World Happenings from 1946 News Sketches
Frances Mary Drummond makes a 9 percent claim as 1000 tons of Swedish telegraph poles reach Port Talbot Wales the first since 1939. Russia plans new ships to rival luxury liners per Moscow radio. The Duke of Gloucester returns to Britain after two years as governor general of Australia. Ernest Swedborg resigns as treasurer of a Galesburg Sunday school after 38 years of perfect attendance. Over 1,000,000 Poles return home in 1946 with 1,635,627 Germans expelled. Suffolk to build sports pavilions to honor the Falkland regiment dead. Clyro Wales converts Baskerville estate into a technical school. Charles Jones at 82 claims a lifelong cycling record dating to age six.
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Frances Mary Drummond
Port Talbot
Wales
Ernest Swedborg
Galesburg
Ill
Suffolk
England
Suffolk Regiment
Tyre Court
Clyro
Radnorshire
Baskerville
Llandrindod Wells
Charles Jones
Canada Sees Clover Seed Shortfall in 1946 Card
Production of alsike clover seed in Canada in 1946 was 7 712 000 pounds 2 650 000 less than 1945 and could not meet domestic and export needs. Canada remains the main exporter as world demand surpasses supply, suggesting higher 1947 output. To Feel Right-Eat Right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
One Youngster Who Has No Illusions
An Omaha kindergarten class reacts to Jack Frost as a five year old, John Hepfinger, challenges the teacher’s description. Mrs. C. M. Howard explains frost forms from air currents and moisture, noting the boy’s denial of a literal jack frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Howard
Omaha
Neb
Jack Frost
Whale Loses Battle With Sea Vultures
Coast guardsmen near MANTEC, N C rushed through fog and rough seas to a rescue first reported as an overturned ship with survivors. They watched a giant whale, the largest seen there, helpless against a flock of sea vultures feeding on its flesh.
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Mantec
N.C
Coast
Canadian couple honored for saving five from drowning
Frederick M. Joyce and his wife Alma Romalda Joyce were honored by the Carnegie Hero Foundation for rescuing two boys and three men from a capsized rowboat in Prince Rupert Bay during a storm in November 1945. The 70 year old Joyce piloted the cabin cruiser with his wife guiding by flashlight. they saved Derek G. Mason, 10, and others, receiving bronze medals.
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Pittsburgh
Prince Rupert Bay
Carnegie Hero Foundation
Frederick M. Joyce
Joyce
Alma Romalda Joyce
Welterweight Term In Racing And Boxing Discussed
A historical note explains welterweight used in horse racing and boxing with a 28 pound handicap reference. The piece links the term to differing weight classifications and racing handicaps.
Puzzle Clue Pack Delivers Random Word Scramble
A jumble of crossword like clues and partial phrases appears, listing scattered definitions and wordplay. readers confront odd pairs and mismatched phrases, with entries ranging from mythical to scientific terms to common objects, hinting at an unfinished puzzle.
Grape-Nuts Flakes Ad Praises Value and Flavor
The broadcast extols Grape-Nuts Flakes as delicious and energy rich. It highlights carbohydrates for energy proteins for muscle and phosphorus for teeth. The ad describes the golden grains wheat and malted barley blended baked and toasted for flavor and easy digestion. The finale invites a breakfast room gathering to "shoot a giant economy package."
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Sir Archibald
Post
Adventurous Mount Everest Expedition Aided by Anonymous Scot
A highly equipped Everest expedition plans to depart soon. Reports say a Scotsman who wishes to stay unnamed will cover the major costs. The venture is described as a bold financial ad venture in high finance.
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Irvin Cohen
Toronto
Bank of Canada
Cohen
Mount
Everest
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Moscow Radio
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Australia
Alsike
VapoRus
New York
Claire Luce
BY William Ferguson
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Kingsway
Vancouver
B.C
Commission
Linden
Anaho Island
Nevada
Lake Pyramid
World
United States
Alice Nisbet
Kert
Little Reggie
Lookout
Lasso
MarGarita
Peggy
Laqu
Chuck Thurston
Ivestment
Consarn
Les Carroll
Vel
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