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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
4
AP reports Mrs John L Childs told Ottawa firemen she re-entered a blazing house to reach her baby Bedig Jean while her son Joseph escaped. She and Joseph were aided by fire units as smoke and flames raged through the dwelling, highlighting a perilous rescue attempt.
Washington adjutant general Easiey Llewellyn said the United States is striking geysers in one of seven oil wells drilled in the Arctic. Llewellyn, back from the Arctic late last year, made the claim yesterday night.
In Vancouver Sun the piece cites Mr Gardiner opposing margarine as harmful to Canadians with little detail. It argues the real aim is dairy monopoly protection and butter interests tied to political support, amid public health rhetoric.
The Air Transport Association of America reports in 1946 American airlines carried over 14 million passengers with 125 fatalities. That equals about 1.2 deaths per 100 million passenger miles flown, suggesting fear of flying was unwarranted even in early aviation history.
Rabbit producers in Southern California push for rapid growth after wartime demand. First full carload of 212 pound frozen rabbit flyers will depart Los Angeles for eastern cities next week as efforts to popularize rabbit meat proceed.
The St Thomas Times-Journal notes fame can come from being in Madame Tussauds Chamber of Horrors or for notorious acts. It mentions Canada's Barbara Ann Scott being immortalized in wax, with a playful remark about conveying her elfin quality.
In Toronto in April report James Sanderson submitted to police to direct disposition of Henry McIntosh estate. The public trustees who prepared to dispose of Metcalfe's funds quit when the will named Sanderson executor. Police found 34000 dollars in bonds and cash hidden inside the seven room house where McIntosh was found dead.
Four year old Lorna Griffiths in Vancouver is said to have started a fire that destroyed her home on the Fraser River. She saved her two year old sister from the flames before firefighters arrived. The incident occurred last night and local officials weigh whether Barbara and Scott can attend a movie as a result of these events.
J F Topinka Red Cross canvasser thanks Bradwardine and Tarbolton districts for their generous support toward the annual appeal which realized 152.80. R Thompson and family express appreciation for kindness and consideration shown during the loss of their wife and mother.
Parents of children who will be six before December 31 1948 and wish to start school in September 1948 must submit a letter of application with the child’s birth certificate to the underlined address no later than June 1 1948 to allow the board to make necessary arrangements.
The undersigned gives notice that after May 1 1948 standard prices will be charged in Rivers for haircuts adults and for children under 15.
Several sale notices appear listing a cook stove Toronto couch and new mattress, brand new electric washing machine for 130 dollars, twelve windows and a rocking chair, four foot bed with springs and inner-spring mattress, a lady's bicycle, two rifles including British Enfield and Ross sporting models with prices and shipping terms, plus household furniture in good condition at J W third avenue. A mix of items with contact notes and page references.
Classified notice seeking removal of dead stock for arrangements with caller Brandon at phone 4549. National Renderers ad appears as a terse contact offer with limited details and a call to action for pickup or collection.
A month old boy born abroad to an American mother remained in custody as immigration officials debated his entry. His mother Mrs Julian Bonat, 38, of Rochester, N.Y., has other foreign-born children who are citizens. Fort St John suffered major fire losses destroying Carlsonia theatre Carroll bowling alley Elk's hall Husky cafe and more, in a town 850 air miles northwest of Edmonton. The strike at Cudahy packing plant in Kansas City led to clashes with police and injuries.
The Lethbridge Herald quotes Mr. Winch criticizing a British Columbia high court judge for not following CCF policy rather than the law. If given power to appoint judges he would demand decisions align with his views, effectively subordinating judiciary to party policy.
A Rotarian Magazine piece discusses bees as lazy workers, noting a California lumber dealer who breeds bees for side projects. He confines bees to test invert sugar and pollen, feeding them syrup and teaching them to store in honeycomb. Bees accept invert sugar syrup and are trained to produce colored flavors like lemon and strawberry.
Windsor residents face windows and electric light bulb breakage caused by youngsters armed with slingshots and stones. The damage brings expense and inconvenience while signaling a dangerous trend that could teach youths to defy the law.
The Windsor Star notes the Alberta Social Credit Board’s dissolution as the end of a defining experiment. It calls the group an organizational and propaganda machine promoting a modern promised land through funny money, doomed by federal currency control and constitutional limits on progress.
An A C A F helicopter touched down in Edmonton on Monday to aid emergency rescue work. It is piloted by Flight Lieutenant R T Heaslip of Ottawa Ontario. The craft completed a five day flight from Ottawa with 14 stopovers en route.
A concise editorial asserts there is no shortcut to prosperity, stressing natural resources, hard work, and production as the essential formula for sustained growth. It emphasizes practical effort over shortcuts and highlights the role of disciplined labor in building economic strength.
An 11-year-old boy reported missing from the Regina industrial school twice in four days. During his absence he stole goods and cash totaling 250 dollars and was sentenced to six months in Moosomin provincial jail.
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