Earth age estimates clash over billions of years
Scientist Prof Holmes presents a range around 3.35 billion years for Earth's age based on uranium lead dating and mineral dates, narrowing toward 3.3 to 3.4 billion years. He notes a conservative minimum above 2.0 billion, while other methods yield broader spans. Red China views include caution about Chiang Kai-shek’s corruption while noting Communist gains.
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Gndon
John Ussher
England
Kent
Scientific Monthly
Holmes
A. O. Nie
Manitoba
Prof. Holmes
Jolly
China
Chiang Kai-shek
W. H. Hudspeth
Canada
Chiang
Rev. Hudspeth
British and Foreign Bible Society For
Kitten Crochet Chair Protector Pattern 7245
Simple filet crochet guide for a lacy kitten chair protector. Includes charted directions charts and photos for easy stitching. Provides approximate pattern number 7245 with step by step directions and visual aids for thrift friendly chair decor.
Photocell Desk Talks Back in Denver Office Buzz
Denver The Post reports a talking desk with a photocell that greets the boss with Good morning and begins presenting the day’s appointments. The voice promises a busy schedule including a 9 o’clock with Joe Batt of Brick Batt.
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Denver
Post
Brick-Batt
Talking Desk
Ottawa plans new Arctic patrol boat to replace Nascopie
Transport Minister Chevrier announced a contract awarded to Davie Shipbuilding for a modern patrol vessel to serve the eastern Arctic in 1949. The government owned ship will include radar, echo sounding, direction finder and a helicopter for ice scouting and supply drops.
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Ottawa
R.M.S. Nascopie
Baffin Island
Chevrier
Davie Shipbuilding and Repairing Company Ltd
Lauzon
Levis
Que
Nascopie
Hudson's Bay Company
Eastern Arctic Patrol
Transport Department
Lower St. Lawrence
Atlantic
Canada Air Letter Service Extends Worldwide Reach
Ottawa reports the Canada air letter service will expand beyond the United Kingdom and Eire. For 16 cents after Jan 1, letters may reach Bermuda, the British West Indies, Cuba, Mexico and the Americas. 15 cents covers Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Canada, U S and Newfoundland destinations excluded as cheaper rates apply.
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Ottawa
Canada Air
United Kingdom
Eire
Post Office Department
Bermuda
British West Indies
Cuba
Mexico
Central
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Canada
United States
Newfoundland
Snubbed Newport Socialite Becomes Recluse Estate Owner Dies
New York report says Mrs. Harriet Cardiner Lynch, widow of James J. Coogan, died in her hotel retreat after nearly 40 years of isolation in Newport. Once owner of Whitehall estate, she endured social snubs after a 1903 Dinner debut failed to draw guests. Whitehall was torn down in 1945.
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New York
Harriet Cardiner Lynch
Newport Society
Tammany
James J. Coogan
Coogan
Whitehall
Newport
Canada Salute Order Extends to Officers for National Anthem
Ottawa reports a new military directive requires all officers warrant officers and NCOs to salute when O Canada or God Save the King is played while other ranks stand at attention. The order covers army navy and air force and leaves out The Maple Leaf Forever. Tuberculosis mortality remains higher among males than females.
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Ottawa
Canada
Adjutant-General’s Branch
Canadian Army
God Save the King
Navy
R.C.A.F
Winnipeg football crowds highlight Manitoba sports scene
High school football in Winnipeg drew 60 916 paid admissions last fall making it a top Manitoba venue. Regina official Stan Fuller resigns Western Canada senior hockey league ref stance citing interference amid attendance declines blamed on New York State tax and New Jersey competition. Vancouver junior ace Lorne Main named outstanding junior athlete by B C union. radio man Jack Wells becomes Ranger scout with Alf Pike linked as partner. Gordon Basil Pennell tagged most improved Manitoba junior, with Montreal possible as Baz targets armchair league.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Stan Fuller
Regina
Jack Wells
New York Rangers
National Hockey League
Alf Pike
Ranger
Winnipeg Plowmen
Gordon Basil Pennell
le Club de Hockey Canadien, Inc
Gordon
Baz
Montreal
Dick Irvin
Public Aid Sought to Boost Canada's Tourist Appeal
The Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureaus promotes a third annual Tourist Service Education Week from March 31 to April 6. It cites courtesy, better roadside inns, and trailer facilities as key to a thriving tourist trade, with a revised booklet The Visitor Industry distributed nationwide to inform officials and the public.
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Canada
Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureaus
Victoria
Vancouver Island
Scientist Aids Fresh Egg Shelf Life and Farm Improvements
Chicago report highlights that eggs can stay fresh up to a year without refrigeration by coating with a thin plastic film, replacing older butter or oil dips. Dr Gustav Egloff also notes sulfamethazine’s potential to curb animal diseases and advances in insecticides. He cites vast petroleum use to combat crop pests and disease. Dr S W Hackett says weeds and low grade coal could fuel synthetic gasoline in the future.
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Chicago
Gustav Egloff
Universal Oil Products
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Egloff
United States
S. W. Hackett
Department of Chemistry
Iowa Wesleyan College
Middle West
Flour Consumption In Britain Rises On Wheat Imports
London reports Britons increased weekly flour intake by 7.6 ounces since prewar years. Britain relies on Canada for most basic food imports. From January to October 1947 Britain imported 3,681,000 tons of wheat, with Canada supplying about three quarters. Canadian shipments in 10 months 1947 surpassed total 1946 levels.
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London
Canada
Britain
Australia
United States
Argentina
Russia
Dominion
First English Shilling Minted in 1504
The record notes that the seven shilling coin was first minted in 1504, marking an early era in English currency history. The fragment mentions the number 2758 without clear context.
B C Cow Sets Milk Record at Sullivan Farm
Cloverdale BC four-year-old Gwen's Georgia set a Canadian milk record with 20 380 pounds of milk and 975 pounds of butterfat in the 365 day test twice daily milking. The four Sullivan Farm Guernseys have so far set four Canadian records and one world record.
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Cloverdale
B.C
Charles Schultze
Guernsey
Sullivan Farm
Gwen's
Georgia
Gwen
Peach
Guernsey Breeders Association
Franchester Raider
U.S.A
Mr. Schultze
Fraser Valley
Schultze
Helpful Hints On Family Terms And Dress Care
The tips discuss how parents in law are addressed differently from their own parents. They note that shirted dresses suit slim figures while chiffon suits average figures with simple styling. Floor care advice covers removing dirt from varnished floors, light sanding, and applying a thin new coat to extend time between varnishings.
Smile of the Week Puzzle Prompt
A witty exchange shows a couple walking arm in arm. She asks which he prefers a homely woman with brains or a pretty girl without brains. He answers with a sharp punchline preferring her over both options.
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Arctic
Roy Cunningham
Helen Neville
C. M. Crocker
Piase
C. M. “Gus” Crocker
Toronto
Fort A Pr
Cunningham
Crocker
Caee
New York State
New Jersey
Vancouver
Lorne Main
B.C Athletic Union of Canada
Bill Cook
N.H.L
Butch McDonald
U.S
Ireland
Gaby Betty
Ee Ee Ae
R. Fonger
Hamilton
Shane
Shane Alexander
Viscount Alexander
Vatican City
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