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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1950
Page
2
A report discusses Premier Smallwood scouring development funds for an Newfoundland economic survey. The Financial Post quotes big hopes for the province and Canada as a whole, arguing new capital is essential to locate natural resources and develop vast uncharted regions.
An order dated December 8 1949 amends the ceiling price of Fishermen's Motor Fuel. The schedule shows the new prices and complete copies of the order are available from the Department of Supply. No 171 Philip S Forsy, Minister of Supply.
The CNR Newfoundland Services plans to raise passenger capacity by rearranging splinter boats. Crews quarters move from amidships to the bow to create space for passengers, starting with the M V Bor o. Similar work will be done on the MV Codroy and MV Clarenville, with service changes expected in Plecentia Bay and Corner Brook route adjustments.
In an Oklahoma City poll of fifth graders the children preferred a spanking to a friendly talking to by a wide margin 34 to 1. The item raised questions about discipline attitudes among students and the impact of corporal punishment debates.
By authority under section 4 of the Wild Life Act 1947 and with approval of His Honour the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Minister of Natural Resources, E. Russell, issues regulations dated at St John’s in January 1950.
Amendments to the Wild Life Salmon and Trout Regulations 1948 issued March 4 1948 and published March 6 1948 authorize taking trout other than rainbow or sea trout from January 15 to September 15 anywhere in Newfoundland. It remains illegal to buy sell or offer to buy or sell trout taken in inland waters within the Avalon Peninsula the Grand Falls area or the Corner Brook vicinity as defined in Regulation 26A.
A hospital roster lists many patients by name and residence including Mrs Samuel Parsons Carman ville Frances Hodder Lewisporte Mrs Charles Hussey Herring Neck John Young Harry Bages Twillingate Baby Colbourne Pal sey's Island Hester Noble Nipper's Harbour Mrs Cyril Parsons Seal Cove Mrs Stanley Roweell Little Bay Island Mrs Jethro Perry Indian Jt Marion Cove Chanceport Georgina Wheeler Summerford Mrs John Collins Noggin Cave Mrs Peter Watkins Indian Cove Rex Rowbottom Joe Butte Arm Mrs George Weir Mrs Cecil.
A lengthy list records numerous births and acknowledgments across communities such as Hart's Cove Crow Head Comfort Cove Lewisporte and Port Albert. Names include Mrs Wit Bridger Mrs Selby Sharpe Miss Dove and Mr Raymond along with late entries noting babies born to couples including Gillard Card Mercer and Collins.
Central Canada unions ban a device that could boost bricklayer output by about 2.5 times, amid debate on make-work and productivity. The Financial Post criticizes the stance, arguing efficiency advances should not be stymied by protectionism.
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