Antarctic Interests Nearing Final Century of Exploration
The article notes Canada's geographic position gives Canadians strong knowledge of polar regions, with Antarctica described as equally significant. It cites predictions that Antarctic exploration will peak in this century, citing its vast 6.1 million square mile area and interest from at least ten countries for science, fishing, and potential territorial aims.
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Canada
Arctic Circle
Antarctic
Antarctica
United States Eyes Antarctic Expedition Under Byrd
The United States plans an early Antarctic expedition possibly led by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd to address naval air training and scientific study. Britain, France and other nations also plan meteorological and research visits to subantarctic sites and the Falkland dependencies.
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United States
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Falkland Island Dependencies
France
Antarctic expeditions to visit Queen Maude Land in 1951
A joint Norwegian British Swedish expedition plans to visit Antarctica from November to January 1952, centered in Queen Maude Land, studying geology and meteorology. Other nations including Argentina Chile Japan the Netherlands Norway Union of South Africa and Soviet Russia will send parties next year, with ongoing whaling. The United States had proposed internationalizing the area, but support remains limited.
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Antarctic
Queen Maude Land
Norway
Antarctica
Chile
Japan
Netherlands
Union of South Africa
Soviet Russia
United States
Dutch Farmers To Settle In Alberta Next Year
Ottawa based Dr. Tuinman an official of the Netherlands embassy says 2000 Dutch families will migrate to Alberta next year with about 10000 Hollanders expected to settle in Canada this year and next. Many will be independent farmers unable to bring capital for land purchases thus taking jobs to save funds for eventual holdings. He discussed trade and potential Dutch exports and noted Canada’s wheat purchases would aid Dutch markets.
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Edmonton
Tuinman
Ottawa
Netherlands
Alberta
Canada
Nevada City Believes Autos Here To Stay
Sparks Nev The Sparks City Council voted that the automobile is here to stay and ordered removal of downtown hitching posts. Motorists complain the posts dent new cars when parking near them.
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Nevada City
Sparks
Nev
Canada Motto Biblical Phrase From Psalm Echoed
The Canadian motto from sea to sea is traced to the Latin Bible translation of Psalm two verse where it proclaims dominion from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth as a cultural origin.
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Canada
Duck Production Being Increased
WINNIPEG Manns work and natures bounty raise duck production from the low early in the decade. George R. Fanser of Winnipeg general manager of Ducks Unlimited Canada told the opening session of the 39th annual convention of the IAGFCC. He claimed a substantial increase in duck production this year despite prairie drought conditions.
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Winnipeg
Mann
George R. Fanser
Ducks Unlimited
Canada
International Association of Game, Fish and Conservation Commissioners
Prairies
Newspapers Not Affected by Television Says Radio Committee
The radio committee of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association reports at its annual convention that newspapers face no likely disruption from television. The panel notes radio stations and weekly papers coexisting in communities is stabilizing.
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Jasper
Alta
The
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Survey on labour education in Canada by David Smith
David Smith Saskatchewan director of adult education leaves for the Maritimes to begin investigations. The study is conducted at the request of the Canadian Association for Adult Education.
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Regina
Canada
David Smith
Saskatchewan
The
Maritimes
Canadian Association For Adult Education
Demonstration Gone Wrong Ends With Second Injury
In Idabel Oklahoma a hunter who shot his foot by accident treated the wound then showed his young son how the mishap occurred. The demonstration proved too vivid and the same foot was wounded again. The report notes slower bill payments compared with the previous generation and a claim that there are no more early settlers.
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Idabel, Okla
Idabel
Funny Fragments of Everyday Wits and Witless Dialogues
A string of light hearted gags and one liners from a comic exchange. Jokes cover librarians wives pets and domestic misunderstandings with quick punch lines. The humor centers on miscommunication and playful banter in domestic and social settings.
Uniform highway signs urged at Canadian Good Roads meet
The 30th annual convention of the Canadian Good Roads Association heard a call for a system of uniform highway signs and markings across North America. Charles R. Waters of the New York State Department of Public Works proposed the idea.
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Lake Louise
Alta
North America
Good Roads Association
Charles R. Waters
New York State Department of Public Works
Pigeon Returns Home After 1600 Mile Sale
Regina racing pigeon club president Bill Kennedy sold a pigeon in 1947 to A. J. McGregor of London Ontario, 1600 miles east, and it returned to Regina six months later. In February he sold the bird to Ernest Radscheidt of Dublin Ontario near London, and it has again flown back to Kennedy's loft.
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Moose Jaw
Sask
Bill Kennedy
Regina Racing Pigeon Club
A. J. McGregor
London
Ont
Regina
Kennedy
Ernest Radscheidt
Dublin
Mr. Kennedy
Grain Supplies Brighter Than First Estimate
Ottawa reports coarse grain supplies for 1949 may rise from August 16 estimates as July 31 conditions delayed harvesting. Rain shortages hurt yields in Alberta Saskatchewan and Ontario but Ontario Spring grains show strength and Western Canada harvests could shift totals. Carryover oats and barley from 1948-49 set certain baselines. fodder corn may partly offset dairy farm needs.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
Bureau
Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ontario
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