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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
7
Lupe, an armless 18 year train accident survivor from McAllen, Texas, won first prize in a San Antonio tap-dancing contest. He has rescued four people from drowning, and is praised as an excellent swimmer and wrestler who can do most tasks himself though he cannot button shirts or comb his hair.
Death in Quebec of Senator Emile Fortin narrows Conservative majority in the Senate to 27. Montreal marks 204th birthday with wreaths at Maisonneuve monument. German editors to prove Aryan ancestry under new press rules. Emden crew honors fallen Canadian war dead in Montreal area cemeteries. Ethiopian delegate in Geneva notes Vevey retreat for Haile Selassie. Mount Allison Uni graduates include Helen Winifred Baines and Frederick White Matthews. Philippe Roy eyed as Alberta lieutenant governor. Canadian teachers to meet in Saskatoon Aug 3–7 per J H Sturdy.
Across the Dominion in 1936, efforts to prevent forest fires intensify with fire pumps lances and railway speeders for ranger forces. A 91 percent share of fires stems from human activity such as matches tobacco and cooking fires. Over 500 rangers urge public aid to keep forests and waterways safe, while communities report successes in reducing incidents.
Harry A. Dickson of Miles City Montana says he possesses the most ancient and best razor in America. He asserts its pedigree dates to 1790 in Sheffield England, that Luther Bybee brought it to this continent in 1792, and that it passed down through generations to his great grandson, Luther Bybee mm.
Water drainage begins at the 141-foot level of the Moose River mine after the caved-in shaft rescue of Dr. D. E. Robertson and Alfred Scadding by Nova Scotia miners. Deputy Minister Norman McKenzie and mine foreman Felix Henderson descend Reynolds shaft, which is blocked to entry. Henderson hopes for resumed operation soon. The 141-foot level holds six feet of water and the rat hole remains largely unchanged.
Senator Marconi revealed his fatigue cure using short wave wireless rays in an interview at Rome. He said the rays remove tiredness, revivify energy, and that safe instruments exist to apply them, noting he uses the method when exhausted by work.
A perfect miniature violin weighing under two ounces has been completed by Max Lang of Raymore Sask. The model with its case weighs 145 grains and the case adds three quarters of an ounce.
A movement in England seeks abolition of automatic speed restrictions at night, arguing fewer risks and smoother traffic flow. Advocates say lifted limits could improve travel times and efficiency, while opponents raise safety concerns and potential increases in accidents.
Inventor Mendt Nanni showcased a 30 foot automatic safety lifeboat in New York. The catapult system uses two ground rods and a compressed carbon dioxide tank to launch the boat from a vessel, aiming to render lifeboats obsolete by offering rapid escape in fires or evacuations.
Mr Justice Fawcett G Taylor acting chair of the Canadian pension commission told the House of Commons committee that on May 1 this year 2600 pension applications remained to be heard by travelling quorums down from 4500 a year earlier. He said admin weaknesses had been corrected in two years and diary of problem cases is unnecessary. Four extra commissions were used last year and may be needed another year. He handles only problem cases and opposes immediate decisions by travelling quorums. Rates of assessment are not decided by them.
In Bothwell, Ont, a town council leased land near Main Street for a parking area reserved for horses and buggies only. Cars are barred and favors are forbidden. Railway earnings in France fell 11 percent from the previous year.
Simple instructions explain a ribbed pillow stitch set in crochet for summer wear. The 5597 pattern includes complete instructions plus illustration and stitches. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg for the pattern.
Imperial economic committee in London reports Soviet Russia has surpassed the United States as the world's largest producer of wheat, oats, and barley based on the 1928 1936 grain crop period. The 1936 carryover is seen dropping to about 17 million tons due to reduced acreage and drought.
The New York Sun reports an ultra secret group of investigators led by Harold Keyes, known as K-4, continuing the Lindbergh kidnapping inquiry with Governor Hoffman’s knowledge or support. The hunt to find a small black bag tied to Dr John F Condon followed a Centre pond dig near Becket Massachusetts on April 1, two days before Hauptmann’s execution, with Condon once staying at a pond cottage in May 1932.
The 0.2 acre flax area in Canada for fibre yielded seed 37,200 bushels, fibre 90,000 pounds, tow 5,950 tons. Total value of seed fibre and tow in 1935 is estimated at 321,250 dollars by Dominion Experimental Farms. Also notes animals and jaw muscle facts.
Britain pursues the largest aviation construction program in its history with 132.5 million dollars planned for next year. RAF expansion accounts for 90.2 million, Imperial Airways orders total 10 million, fast light air liners 15 million, airport works 5 million. Expenditures could rise if skilled workers were available, with plants shifting to two and three shifts to meet demand. The boom supports related industries as well.
A compact guide explains growing abundant blooms in shallow window boxes and hanging pots. It covers soil depth and drainage, manure layering, plant choices like Nasturtiums and Petunias, and daily watering. It also notes cultivation to prevent woody roots, moisture planning, and placing high moisture needs near the water source.
Several thousand Canadian legionnaires plan a July Vimy Ridge pilgrimage to honor Canada's national war memorial. The French government invited them to a two day stay after the memorial's travel, accepted by Brigadier General Alex Rosa. About 6000 Canadians expected to go to Vimy with England stopover August 1 before return to France.
An Empire-wide appeal will be issued for support a scheme of memorials to the late King George. The plan includes playing fields and a statue at Westminster. The decision was made at a King George National Memorial Fund meeting at Mansion House London with the Archbishop of Canterbury presiding.
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