Cooperation mark of UN refugee aid two years in
In early July the International Refugee Organization marked two years of operations. It reports aiding over 1.25 million refugees in camps and resettling 64,900 displaced people to Canada. The LR0 transported about 30,000 people monthly with a charter fleet of forty vessels. 595,000 have been resettled. 700,000 remain in camps with hoped transfer by July 1, 1950. Canada praised for strong support and example.
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International Refugee Organization of the United Nations
PRC
Organization of the United Nations
PRO
Canada
Organization
UNRRA
International Refugee Organization
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Lr.o
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Skin Relief
A Canada known antiseptic Moone's Emerald Oil is advertised as a healing agent for eczema barber's itch salt rheum itching toes and other inflammatory skin eruptions. The claim cites rapid relief and notes the product is sold by druggists with a satisfaction or money back guarantee.
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Canada
Moone
Apricot Pie With Flaky Pastry and Cracker Crumbs
A recipe outlines flaky pastry for an apricot pie. It details making a crust with flour salt shortening butter and egg white, chilling, rolling, and baking at 400 F then 350 F. It adds a filling of apricots sugar or corn syrup lemon juice melted butter and cracker crumbs for texture.
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Fleischmann
To Make Marriage Easier In Ontario
Ontario moves to ease marriage formalities as of August 2 by removing one of two forms and limiting the officiant to certify the couple. Couples still answer 29 questions required by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. The article also notes that about 10 percent of the Yugoslav army is made up of women.
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Toronto
Ontario
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Funny One Liner Room of Wits and Woes
A string of quick wits and pratfalls. barbs about hats false teeth and work, a misheard note in a court scene and a waiter’s joke about portions. The piece strings together comic vignettes including a tramp’s boast a soldier’s misstep and domestic punchlines.
Sprinkler System Spreads Watering Ease for Alberta Farmers
In Lethbridge district Alberta farmers adopt a lightweight sprinkler irrigation system that waters up to five acres per set and up to 12 or more acres daily. The system cuts back breaking labor, improves even crop growth, and reduces water use compared with flooding and furrow methods.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Alberta
X Rays Target Northwest Indians In TB Drive
Health minister Paul Martin announced a strong tuberculosis screening push in the northwest. Thousands of Indians in Alberta the Yukon and the Northwest Territories would be x rayed, along with many white residents.
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Ottawa
Paul Martin
Northwest
Alberta
Yukon
Northwest Territories
More Fruit Less Vegetables In Harvest 1949 Outlook
Canada’s 1949 crop forecast shows fruit up across apples pears plums peaches grapes apricots and cherries with yields up for corn. Loganberries fall sharply and vegetables under processor contract decline except corn. Apple production seen at 16.77 million bushels and grapes at 64.33 million pounds.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
British Columbia
Soldiers Craft Christmas Toys for Britain Relief
Ottawa reports Canadian Army camps buzz with toy making for underprivileged British children. Soldiers labor in spare time to fill Sept. 30 deadline, with the Red Cross delivering to ports, the United Emergency Fund funding shipments, and Santa Claus distributing overseas.
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Ottawa
Britain
Army
Red Cross
United Emergency Fund
Cattle killed by flies blamed on winds in Saskatchewan
Twelve head of cattle in the district were killed this year by black flies blown in by high northwesterly winds. A separate item notes a prison warden remarking on a ten year tenure and prisoners joking about an open house party.
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Melfort
Sask
Budding Politician Learns from Father’s Example
A Financial Post column notes Napier Moore recounts his son’s first dawning political consciousness. The boy arrives home from school and asks his mother, Mummie, are you preservative.
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Napier Moore
Financial Post
Packing list tip for travel cases
A packing tip advises making a list of all needed items and placing it inside the case cover. As items are laid out on the bed or dresser, travelers should check them off the list to ensure nothing is forgotten.
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