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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
5
Coast and Geodetic Survey reports three submarine petrified forests at the bottom of Lake Washington in Seattle. The stone trees once rose near the surface and posed a navigation hazard. Commerce surveyors conducted an underwater logging operation to remove the snags using power boats and draglines.
World happenings report: Princess Elizabeth at 21 receives a police guard. Australia targets 200,900 tons meat exports to Britain, largest since 1940. Yukon Indians to get first large X-ray tuberculosis survey. Roosevelt estate listed at 1,943,885.86 from 1945 death. Erik Gustav Geijer stamp issued. Britain aims 140 percent prewar output in 1947. New influenza vaccine announced. Second series of baby bonds considered. Japanese repatriates in British Columbia seek return to Canada.
The Dominion Department of Agriculture asks seed and table potato growers to inspect for bacterial ring rot and send suspicious tubers to the nearest potato inspector or Plant Pathology laboratory. Laboratories are listed in multiple Canadian cities. Health guidance urges clean meals and regular bathing, stressing discipline for solo living to maintain health.
In Longview Washington a massive lumber mill now converts bark waste into a range of commercial ingredients for phonograph records explosives adhesives plastics and related products highlighting new industrial uses of mill byproducts.
Danish explorers discovered cryolite in 1794 revealing a rare mineral once valued for adjusting aluminum production. The find highlighted Arctic geology and influenced mining prospects in Greenland and nearby regions.
A historic crossword puzzle cloze with mixed clues includes Roman bronze needles and plant specimens plus names and technical terms like enzyme and nickel symbol. It lists horizontal and vertical entries such as vessel and secretary of state and notes hidden phrases across ancient Esther and eucalyptus leaves.
Susie the raccoon, once an attraction at Trailside Museums in Bear Mountain New York, was released after wardens found she had slipped into a snake pit eight miles away and killed nine black snakes in the swamp.
Postmaster Herb Carroll observed three cars parked in spots marked Violation on South Syndicate. A man named Survey inserted coins into meters to save owners from penalties. He walked away pleased until he remembered it was Wednesday afternoon and parking was free.
Connecticut State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey notes the value of air supervision. Captain Ralph J. Buckley led three hours aloft directing highway operations via radio with thirty patrol cars. He claims aerial view offers a complete traffic overview unseen from the ground.
The text notes that ancient Greeks were aware that a burning lens could start a fire. It references historical understanding of optics and practical use in ignition techniques by Greek figures.
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