Exodus Of Young Canadians To The United States Loss To Our Dominion
Montreal Daily Star argues Canada suffers a brain drain as permanent emigration to the United States rises. It cites six month 1945 figures, urges a national research budget of 40 to 50 million and says Canada must create opportunities equal to abroad to keep scientists, educators, and graduates from leaving for better posts. It notes McGill and a university professor comment on subsidies for researchers.
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United States
Canadiena
Canada
Dominion
Ares
Dr. J. Mackenzie
National Council
Research Council
National Research Council
Montreal Daily Star
Future manpower needs for the country newspaper industry
Wright A Patterson argues publishers should recruit and train high school students in each community to build a trained pipeline for future newsroom and back shop roles. He cites Lander Wyoming editor L. L. Newton who trained local youths, keeping talent in town and creating a usable workforce for multiple papers. The article ends noting the yak skin is so tough drivers use stones instead of whips.
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Wright A. Patterson
L. L. Newton
the Lander
Wyo
State Journal
Lander
Newton
Tibet
In Roman Times A Pound Was 7680 Grains Of Wheat
The ancient libra or pound, used in Rome, equaled 7 680 grains of wheat, illustrating early standardization of weight. This measure links to later Roman and European weights and reflects how grains formed the basis for larger units.
Tongue Tests Aid Diagnosis In Medical Practice
A doctor order to stick out the tongue can reveal disease as reliably as laboratory tests. The Archives of Otolaryngology discusses tongue signs like strawberry tongue from allergy, a furry tongue tied to oral hygiene, and geographic tongue with furrows and gray patches. Newsweek notes these findings as often harmless or misinterpreted.
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Archives of Otolarynoglogy
Newsweek
Priority Claim in Court Sparks Humorous Motoring Exchange
In a courtroom exchange the defense counsel pressed a young witness with questions about where she was on Monday and Tuesday night. She replied both times that she was motoring, prompting the plaintiff’s counsel to object to a later question. The judge then asked why, and the advocate declared he had asked first, producing a light moment in the case.
Bill to honor Jack Miner gains across parliament
The proposed National Bird Day bill garners unanimous support in the House of Commons but is withdrawn for a year after Minister J Allison Glen suggests provincial consultation. MPs praise Miner and education value, with Jack Miner Foundation planning school bird house programs and distributing his books. Provinces eagerly cooperate to stress natural resources in schools.
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Jack
Canada
House of Commons
John R. MacNicol
Jack Miner
Pasteur
Alexander Graham Bel
Edison
Grenfell
J. A. Brodette
Cochrane
D. F. Brown
M.P
Essex West Windsor
Dan Mcliver
Fort William
S. Murray Clark
Essex South
M. J. Coldwell
Rosetown-Biggar
Paul Martin
D. G. Ross
Toronto
Solon
Peace River
Gordon Graydon
J. Allison Glen
Mackenzie King
Dominion
Glen
Federal House
MacNicol
Humane Society
Well Known Naturalist Addresses Value Of Bird Life In Canada
Orillia Packet Times reports Alex Kaye of Peterborough detailing bird contributions to crops and ecosystems at the Y's Men’s Club in Orillia Ontario. He touts protection laws, shares bird anecdotes, notes crow stomach contents, sparrow weed seed consumption, and humor about hummingbirds and woodpeckers while contrasting life spans of male and female birds.
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Canada
Orillia
Ont
Alex. Kaye
Peterborough
Kaye
Ontario
Mr. Kaye
Louisiana
Winnipeg named top fresh water fish hub in Canada
The London Free Press reports Fishing Centre Winnipeg claims Winnipeg is the greatest freshwater fish distributor globally. It notes Lake Winnipeg now yields the largest annual fresh water fish production in Canada, surpassing Lake Erie's Canadian portion by 4,000,000 pounds, and its vast Lake Winnipeg area is a major rendezvous for white fish across a Canadian province.
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Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg
Canada
Lake Erie
London Free Press
Cure for hay fever named alphade methyl amino ethyl benzhydry ether
The Toronto Saturday Night reports a new hay fever remedy alphade methyl amino ethyl benzhydry ether hydrochloride should hit the market soon. The claim suggests relief for sufferers though details and efficacy remain unclear.
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Toronto
Rest breaks urged to curb fatigue in long drives
Fatigue from driving long stretches can trigger many automobile accidents. Tourists and travelers should take rest intervals to avoid drowsiness and maintain alertness during trips.
Crerar argues for universal training to deter future war
General Crerar urges Canada to maintain a military force and universal one year training for youths, arguing that isolation no longer exists and static defense would leave provinces vulnerable. He contends science can neutralize threats with time and that preparedness expands national outlook, discipline, and citizenship. St. Catharines Standard reports his call.
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Canada
General Crerar
Empire Club
Toronto
Dominion
Crerar
St. Catharines
Variety In Linens Embroidery Motifs Pattern 7208
Learn inexpensive linen shower prep with varied stitchery motifs. Pattern 7208 offers a transfer of 16 motifs from 5% by 8% to 3 by 4% inches. send twenty cents in coins to Arts Department 175 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg Man with name and address and pattern number clearly written.
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Arts. Department
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
First Steam Car Invented by Frenchman in 1769
A historical note records the first automobile as steam driven and built by a French inventor in 1769, marking the dawn of motorized transport.
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Salome
Beverly Cort
Arrow
Lincoln School
Detroit
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Alice Brooks
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