Tricks Of Smuggling Trade By a CPC Correspondent
Washington report details bold smuggling methods used to move gems ducks and other goods into the United States. It notes large undeclared jewel seizures from Belgium and Europe, clever concealment tricks, and a push toward a record year for customs collections.
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CPC
Washington
Belgium
United States
Eta Hoffman
Lesser Weitman
Antwerp
New York
Stern
Brooklyn
Miami
Fla
Amsterdan
Mexico
Tucson
Ariz
Hong Kong
Houston
Tex
Czechoslovakia
Brandon Sun Publisher Heads Daily Newspaper Association
B C Whitehead publisher of The Brandon Sun was elected president of the Canadian Daily Newspapers Association at the association s second annual meeting. Allan Holmes of the Galt Reporter was elected first vice president and Walter A MacDonald of the Edmonton Journal was elected second vice president. W J J Butler of the Toronto Globe and Mail was re elected treasurer. Ian H Macdonald is general manager.
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Toronto
B. C. Whitehead
Brandon Sun
Canadian Daily Newspapers Association
Association
Whitehead
R. H. Thomson
Thomson Dailies
Allan Holmes
Galt Reporter
Walter A. MacDonald
Edmonton Journal
W. J. J. Butler
Toronto Globe and Mail
Ian H. Macdonald
Detective Unveils Diagnosis of Circumorbital Hematoma
Birmingham detective Arthur Horden described his injury in court after a doctor diagnosed circumorbital hematoma. The prosecutor questioned the term and the detective removed his bandage to reveal a black eye.
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Arthur Horden
Birmingham
England
Health Sees Cortisone As Rheumatic Fever Control
Health magazine reports Dr. Harold A. Williams of Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children on cortisone and ACTH reducing fever and arthritis in rheumatic fever patients. Early treatment may lessen severity. hormones are costly, limited to hospitals, and require broader availability and study.
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Harold A. Williams
Health
Health League of Canada
Williams
Toronto
Grasshopper spray chemicals offered at cost in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan department of agriculture announces cost pricing on aldrin and chlordane for grasshopper control. Aldrin sells for 22 per four gallon pail and chlordane for 30, with per acre costs around 34 to 37 cents depending on the chemical and application rate. The program, now in its third year, urges cultural controls to maximize savings and notes a heavy but easing infestation in central areas.
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Regina
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
I. C. Nollet
L.ld
Nollet
Francis
Moose Jaw
Outlook
Simpson
Immigrants Arrive in Halifax On Special Trains
More than 1,100 new Canadians arrived in Halifax and departed by special trains to destinations across Canada. Over 300 were headed to Western Canada. The S S Italia brought 550 Italians from Naples and Genoa to work as farmers miners domestics and woodsmen with 12 staying in Manitoba 11 in Saskatchewan 17 in Alberta 10 in British Columbia and the rest detrain at the Lakehead.
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Winnipeg
Halifax
Canada
Western Canada
S.S
Italia
Naples
Genoa
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Lakehead
Blind Spot in Eyes Demonstrated by Simple Test
SOUTHBRIDGE Mass A simple optical quirk called the blind spot exists in each eye where the retina meets the optic nerve. A test using a dot and cross on paper shows the cross vanishing at about eight inches and reappearing as the paper is moved closer.
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Southbridge
Mass
American Optical Co
How To Combat Insect Pests in Home Care
Household advice from the National Health and Welfare urges year round pest control. Clean outdoor and indoor garbage containers, cover food, avoid dirty dishwater, and ensure window screens are intact. Repair frames, remove flaking paint, and repaint screens with spar varnish mix to block flies carrying millions of germs.
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Department of National Health and Welfare
Built-up poultry litter praised for sanitation and value
Poultry expert T M McIntyre of the Experimental Farm at Nappan Nova Scotia recommends adding a foot of built-up litter in henhouses. He cites sanitation, nutrient benefits, and ongoing management to prevent caking, stir regularly, and maintain 6 to 12 inches of litter for healthy conditions and heat.
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T. M. McIntrye
Nappan
McIintrye
Canada
Mr. Mcintyre
Mapigany Tree Known to Europeans Since 1500
The mahogany tree has been known to Europeans since around 1500, shortly after the discovery of America.
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America
Young Man Given Three Months For False Pretences
A 19 year old, who underestimated a blind proprietor's memory, was sentenced to three months for false pretences after being arrested for trying to pass a $1 bill as a $20. The case involved the man previously attempting the same deception at a Vancouver cigar store.
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Vancouver
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Duchess of Lancaster
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M. Harrison-Gray
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