Canadian girls seek Paris or Rome for overseas postings
Ottawa Journal reports Miss Josephine Millar of External Affairs says Canadian secretaries prefer Paris or Rome but postings vary. She notes adaptability as key, outlines training, language limits, and high overseas marriage rates among staff.
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Paris
Rome
Naomi Bender
Ottawa Journal
Josephine T Millar
Peat Canada
Winnipeg
Millar
Moscow
New York
Miss Miar
Canada
Miss Millar
Civil Service Commission
New Arctic surveying method tested by Army and Geodetic Survey
The Army Survey Establishment and Geodetic Survey of Canada tested a novel Arctic mapping technique using a high flying aircraft equipped with an electric light as a survey marker. The method allows observations from up to 100 miles away, using triangulation points and plane-based observations to improve efficiency in northern mapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Geodetic Survey of Canada
Army Survey Establishment
Ottawa
J. L Thompson
Cc. H. Ney
Open garage doors or invite disaster
During winter months motorists start cars in closed garages. Carbon monoxide can kill quickly with no warning. Always open garage doors when starting the engine, or keep doors propped open.
Saccharine Described As Extremely Sweet Coal Tar Compound
A historical note describes saccharine as a coal tar crystal line product that is several hundred times sweeter than sugar cane, highlighting its extraordinary sweetness and potential use.
Brushing After Meals May Prevent Tooth Decay
Advice highlights brushing teeth soon after eating to reduce decay risk. Emphasizes timing to remove plaque and strengthen enamel protection after meals, prompting readers to maintain dental hygiene routines.
Down Under Christmas Shutdowns Affect All Sectors
The article notes extended year end holidays across Australia with three week closures from Christmas Eve to mid January. Factories warehouses and shops pause, workers travel, and remaining services struggle with staff shortages and supply delays. Only holiday resort shopkeepers work hard during this period.
Canadian nurses shortage grows across hospitals
The article reports a widening nursing shortage in Canadian hospitals driven by higher pay, urban migration, and marriage rates among graduates. Ontario leads with 21 000 registered nurses, Quebec about 9 000, BC 4 243, Newfoundland 583, while 15 000 are in training and pay starts near 200 dollars monthly. Officials debate better utilization of existing staff and delegation to reduce gaps. The Soo canal between Lake Superior and Lake Huron is noted as the "billion dollar mile."
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Montreal
Canada
Canadian Nurses Association
Quebec
the Cour
Frances McQuarrie
CNA Education
Sail
Association
Ontario
British Columbia
Newfoundland
Miss McQuarrie
Departement of National Health and Welfare
Lake Superior
Lake Huron
Analyzing Bridge Play Amid No Trump Openings
The text discusses opening no trump strategies in bridge, noting North’s likely pass to avoid the weak side’s 12 to 14 points and the risks of overcalling with a double. It warns that aggressive bids such as Two Diamonds can ruin the advantageous No Trump position and stresses applying full toll when opponents misstep.
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North
The High Cost of Wasting Time Card
A reflective piece urges readers to track yearly hours for work sleep and recreation. It computes 2,320 usable work hours and splits annual earnings by that figure to reveal the true value of each hour, emphasizing the folly of time waste.
Public hearings on proposed Saskatchewan livestock plan
Saskatchewan Marketing Board to hold hearings across the province in March to consider a proposed livestock marketing plan for cattle swine and sheep. Hearings will gather producer representations and may lead to amendments before submission to the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Copies available from the board secretary.
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Regina
Saskatchewan Marketing Board
Saskatchewan
Gordon Loveridge
Ing
Tisdale
Yorktow
Moose Jaw
Swift Current
Maple Creek
Carlyle
Grenfell
Denis Downing
Saskatoon
James Farquharson
Zealandia
C. H. Whiting
Pleasant Valley
W. F. Ferris
Legislative Building
P. E. Wright
E. Lund
Borden
J. F. Gray
E. A. Boden
Catknife
F. Messenger
Kelvington
Don Griffin
Alameda
New Ice Arena in Lacombe Replaces Fire Loss
Lacombe Alberta opens a new ice arena replacing the previous rink lost to a fire. The facility seats over 3 000 spectators and is touted as the third largest in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacombe
Alberta
Canada Set to Lead Commonwealth Oil Output in 1954
Canada will again be the largest oil producer in the Commonwealth with an estimated 12 million metric tons for 1954, up from 10.95 million tons last year. Other notable producers include British Borneo near five million tons and Trinidad at 3.1 million tons. India, Pakistan, and the U.K. also contribute smaller amounts.
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Canada
Commonwealth
London
The
Petroleum Information Board
British Borneo
Trinidad
India
Pakistan
U.K
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Russia
Jessons
Moscow Conservatory of Music
Arctic
Sandy
England
National Registration of Animals Service
Hemispere
By M. Harrison-Gray
Central Press
Canadian Couturiers Association
Couturier
Louis Philippe de Seve
Tibor de Nagay
Toromto
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