A Benefit To Agriculture from the United Nations
The article highlights FAO work advancing farming methods and distribution of agricultural products. It notes Dr. L. E Kirk of the University of Saskatchewan appointed head of the plant industry branch in the FAO’s agricultural division, reflecting global agricultural cooperation.
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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L. E Kirk
University of Saskatchewan
The
F.A.O
Hopes To Raise Living Levels Through Food Aid
The Food and Agriculture Organization aims to raise living levels in famine prone counties by improving food production and storage. Addressing storage limits and pest control, including locusts and grasshoppers, is identified as key to boosting the food supply.
Will Attempt Pest Control Will Attempt Pest Control
An official of a Western Canadian university was chosen for an important position in handling valuable genetic resources of animals and plants worldwide. The note emphasizes global agricultural service and the need for careful management across nations under UNO oversight.
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Kirk
Ainahdo
Freesay
How To Remove Fruit Stains In Laundry
Summer fruits stain clothes but most stains lift when fresh by pouring boiling water over them. Fresh peach pear cherry or plum stains darken with heat and require water and glycerine or a soapless shampoo. Sponge with cool water then rub in glycerine or soapless shampoo, let stand hours, apply vinegar briefly, rinse. For wool or milk fabrics avoid boiling water, use cool water and glycerine. Tomato juice and ketchup stains respond to cool water and glycerine.
Britain’s Regular Army Grows to 108000 Men
London. Britain’s regular army has increased by 9,000 men since December. John Freeman, financial secretary to the War Office, told the House of Commons that voluntary recruitment was about 3,600 in April and 3,400 in May, bringing total strength to 108,000.
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London
Britain
John Freeman
War Office
House of Commons
Cashier dismisses holdup as bandit flees
In Santa Monica a would be robber warned the ticket window crowd but Wan da June Phillips laughed and told him to move aside. The man in line pursued, nabbed the bandit and summoned police. Police later took the suspect into custody.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Wanda June Phillips
Prodigal jokes and puns mark a quirky humor page
A collage of humor bits and quips about atomic power dinners fathers days and daily life. Jokes feature a wide-eyed girl about dynamite a prodigal son a waiter and car salesman a returned soldier and various puns from a hotel lobby and classroom banter.
The Danger Of Lightning In Rural Storms Warnings From Ottawa Citizen
The Ottawa Citizen reports on lightning fatalities from dangerous actions during storms. It notes nine of ten deaths occur in rural areas, with safety in buildings with lightning rods and in cars. It cites risks from lone trees sheds tents and small boats and urges precautions for rural and summer travelers.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Ottawa Citizen
Canada unveils radar distance meter outpacing rivals
Ottawa reports Canada's national research council has developed a radar distance reading meter that directly shows distance in miles from a fixed ground point. It outperformed foreign devices in open competition and eliminates manual calculations for pilots.
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Ottawa
Canada
National Research Council
NRC
May Pay Back Compulsory Savings By 1949
OTTAWA Canadian taxpayers may receive compulsory savings refunds earlier than planned. Government will consider paying the $381,060,000 owed in two instalments by 1949 instead of three, with $58,000,000 by March 31, 1948 and $135,000,000 by March 31, 1949, plus $72,000,000 by March 31, 1950 for 1942 to 1944 savings.
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Ottawa
Douglas Abbott
House of Commons
Abbott
Arapaima Resembles Whale in Amazon Waters
The pirarucu, a fresh water fish found only in the Amazon and its tributaries, grows large enough to weigh around 200 pounds and resembles a whale in form.
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Amazon River
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