Canada’s White Paper on Defence Wins U.S. Approval
Washington reports Canada’s White Paper on defence aims to strengthen North American and Western world security. It outlines Canada’s defence needs, notes joint US-Canada defence, and emphasizes peacetime economic co operation, integrated forces, and an informed public stake in security.
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Canada
Washington
Europe
North American
North Atlantic Ocean
United States
Britain
Defence
Army
Navy
Air Force
Defence Research
Minister of National Defence
North Atlantic
North America
Hyde Park
Odd news snippets mix of opinions and facts
Short items and quips about geography politics and daily life. A Vikings reference and jokes on hockey goalies laundry cat coffee and baking contest finalists. A car thief and English prison mirrors appear alongside packaging tips and wallpaper removal questions.
Creating Cheerful Childrens Rooms for Happy Atmospheres
The article notes children are people too and guides on designing bright age-appropriate bedrooms. It contrasts the very young with older children using pastel colors for infants and lively patterns for older kids. Practical tips include safe floor coverings, light fabrics, and playful bedding to foster a joyful room environment.
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Junior
Mummy
Nurse from Carrick On Shannon Predicts Royal Baby
Nurse E Moran described a London trip to see Prince Charles and wrote predicting the royal baby's birth details. She matched weight and other factors within two ounces and later saw Charles walking in a park with Elizabeth II’s approval.
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Dublin
Carrickon-Shannon
Leitrim
E. Moran
London
Prince Charles
Britain
Elizabeth
Charles
England
Mrs. Moran
Carrick
Pussy-Cat Goes Out For Free-Wheeling Spin
A dizzy kitten wandered into Peggy Bloom's car clinic after a truck driver found the woozy feline staggered through the streets. The article notes the cat had chased a wild spin before being helped to safety.
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London
Peggy Bloom
Percy Williams Recalls 1930 Empire Games Glory and Farewell
Vancouver interview with Percy Williams, Canada's former sprint king, who recalls the 1930 Empire Games setback to South Africa that ended his competitive career. Now 41, he laments the past, praises Hall of Fame honors, and notes he still puffs when chasing a streetcar.
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Percy Williams
Vancouver
Canada
South Africa
Percy
Williams
Helms Foundation of Los Angeles Hall of Fame
Amateur Athletic Association
Amsterdam
Hamilton
Ont
Helms Foundation
Los Angeles
C.A.A.A
Barbara Ann Scott
Canada’s 1949 Car Production Sets Record
The Canadian auto industry achieved its largest output in 45 years, with about 290000 vehicles produced before year end at Windsor Oshawa and Hamilton. The U S also set a record at 6.25 million. 1949 beat the 1929 prewar record by 30000 and the 1948 mark by 25000 as 1950 models began.
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Windsor
Oshawa
Hamilton
United States
The
Financial Post
First Test Of Arthritis Cure Successful
TORONTO Gordon Wyatt a 23yearold Canadian army veteran from Sudbury Ont smiled as he left his wheelchair at Sunnybrook Hospital to show reporters the effects of ACTH on his arthritis This Canada wide firstreported test used the drug as an experimental unapproved and topsecret treatment Wyatt born in New Liskeard Ont suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and reiters during overseas service in 1943 After injections every six hours for 14 days pain eased and he could walk Wyatt says he still feels well two weeks after stopping the injections Hospital officials stress this is an experiment not a general treatment and warn against public expectations or widespread use.
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Toronto
Gordon Wyatt
Sudbury
Ont
Sunnybrook Hospital
ACTH
Wyatt
Canada
Reiters
Veterans
Watt
Stamp Corner highlights a prolific year of global stamp issues
A year of record stamp production with Universal Postal Union commemoratives shared worldwide. Nations from Canada to Belgium and Germany issued new portraits and special sets, including sports themes and historic anniversaries. An editor’s note invites readers to trade Canadian and Newfoundland stamps.
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Universal Postal Union
Berne
Switzerland
UPU
Great Britain
France
Holland
Portugal
Canada
Indonesia
Dutch East Indies
Liberia
Rus
Sia
Husni Zayim
King George VI
Newfoundland
Halifa
United States
Belgium
Germany
Turkey
Japan
Panama
Colombia
F. J. Cisneros
German Federal Republic
Pratt Kuhn
Wellington St. W
Toronto
Alden
Johnson
Argentina
Austria
U.P.U
Dominican Republic
Iceland
Belgian Congo
Saar
Luxembourg
Michel Rodange
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Free Western World
Ottawa
U.S
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Plete
Scandinavia
New York City
Zadok Dumkopf
Wennie
Francis James
Nurse
Danusa
Ontario
S.N.S
Buenos Aires
South America
Sunnybrook
New Liskeard, Ont
James Montagnes
Samuel Gompers
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