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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 08, 1948

Page

4

New Zealand Plans To Study Kenny Method In US

New Zealand will send Dr. Walter Robinson, leading orthopaedic surgeon, to the United States to study the Kenny method for infantile paralysis after Sister Elizabeth Kenny’s two visits. The epidemic has closed schools and caused illness nationwide with several cases in Auckland and other centers. The Labour Department cites natural influenza for the defaulting of 34 Polish war veterans from a work agreement.

Wellington Poe Elizabeth Kenny New Zealand Walter Robertson United States Kenny Auckland Smater Labor Department

Royal Canadian Mounted Police appoint deputy commissioner

Onawar C. K. Gray, 64, of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia, has been appointed deputy commissioner to fill the vacancy created by the death of Ho AL Tt Gagnos.

Onawar C. K. Gray Royal Canadian Mounted Nova Scotia Ho AL Tt Gagnos

Minimum Enlistment Age Reduced By R C M P

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reduce enlistment age for mutanze to 18 to 19 with 5 ft 8 in height and 3 in chest. Candidates must be British subjects, single, Grade 10, aged 18 to 19, apply through detachments or divisional HQ at 109 Portage Ave. Personnel Officer L M Lapointe to train at Regina.

Portage Ave L. M Lapeinter Wisniper Bee

Italian fishing boats seized by Yugoslavs report

Anna dispatch from Hari says several Italian motor fishing boats from southern Adriatic ports were captured by Yugoslav forces. One returning boat reported crews totaling 19 men and large catches of fish aboard.

Anna Hari Adriatic

Liquor Stores to Inspect Bottles for Watered Stock

Ontario pilots will be asked to determine if liquor bottles have been watered. Managers will report on on hand stocks and any tampering. The Waterloo store had bottles watered by employees who skimmed sales, and several workers were allowed to resign.

Torani Icps al Ontaro Liquor Ature Waterloo Ont Blore

Navy unveils Grumman F9F Panther jet fighter

The United States Navy announced a new jet fighter, the Grumman F9F Panther, capable of speeds over 600 mph. It features quick take-off and slow landings for carrier operations and is built around the British Rolls-Royce Nene turbo jet engine.

Washington United States Navy United States

Publicity roles in Quebec government under scrutiny

A Tip from Le Soleil argues that provincial publicity agents paid by taxpayers should avoid political activity. Department of Welfare and Youth publicity should promote education and social services but not issue praises of governing politicians.

le Soleil Quebec Department of Welfare Education and Social Service Eulo‘es

Farm fire dangers prompt calls for prevention

A Brockville recorder summary notes farm fires cause severe losses due to limited protection and water supply. Also referenced is a Regina tragedy where William Connell and sister Mary died of heart failure, with no inquest planned. Other items compare English acting prowess, Norwegian labor stability, and New Brunswick farming exports.

Brockville William Connell Mary Regina

Five-Year Divorce Trends Highlight Manitoba Records

The Manitoba divorce notices show marriage dates and lengths of suits, with five years marking the typical test period for initial success. beyond that, chances improve. The trend reflects how early years influence outcomes in published records and signals long-term patterns.

Port Arthur News-Chronicle Manitoba

War time official fined bond in perjury case

Maj Gen Bennett E Meyers waived a hearing and posted a $2000 bond to assure his Washington appearance before a federal grand jury on perjury charges and inducing others to swear falsehoods. Iteza Hakimi named premier of Iran to succeed Ahmed Qavam amid leadership shifts. Bert Peppy’s Canadian dollar tale ends with an Ottawa clerk returning the traveling note after years abroad. Scottish emigration forecast expands across districts in months per planning adviser Sir Frank Mears. West Virginia education panel frowns on married students resuming classes. married or pregnant girls face dismissal as cases rise. Mary Alexander, 24, found frozen near Rosseau Reserve after leaving Winnipeg. foul play not suspected.

Bennett E. Meyers Air Forces Crand Jury Washington

Sweepstakes Winners Help Landlady Amid Payout Day

Fergus Quarvey and George Hester, residents of a Toronto boarding house, split a large prize from an Irish sweepstakes ticket. Garvey, a 39 year old former rubber worker, handed over 40 245 dollars to Hester and half the winnings total, while Hester transferred 10 000 dollars to their landlady, Mrs. Josephine Hourigan, who had kept him rent free previously. A washing machine was gifted to Hourigan by Garvey.

Toronto Fergus Quarvey George Hester Josephine Hourigan Garvey Hester Heater

Manitoba to Host Red Cross Blood Bank Laboratory

Manitoba health officials announced the Canadian Red Cross will build and run a new blood bank laboratory in Winnipeg to supply free blood to the province's hospitals. The province will provide a $100,000 capital grant and $5,000 yearly for maintenance, replacing the plan for a provincially operated lab.

Winnipeg Manitoba Department of Health Canadian Red Cross Society Manitoba

Helena Quake Rattles Montana Capital Shelters In Alarm

An eight second quake in Helena Montana startled about 1000 residents with a loud roar like a train. A police officer said the tremor was felt and heard clearly, marking the citys first quake since 1935 when deaths and heavy damage occurred.

Helena Mont Montana

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