Cunard Line Carries Most Transatlantic Passengers in 1955
Montreal report states Cunard carried 259000 passengers across US Canada and Europe in 1955 led by Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. Elizabeth logged 66600 passengers in 19 round trips despite overhaul, with six Canadian service ships and 7668 Cunard cruises from New York. Expansion continues with Carinthia launching for Canadian service and maiden voyage set for June 27 from Liverpool to Quebec and Montreal.
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Montreal
Cunard
Atlanta
T. G. Miller
Canada
United States
Europe
New York
Atlantic
Miller
West Indies
South America
Mediterranean
North Cape
European
Carinthia
Princess Margaret
Saxonia
Ivernia
Liverpool
Quebec
Cunard Plans 43 Day Autumn Mediterranean Cruise
A September departure will see the 34,000 ton Caronia sail 10 146 miles visiting 16 ports in 15 countries from Funchal to Southampton. Rates start at 975 dollars including transatlantic passage with unlimited Europe stopovers. Shore excursions are coordinated by American Express with on board staff to provide around the clock activities.
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Montreal
Cunard
Europe
Caronia
Mediterranean
Funchal
Malaga
Palma
Villefranche
Naples
Messina
Dubrovnik
Athens
Dardanelles
Istanbul
Haifa
Alexandria
Malta
Tangier
Lisbon
Cherbourg
Southampton
American Express Company
Weight Training for Peak Athletic Performance and Adaptation
The piece explains how adaptation underpins athletic training and how weight training builds strength without sacrificing flexibility. It cites heavy resistance, few repetitions, and off season work to boost speed, jump height, and throwing distance while maintaining muscle quality. Notables mentioned include Parry OBrien Landy Rev Bob Richards and Frank Sedgman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry O'Brien
John Landy
Bob Richards
Warfare on Germs Warns Clean Food Handling Practices
Advice urges protecting food from flies by covering and washing when possible. Foods that cannot be washed should be kept covered and cooled. Food handlers must keep hands clean and nails short to prevent germ transfer to food and tableware.
Colds Risk and Preventive Advice for Workers
The notice warns that colds can develop into pneumonia if ignored and urges staying indoors while sick, drinking fluids, and covering the nose and mouth when coughing. It notes infants are especially vulnerable and advises limiting contact with them.
Egg handling costs on large farms prompt efficiency review
The Institute of American Poultry Industries highlights a 58 percent share of farm labor time spent on egg handling including gathering cooling grading cleaning and packing. Suggestions include centralizing nests and packing rooms improving nest design and delegating cleaning to dedicated handlers to save time for more birds.
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Institute of American Poultry Industries
H. S. Guitendge
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Man recounts dream crash that led to window plunge
Joseph Kempa, 50, of Hales Corners Milwaukee, said at a hospital he woke inside his bedroom after diving through his first floor window while dreaming a truck would hit him. He reported cuts on his arms from the escape and described the fear as he slept.
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Joseph Kempa
Hales Corners
Milwaukee
Lege
Tors Kemps
Kempa
Lighting speeds turkey growth at Penn State trials
Preliminary trials at Pennsylvania State University show a 12 hour light cycle with artificial illumination when needed accelerates growth in heavy toms and hens. Lighted turkeys reach 24 weeks lighter and heavier carcasses differ in market quality compared with naturally raised birds.
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Pennsylvania State Universsitate
Chinchilla Fur Trade and Ranching in Canada
The article details Canadian chinchilla ranching tied to fur industry, noting registration by the National Chinchilla Breeders of Canada and federal cooperation, ear tattooing, large breeder numbers, high prices for matched pairs, daily care with Fuller's Earth baths, and auctions in Montreal yielding top skins around $175.
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National
Canada
Federal Department of Agriculture
National Film Board
Jean Gainfort Merrill
Montreal
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Cunard Line
William PD
Ross Pieid
Frank Stranahan
Bob Feller
Frank Sedgman
Handy Turpin
Ralph Kiner
Dick Cleveland
Mai Whitfield
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