Canada eyes pilotless day fighter as Sabre era ends
Officials say the Sabre may be Canada’s last short-range day fighter for RCAF crews. The next step in day fighter protection against bombers could be a pilotless aircraft or ground-launched rocket. The Sabre, with an Orenda engine, is still considered top in its class, but advances in guided missiles and radar-based craft may push piloted fighters toward obsolescence.
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Canada
RCAF
Rcaf Air Division
Europe
Awith
North Atlantic Alliance
Moscow
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A collection of humorous bits and gags about ambition, doctors, intellectuals, hobo humor, and show business lore. Jokes about promotion to president, a doctor’s vanity, and Bert Williams with a veil dance anecdote from P G Wodehouse and Guy Bolt.
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Bennett Cerf
P. G. Wodehouse
Guy Bolton
Bert Williams
Choosing a wall colour lighter than desired finish
A painting guideline advises selecting a lighter hue from the colour card than the final look. Small samples appear brighter, but large areas reflect more with three surrounding walls, making the color seem darker.
Care of feet good for face
Tired and aching feet dull facial beauty and poise. Properly fitted shoes prevent foot misery. Daily foot baths with hot and cold plunges help. Dust with foot powder, massage with cold cream weekly to prevent dry skin. Wear hosiery with space for toes to wiggle.
Salt water spray defense for ships in atomic age
Salt water sprayed from hundreds of tons of water over ship surfaces provides protection against radioactive contamination. The Admiralty announces this method will be installed on all new British warships after successful trials on HMS Cumberland.
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Admiralty
Royal Navy
H.M.S. Cumberland
Apparent Hair and Beard Growth After Death Explained
The text explains that apparent growth of hair and beard after death results from shrinkage of surrounding tissues. It notes that the hair itself does not grow postmortem and attributes the illusion to tissue changes in the scalp and face.
New Zealand to Employ Women Traffic Cops in Uniforms
Wellington announces that women drivers will soon face female officers on highways. Initially a small group of mature, experienced drivers will be appointed to serve as courtesy cops in uniform or plain clothes. They will guide pedestrians and motorists, with duties to be defined as officials observe effectiveness.
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Wellington
N.Z
New Zealand
Standard Bridge by M. Harrison Gray analysis
In a Gold Cup final both rooms illustrate misapplied point counting. East opens One No Trump, South doubles with 15 points, West bids Two Spades, North doubles. West makes an overtrick. Best valuation shows South and North as winners only in Heart or Club contracts. Room 2 grants Three Hearts after Two Hearts. nine tricks made.
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East
West
North
South
Stimulating Color Debate Links Red to Blood Pressure
Hospital administrators heard from D. L Dunkles, assistant professor of interior design at the University of Manitoba, that red is not only stimulating but can raise blood pressure if overused.
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Winnipeg
D. L Dunkles
University of Manitoba
Canadian Bulldog Two Arctic Exercise Planned for December
The exercise Bulldog Two tests a sub-Arctic invasion scenario with the Canadian Army and RCAF using Edmonton as a base and Fort Churchill as a forward site. The 1st battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment commands the assault with airborne support, while Canadian Rangers and two RCAF C-119 squadrons provide transport and support. Maj. Gen. Chris Vokes oversees overall control with Air Commodore Sheldon Coleman as deputy. Troops train in late November and troops will parachute into battle before retreating to Churchill by rail.
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Arctic
Canada
Northland
Canadian Army
Royal Canadien Air Force
Edmonton
Fort Churchill
1St Battalon le Royal 22Nd Regiment
Churchill
1 Tactical Air Command
Royal Canadian Air Force
RCAF
Army
J. R. Cameron
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Calgary
Young hawk good pet but
In Stevensville Ontario a 14 year old boy, Peter Bevan, trains wild animals including a young redtail hawk found last spring. The hawk now sits on his arm or flies about the barn yard but often escapes to feast on young chickens. Peter says kindness and feeding win friendship though he must nightly shoot rats and birds for the pet.
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Stevensville
Ont
Peter Bevan
Peter
Four New United Nations Stamp Issues Planned for 1955
United Nations announces a tentative stamp program for 1955 with four issues. February 9 honors the International Civil Aviation Organization, May 11 celebrates UNESCO, October 24 marks the UNs tenth anniversary, and December 9 observes Human Rights Day.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N. Postal Administration
U.N
International Civil Aviation Organization
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Buffalo area motorcycle patrolman cited four times in a week
BUFF ALO New York. Patrolman Donald Johnson, awaiting his turn to testify in a traffic case, observed a fellow officer place a parking ticket on his car as his meter expired. He quipped that the incident marked the fourth ticket he had received in a week, while he was busy issuing them.
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Alo
N.Y
Donald Johnson
Johnson
Beauty base shapes jaw through dental health
The face’s contour is influenced by the jaw, largely determined by teeth. Crooked or mis shaped teeth distort the mouth and jaw, often from neglect in childhood. Regular dental visits should begin at age three to repair cavities and treat jaw malformations early.
Sole American in N H L Rugged Ivan Irwin
The NHL's latest bad man, Ivan Irwin, is the league's only U S born player this season. Born in Chicago 27 years ago, he joined the New York Rangers last season and impressed from the start. He has a large Manhattan following and is growing into a popular member of the Broadway Blueshirts.
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N.H.L
Ivan Irwin
National Hockey League
NHL
United States
Irwin
Chicago
N.hll
New York Rangers
Manhattan
Broadway Blue Shirts
Skunk Mystery Delays Greenwich Village Trucking Yard
In Greenwich Village a truck firm faced an odor blamed on a gas leak. After official checks failed to locate the source, SPCA crews trapped a skunk outside the loading platform and the animal eluded capture, but the foul smell persisted.
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New York
Greenwich Village
Handlord
SPCA
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