Printing Establishment Loans Spark Debate in House
In Newfoundland House discussions, Mr. P J Cashin questioned an $80,000 loan to a new printing establishment in St John’s, asking if it fits the plan to fund local industry. Premier Smallwood called the allegation contemptible, while critics warned such public aid favors one firm and harms competition, urging full disclosure of the transaction. The Telegram notes concerns over government influence and press behavior amid the funding controversy.
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P. J. Cashin
St. John
Telegram
Cashin
Jer
Smallwood
Five Day Week Sparks Debate On Police And Inflation
The piece argues the five day week lowers labor supply and raises costs, noting police and other workers may moonlight for extra pay on the sixth day. It compares this impact to inflation and hints at shifts in car delivery labor, with casual remarks on cats, dogs, and ancient Egypt as parallels.
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Cate
Britain
India
Siam
Egypt
Tomba
Moonshine Reach Ubangi Territory in French Congo
A World War II era report notes Kentucky moonshine recipes moved to North African GIs and natives, spreading to Ubangi territory in the French Congo. The French Governor-General leads a campaign against rampant intoxication, but the effort struggles as locals adapt recipe uses with local corn, dates, and palm sap.
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North Africa
French Congo
Trench Colony
Kentucky
Danish Fishermen Reel In Belted Silver Surprise
Danish fishermen off Jutland report catching a fish wearing a silver belt with the initials of a woman who lost the brace last year while swimming nearby. The belt is valued as a keepsake and tied to the coast’s recent fishing tale.
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Jutland
Weather Verse Foretells Rain and Travel Cues
A poetic weather note describes a shifting sky with yellow sunset and morning sun. It warns of showers and rain, mentions sun dogs and a rainbow in the morn, urging travelers to heed early signs for the fisherman's day and guidance for night journeys.
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R. T. Liynhart
Pyrrhus and Cineas Debate Endless Ambition
Pyrrhus plans to conquer Rome and then Carthage, Macedonia, Africa, and Greece. Cineas asks what comes after, prompting Pyrrhus to suggest peace and comfort. Cineas counters that peace could begin now. The exchange highlights the futility of perpetual conquest and the appeal of immediate tranquility.
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Pyrrhus
Cineas
Italy
Rome
Carthage
Macedonia
Africa
Greece
Ty Lord
Rising pension talks and new fight over aid limits
Across Canada the government reviews the old age pension scheme as talks grow of raising proposed payments from the present 40 per month for those lacking means. Meanwhile field crop laboratories nationwide plan a coordinated attack on root maggot havoc in cabbage and turnip crops, with 19 labs including Newfoundland set to begin work soon.
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Canada
Newfoundland
British Columbia
Dominion
New antibiotic visco sin described for tuberculosis
A new antibiotic named viscosin, described to the American Society of Bacteriologists, was developed in Rutgers University microbiology department under Dr. Selman A. Waksman. It shows some curative effects in guinea pigs with tuberculosis but is still early in testing.
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American Society of Bacteriologists
Rutgers University
Selman A. Waksman
Automobile taxation seen as major revenue source
The Financial Post notes the car, born of invention, now serves as a vast tax collector. One third to one half of motorists’ expenditures go to federal and provincial treasuries, regardless of model. Cars are essential for many, not a luxury, demanding urgent tax system reform.
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The
Financial Post
Treasuries
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Evening Telegram
Gerald 8. Doyle
Winchester
F.M. O'Leary, Ltd
St.ohn's
F. M. O'Leary, Ltd
Toronto
Ford Motor Car
Hillman
Sunshine Bicycles
U. F
Trash Maid of Avalon
Barnes Marine Engine
Great Eastern Oil R.ca
Hope Chest
White Clothing Co
Purity Factories Limited
Parker & Monroe, Ltd
St. John's
Nfld
T.B
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