natural Resources
Rotary Club
Planes Drop Grain For Pheasants In Manitoba
In Manitoba's south west, grain drops aid game birds during harsh winter. G Serafin, Virden guardian, assisted by C Reddaway, flew over Sourisford district to scatter grain packed in 10 pound paper bags. Several bags broke on impact, delivering food to pheasants despite the weather.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Melita Game and Fish Association
G. Serafin
Virden
Sourisford
C. Reddaway
Gems of Thought Quotes on Labor and Talent
A compact collection of aphorisms on work, purpose, and industry from Beecher Bulwer-Lytton Greeley Epictetus Eddy and Whately. The lines emphasize labor over luck and the value of discipline in achieving success.
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Bulwer-Lytton
Doctor rushes car to hospital after gearshift jams
In DuQuoin Illinois Dr G H Gutridge hurries from a garage to the hospital in a stuck gearshift incident. He backs out and then drives six blocks to reach the hospital wards, continuing his urgent call for care.
Benjamin Franklin Forecast Parachute Troops Use
In a historical forecast, Franklin envisions specialized troops deployed by air. The note imagines airborne soldiers delivering strategic advances and rapid response across battlefronts.
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Benjamin Franklin
Humorous Vignettes and Witty Jokes Across A Busy Day
A collage of light humor and quips. Characters tease distant wealth, joke about a doughnut machine making a hole in one, and a young man who vows to kiss before leaving. Observations on budgeting, publicity, and social mishaps unfold in quick, playful vignettes.
Nipawin automobile bonspiel tougher than Canadian curling title
Grant Watson of Winnipeg, Nipawin’s successful auto bonspiel winner and former Canadian championship rinks member, says the Nipawin event is tougher than the Canadian curling title. The Nipawin spiel drew 121 rinks, earned over $5,000 in broadcasting rights, and plans to boost prizes beyond $23,000 for its third annual competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Grant Watson
Scotty
Winnipeg Free Press
Harper
Watson
Nipawin
Old Court Dress Donated To Provincial Archives
Victoria BC presents a full embroidered satin court dress with crimson velvet kirtle and miniver edging to the provincial archives. Worn by the late Viscountess Churchill at coronations of George VI Edward VII and George I it was donated by Mrs. H R Beaven, sister-in-law of the viscountess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
Viscountess
Churchill
George VI
Edward VII
George I
H. R. Beaven
Robert Beaven
Baseball Reports Highest Injury Toll in Sports
A study finds baseball incurs the most injuries among major sports, surpassing football basketball and others, with pitchers and hitters most affected and recurring injuries common.
Residents reelect French speaking mayor in quiet New Brunswick town
In Shediac New Brunswick residents continue a silent dual nominating process for municipal government. The town has not held a civic election in nearly 30 years yet reappoints mayor Joseph E Leblanc and his 1947 council after the two language groups name a slate and confer.
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Shediac
N.B
Joseph E. Leblanc
New Spice Blend Aims at Apple Pie Fans
A new spice mix combines cinnamon nutmeg and other seasonings to suit apple pies. The blend targets dessert cooks seeking a ready made flavor for baking.
All-Weather Highway To Yellowknife Area Nears Completion
Edmonton reports a 4 million dollar all weather highway from Grimshaw to Hay River, 385 miles along the Hay River, with 75 miles remaining. When open next August the route will link Yellowknife and northern mining districts to Edmonton year round, aiding freight, tourism, and mining. The project funds are shared by federal and provincial governments, with the Dominion covering the 81 mile section to the Alberta boundary.
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Edmonton
Canada
Northland
Grimshaw
Hay River
Peace River Country
Hay River Post
Great Slave Lake
Yellowknife
United States Army
Alaska Highway
Canal
Arctic
sub-Arctic
Alberta
Minister urges aid as tramps respond to collection
London Rev Ernest Peake of Golbourne Congregational Church told his congregation to take from the collection plate if they needed a meal. Three tramps stepped forward, appearing very thin, and Peake said they were glad to help them.
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London
Ernest Peake
Golbourne Congregational Church
North Kensington
Montreal’s Mrs. Phillips Guards Salvation Army Kettle
For fourteen winters Mrs. Caroline Phillips has watched the Salvation Army Christmas kettle on busy St. Catherine Street in Montreal. Her dedication stands out as notable even with five great grandchildren in the family.
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Montreal
Caroline Phillips
Salvation Army
St. Catherines Street
Army worm line movement described in feeding trek
The article notes army worms move to a feeding place in a continuous line with each caterpillar’s head touching the tail of the one ahead. This grazing behavior forms a linked procession across the path.
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Vicks VA
Txiay
H. W. Beecher
Horace Greeley
Epictetus
Mary Baker Eddy
Whately
Gamaliel Bailey
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia S
Ponce DE Leon
Earth
Atlantic
Florida
Joan
Tom
John
Jim
Johnson-Richardson Ltd
Church St
Toronto
Eset
Reese Leon
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