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Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

4

Whooping cranes may be nesting from Sask to Mackenzie headwaters

A two month air search across Meadow Lake, Fort Simpson, and Port McMurray failed to locate any of the seven mated pairs of whooping cranes, top birds once darkened the sky as they migrate. Scientists urge action to study summer habitats to prevent extinction and possibly keep cranes from migrating north.

Robert F. Asian Florida Keya Fig Bob Smith Washington National Wildlity Society of New York United States Fish and Wildlife Service Meadow Lake Sask Fort Simpson N.W.T North America Naturaliaia Austweil Tex Fred Bard Saskatchewan Museum of Natural Histry Ailsn and Smith Port McMurray Alta Bard Texas

Resentful Boy Kills Companion Over Housework Demands

In Newark New Jersey a 14 year old boy named Fred Walter Smigelski admitted garroting an 11 year old companion, John Preston, with a leather belt in an abandoned warehouse. He said he acted to prove himself not a sissy as the FBI reported he signed a confession detailing his plan to kill to gain superiority against his mother’s constant chores. Smigelski is held without charge.

Newark N.J John Preston Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Fred Walter Smigelaki Smigelski

Three Fuel Plants Wiped Out in Spectacular Fire

A massive blaze destroyed Garvin Teo Am Pusey Co and Sun Coal Co fuel plants, each storing about 200 tons of cort and awias. The surrounding Morrow Coal and fee Co suffered only minor damage, marking a second district fire in three weeks with two spectators hospitalized after a hose explosion.

Vahcouver Psa Garvin Norvit Vocrenee

Restaurants Seek European Help for Displaced Workers

The Canadian Restaurant Association discusses applying for European displaced personnel to work in Canadian restaurants. George S. Hougham of Toronto says this could aid the industry by sourcing workers while offering sanctuary to displaced people. He cites the five day week competition as a challenge to provide nonstop service.

Europe Winnipeg Sept Canadian Restaurant Association Dominion George S. Hougham Toronto

Secret Meeting Ties For Commonwealth Delegates

British commonwealth and colonial delegates arrive in London to attend the annual meeting of the International Bank and International Monetary Fund at a secret venue. Delegates endorse plans for a customs union and broader monetary cooperation among member states.

Customs Union London, Sert Reuters International Bank and Inter- National Monetary Fund

MeelDgte Suggests New Imperial Customs Proposal

Fragmentary text reports a proposed imperial customs reform advocated by MeelDgte and foreign secretary Revit. The stage, described as advanced by Siufelary, is presented as a policy move within the empire.

Fire Destroys Si Floor Warehouse in Three Rivers

Firemen fought flames to save a two foot section of a four story warehouse on Norman Street after a blaze began around 4 7 m yesterday. The loss included 25 000 in cotton and 5 4 but the exact totals and cause remain undetermined while three freight cars and paper stock from St Lawrence mills were also damaged.

Three Rivers Omali Irterest Agia Wah Corton Company Lert Mnorni Norman Bard Whiefeld Mansqine Csti Aha

Slap in Vienna Triggers Russian Deportation Demand

A Russian boy in Vienna was slapped by an Austrian youth after a window was broken. A Russian court ordered three years of deportation to Russia, while observers note harsh penalties for slapping a Russian. The incident raises questions about cross border punishment and its consequences.

St. Thomas Times-Journal Vienna Russia

Infantile paralysis tips from Health Minister Martin

From Hen Paul Martin minister of health we have received tips on how to guard against infantile paralysis this season. Do not overexert yourself wash hands before eating keep areas clean and consult your doctor immediately if you suspect infection delaying treatment can be fatal.

Windsor Paul Martin

Auctioneers sale at Dyer farm on Oct 3

Announcement by Harry H. Ross auctioneer for a public sale at the W T Dyer farm volume 11 19 22 on Friday October 3 starting at 12 noon features farm stock implements machinery two autos household effects and furniture Admisison 50c per person plus lunch served St James parish hall sale of work afternoon tea on Sat Nov 23 25 and a Whit drive on Friday Oct 3 in St James parish hall all welcome.

Harry H. Ross W.T. Dyer ST. James W.al St James’ Parish Hall Boan

For Sale Items From An Old Classified Page

FOR SALE BABY CARRIAGE with runners for winter time in good condition Price 16 Mra H Evans Fourth avenue west FOR SALE 10 TONS LOOSE HAY 10 inch crusher nearly new four wagons seteleighs fanning mill mower rake 16 foot rod weeder six sections harrows Walter Sargent Wheatland 25 FOR SALE 1427 FORD COUFE good tires new top new paint job Raxel azle in good running order Price 180 William Terry Box 64 Rapid City pS

H. Evans Fourth Avenue Walter Sargent Wheatland William Terry Rapid City

Watchful warning as strike case heads to Calgary court

A disrupted labor dispute links five gravorsideg items amid a broader pushback against union activity. The case centers on a Calgary session to address a Medicine Hat strike and a court order banning picketing. A union business agent and striking worker were fined for defying the injunction, while Justice Bord noted no jail for the men if compliant henceforth.

Eimeniea Journal Samy Umure Supreme Court Calgary Mertalta Medicine Hat C. J Bord

Honoring the Living Spirit of a Final Moment

A Guelph Mercury piece recalls a Minds lady who asked for her funeral services to be held at her bedside while alive. Her minister spoke a standard obituary tribute, and the woman felt comforted. The column muses why such expressions of affection are not shared sooner to ease waning hours.

Guelph Mercury

Coldwell Clash Over U S Menace Sparks Canadian Debate

Windsor Star quotes Mr M J Coldwell arguing the United States is an economic menace to Canada, while asserting he spoke to win votes in a by election. The Sydney Point Record notes Revenue Minister McCann’s figure of 68,679,899 dollars in income taxes unpaid as of March 31, calling for tax payers and government to settle arrears. The piece invokes the Golden Rule as a reminder of mutual obligation.

Windsor Star M. J. Coldwell United States Canada C.C.F Coldwell Sydney Point McCann Hag House of Commons

The Perfect Teacher and Rigorous Selection

A fragment from Owen Sound argues that ideal teachers must be screened rigorously to avoid unsuitable candidates. It contends teachers deserve pay comparable to doctors or lawyers, suggesting top educators are more valuable than doctors, lawyers, industrialists, or even statesmen.

Owen Sound Alpos Litiviana

Ottawa report nudges Labor Way timing for September

A monthly traffic report at Canadian border points suggests observing Labor Day on the second or following Monday in September to revive the tourist season rather than its earlier timing. The note implies aligning border traffic measures with holiday timing to boost travel.

Ottawa

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