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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
2
Financial Post writer Ron Williams notes woe in the charity sector as Canada sees a surge of new appeals. More than a dozen national drives emerged since the war, with several folding, and about 50 distinct national regional or semi national campaigns expected this year amid tighter funding and local appeals.
Sam Ford, longtime Hudson's Bay Company veteran and Arctic interpreter, died suddenly in Arctic waters near Southampton Island. Born Northwest River, Labrador, he spent most of his life in the North and was remembered as a steadfast, kindly man who endured Arctic solitude. His wife predeceased him by four years, and his brother Will had ended his life in Arctic waters. His sister Mrs. R. Watson was informed by cable from Ottawa.
The family of the late Edgar Hedder expresses grateful appreciation for kind expressions of sympathy from Twillingate across Canada and the United States. They thank those who assisted during illness and after the passing of their father.
The article lists the average composition of a 150 pound human body with amounts of oxygen carbon hydrogen calcium phosphorus and more. It also notes that German soldiers in Belgium during World War II cost Belgians about 80 a day while Belgian soldiers cost 30 cents a day before the war.
Two Barr'd Islands fishermen, Albert Keats and his son Roland, were chased by a large whitish yellow shark while hauling trawls. They cut the gear and rowed to safety under the sun, escaping the open maw of the pursuing shark. A similar incident was reported in the Bari'd Islands area a couple of years earlier.
The article reports Premier Joe Smallwood and Liberal figure Edwin contesting influence within Newfoundland Liberal circles as competition for the federal leadership grows. Mike Pearson is cited as the strongest external rival and local Liberal activity appears limited with only a few public meetings noted. Smallwood’s recent travels may boost his standing should he pursue national politics.
The Times of India prints a poem praising older women as beauty contenders. It laughs at the idea that youth defines beauty and lauds 46 and 60 year olds for fitness and poise. The piece hints at a possible contest with grandmothers entering, even imagining up to 96.
Three fishermen out after a Newfoundland salmon celebrate their catches. Ray weighs a ten pounder, another nets a twelve pounder, and the third lands a sixteen pounder. One man leaves to be a father, returning the scales with a joke about the scales predicting his new status as a proud father of a baby boy.
A fragment notes scales weighed and an even reading with phrases like thir ponnda. The text is unclear but suggests a weighing test or calibration issue and mentions odd measurements.
Public notice cites Crown Lands timber restrictions under Section 141 A of the Crown Lords Act 1930 as amended. It requires permits for pitprops railway ties and other timber and sets a deadline to apply by 31 May 1951 with applications accepted until 1 August 1950 from the Department of Natural Resources or Forestry Inspectors.
Canada sent hatching eggs to Pakistan following a request from the Governor General. Poultryman Arthur Brenton of Port Perry Ontario fulfilled the order using Red Rock cross stock from New Hampshire and Barred Rock lines. The Pakistan visit by Liaquat Ali Khan prompted a ceremonial gift of a silver decanter and glass to Brenton as thanks for the initial shipment that was offered without payment.
A reflective piece notes the persistence of quitting smoking, with the speaker admitting numerous attempts and enduring challenge. It highlights personal struggle and ongoing effort to stop smoking.
In a February 12 rally at Harringay led by Barry Pollitt the Communist message urged hatred as essential to Communism while the Dean of Canterbury framed Christianity as silent eternity interpreted by love. Lord Varsittart condemned the protest as hate driven.
A fragmentary dialogue cites awkward attempt to arrange a meeting. The line asks about viewing a model and questions a woman's work timetable in vague terms.
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