Canadians in Danger of Malnutrition Says Doctor
Dr. L B Pett, Ottawa nutrition chief, told a Montreal meeting that many Canadians are underfed despite plentiful overall food. He urged adherence to Canada's Food Rules and stronger public health efforts to ensure a basic minimum nutrition for all, noting underfed groups exist across incomes.
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L. B Pett
Department of National Health and Welfare
Ottawa
Montreal
Pett
Canada
Dr. Pett
Fascinating world wide mystery of Capt Kidd treasure
William Carrelt outlines the Oak Island treasure saga in Mahone Bay Nova Scotia. He recounts a 250 year old money pit, a 13 foot shaft, a sealed chamber, flooding tunnels, and an artificial beach to keep water out. He notes plans for a new expedition and possible methods to reach the treasure.
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Capt. Kidd
William Carrelt
Toronto Telegram
Captain Kid
Oak Island
Mahone Bay
N.S
Atlantic Ocean
Sahara Desert Size Compared to United States
A comparison notes the vast Sahara Desert spans a area large enough to cover much of the United States. The observation highlights the desert's extensive reach across North Africa, underscoring its dominance in the region.
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Sahara Desert
United States
Britain to rival U S in car market with flat levy plan
London reports that Britain will enter the world automobile market with larger cars able to compete with North American models. Exchequer Chancellor Hugh Dalton announces replacing the Cubic Capacity tax with a flat forty dollar yearly levy, allowing British makers to produce roomy models without heavy past imposts.
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London
Britain
Hugh Dalton
House of Commons
British Automobile Indusry
Olympic Talk Bridges Gaps From Canada To London
The piece notes Butch McDonald signing with Calgary Stampeders and teams in Canada. It mentions Olympic plans for 1948 and Helsinki chosen for 1952, with Oslo winter events, and bids from nations including Britain and Canada for training and participation.
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Butch McDonald
Moose Jaw
Calgary Stampeders
Arcola
Carlyle
Sask
Redvers
Stockholm
Sweden
International Olympic Committee
Helsinki
Oslo
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Amsterdam
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
There Are Ten Leper Patients In Canada
Ottawa reports ten lepers under federal care at Lazaretto on Bentinck Island in British Columbia and a hospital wing at Tracadie New Brunswick. Three live at Lazaretto and seven at Tracadie. last year maintenance costs were 4941 and 3246 dollars respectively.
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Canada
Ottawa
Federal Health Department
G. R. Pearkes, Vc
Nanaimo
Lazaretto
Bentinck Island
B.C
Tracadie
N.B
Hotel Dieu de Saint Joseph
Oldest Trees Help Date Discovery In Chamber
The article notes dendrochronology may fix the burial date of a chamber contents after a drill in 1894 yielded a parchment fragment. Wm. Currell.
All-Canadian Scout Jamboree Planned
Montreal report: Canadian General Council plans an all-Canadian boy scout jamboree for 1949, the first Dominion-wide event. R. C. Stevenson chairs the quarterly meeting with provincial executives reviewing preliminary plans. Maj.-Gen. D. C. Spry outlines progress on plan opportunity for movement expansion.
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Montreal
Canadian General Council
Boy Scouts Association
R. C. Stevenson
Canada
D. C. Spry
Canadian Scout Council
Windsor Chairs Featured In Early Newspaper Advertisements
The article notes Windsor chairs were among the first items shown in illustrated advertisements throughout early newspapers, highlighting how furniture and images helped draw reader attention.
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Windsor
Okanagan Apple Growers Face Losses From UK Brazil Markets
British Columbia fruit growers warn 1947 markets in Britain and Brazil will shrink. Losses could reach 4.5 million dollars as UK and Brazil cut imports to conserve dollars. A K Loyd says Britain’s export market is gone this year and smaller apples may only be juiced.
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Ancouver
British Columbia
United Kingdom
Britain
Brazil
Ottawa
A. K. Loyd
B.C. Tree Fruits Ltd
Vancouver
Mr. Loyd
U.K
Nova Scotia
South Africa
United States
Public urged to buy new cars from recognized dealers
Carl E. Fridley president of New York State Automobile Dealers Inc urges the public to consult manufacturers list prices and buy only from legitimate dealers to curb resale at inflated prices. He accuses buyers who purchase new cars to resell to used car dealers of keeping the racket alive and calls for dealers to obtain written statements from customers to prove intended use.
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Carl E. Fridley
New York State Automobile Dealers, Inc
Fribley
Canada to build Arctic patrol ship to replace Nascopie
The Department of Transport plans a $2.0 to $2.5 million 3,500 ton Arctic craft built in eastern Canada to replace the Nascopie after its 33rd Arctic voyage. It will patrol Northwest Territories posts in summer and the St Lawrence and Atlantic lighthouse routes in winter. The government will assume the Arctic patrol from the Hudson’s Bay Company. Ireland is called the Emerald Isle for its green vegetation.
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Department of Transport
Eastern Arctic Patrol
Hudson’s Bay Company
Transport Department
Montreal
Department
Northwest Territories
R.C.M.P
St. Lawrence River
Atlantic Seaboard
Hudson's Bay Company
India May Buy From Canada
India may source industrial equipment from Canada as it nears independence. Ahuja, Indian trade commissioner in Toronto, says Canada can design and build many plants with some components imported. Canadian plant prices compare favorably with the United States and United Kingdom. Three classes of Canadian industrialists are interested in India projects, ranging from control of plants to providing capital and engineering assistance.
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London
India
Canada
M. R. Ahuja
Toronto
Indian Trade Bulletin
United States
United Kingdom
Plan New Towers For Forest Service
VICTORIA. The British Columbia Forest Service plans new observation towers on Menzies Mountain near Sayward on Vancouver Island and at Elk Falls. The towers are in planning, but material shortages prevent a definite construction date.
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Victoria
British Columbia Forest Service
Menzies Mountain
Sayward
Vancouver Island
Elk Falls
Hunger in India Halts Sydney Harbor Bridge Works
Hunger in India is reported to disrupt linseed oil supply, threatening paint for the Sydney harbor bridge. Local production falls to one sixth, reserves disappear, and multiple industries face disruption. The deterioration could halt major projects and affect Australian industry.
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India
Harbor Bridge
Sydney
Australia
Helpful kitchen tips for burns stains and radishes
A scraped potato can draw heat from burns with a bandage. Young radish tops cook as a green or can be eaten raw in salads. radishes also taste delicate when boiled with a snappy sauce. Most fruit stains lift with boiling water and lemon juice followed by rinse.
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Vivien Leigh
Lady Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Jasper
Neil Croonquist
Scotland
Claude Kewley
Will
Scotia
Frank Beaurepaire
The
Dominion
We Gillam
America
Canadian Olympic Committee
Wm. Currell
Nascopie
Arctic Patrol
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Saint Theresa
Little Flower
Wakaw
St. Theresa
France
Aquitania
Madalene
Annie
Elsa Strydonck
Chatham
Ont
Forest Service
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