Modern Weekly Newspaper Plays Important Role In Its Community
The Canadian weekly press is highlighted as a civic backbone by editors at a national CWNA convention. The Home Town Paper, filmed by the National Film Board in Vernon B C, spotlights editors and their communities with the Vernon News among representatives.
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Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Cw.n.a
National Film Board
Con
West
Prairies
Ontario
Quebec
Maritimes
Vernon
B.C
Vernon News
NFB
C.W.N.A
N W T Officials Seek To Discourage Tourists
Commissioner Wood and council members said visitors lacking know how and gear burden RCMP and air services. Mercy flights waste money and endanger crews. Council will pursue measures to deter nonessential entry to the Territories, limiting travel to actual business.
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T. Wood
RCMP
R.c.alp
Wood
Sixteen Japanese Mines Destroyed Off Coast
Defence Minister Claxton told the Commons that sixteen Japanese mines have been picked up and destroyed off the British Columbia coast in the past two years. He said the situation is being watched carefully and provided the update in response to a question from J. L. Gibson.
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Ottawa
British Columbia
Defence
Claxton
Commons
J. L. Gibson
Comox Alberni
Kamloops Trout Thrive in Ontario Waters
Ontario fish and wildlife division reports Kamloops trout introduced from British Columbia are thriving in provincial waters. The first spawn collection, completed recently, met expectations and provides a strong start to restocking efforts across Ontario.
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Kamloops
Ontario
Toronto
British Columbia
Provincial Fish and Wildlife Division
Certificates For Reserve Army Men
Ottawa reports thousands of reserve force members who trained during World War II will receive official recognition. The government will issue certificates of thanks signed by Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Defence Minister Claxton to those serving at least 180 days between the start and end of hostilities.
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Ottawa
Army Headquarters
Mackenzie King
Defence
Claxton
English Tour Planned for 14 Year Old Billy
John Peniston will tour England and Scotland from Land's End to John o Groats on his 14 year old horse Billy. Also noted are uniforms for Yukon army nurses, soap shortages, honors for Eleanor Roosevelt, brain implant research on twins, air staff honor for W A Curtis, POW wage remittance, and U S Navy snorkel upgrades.
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John Peniston
England
Scotland
Land’s End
John o'Groats
Billy
Biscuit Crust Recipe From Historic Box Instructions
Lift together salt and flour and cut in shortening as for biscuits. Use water to reach proper dough consistency. Lard gives flakier, whiter crust. equal parts lard and butter improve pastry. Dough should not be sticky or crumbly. chill before rolling. Roll very thin on floured board, place over tin, prick if raw, or flute for depth.
Nanaimo Bans Unnecessary Horn Honking at Weddings
Nanaimo police announce new enforcement against horn honking at weddings. Drivers may only honk if the vehicle is in motion and as a warning, with unnecessary use deemed unlawful by local authorities.
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Nanaimo
B.C
Electric tabulating machine patent history begins 1889
The electric tabulating machine received its patent in 1889 marking a milestone in data processing. The note highlights the early development and the key date that set the direction for automated counting and record keeping.
Falls at 185-foot Oakville chimney ends work career
Frederick Bethley of Oakville Ontario had planned to quit chimney work after rain delays. With three children at home he climbed a 185 foot chimney at a varnish plant when he lost balance and fell to his death. The incident occurred as the sun returned and he was at the top of the shaft.
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Frederick Bethley
Oakville
Ont
Bethley
Lasting Color in Medieval Mosque Tile Decor
The article notes that original color and luster remain in 700 year old clay tilework on Indian mosques and that twelfth century Persians used inscribed prayers in wall decorations. It also mentions that Enrico Caruso began singing training at age 18.
Whaling Factory at Churchill To Begin Operations
Canada plans its first Arctic whaling factory near Churchill between the river and the Hudson Bay railway terminus. The plant, sized about 30 by 50 feet with vats rendering equipment and a covered platform, will cost an initial $12,000. It aims for a season hunting about 600 Arctic whales starting next summer.
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Canada
Churchill River
Hudson Bay
Ward
Six Man Detachment To Guard Alaska Highway
Ottawa reports a six man detachment of army military police will be trained for guard duty on the Alaska highway. They will be chosen from 20 service constables in a Camp Borden course and travel North on May 29. Two men will serve at Fort St John and two at Fort Nelson in British Columbia with the rest at Whitehorse in Yukon.
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Ottawa
Army Military Police
Alaska Highway
Army
Camp Borden
Ont
Fort St. John
B.C
Fort Neilson
Whitehorse
Yukon Territories
Lone Nurse Serves 600 Square Miles Near Mc Grath Alaska
In a vast 600 square mile region around Mc Grath Alaska one registered nurse, Mrs Oscar Winchell, cares for patients by air. She reaches remote communities by plane to tend the sick.
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McGrath
Alaska
Oscar Winchell
Weekly Tip Grimy Garden Hands
A simple home remedy to soften and clean dirty garden hands uses a teaspoon of moistened sugar added to your regular soap lather for scrubbing. This technique helps exfoliate grime while washing.
Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed Across Horizontal and Vertical
A dense list of crossword clues covers horizontal and vertical entries with numbers and hints for definitions such as To eschew opening and love related terms, plus entries like To dismay divulged and churning hints, forming a puzzle page readout.
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Bashan
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BY William Ferguson
New Hampshire
Mount Maren
Margarita
Little Reggie
Reggie
Priscilla
Hope
al Vermeer
Fort Churchill
Yukon
British Food Ministry
Eleanor Roosevelt
West Virginia State College
West Virginia
Birmingham Medical School
W. A. Curtis
British Empire
Buckingham Palace
Soviet Union
Germany
Leipzig
United States Navy
Enrico Caruso
Churchill
Son
Jacob
Teo
Israel
Lia
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