Black market meat seen in Toronto Montreal Vancouver
Fred Dowling of the United Packinghouse Workers says a thriving black market for meat exists in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, contributing to job cuts of about 3,000 in Canadian packing plants over the past three months. He faults weak demand and says packers are buying less.
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Fred Dowling
United Packinghouse
The
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Dowling
Montreal
Vancouver
Soldiers Sentenced After Barracks Riot in Milwaukee
An army general court martial sentenced three African American prisoners to a total of 65 years in prison and dishonorable discharge after being found guilty of mutiny rioting and assault. They were charged with taking part in a barracks riot on February 3 in Milwaukee during which a black prisoner was killed and several others injured.
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Milwaukee
For Sale or Rent Three River Houses With Rooms
For sale or rent three River city houses listed with 2 rooms 5 rooms and 7 percent rooms and good wells. Apply J A Borrowman.
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J. A. Borrowman
New Towns to Take Surplus City People
A government committee led by Lord Reith urges no private land ownership in new towns planned to absorb London’s overflow. It proposes 2 government sponsored public corporations or municipal bodies funded by public loans, with 400000 potential migrants and 20,900 to 60,000 per town. Government to decide sites and permit compulsory purchase.
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London
Lord Reith
Planes to Travel 1500 Miles an Hour Predicted
Glen L. Martin, U S aircraft maker, told Ducks Unlimited in Ottawa that guided missiles could circle the earth and planes may reach 1500 mph soon. He noted landing problems remain but will be solved, and warned of a future war dominated by flying missiles and rockets. A plane weighing 80 tons could fly 2500 mph, circle the globe, and drop its pilot over its own territory, he said.
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Ottawa
Glen L. Martin
United States
Ducks Unlimited
Seed Protection and Conservation in Prairie Farming
World famine fears push Canada to export food as farmers urged to protect and conserve seed grain. Practical steps include avoiding leaky sacks, lifting drills, not sowing too deep, maintaining equipment, and treating enough seed for 1946 while mercury dust treated seed cannot be used for feed or commercial purposes.
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