Forestry Conservation Program Urged in Canada talks
Experts from Ottawa urged a National Conservation Council to blueprint a national program for forests water soil and wildlife. Delegates from 50 groups called for federal provincial cooperation and stronger forest fire protection while noting Ontario pine depletion and prairie forest potential.
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Canada
Ottawa
Canadta
J. Parker
Manitoba
National Conservation Council
Parker
National Conservation Foundation
The
Agricultural Institute of Canada
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Canadian Institute of Forestry
Canadian Forestry Assocation
Engineering Institute of Canada
Fie
Vernon E. Johnson
Canadian International Paper Company
Montreal
Donald H. F. Black
Industrial Development Office of
Saskatchewan
Prairies
Alberta
Howard Kennedy
Royal Commission On Forestry
Ontario
W. B. Sisam
University
Topnail
Ohter
Holland
Stethoscope Aids Engineer At Edmonton General Hospital
Chief engineer A F Baril carries a stethoscope in his kit and uses it to trace leaks in copper steam pipes and locate faults in hospital systems. His listening method helps plumbers find hidden leaks and check valves and gauges to prevent costly troubles.
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Edmonton
Fimonton General Hospital
F. Baril
Baril
Robbie
Mr Baril
Bridge Room Signals Step to Read The Hands
A bridge description from two rooms outlines signaling and card play. In Room 1 a Four Hearts contract was made with a spade lead, a low club return, and a third ruff that left the contract two down. In Room 2 the doubled East-West pair faced Three Hearts and South played Three Beatles, which just made.
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USA
South
East
Tower of London Construction by William the Conqueror
The Tower of London was erected under William the Conqueror in the 11th century as a monumental royal fortress. The project established a symbol of royal power and a strategic stronghold guarding the capital.
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Tower of London
William the Conqueror
Farmers Make Up Over Half of Peace River Population
Census figures show 32,598 farmers on 9,089 farms covering 3,545,715 acres in Peace River Country out of a population of 54,102. Wheat oats and barley dominate crops while livestock totals include 52,644 cattle, 13,638 milk cows, 47,694 swine, 6,692 sheep and 449,086 poultry across districts 15 and 16.
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Peace River
Timber wolf mistaken for coy ote shot in Melfort
Farmer John Walter believed he had shot a coyote in the district near Melfort Saskatchewan but found the target was a 75 pound timber wolf, a comparatively rare animal in the thickly populated area.
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Melfort
Sask
John Walter
Coyote Control Proves Successful Across Alberta
Provincial coyote control has reduced the pest population since inception over 20 years ago. Officials report 37 000 coyote getters and 160 000 strychnine pellets distributed, with coyotes killed in settled areas and 1080 stations in sparsely settled regions contributing to declines. Sheep numbers rise as predators fall, though rabies remains a concern in northern zones.
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Wm. Lobay
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Lobay
Edmonton
Peace River
Window Box Flowers Best Varieties for Sunlit Balconies
Best flowers for window boxes are dwarf or dropping varieties. Balcony petunias nasturtiums morning glories marigolds ageratum California poppies annual pinks lobelia phlox and zinnias thrive with at least six hours of sun daily.
Prime Minister St Laurent Receives Fur Bow Tie Gift
In The Pas Man turf Prime Minister St Laurent sent a personal thanks to Jack Carroll president of the Pas Chamber of Commerce for a fur bow tie gift. The ties came in various colors and first appeared at the Trappers festival in February.
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PAS
St. Laurent
Jack Carroll
Pas Chamber of Commerce
Saskatchewan restricts area to curb carp spread
Saskatchewan fisheries set a 25 000 square mile Restricted Area in southeast to stop rapid carp spread from the Assiniboine river near Kamsack. Bait restrictions apply with minnows banned. size limits removed to reduce overcrowding. Main waters include the Assiniboine and Qu Appelle rivers and several lakes. Katepwa Mission Echo and Pasqua remain outside.
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Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
A. H. MacDonald
Assiniboine
Kamsack
MacDonald
Mr. MacDonald
United States
Regina
Archerwill
Porcupine Provincial Forest
Manitoba
Qu'Appelle
Cannington
Madge
Kenosee
Round
Crooked Lakes
Katepwa
Mission
Echo
Pasqua Lakes
Harvesting Timber Near Weapons Range in Sask
In Primrose Lake region of northwestern Saskatchewan timber crews race to finish lumbering before the area becomes part of a federal air weapons range. Six mills cut spruce and jack pine at 100 000 board feet daily while four operators log nearly 200 000 daily. So far 7 000 000 board feet have been sawn and shipped to Meadow Lake with total harvest seen at 14 000 000 board feet by September. white spruce will total 12 000 000 and jack pine 2 000 000.
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Prince Albert
Sask
Primrose Lake
Saskatchewan
Federal Defence Department
Saskatchewan Timber Board
The
Timber Board
Meadow Lake
Helpful Hints on Home Remedies and Repairs
A collection of practical tips covering lavender sachet mixing and scenting, Woolen garment cleaning methods, repair advice for sprinkling cans, and substitutions for cream and souring cream. Includes proportions for lavender sachets and notes on vinegar and sugar used in dairy tasks.
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By M. Harrison-Gray
Dumbo the Elephant
London Zoo
Little Susan Lipton
Boston
Mass
Dumbo
Susan
Peace River Country
Central Press Canadian
Fisheries
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