Helicopter Survey Speeds Yukon Wilderness Mapping
The Mines and Resources Department uses a helicopter for geodetic and topographical surveys in the Yukon and along the Alaska Highway. A 60 mile wide Yukon strip will be mapped in weeks rather than years, with 26 geodetic crew and 9 topographical staff flying in from Edmonton and Ottawa aboard a 10 ton truck base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Mines and Resources Department
Yukon
Alaska Highway
W. B. Timm
Department
Mines and Geology Branch
Mayo
Teslin
Watson Lake
Edmonton
Skagway
H. N. Spence
F. P. Steers
Dawson Creek
Spence
Mr. Steers
Mines and Resources
Timm
Magnificent Carrier Decorated Nova Scotia Welcome
Halifax residents gather at the navy dockyard to greet Canada's newest and largest naval craft the light fleet aircraft carrier H M C S Magnificent an arcticized ship designed to withstand icy North Atlantic blasts or tropical heat. Commanding officer is Commodore Harry G DeWolf and executive officer is Cmdr Desmond Piers. After trials she will sail to Hudson Strait. The ship carries 58 officers 637 men with 26 officers and 132 men in the air section.
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Halifax
Canada
H.M.C.S
Nova
Harry G. DeWolf
C.B.E
D.S.O
Ds.c
Bedford
N.S
Desmond
Debbie) Piers
Nova Scotia
Magnificent
Hudson Strait
North Atlantic
Tropics
Warrior
Royal Navy
Chicago Mail Order House Has New Idea
Spiegel vice-president Robert D. Steckler says smell can boost sales. Tests show women pick hosiery with a pleasant scent, sometimes without realizing why. He notes bread wrapped in wax paper with baking aroma increased sales in another case.
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Chicago
Robert D. Steckler
Spiegel
Simple stainless steel cleaning method described
The article outlines a basic clean using wet metal, salt sprinkled over it, and a cloth dampened with vinegar to remove discolorations. For a higher sheen, wash with soap and water and polish after the salt and vinegar treatment.
Map stamps spark international disputes across nations
Stamp Corner explains how map themed stamps from Chile Argentina Great Britain and others sparked diplomatic frictions over territorial claims including Antarctica the Falkland Islands and border regions. It notes disputes with Haiti Dominican Republic Honduras and the Gran Chaco clashes and details Cuban poet Niagra Falls imagery on stamps.
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Chile
Antarctic
Antarctica
South America
South Pole
Argentina
Great Britain
Falkland Islands
Graham Land
South Georgia
South Orkneys
South Shetlands
Falkland Islands Dependencies
Haiti
Dominican Republic
West Indies
Honduras
British Honduras
Central American Republic
Bolivia
Paraguay
Gran Chaco
Niagara Falls
Cuba
Spain
United States
Mounties Fight Through Long March to Fort Edmonton
Edmonton welcomed the first Royal Northwest Mounted Police detachment after an 88 day march from Dufferin Barracks Manitoba. The RCMP band later completed a seven hour cross country flight to inaugurate a touring concert. Early officers doubted Edmonton would become a city as river banks proved high. Fort Saskatchewan was chosen, and the cannibal execution at Fort Saskatchewan in 1882 is noted.
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Edmonton
Fort Edmonton
Dufferin Barracks
Manitoba
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
J. T. Browns
Ottawa
Fort Saskatchewan
Canada
Costs of Learning Languages Revealed in Itemized Report
A wealthy elder explained to a visitor that her nephew’s tuition included language charges with figures: French ten fifty, Latin fifteen thirty, Scotch seventy six eighty, illustrating the high price of education in language studies.
Tomato plant juice yields new antibiotic tomatin
Last year researchers discovered tomatin a novel antibiotic made from tomato plant leaves and stems that kills fungi and parasites affecting humans and animals. The finding marks a breakthrough in treating athlete's foot and related infections.
Stamp News Notes From Around The World
A roundup reports new stamps from Israel featuring ancient Jewish coins and inscriptions, San Marino marking Labor Day, Russia issuing a painter Ivan Shi themed issue, Czechoslovakia for the Prague Agricultural Exhibition, Guatemala with four stamps tied to the new Labor Code, Poland’s new airmail stamps, and Argentina issuing a American Indian stamp. The note also invites collectors to contact Mr. Pratt Kuhn in Toronto for old Canadian and Newfoundland stamps.
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Mexico
Cuba
Israel
San Marino
Russia
Ivan Shion
Czechoslovakia
Guatemala
Poland
Argentina
Pratt Kuhn
W. Ton St. W
Toronto
Gold treasure found in Siamese sewer worth $750000
A Siamese sewer yielded gold bars valued at 750000 dollars. The finders, likely content with being called filthy rich, face a world of commentary on poverty malnutrition and social behavior.
Spelling Bee Results Stir National Pride and Praise
The national spelling bee winner is celebrated as a young woman from Black Horse Ohio who deftly spelled tough words. Runner up Darrell Flavelle received a $300 prize and special recognition. The event, held in the Nashinal Press Klub Building, inspires local students to pursue spelling mastery and journalistic dreams.
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U.S
Ed Creagh
Associated Press
Black Horse
Ohio
Jean Chappelear
Impeckable
Perskikewity
Si—Psi
Darrell Flavelle
Nee York
Whus
Washington Daley Nose
Mikey Raney
Jean
Nashinel Press Klub Bilding
Apologetic Attitude Thief Of Charm
A mature woman should guard against unnecessary apologies about appearance surroundings or job as they reveal insecurity. Kept poised, she greets unexpected visitors calmly and makes the guest feel welcome instead of apologizing for minor flaws. If needed she may briefly excuse herself to freshen up.
Post Office Radio Handles Distress and Medical Messages
In 1947 Britain's post office radio stations dealt with 282 distress class messages while 323 medical messages were handled under the Medical Advice to ships at sea service.
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London
Britain
Post Office
More Care Handling Eggs In Summer
Fresh eggs require careful handling in warm months to maintain quality and value. Keep yards clean and nests well supplied, collect eggs often, avoid washing, separate males from layers, store at 60 to 65 degrees in a ventilated odor-free space, and market eggs frequently to prevent deterioration.
Reading to Talk: Stock Up for Timid Teens
The article advises teens, especially timid girls, to read newspapers magazines and books to build topics for conversation. It stresses turning material into discussion points. Being prepared gives courage and makes others listen. Accuracy matters. avoid misstatements to prevent embarrassment.
Notes on wives hats meals and hotel profits in city life
A mosaic column notes on romantic lines from Burns and bride schooling in Manhattan, jokes about cooking to keep husbands, ads seeking a private mare for corporate president, mentions Dorothy Lamour’s fictitious son, drunkenness records, fashion headwear trends, a hotel profitability gambit, and a pun about names Stephens and Fink.
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Hollywood Film Colony
Dorothy Lamour
Ridge
Los Angeles
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Arctic
James Montagnes
Luxembourg Palace
Paris
Conques
China
Formosa
Finland
Red Cross
Florence Reichmans
Mercury
Central Press
Miami, Fla
E. V. Darling
Robert Burns
Manhattan
Opportunity Knocks
Miami Beach
Fla
New York
Idaho
Stephens
Stephens Stephens
Hymie Fink
Son Fink Fink
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