Giant steel balls aid highball land clearing in Hungry Horse
Two California contractors propose the highball method to clear burned over and logged land for a 22,500 acre reservoir project behind Hungry Horse dam. Eight foot steel spheres lift cable and push down large trees, allowing faster clearing, safer operation, and near 100 acres cleared per day under favorable ground conditions.
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Richard H. Syring
Hungry Horse
Mont
Paul Bunyan
Pacific Northwest
Redding
Cal
S. L. Wixson
J. H. Trisdale
Hungry Horse Dam
Wixson
Trisdale
Health League Announces Immunization Week Dates
Canada's eighth annual National Immunization Week will be observed October 15 to 21. Miss Mabel Ferris of the Health League of Canada urges parents and guardians to immunize children against whooping cough and diphtheria. The campaign highlights preventable diseases and recalls 281 Canadian child deaths in 1949 from these illnesses.
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Canada
Mabel Ferris
The
Health League of Canada
Health League
Miss Ferris
Gems of Thought Verse Citations and Quotes
A collection of aphorisms on governance authority and virtue cites Proverbs 29 2 by biblical reference and quotes Victor Cousin W Wilson and Shakespeare. The piece contrasts righteous rule with wicked rule and discusses natural justice and officer virtues.
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Victor Cousin
How To Save Your Life When Fire Strikes
Fire Prevention Week tips urge staying calm and using doors to test smoke and heat. Keep transoms shut, close bedroom doors, and avoid rushing into smoke. If trapped, signal for help and notify the Fire Chief. Remember two exit routes and do not risk yourself for belongings or pets.
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Saskatchewan
Medicine Hat’s Natural Gas Powered Growth Story
Canadian Press reports Medicine Hat Alberta grows on natural gas power and cheap energy. Utilities gas electricity and water are city run and generate two thirds of revenue. A St Mary River dam nearby will boost farming and population, fueling further wealth. Legends tie the name to a Cree victory and a Medicine Hat found on the South Saskatchewan River.
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Forbes Rhode
Canadian Press
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Redcliffe
Ft. William
Vancouver
Canada
Lethbridge
St. Mary
South Saskatchewan
Arctic survival training by RCAF flyers in British Columbia
Specially trained RCAF flyers learn to cope with Arctic conditions at the Air Force survival school, operating in northern British Columbia and the Arctic.
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R.C.A.F
Arctic
Air Force Survival School
British Columbia
First Target of Enemy Seen Around British Columbia Village
A feature describes Lytton and the surrounding area as a potential first target in a hypothetical attack. It notes highway and rail routes along the Fraser and Thompson canyons, the Trans-Canada Highway works, and hazardous cliffside road sections near Hell's Gate. The piece mentions dust bearing gold particles and locals’ curious resilience amid frontier geography.
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British Columbia
Thompson
Canadian Pacific Railway
Lytton
C.N.R
C.P.R
Canada
West Bank of
The
Fraser
Cisco
Vancouver
Hell's Gate
Here
Boiling River
Thompson and Fraser
Savona
Hope
Frost Damage To Flax Triggers Supply Crunch In Canada
The Financial Post reports frost and rain have damaged this year's western flax crop, shrinking supply and pressuring prices. With the Wheat Board and exporters affected, imports of flax and linseed oil from the United States may rise, prompting possible embargo considerations and higher paint industry costs.
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Ottawa
Canadian Wheat Board
Canada
Wheat Board
U.S
The
Financial Post
Handy Home Fixes From A Frugal Guide
Light scratches on furniture may vanish with a mix of linseed oil turpentine and white vinegar in equal parts. Clean candles with alcohol on a soft cloth and chill them in the fridge before use to extend burn time. Sharpen dull scissors by cutting through sandpaper once or twice. Protect knees and skirts by kneeling in a cutaway grocery carton box while scrubbing.
Smile Of The Week Romance Ends In Mystery
A brief toast to love ends with a mystery as the speaker proclaims affection and compares wealth to a man named Percival Brown. The exchange centers on devotion, while the question of Brown’s whereabouts lingers, adding a hint of intrigue to the romantic vignette.
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Percival Brown
Man Brown
Cars last longer now says Chicago Motor Club
The Chicago Motor Club notes modern cars travel far farther than in 1925 with average lifespans around 120000 miles versus 25000 miles then. This reflects increased durability and efficiency in today’s vehicles.
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Chicago
Chicago Motor Club
Opening 1950 51 N H L season in Detroit
The 1950 51 NHL season starts October 11 in Detroit with the Rangers visiting. Each club plays 70 games. Montreal hosts Chicago on October 12, and Toronto meets Chicago on October 14. The schedule features many midweek games and multiple back to back doubleheaders among the six teams.
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Montreal
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit
Canadiens
Chicago Black Hawks
Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens
Leafs
Chicago
Black Hawks
Boston
Bruins
Montreal Canadiens
Boston Bruins
N.hl
Toronto Maple Leafs
Wings
Rangers
Toronto
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Winni Ne Union
60 Street W
John Devis
Great Britair
Penn
W. Wilson
Bob Robinson
Malion
Ont
Robinson
Ute
Allison Pass
United States
Okanagan Valley
Canadian National Railways
N.H.L
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