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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
4
A garbled report describes a new mower design noted for its distinct British engineering. It mentions improved treatment of a component and hints at marketing and Toronto involvement, but the fragment is unclear on specifics.
A garbled description mentions a cleaner and mower with parts named YASTUM and swelley, depositing something, and a motor tyrevet. It references a motorized cutting motion and handling large grasa in a mechanized groehard, with phrases that imply testing or describing functionality.
Simcoe Reformer calls Norfolk County residents to plant 19 trees for windbreaks and moisture conservation this season. It emphasizes restoring tree life to prevent water loss and protect fields from wind erosion, noting the Reformer Station at St Williams provides abundant trees to ensure participation.
A note from St Thomas Times-Journal recounts Willan J. Peall's enduring life and achievements. The son asserts his father is alive, highlights a 1892 English billiards championship, a 1971 bicycle club join, an 1898 first car, and a car purchase last year. Editor adds a footnote recalling a 295 break at age three and Peall's long-term billiards feats.
Ottawa reports that Canadian farmers intend to sow more than 500000 fewer acres of wheat in 1948 than in 1947, according to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics acreage intentions as of April 30.
Armed squads patrol ships entering New York harbor in a relentless narcotics war. Enforcers sweep vessels from stem to stern, using pocket mirrors to uncover hidden contraband behind washbowls, bunks, or engine machinery.
A bill to jail newspapers for leaking confidential committee information is approved by the House Rules Committee and must pass the Senate and receive the president’s assent before becoming law.
Ananda and Canada Air Lines announce a new four engined North Line 23n airliner entering service June 1 across Canada. The 40 passenger North Star features Roalls-Hevee engines delivering 7 000 horsepower and air conditioning to simulate low altitude flight. The aircraft promises faster schedules and expanded capacity, reshaping Canada’s air map this year.
The manager of a T2nd street hotel praised a new elevator boy for greeting him warmly in the lobby. On the street, the same boy only nodded, explaining that politeness outside the hotel was not specified, while other operators advised simply saying hello to signal presence.
The Motion Picture Association of America reports eleven million seven hundred ninety six thousand seventy two seats. Based on personal observation, about eleven million seven hundred ninety six thousand seventy one seats are estimated to have popcorn scattered beneath them.
A St. Catharines Standard passage argues against capital punishment and suggests reallocating public money from harsh punishment to support honest elderly individuals. It cites Michigan’s approach, noting its large penitentiary at Jackson and absence of capital punishment.
The Ontario Federation of Labor proposes raising one hundred thousand dollars for the CCF election war chest. Leaders aim to use unions as a political weapon, denying freedom of choice to rank-and-file members and steering toward a one-party state.
New York judge held that a driver who opens a door in a way that affects another vehicle is involved in an accident. In the cited case the door opened in front of a truck, causing a swerve and rollover. license suspension for the auto driver was upheld by a higher court. An Italian election anecdote follows.
In a single precinct, communists sat on the commit tee but only one vote went to them during counts. Mutual accusations of treachery escalated into a violent quarrel, leaving both involved in the hospital.
In Alberta liquor profits exceed 38 million, nearly one fifth of total revenue at 44 million. Licenses, gas taxes, and car taxes add substantial funds, matching combined income from liquor. The liquor revenue rivals or surpasses prior Liberal era totals and pre prohibition levels.
A gas blast demolished a four family home in Jamaica New York leaving one plane mover dead and six others injured including one critically. More than 100 windows shattered and a brick from the wrecked house landed two blocks away.
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