Burton rejects Hollywood contract to stay with stage craft
Richard Burton recalls his RAF days in Portage la Prairie and his Canadian memories. He describes a broken nose, heat and dirt, early boxing losses, and choosing theatre over a $1,000,000 ten year deal in Hollywood. He highlights his Old Vic tenure and plans for Reach for the Sky.
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London
Richard Burton
Canada
Pleaxing
Old Vic Theatre
Portage la Prairie
Burton
Sir Laurence Olivier
Winnipeg
New York
Moncton
N.B
South Wales
Pontrhydyfen
Richard Walter Jenkins
Jenkins
Sybil Williams
Christopher Fry
Sir John Gielgud
Hollywood
Olivia de Havilland
Rachel
America
Hamlet
The
Old Vic
Britain
Douglas Bader
Highland cattle survive first winter well
In 1953 Highland cattle were introduced at Manyberries Range Station to evaluate adap tability and value in cross breeding with Hereford cattle. Early observations show Highland cows graze outside in severe cold while Herefords seek protection. Calves gained about one pound daily from November to April under limited feed. More data needed for full evaluation.
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Manyberries
J. A. McArthur
Animal Husbandry Division
West Highland
Coulees
Patch a Crack in Plaster Walls with Hidden Repair
Begin by cutting out the crack and dampening edges, set patching plaster just below the surface, then cover with spackle. Sand smooth, dust, and apply a thin primer coat followed by two more coats to achieve an inconspicuous repair.
Hiking Hint for Long Trips
A travel tip advises hikers to carry an extra pair of hose and change at rest stops during noonday meals. It notes sunbathing bare feet helps and urges not to wear hose that are too short for the journey.
Army Tests Atomic Radiation To Preserve Foods
The Army develops a method using atomic radiation to preserve foods reducing refrigeration needs and easing transportation challenges across operations and supply lines.
Salvage Mission Aims to Recover WWII Warships
Nearly 700 Japanese salvage workers will travel to the Philippines to raise six warships and 51 transports sunk during World War II as partial payment on Japan's reparations debt.
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Philippines
Japan
Edmonton Hospital Gets Large Federal Health Grant
The federal government grants 120277.50 to St. Joseph's Chronic hospital Edmonton to add 77 convalescent beds and expand facilities including physiotherapy occupational therapy X ray lab space and hydrotherapy. The two new floors raise capacity from 302 to 379 beds, with 21 beds to be abandoned during construction.
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St. Joseph's Chronic Hospital
Edmonton
Alta
Paul Martin
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul
Sound Waves Proposed to Kill Insects
Enzymologists study using targeted sound waves to destroy insects but face the challenge of generating waves at precise frequencies needed for effective kill.
Royal Name Adopted for Prince Albert Site in 1866
The site of Prince Albert in Saskatchewan was named in 1866 by a Presbyterian missionary to honor Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria.
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Prince Albert, Sask
Prince Consort
Well planned farm kitchen boosts efficiency and comfort
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating urges well designed rural kitchens with running water under a windowed sink unit and a swivel faucet. Proper layout cuts half the work, adds storage, and keeps an eye on outdoors while hot water supply must meet daily needs.
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Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
Bridge hand analysis of spade suit after lead
The passage describes a bridge situation where East continues the suit after a ten lead, South plays a finesse, and an eight appears to interrupt a run. East wins the trick and returns if South holds a nine, or West wins and leads the last spade. With East holding two cards, the contract seems unmakeable unless strategic defense or blocking occurs.
Gems of Thought on Obedience and Faith
A collection of aphorisms on obedience to truth and divine will. Quotes from Mary Baker Eddy Aeschylus George Macdonald Thomas Fuller Thomas Watson Saadi emphasize obedience as the path to higher understanding and alignment of heart and action.
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Mary Baker Eddy
God
George Macdonald
Thomas Fuller
Thomas Watson
Buffs at Alberta fire chiefs meet spread coffee aid legend
Edmonton report on Jimmy Arnott of Toronto Box 12 urges buffs to assist firefighters. He describes buffs as volunteers who attend major fires to serve coffee, offer first aid, and support crews. Box 12 grew from three to twenty members since 1948, funded by Toronto firemen, and plans expansion to Edmonton Calgary.
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Edmonton
Jimmy Arnott
Toronto
Alberta
Jimmy
Box 12 Association
Calgary
Box 12
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RAF
Edmonton Hospital
General Electric
Lynn
Mass
U.S.S. Sara
Brooklyn
N.Y
M. Harrison-Gray
Aeschylus
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