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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1946
Page
7
The Health League of Canada campaigns for compulsory pasteurization across eight provinces. Ontario stands alone with such a law. The group warns milk, while a vital food, also serves as a culture medium for dangerous germs.
The recipe blends flour baking powder salt and sugar with Grape-Nuts Flakes and a beaten egg molasses and melted shortening. Mix dry ingredients then add wet components to dampen. bake in a greased leaf pan at 350 degrees for about one hour until done, cool wrap and rest before slicing.
Dr. Frank R. Griffin of Toronto, a 15 year specialist in industrial medicine, was elected a director of the American Association of Industrial Physicians and Surgeons at its Chicago convention, becoming the first Canadian to hold the post. He chairs the Health League of Canada Technical Committee’s Industrial Committee.
Young narrator recalls a hard prairie childhood with a strict mother and a sick hobo named George Weaver found in the barn. The event leads to the departure from home after his brother Dave and the priest, Father Berthold, reveal the man's identity and the line of kin.
The Prices Board announced maximum 1946 prices for new potatoes, little change from 1945 with minor regional increases. Bas ing point prices in Harrow Ontario and Vancouver match last season. transportation allowance removed. Imports require Wartime Food Corporation permit and target under supplied areas. expected US crop abundance may keep Canadian ceiling prices through distribution until domestic output rises.
Food Minister Sir Ben Smith announced a temporary measure to raise wheat extraction to 90 percent in Britain. He noted March had moved to 85 percent, vs prewar 73 percent, and said biscuit and similar product output would be reduced to meet a world wheat shortage.
Dr. Howard J. Curtis and Dr. Edgar J. Murphy of Clinton Laboratories report that radiation from atomic fission may extend youth by accelerating aging processes in animals. They note that some exposures shorten life while others could delay aging with correct dosages. The work aims to advance aging research using radiation.
Harold H Leather reports to the Canadian Red Cross Cen tral Council that six packing plants delivered 16 310 592 food parcels for prisoners of war from January 1941 to July 1945 at a cost of 41 831 652. H H Bishop notes 1945 purchases totaled 13 487 667, bringing 1939 1945 total to 67 758 963, including Canadian United Allied Relief Fund and British Red Cross repatriates.
Archaeologists studying bomb craters in Europe and Britain report discoveries of ancient artifacts and sites. A US bomb at Pompeii uncovered terra cotta revetments while a German bomb at Canterbury exposed a Roman city from around 43 A.D. The piece warns of a possible Dark Ages culture if the International Atomic Development Authority does not become a reality.
The London Times reports that more than 35 000 Merchant Navy officers and men died delivering food and war supplies to Britain and aiding Russia, while nearly 50 000 Royal Navy personnel were killed in defense and keeping sea routes open.
President Eurico Gaspar Dutra issues a national decree banning all casinos race-tracks lotteries and games of chance. The collapse forces 200000 workers from gaming establishments with about three dependents each, affecting nearly one million people nationwide.
A collection of quick one liners and sparkling gags. Jokes cover domestic mishaps with Mary and her wages, marital foibles with Cedie and Clara, and wartime reminiscences. Light banter highlights social misunderstandings and family quips with a playful village tone.
The Chemical and Engineering News reports a reusable flash bulb with a three pronged porcelain base containing a Xenon gas coil. It can emit sunlight bright light from several yards away in one fifth of a second and may be used thousands of times.
Jan Stephan Kucera becomes the first Lidice baby since the war and is seen as a rebirth symbol. About fifty Lidice children were located near Hamburg, with roughly thirty to forty still missing. Foreign Minister Jan Masaryk and Mrs Eduard Benes served as godparents at a Prague hospital christening.
Pattern 4932 offers a frothy frock boot-full bonnet slip and panties with lace optional for toddlers sizes 6 months to 5 years. Size 2 includes dress and bonnet needing 1% yards of 35 inch material. Send 20 cents for the pattern to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg Man.
The Ottawa Citizen reports 60 000 British troops have left Egypt with nearly 400 000 remaining to depart once they can dispose of an equal number of prisoners of war they guard. Some Egyptians fear that pursuing a new treaty with Britain to end occupation could cost them lucrative revenue.
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