The Big Winds Threat to Florida and Caribbean Islands
In the Florida hurricane season the West Indies and southern states face powerful storms. Since 1926 these hurricanes have caused over 2,000 Florida deaths and more than 161 million dollars in property damage. Last year the storms killed 23 people and injured 227 while destroying 178 homes and damaging over 3,544 buildings.
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Central Press
Miami
Fila
West Indies
Florida
Missisippi Valley
Atlantic
Caribbean Sea
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Weather Bureau Prepares for Major Hurricanes This Year
The Weather Bureau outlines hurricane warnings and maritime radar use as it documents the 1930s Gulf and Atlantic storm monitoring network. Plans include aerial reconnaissance by the Army Air Force and Navy to chart paths, with emphasis on timely warnings to protect lives and property.
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Weather Bureau
Florida
Mississippi River Valley
U.S. Army Air Force
Navy
Air Force
Good Company but Classified as Nuisance
A London man named Wally Farey, about 60, was fined 40 shillings in court for keeping a nuisance after a policeman spied a horse in his window during the night. Farey, a bachelor, said he was too tired to move the horse to a distant stable and that the animal was good company.
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Wally Farey
London
Eng
Wally
Canada Export Trade Booms to New Highs in September
Canada’s export trade rose sharply in September with total shipments reaching 283 million dollars, led by beef and fresh meat sales to the United States. Nine month totals show strong gains over 1947, while exports to Britain and Latin America varied.
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Ottawa
Canada
Bureau
United States
Britain
Europe
Latin-America
Farmers Advised on Dry Topsoil and Fallow Practices
Regina director L. B. Thomson told the Saskatchewan Implement Dealers' association convention that farmers should refrain from tilling dry topsoil unless moisture exists to prevent pulverization. He urged delaying 1949 fallow until erosion is prevented by trash covers and noted the need for water-conservation awareness and proper machine use to stabilize agriculture.
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Regina
L. B. Thomson
Pf.r.a
Saskatchewan Implement Dealers’ Association
Thompson
Thomson
P.F.R.A
Mr. Thomson
U S Economists Predict Six-Year Prosperity Outlook
Washington reports that US agriculture department economists foresee good times for six years with living standards well above the 1935 39 pre war level even if a moderate recession occurs. The unofficial report for field workers bases on a stable peace and possible full employment in coming years.
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Washington
United States Agriculture Department
No Change In 1949 Car Imports
Ottawa reports no alteration to the 1949 import permit system. Motor cars washing machines and other consumer goods may import American made parts worth the 1949 level. An export bonus may be earned in 1949 for higher overseas sales over the 1946 47 base period. Unspent 1948 allotments may be added to 1949 and any export bonus earned through Dec 31 can be carried over to 1950.
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Ottawa
Howe
Canadien Products Praised At British Dairy Exhibition
The British Dairy Farmers Exhibition at Olympia praised Canadian entries in bacon cheese and egg contests. Three of eight Canadian firms won egg prizes with First prize to Canadian Produce Association of Three Rivers Quebec and second to Western Canada Produce Association Saskatchewan division. A reserve prize went to Western Ontario Produce Association Parkhill Ontario. First prize in cheese went to Blanchard and Missouri Cheese and Butter Company Limited Belton Ontario among 13 Canadian competitors. Canada also entered six bacon entries.
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London
New Leader Henry G. Birks Elected Canadian Chamber President
Henry G. Birks of Montreal, past Montreal Board of Trade president, was elected president of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the Vancouver annual meeting. Born in 1892, he joined Henry Birks and Sons in 1911, served in World War I, and later became its general manager in 193? and president in 1944. He has been active in civic duties including Montreal City Council service, hospital governance, and Welfare Federation campaigns.
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Henry G. Birks
F.C.L
Montreal
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
National Federation of Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Vancouver
Mr. Birks
Montreal Board of Trade
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
McGill University
Henry Birks and Sons Limited
Belgium
France
National Chamber of Commerce
Ironing Rayon Garments Tips From Household Hints
Practical advice on handling rayon fabrics. Do not dampen rayon before ironing. damp rayon can become stiff and glossy. For pastry, add grated orange rind to flour and orange juice to water. Roll garments in Turkish towel after washing, wait 30 minutes, then iron for best results.
Perfect Wife Defined By British Office
London report from the central office of information lays out duties for the ideal wife. She should send her husband to work happy greet him cheerfully urge him to work harder refuse to pay excessive prices save fuel plan housework off peak hours grow food in the garden and even take a job in industry.
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London
Central Office of Information
Smile of the Week Punchline on a Sub-Editor Tale
A humorous tale frames a cannibal captive whose career in journalism sparks a joke. The fat chief inquires if he was an editor. the reply clarifies he was a sub-editor. The chief assures a promotion to editor-in-chief after dinner.
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By Sanford Markey
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
Key West
Charleston
S.C
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
U.S
Princess Elizabeth
Nursery Nurses Association of London
S.N.S
South Seas Island
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