Death of Rare Trumpeter Swans Attributed to Lead Poisoning
A flock of thirteen trumpeter swans wintering near Nanaimo British Columbia died from lead shot poisoning. Widespread feeding in ponds polluted by hunters shattered the birds as researchers from the University of British Columbia the Provincial Museum and federal and provincial offices investigate. The swans are fully protected in both Canada and the United States and efforts to restore numbers continue.
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Nanaimo
B.C
Greenfield
J. A. Munro
I. M. Cowan
University of British Columbia
Clifford Carl
Provincial Museum
Canada
United States
University of B.C
Newfoundland Eyes Labrador Quebec Border Clash Over Iron Find
The Labrador iron area near the Quebec boundary sparks debate as Hollinger North Shore Exploration eye 3900 square miles. Officials warn boundary disputes could trigger costly litigation. experts call for a negotiated frontier to protect Newfoundland interests.
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Teiry
Province of
Quebec
Hollinger North Shore Exploration Company
Labrador
Newfoundland
Privy Council
Hollingers
Labrador Mining and Exploration Company
Trade Review
Wedding Bells Connect Amy Anstey and Steve Phillips in Ashtabula
Amy Pearl Anstey of Summerford Newfoundland and Steve Eugene Phillips of Ashtabula Ohio wed at the Hungarian Reform Church in Ashtabula on March 9. Rev Sigmund Balla officiated as 50 relatives attended a reception at the Phillips home. The couple plans to reside in Ashtabula after the groom completes Navy service in October.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
USA
Amy Anstey
Summerford
Newfoundland
Steve Eugene Phillips
Eugene Phillips
4Th St
Aghtabula
Sigmund Balla
Angello
Morell
Irene Phillips
Eugene Phillis Jr
Misa Phillips
Julius Hatey
Phillip Home
Irving
Frank DeGenato
Frank Kish Jr
Julius Fabian
Juling Palagie
Cleveland
Navy
Obadiah Gidge
Ford Anatey
New York City
Florist's Seed Gift Sparks Window Seed War
An ambitious young florist advertised a packet of flower seeds with every plant to boost sales. Across the street a rival replied by offering the earth with every plant, prompting a humorous exchange.
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Airect
Will Fish Prices Remain Stabilized?
The article notes tentative approval of salt codfish production allocations by the Combined Food Board, with price outcomes still undecided. It warns prices may stay at last year’s levels or drop, influenced by European competition and future meetings, urging cautious anticipation and preparedness.
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Combined Food Board
Advice to travel to New Zealand with warm clothing
A woman preparing to leave London for New Zealand is told to bring very warm clothes as the adviser quips that New Zealand is the source of all the frozen mutton. The exchange blends travel caution with a humorous regional stereotype.
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London
New Zealand
Ivery
Name Duns Mum Nadine Quip Echoes War era Slang
A woman at a food office gives her infant daughter’s name Nadine. An assistant asks if it is French or Russian. The reply: No, I’m sure it came from a jeep, a quick overheard wartime line.
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Nadine
Insurance Agent Queries Applicant About Cancer History
An insurance agent questions an applicant about a cancer history. The applicant quips that while he was operated on, he is unsure if it was cancer or curiosity, suggesting ambiguity and humor in the exchange.
Wife Confronts Husband Over Old Coat in Quirky Exchange
A humorous one sided dialogue shows a discontented wife asking if she must wear an old squirrel coat. The husband answers in playful slang, suggesting a comical, rustic exchange.
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John
Confederation Life Teacher Question Surfaces
Fragmentary lines present a riddle like exchange about ascent and descent with unclear speakers. no clear event, persons, or organizations identified. The text appears as partial dialogue or diary-like note without concrete facts or dates.
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Sunderland
Poole
Rangoon
Isabella Rickard
BOAC
Eddy
With Eddy’s
Redbirds
F.M. O'Leary Ltd
St. John’s
Fred. T. Fuge
Mcdougall Street
Fostoria, Ohio
Nevepaone
THE
Christian Science
Christine Bolesioe
Bockety
Norway
Beroce
Boston
Chase & Sanborn
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Amy Pearl Anstey
U. S. Navy
Ashtabula High School
Mise
Patricia Mallory
Betty Jean
Robert
Julius Fabian Jr
Kathleen
Youngstown
Confederation Life
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