Canadian Culture and a National Arts Commission
The Dominion Government created a commission to study arts science and letters in Canada and promote culture along national lines. Chairman Vincent Massey leads a board with Norman MacKenzie and Hilda Neatby among its members, reflecting regional representation across Quebec British Columbia and Saskatchewan universities.
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Dominion
Canada
Vincent Massey
University of Toronto
Quebec
Norman MacKenzie
University of British Columbia
Hilda Neatby
Saskatchewan University
Government commission to study Canadian culture and science
The government forms a commission to inform Canadians about Canadian culture and to promote progress in science arts and literature. It will probe topics such as the National Gallery the National War Museum research support grants and scholarships radio and television policy and other subjects for national cultural advancement.
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National Art Gallery
National War Museum
Canada
Dr Chase's Nerve Food Restores Vitality for Women
For nearly fifty years wise women have used this tonic to ease nerves, improve rest, and boost vitality. Packed with Vitamin B1 iron and minerals it aims to tone the body and banish nervous fears for a more confident future. The product is presented as time tested with the Dr Chase name as assurance.
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Dr. Chase
New Speed Record Set for Helicopters
Harold E. Thompson of Stratford Connecticut set a new world speed record for helicopters reaching 129.016 miles an hour. The prior record of 124.3 mph was established June 28 1948 at White Waltham England by Squadron Leader B H Arkell of the RAF.
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Cleveland
Harold E. Thompson
Stratford
Conn
White Waltham
England
Sqdn
B. H. Arkell
R.af
De Soto Oak in Plant Park Tampa Spreads 117 Feet
Hernando De Soto's 1539 landing site on Florida's west coast is marked by the De Soto Oak in Plant Park Tampa. The historic tree now shows a limb span of 117 feet highlighting its size and age.
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Hernando de Soto
Florida
West Coast
de Soto
Plant Park
Tampa
Fla
Alberta Coal Production Up in 1948
Alberta mined 8,111,000 tons of coal in 1948, up 36,400 tons from 1947, despite box car shortages and a February strike. The increase yielded $5,557,700 in value while man-shifts fell by 103,166 from 1,998,000. About 10,000 miners were employed in December 1948. Railroads moved 2,312,000 tons. Alberta customers 1,393,000. Ontario 945,000. Manitoba 625,000. Japan received as much coal as Ontario, about 201,000 tons. coke and briquettes totaled 380,000 tons. Fatal accidents reached 13 in Alberta, down from 15 in 1947, or 1.6 per million tons mined. Total accidents were 197 in 1948, down from 253 in 1947.
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Edmonton
Alberta
N. E. Tanner
B.C
Manitoba
Japan
Ontario
Uss
Britain
1950 Drama Festival to be Held in Calgary
The 1950 Dominion Drama Festival will be held in Calgary, announced by D Park Jamieson at the governors' meeting opening session in Toronto. The announcement confirms Calgary as the host city for the event.
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Calgary
Toronto
D. Park Jamieson
Amazon water lily bears leaves strong enough for a child
A water lily species in the Amazon River basin has unusually broad firm leaves that can support a child's weight. Listeners note the plant's resilience and potential ecological significance amid the river’s biodiversity.
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Amazon River
South America
Underground circular cistern construction guide and specs
A detailed how to for building a circular underground cistern of about 2000 gallons. It covers dimensions 7 feet inside diameter, 2 feet depth, 6 inch wall, form methods, concrete mix, domed top casting, manhole form, and protective steps to avoid soil ingress and freezing.
City bylaw to bell all cats in Red Deer
The Altar Council voted to enforce a 1946 bylaw requiring all cats to wear bells. The rule aims to curb bird predation after trees were removed from streets reduced nesting sites for birds. Lady Jane Grey’s brief nine day reign is noted.
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Altar Council
Humorous exchanges and quips from a daily life page
A collage of short jokes and comic lines about family manners, teachers, sailors, lovers, judges, waitresses, and stage novices. Characters include Jimmy, Lefty, a seasick teacher, a captain, a tramp, and a bath house manager, each delivering a quick punch or misdirection.
Poem by John Masefield for Winnipeg Shrine Hospital
Britain's poet laureate John Masefield wrote a two verse poem for Winnipeg's Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children. It responded to Rev. W. G. Martins letter about the hospital opening next June 1. The verse envisions building a frame for the indwelling spirit and the powers of good and evil.
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Winnipeg
John Masefield
Britain
New Shrine
W. G. Martin
Gas Pipeline Route Surveyed
A survey is being made of a gas pipeline route to bring natural gas from Alberta to Winnipeg and St Boniface. Osler Hammond and Nanton backed by Mr Baxter announced the project as the Dominion government approved a bill to incorporate the company. They plan to spend at least 45 million dollars. approval from the transport board and an export permit from Alberta are pending.
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Winnipeg
Alberta
St. Boniface
Man
L. D. M. Baxter
Baxter
Osler, Hammond and Nanton
Winnipeg Financial House
Dominion
The
Transport Board
Alberta Salt Co. opens Lindbergh plant in Alberta
The $1 million Edmonton area facility at Lindbergh, 160 miles northeast of Edmonton, begins operations. Brine wells reach salt beds 1000 feet thick. The plant uses a vacuum process with a daily capacity of 200 tons. The chemical industry consumes more than half of the produced salt.
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Edmonton
Alberta Salt Co
Lindbergh
Taxi Dermist Sheds Light on Odd Town Question
In a humorous exchange, Country Cousin asks if a taxi dermist deals with taxicabs. Town Dweller clarifies the term, noting a taxi dermist skins only the lower animals, highlighting linguistic mixups in the small town.
All Year Greeting Card Assortment Sale
A large greeting card maker offers an All Year Assortment of 50 cards and envelopes for $1.00 per package. Each set includes cards for Birthdays Fathers Day Mothers Day Christmas and more. Send $1 per package to Evelyn Adams Box 19 1778 Bloor Street West Toronto Ontario.
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Evelyn Adams
Bloor Street West
Toronto
Ontario
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Europe
Asia
Dow
DOW Chemical OF Canada, Limited
Richmond Street
Foronto 1
Jane Grey
Dodd
Dodds
Les Carroll
Thayer
Kansas
Kenneth George
Jimmy
Lefty
Jane
Maggie
Poe
Mama
George
Junior
Papa
Winnipeg Hospital
Fleischmann
Fleischmann Royal
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