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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1949
Page
2
The Western Star recounts a white headed eagle shot near Deer Lake as evidence of decimated bird life. It notes the bird’s rarity, prior captivity attempts near Beaverton Notre Dame Bay, and argues current game laws lack specific protection for this species. The piece laments a historic hunting impulse and calls for legal clarity.
Local historians recall birch bark used as insulation in city houses built after the 1892 fire. Residents describe birch bark in walls and even on roofs, claiming it helped retain heat and deter cold while noting some shingles loosened. The origin remains unclear, with tales crediting Indians or woodsmen, but the practice faded after the great fire.
A note states birch bark traditionally guards dried fish and is held down with rocks to keep the pile intact. It hints at additional local historian input for fuller details.
At Memorial University College the St John’s Branch of the Newfoundland Teachers Association held an extraordinary meeting to press for a new cost of living bonus for teachers. Sixty or more teachers attended and voiced strong disapproval of current treatment while noting civil service bonuses. The meeting revealed that over 100 of about 150 lay teachers in St John’s are members of the association.
The Liberal Federation and the National Progressive Conservative Association both claim provincial representation across Canada and expect Newfoundland to be represented. President J.M. MacDonald may visit Newfoundland in spring or early summer as parties gear up for a possible general election this year. The timing hinges on Newfoundland’s measure and passage of budget bills before any sudden election.
Ottawa plans a March session move for Canada Newfoundland union celebration with Prime Minister St Laurent presiding in St John’s. Opposition leader George Arrew may attend. scattered reports of press access and pensioning for correspondents. Senator Gordon Fogo attends March 31 event. Liberal Party influence noted amid Newfoundland union context.
In a village scene the parson asks what Bobby expects to learn at Sunday school. Bobby replies with a bright quip that he hopes to learn the date of the picnic, prompting light humor from the rector.
A reflective piece notes a woman’s lifelong love of romance, her careful shopping for the best buy, and strategy in relationships. It contrasts enjoying cinema cries with interest in a partner’s talk while planning a spring wardrobe, revealing attitudes on politics and self-awareness.
Canadians answering a Financial Post questionnaire point to a breakdown of discipline at home and school and the influence of violent media. They favor increased sport and recreational facilities to channel youth energy into constructive outlets, oppose coddling offenders, and some urge severe sentences including strapping for violence, with a few calling for army discipline.
A Vancouver firm offers a hammer featuring a patented bead with plastic driving tips and replaceable angular steel grip that claims 30 percent more impact power and reduced fatigue. The tool provides shock absorption, aimed at machined surfaces, setting up work, and driving an intermediate tool.
A seven year old boy named Kenneth sits restless in church as his mother is bitten. He sobs, eyes attentive, head bowed, while a shadowy moment lingers in the prayerful gathering. The text shows broken phrases and partial actions from the scene.
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