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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
6
A wartime study by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research finds peat as a source of hard waxes resembling montan wax. Crude wax content ranges from 3 to 12 percent of dry peat, enabling wax extraction while retaining peat for fuel as powder or briquettes.
In a noisy gathering Brown struggles to speak as stronger voices dominate. The topic shifts to dogs and Brown notes he owns a notably intelligent one, echoing Robinson's remark that some dogs surpass their masters in intelligence.
Dr. W C Hopper outlines a colossal 50 by 20 mile column of fresh produce to symbolize annual Canadian consumption. He notes Canada’s production near 100 million dollars and that prewar imports from 20 countries could rise again, with US imports alone worth over 60 million. He urges modern public markets and explains long-bred plant developments behind today’s fruits and vegetables.
Captain returns to his cabin aboard the Queen Elizabeth to find elm boards lining the space. Cunard-White Star says the elm came from piles driven in 1811 for the original Waterloo Bridge over the Thames, torn down in 1936. The wood's exposure to Thames water over 125 years gives a rare gray patina.
Readable puzzle clues mix with garbled text including horizontal and vertical entries. Contains partial word hints for a crossword with references to Greek, Icelandic sagas, and various clue formats. The legible items suggest a standard grid with clues about anatomy, music, and geography amidst corruption.
The Earl of Athlone resigns as colonel of the Tth Queen's Own Hussars. Six magnified chestnut burrs arrive at Lincoln Park Zoo from London, tiny hedgehogs that ball up when frightened. Princess Elizabeth becomes president of the Royal Merchant Navy School. Moscow reports 3,000,000 homes provided in war-torn Russia over three years. Gloucester Cathedral east window being replaced for safety. Eisenhower honored at Downing Street dinner. Sheffield University students work in shifts testing tank forgings and helmet sheets. Captain Faulkner flies from HMS Triumph to a naval parade ground by helicopter. Calgary starts lectures and films on sanitation for food dispensers.
In Toronto a group of British teachers, including the lone Welsh educator Miss Constance Pugh, notes that children are similar everywhere. She describes Ontario schools as partitioned differently with distinct course names and expects more homework.
Ontario apiarists report a severe honey shortfall with only 2.4 to 3.9 million pounds produced versus a normal 11 to 19 million. Officials note eastern Canada also underperforming, while Manitoba and Saskatchewan remain normal and Alberta records its largest crop.
Toronto announcement by Minister of Defence for Air Hon Colin Gibson states there will be no women in Canada’s permanent air force with the women's division demobilized by year end. The RC A F will number 16 100 men and consist of nine squadrons including two bombers two fighters two photography two transport one army cooperation and one communication flight. Two auxiliaries will be available for immediate action and a reserve will be on call in emergencies. Hybrid corn emerges as a major product of scientific research amid wartime demand.
In Australia a new "Philatelic Mail Only" box in Sydney lets letters be hand stamped to preserve stamps from machine post marks. Officials say the change addresses philatelists needs as 11 letters a day are posted through the box.
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