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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
4
An American writer warns that postwar demobilization and political indifference threaten peace. He argues Germany, the Soviet Union, and looming famine, plus atomic weapons, require decisive action rather than complacent optimism. The piece stresses vigilance, shared sacrifice, and clear national will.
In 1845 the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada ordered an inquiry into a clerk’s witty change that listed Gypsies, tinkers, barkers, shavers, Shakers and Southcottites among Christian denominations. Hon. W. J. Stewart uncovered the act, leading to expunging words and the clerk’s censure. The Shakers linked to the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearance, and the Southcottites followed Joanna Southcott, who died in 1814.
The U S Navy reveals infra red blinker signals used for night ship communications. Messages were sent in plain English without codes and traffic beacons were established as early as the 1942 invasion of North Africa. British submarines aided the invasion armada using infrared guides.
On drafting boards at the U S Department of Agriculture scientists are designing a porker that is long and thin with large hips to yield more bacon and ham and less lard. Also in development are eggs with harder shells.
Dusty shelves and attics across South Africa are checked for old Dutch Bibles. They are being sought by churches in Holland to replace hundreds of thousands destroyed by the Nazis, as Afrikaans editions superseded the earlier texts.
Soviet Professor Alexander Bogomolets announced a life serum ACS that he says could extend human life to 150 years. He noted Russia uses the serum in large quantities but cautioned it is not a cancer cure. He described methods to source elements from bone marrow and spleen within ten hours of death and touted benefits for ulcers rheumatism typhus and tuberculosis.
A Timmins Press excerpt argues parents should teach the Golden Rule and prove its effectiveness with real examples. It notes adults must model ethics so children internalize standards and avoid lecturing by authorities. It contrasts aging demographics with fall victims, highlighting risk for seniors.
Advertisement notes inexpensive and durable scatter rug patterns with instructions for weaving, hooking, braiding or crocheting nine rug designs. Provides nine rug directions, materials list and pattern pieces and offers free patterns for potholders upon request from Winnipeg address.
The North West Territories and Yukon draw attention amid mining growth at Yellowknife and uranium finds at Great Bear Lake. Dr. C. C. Lingard urges postwar administrative changes, possible new provinces, and North Arctic cooperation with the United States and Soviet Union.
The Manchester Guardian completed 125 years since its May 5, 1821 founding. Editor P. Scott served the paper for 57 years, a record in journalism history.
Howard V. O’Brien argues in the Chicago Daily News that cities stay dirty because residents assume it is someone else’s job to clean. He cites a New York park with spotless lawns, cleaned only by a sign urging readers to act. He warns peace and cleanliness hinge on personal responsibility, not mere liberty talk.
Great demand for pottery in Staffordshire after the war drives expansion of plants and new factories. Before the war annual production was about $35,000,000. April exports reached $10,000,000, the highest on record, with a forecast of $90,000,000 a year. Britain leads export of potteryware.
Agricultural experts say a new Wisconsin tomato type is larger tastier and hardier than current varieties. Fruits ripen evenly with uniform size and plants resist blossom-end rot and other vine diseases. Yield averages 30 percent higher per acre than present pest tomatoes.
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