Bombardier snowmobile to replace dog sleds in Manitoba
In northern Manitoba a new snowmobile called the Bombardier promises travel on snow and ice at high speed, potentially surpassing traditional dog teams in the North. The scene features Shirley Cane of Alberta posing with an ice man, noted as an incidental participant in the photo.
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Manitoba
Canada
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Curora Borealis
Shirley Cane
Alberta
North
Truman Threatens to Take Battle On Legislative Program
Truman warns Congress he may take his campaign pledges to the people by train tours if action on his program stalls. He says the public supports his aims and criticizes a “do nothing” Congress while observers note inflation controls face tough odds in the current climate. The committee approved the plan 7 to 4 after toning down proposals, with critics fearing dangerous presidential powers amid a mixed inflation outlook.
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Truman
MacArthur
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Congressional Committee On the Economic Report
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Senate
MacArthur says Russia unlikely to attack Japan
Gen Douglas MacArthur in a special interview states he does not expect a Russian assault on Japan. He notes that if such an attack occurred the United States would certainly defend Japan. The remarks reflect postwar strategic posture and tensions between the Allies.
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Japan
Douglas MacArthur
United States
MacArthur on Japan role and Soviet air power theory
General MacArthur warned Japan must stay neutral and argued the USSR could attack Japan only if it could dominate the air and challenge the US fleet. He cited Okinawa airfields and 25 bombers, and noted modern missiles extend bombing reach beyond WWII capabilities. The piece also covers Palomar telescope findings and fragile peace rumors along the Soviet-Norwegian frontier amid North Atlantic alliance tensions.
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Japan
United States
MacArthur
Switzerland
Pacific
Russia
Okinawa
Asia
Singapore
Vladivostok
Dentures Save Life in Sault Ste. Marie Incident
In Sault Ste. Marie Ontario George Hatfield fired a 22 caliber rifle into his mouth. The bullet moved inside his dentures and exited his mouth after lodging in his tongue. Dr J E Grimly treated a cut tongue and stated Hatfield survived because the bullet was ten years old and the false teeth redirected it.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
George Hatfield
J.E. Grimly
Hatfield
Phone Aid Advances Rural Telephone Expansion Bill
A house subcommittee approved a bill to let the government make loans for a vast expansion of telephone service to farm areas. The unanimous action followed amendments protecting existing companies and encouraging private industry to develop rural telephones with low interest loans at two percent.
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House
Job openings shrink as war programs end and economy tightens
Reports from 106 private employment agencies in 42 cities show fewer white collar jobs than a year ago though demand for high grade personnel remains. The weeds out process trims lazy and tardy workers while sales, accounting and technically trained staff stay in demand. Salaries hold or edge up for experienced workers, but hiring standards rise and more candidates per opening are interviewed.
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U. S
Family Economics Bureau
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Supreme Court upholds Wittonsin slowdown ban
The court rules 54 to 0 to sustain state law prohibiting concerted worker actions that interfere with production except by striking. The dispute centers on unannounced work stoppages and a long running management conflict at Wittonsin.
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Supreme Court
This Chest Solves Storage Problem with Underbed Design
A compact chest offers ample storage under the bed by rolling on wooden wheels and tucking between gaps. It fits a pattern around 30 inches wide and 6 inches deep, usable for clothing and numerous small items, keeping dust away and freeing space.
Fridge Tips From Everyday Household Notes
A sprig of mint and a cherry frozen in each mold decorate a cold drink served from the electric refrigerator. Clean silver with sour milk. leave a pan of sour milk for about an hour, then use on silver. Remove the other pan and pour over it. Use sour milk to treat stains on washable fabrics by the stained part. Boil long enough to make stains disappear.
Stocking Removal Instructions For Footwear Care
Cut off the feet and topsd out stockings and slip the ma shoes before putting th away. The hose will keep th from getting dusty.
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