Pilot Receives Second U S Decoration For Korea
Flight Lieutenant J Omer Levesque of Montreal RC A F has earned a second U S Air Force decoration for Korea combat operations since arriving in the Far East five months ago. He previously won the U S Distinguished Flying Cross for a jet battle with 82 F 86 Sabres against 30 MiG 15s near Sinuiju.
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Far East
J. Omer Levesque
R.C.A.F
Montreal
U.S.A
Kimpo
Seoul
F L Levesque
F/L Levesque
J. A. O. Levesque
R.C.A F
Sinuiju-Yalu River
North Korea
Royal Canadian Air Force
United States Air Force
Henry A. Sabastian
George F. Smith
R.A F
U.R.A.F
Omer J. Levesque
U.S
U.S. Fifth Air Force
United States
Expert Believes Weather Control Is Possible
Victoria B C expert Dr Schaeffer, a 29 year Electric Co veteran, spoke at the Western Snow Conference. He outlined rainmaking research from World War II era on aircraft icing and super cooled clouds and said government licensing and international agreements are needed for large scale weather control.
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Victoria
B.C
British Columbia
The
Electric Company
Drer
U.S
Schaeffer
United States Signal Corps
Office of Naval Research
General Electric
Smile of the Week Exchange in Theaters and TV Lore
A humorous clipped exchange shows a stingy speaker offering only 10 cents while a grateful recipient cites a proverb about helping the poor. The dialogue echoes a social joke about thrift and generosity from a bygone era.
High prices hit Belgrade shoppers for goods
Belgrade shoppers face steep costs as green bean coffee sells at 25 dollars per pound and American nylon mockings fetch 2000 to 4000 dinars per pair, equivalent to 40 to 80 dollars. The note highlights the money needed to buy these items.
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Belgrade
Wate
Liquid air Produced in 198 j by Charles Tripler
A historical note records that liquid air was produced in 198 j by Charles EL Tripler. The entry names the inventor and the year, marking an early scientific achievement.
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Charles EL Tripler
Helpful Hints for Home Care and Cleaning
Practical tips on drying clothes on windy days avoid blowouts with a pinch of salt in starch. Cooking peas and green beans should be uncov ered to retain color and avoid overcooking. Carpet fibers gray over time from dust. factor this when choosing colors. Wash new dish towels before using to restore absorbency by fluffing fibers.
British Columbia Farmer Starts Nut Grove
Vancouver report on Fred Seifred a 48 year old farmer who argues the farm offers security for his four sons. His 200 acre Frasier valley property near Langley Prairie includes a nut grove 7000 trees three to four years old with expected three to four tons harvest this year and up to 75 tons when mature. He also runs fruit, vegetables poultry and dairy operations plus 3000 laying hens.
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Vancouver
Fred Seifred
Fraser Valley
Langley Prairie
British Columbia
Seifred
Hampshires
Quick Canadian Quiz Facts You Need For History Buffs
A quiz lists questions on Canadian industry female factory workers tax totals for 1952 coal resources and lakes. It asks when women got federal voting rights and notes water in lakes would raise oceans two feet if added.
Moose from Saskatchewan Thrive in Dusky Sound Forest
Four bull and six cow moose from Saskatchewan were released in 1910 in Dusky Sound New Zealand. The herd survived amid heavy rainfall and rugged terrain, adapting to drier gullies and steep slopes. R. V. Francis Smith recently located about 30 animals. the hunter shot a young moose of excellent condition.
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Saskatchewan
Dusky Sound
New Zealand
R. V. Francis Smith
Oddities in the News Highlight Bizarre Local Tales
A Trinidad village reports a baby seen with crucifixion stigmata on hands and feet. A Memphian woman shows her five month old puppy with two rows of teeth. A Minnesota couple’s garden car stunt ends with a returned car from the police. A Birmingham canary lives to 19, far above the usual 8 to 10 years. A Taunton man markets 31 coach tours for summer, needing 31 minutes of approval.
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Arima
Trinidad
Douglas Venner
Taunton
Somerset
England
The
Traffic Commission
Widow discovers eleven year divorce amid Vancouver case
In Vancouver, Grace Irene Simpson seeks to nullify her 11 year marriage to Albert Simpson, wealthy race track owner who died last year leaving an estate valued at 275000 dollars. The divorce decree was granted seven months after their 12 year marriage. If the divorce stands, the estate goes to a daughter from a prior marriage. if nullified, Mrs Simpson becomes a co heir.
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Vancouver
Grace Irene Simpson
Albert Simpson
Simpson
Selected Veal with Mushroom Sauce and Fish Pasta
Veal steaks for four brown on both sides and simmer with a little water. In the last twenty minutes add mushrooms to taste. Make a sauce from butter flour milk and seasonings, then stir in cream before serving. Second dish uses onions garlic thyme parsley saffron tomato soup spaghetti and cod or haddock simmering together with toast garlic garnish.
Gems of Thought: Labor, Joy, and Purpose Across Voices
A collection of quotes extolling labor and work as paths to blessing, success, and national growth. Contributors include Mary Baker Eddy, William Ellery Channing, Phillips Brooks, Charles M. Schwab, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Thomas Carlyle. Each emphasizes work as a meaningful, productive pursuit.
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William Ellery Channing
Phillips Brooks
Thrifty-apron Pattern C7186 offered with two in one design
A sewing notice promotes pattern C7186 for an apron set that folds into two styles. It explains yardage of seven eighths of a yard per apron and invites readers to mail twenty five cents in coins to obtain the pattern.
Alice Brooks Needlework Catalogue Offer
The 1951 Alice Brooks Needlework Catalogue from the Household Arts Department News Union at 60 Front Street W Toronto invites needleworkers to send twenty five cents for a copy. It features crochet knitting embroidery and other handwork patterns with a free sample pattern.
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News Union
Front Street W
Toronto
Alice Brooks
Ostrich Boom Strains Capetown Feathers Market
Ostrich farmers face a sharp rise in demand for feathers used in hats and dusters. Trade sources say current supply cannot meet the increased orders.
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Capetown
Answers to Quick Quiz Answers
In 1918 the textile industry and Alberta are cited. Great Bear Lake and a 1 846 million dollar figure are noted, with the 13 times 1939 total. The material is presented as editor supplied facts about Canada.
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Alberta
Great Bear Lake
Quick Canadian Facts
Handbook of Facts About
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Albert Lea
Minn
Bootsie
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Birmingham
Ala
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Charles M. Schwab
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Agice Brooks
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