Record Forest Fires in Sask North Reach Record High
A Canadian report from Prince Albert notes a record number of forest fires in Saskatchewan's north over four months, scorching about 1,250,000 acres. The Athabaska and Stony Rapids regions suffered the largest burns while airborne smoke jumpers prevented larger spread. About 55,000 dollars spent on detection and suppression.
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Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Brown
Natral Resources Department
Athabaska
Stony Rapids
Non compulsory Canadian citizenship debated in immigration notes
A man resident in Canada for 30 years with children born and educated here remains American citizen. Officials question whether citizenship is automatic or optional and note some residents and their families keep American status despite long residence.
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Canada
Prediction of atomic powered plane within three to four years
Los Angeles reports nuclear scientist Alexander Greenfield of Daystrom Instruments predicts an atomic powered aircraft could fly experimentally in three or four years. He says reactors will be compact enough for conventional transports and mentions hafnium shielding and ongoing drawing board work at leading aerospace firms. Greenfield notes U S Army has contracted for a compact reactor 80 to be flown.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Alexander Greenfield
Daystrom Instruments, Inc
Archbald
Atomic Planes
Greenfield
United States Army
U.S
Geneva
Instrument Society of America
Bachelorette Advice and Eye Color Traps in Matrimonial Bets
A column advises on wife selection and warns about trusting eye color questions with spouses. It cites anecdotes about a Geneva secretary, Elizabeth Chapman, and a dramatic survival tale of Leonard Greeny born under two pounds. The piece weaves humor with marital caution.
Modern Congo Evolution Shifts Race and Culture in Leopoldville
A United Press report from Leopoldville notes rapid changes as natives adopt urban life and a new middle class straddling two worlds. Evolutionary youths sport high heels and plastic discs called DjikilAt while bars draw crowds. films lead to fascination with Hollywood romance. elephants are trained at Gan gara with daily chants and treats as fear fades and herd life begins.
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Belgian Congo
Leopoldville
Evolve
Gangara
First Commercial TV Goes On Air in Britain Tonight
Britain watches as the first commercial television broadcast debuts with toothpaste and margarine ads followed by drama and boxing. Guests at a London gala hear Derek Roy joke about BBC traders while Charles Hill and Sir Kenneth Clark tout the venture's future.
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London
BBC
Britain
Derek Roy
Robert Morley
Oscar Wilde
Noel Coward
Guildhall
Charles Hill
Hamlet
Elsinore
Kenneth Clark
Independent Television Authority
Donald Duck
Medicine Hat Mayor Plans Patent for Western Steak
Mayor Harry Weiner of Medicine Hat Alberta proposes patenting the Medicine Hat western steak. The steak must be at least 1 1/2 inches thick and weigh between 1 1/2 and 2 pounds. He offers full refunds if advertised steaks fail to measure up.
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Harry Weiner
Medicine Hat
Alta
Feeding Beef Calves On Performance Test Show Bulls Most Efficient
Canada Department of Agriculture field test at Experi mental Farm in Scott Sask shows bulls as the most economical feeders and heifers the least. Bulls averaged 2.4 pounds daily gain to 900 pounds, using 399 pounds grain per 100 pounds gain. steers 1.9 pounds to 900 pounds with 549 pounds grain per 100 pounds gain. In 1954 55 winter tests of 10 bulls and 11 heifers ended at 800 pounds bulls and 700 pounds heifers, with gains of 2.1 pounds for bulls and 1.6 pounds for heifers. Two ration forms—pelleted and rolled grain with hay—yielded similar gains. Complete pellets ration appears economical. further tests planned.
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Canada Department of Agriculture
Scott
Saskatchewan
Western Canada Sees Good Malting Barley Harvest Prospects
Dr. T. J. Harrison of the Barley Improvement Institute reports a solid malting barley crop across Western Canada. Manitoba shows some quality barley but limited quantity, with southern kernel thinning blamed on heat and leaf disease. Alberta and Saskatchewan offer strong prospects if frost and disease are managed, and a Canadian market of 15 to 18 million bushels is anticipated. U.S. sales depend on imports and conditions in the Red River Valley.
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Canada
T. J. Harrison
Barley Improvement Institute
Brewing and Malting Industries
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Harrison
United States
Red River Valley
Good Green Salad and its role in hot weather meals
Salads offered lifesaving coolness and nutrition during heat waves and remain versatile for side dishes or main courses. They pair with meat, fish, eggs, cheese, or other flavors and should appear on menus frequently for nourishment.
Modern coffee service blends with contemporary flatware design
A silver house offers a modern hot beverage service for coffee tea or hot chocolate matching a new flatware line. It uses wrapped rattan as insulation on the server handle and features smaller sugar and cream containers with a matching tray. Brides can buy all four pieces or individual parts or request a set through gifts.
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la Ronge
Gina Lollobrigida
Anthony Eden
Elizabeth Chapman
Elizabeth
Eden
Eliizabeth
Borrowed Time, Inc
Leonard Greeny
Leonard
Equatorial Africa
United Press
Billy Cotton
Marge
Western St
Edna Miles
Bosere’ Bros
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