Country recruits sought for Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Commissioner T. Wood says the RCMP favors rural Canadians for strong career recruits. He notes shortages due to industry wages and that city applicants struggle with basic tasks. Starting pay is 3.75 dollars daily with board and lodging, rising to 4.50 later, plus lifelong pension and permanent career. Height not required beyond 5 feet 8 inches. some roles need men who blend in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. T. Wood
IL.C_MP
Canada
Wood
RCMP
National Police Force of
Frost wheat protein matches 20 year Manitoba Saskatchewan map shows
Winnipeg the board of grain commissioners reports frost wheat protein content at 13.6 percent for contract milling grades, 13.7 percent with No 5 included. Analysis covers 4 522 contract samples and 873 No 5 samples from 1 277 shipping points across Saskatchewan Alberta and Manitoba. Map shows areas above 14.9 percent around Edmonton and parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba vary from 11 to 14.9 percent with many regions near 13 to 14 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Board of Grain Commissioners
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Frosted Flax May Kill Livestock
The Soil Research Laboratory at the Dominion Experimental Station Swift Current warns frosted flax can contain lethal hydrocyanic acid. Feeding such material to animals may cause death within hours. Destroy unharvested flax or submit separate samples for testing if used as feed. one pound samples advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Research Laboratory
Dominion Experimental Station
Swift Current
Swift Current, Sask
Handy Home Care Tips From A Past Page
Quick guidance on pest deterrents for birds, cleaning glass mixer containers, stairway lighting safety, and fur care. Advice covers using sulphur for cage insects, suds and warm water to clean glass, strong stair lighting with top and bottom switches, white painted cellar stairs, and oil soap treatment to soften dry fur skins along with neatsfoot oil.
An 18 Carat Ring Describes Gold Alloy Composition
An 18 carat ring is described as containing 75 percent gold with the remainder being alloy. The note assigns a standard composition and references alloy 2907 as the non gold portion.
Supersonic death ray allegedly kills flies in workshop
Hermann Wolf, 47, claims his 25 pound device resembling a portable radio emits an 80 kilohertz screech that kills flies. He pressed a button and says all the insects in his Hamburg workshop died, though no independent verification is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
Hermann Wolf
Wolf
Plane To Patrol Oil Line In Canada
In Canada a new Cessna aircraft will weekly patrol the 1,180 mile Interprovincial Pipeline route from the Great Lakes to Alberta to spot leaks. Pilot Danny Driscoll will cover about 2,500 miles round trip, flying 200 to 400 feet above ground and reporting oil patches to stations along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Great Lakes
Alberta
Canada
Interprovincial
Danny Driscoll
Driscoll
Gems of Thought Duty Quotes Compilation
A collection of brief moral sayings urging duty and reverence. Includes lines from Mary Baker Eddy Ecclesiastes Carlyle Parker Newton Norwood and a note on the path to God through everyday tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Robert Norwood
Liberal convention urges frost relief payments to farmers
Nearly 200 delegates at the Liberal Constituency association convention in Prince Albert urged Ottawa to provide speedy wheat payments to farmers who suffered severe frost damage. They called for a substantial amount per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Liberal Constituency Association
Ottawa
Anne Adams Christmas Dolly and Child Outfit Patterns
Anne Adams presents matching Christmas outfits for a child and a doll. Pattern 4711 covers a blouse, skirt, and reversible jumper tops in sizes 2 4 6 8 10, while pattern 4751 outfits the doll in sizes 12 to 20 inches. Include fabric quantities, mail order to Winnipeg, and pattern cost of 25 cents.
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Dolly
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Mewape
Union
Captain Switch Highlights NHL Leadership Moves
NHL notes show two captaincies changed this season with defencemen taking over for centers. Jack Stewart becomes captain of the New York Rangers replacing Doug Bentley, and Frankie Eddells replaces Buddy OConnor. Other captains include Milt Schmidt Ted Kennedy Butch Bouchard and Sid Abel. Stewart Schmidt and Abel are long-time veterans. Kennedy is 24 and starting his third season as Leafs captain. Chicago traded away a Stewart and acquired another in a convoluted deal involving Detroit.
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N.hll
Jack Stewart
Doug Bentley
Frankie Eddells
Buddy O'Connor
New York Rangers
Milt Schmidt
Boston
Ted Kennedy
Toronto
Butch Bouchard
Canadiens
Sid Abel
Detroit
Stewart
Schmidt
Abel
N.hl
N.H
Only Two U S Born Players In N H L This Season
The article notes only two U S born players in the NHL this season, Norm Dussault of Montreal and Pete Babando of Chicago. It also covers rookies who played in Old Country leagues in 1946 47, tall rookie Bud MacPherson, and coaches with NHL backgrounds in the A H L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.H.L
Norm Dussault
Elmer Lach
Maurice Richard
Montreal Canadiens
Pete Babando
Chicago Black Hawks
United States
Dussault
Springfield
Mass
Babando
Braeburn
Canada
Quebec
Ontario
National Hockey League
Frank King
Gordon Fashaway
King
Scotland
Fashaway
England
Bud MacPherson
MacPherson
Canadiens
Cincinnati
U.S. Population Reaches 150 Million in 1950 Census
Final official figures show the 1950 U.S. population at 150,607,361, up 19,028,086 since 1940, the largest 10-year gain. House seats shift: California seven, Florida two, Maryland Michigan Texas Virginia Washington one each. losses hit Pennsylvania Missouri New York Oklahoma and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House of Representatives
California
Florida
Maryland
Michigan
Texas
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Missouri
New York
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Illinois
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
Smile Of The Week Punchline on a Minor Romance
An exchange turns on marriage permission as a father cites a minor bride. The swooning suitor asks if he must involve John L. Lewis, highlighting a humorous, era toned quip about authority and consent. The gag plays on vigilance of guardians and public figures.
Round-Up of Alaska Wild Cattle on Chirikof Island
Bush pilots in a Cub plane lead the first Alaska round-up of 800 wild cattle on Chirikof Island off Kodiak. The cattle, descendants of a 1898 herd, roam the 25 mile islet and are now being culled for meat to market. They are mix of Angus and Durham with wild venison notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chirikof Island
Alaska
Kodiak Island
Durham
Harry Ryan
Corporation
Try and Stop Me! Bennett Cerf Quip in Court and Barroom Tale
A night court judge confronts a seventh drunkenness charge for a repeat offender from Alcoholics Anonymous. The inmate’s tearful reply is “Gee whiz, Your Honor, nobody's perfect.” A second vignette tells of a reindeer in a saloon ordering Scotch and arguing the price should be halved to avoid future visits.
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Charles Ramsgate
Alcoholics Anonymous
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A.B. Ron Stevens
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Carlyle
Joseph Fort Newton
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Cleveland
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Thomson
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