Stamp for Cabot 450th Anniversary to be Issued
Public Relations Officer announces a special five cent stamp marking the 450th anniversary of John Cabot's Newfoundland discovery. The purple issue depicts the Matthew off Cape Bonavista with 1497 and 1947 in corners and a Bonavista cachet for covers dated June 24 in Newfoundland.
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Newfoundland
Jobo Cabot
Cabot
Cape Bonavista
Bonaviste
Department of Posts and Telegraphs
Bonavista
Landing Report at Gander for May 1947
May 1947 landing report lists Pan American and several major carriers including American Overseas Airlines Trans World Airlines and Air France among others with totals shown. The document combines airline traffic with a humorous exchanged caption about a soldier and a lady and a brief aphorism about deception.
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Gander
Pan American World Airways
American Overseas Airlines
Trans-World Airlines
Trans-Canada Airlines
Overseas Trans Canada Airlines
Canada
British Overseas Airways Corporation
Royal Dutch Airlines
Air France
Scandinavian Airlines
Should We Admit More Refugees Debate Divides Opinion
A Financial Post survey shows a majority favor admitting displaced Europeans with safeguards to ensure assimilation. Respondents argue for selective immigration to settle vacant lands and humanitarian aid, while an anti group urges focusing on relief contributions only.
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Financial Post
Canada
Oil storage space sought for next winter imports
The Financial Post reports Canada needs crude and fuel oil storage space for next winter to guarantee fuel oil for regular customers. Until Canadian producers secure room, shipments from the United States may be limited with price increases possible. Large refiners indicate they have arranged enough fuel oil to meet existing contracts for regular customers.
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The
Financial Post
United States
U.S
Jacky
Prairie laboratory to study industrial use of farm products
The Financial Post reports a National Research Council prairie regional lab will be built at Saskatoon to study industrial utilization of grain, oil seeds and residues. It will employ 34 scientists and 30 technical assistants with modern equipment. The aim is to find alternative industrial ties for cereal crops.
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Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
National Research Council
Saskatoon
Financial Post
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Argentine
Prairie
West
Worse And Better The War’s Aftermath And Diplomacy
The piece argues time alone cannot soothe war passions and suspicions. Diplomacy must craft mutual understanding to calm world politics. It notes we are worse off than 1919 with greater danger and widespread demoralization despite less desperate material conditions.
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Manchester Guardian
Wives and Daughters of Teton Woman Seek Wealth Redistribu
A Minnesota woman voices a plan for wealth redistribution amid family strife. The article notes the wife's appeal and community reaction while detailing the broader social debate.
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Teton
Woeer -Basband
Ten Towns in Britain to Be Enlarged
The Minister of Town and Country Planning announced that ten southern towns will be enlarged to absorb London produced decentralisation. Government advisers discuss enlargements with local authorities under the Abercrombie plan as master key for redeveloping over 260 square miles around London.
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Britain
London
Waite
Patrick Abercrombie
Greater
Abercrombie
England
Indon
Handbill dispute over distribution method
An employer questions tossing handbills on the pavement while the bill distributor defends the practice as a time saver and not directed at the people being served.
Doctor Diagnoses Husband, Mrs. Brown Defends Him
A doctor tells Mrs. Brown he dislikes the husband’s appearance. Mrs. Brown replies that she doubts the doctor’s view but notes the husband is good to their children.
Mary and Mom Joke About Graying Hair Over Generations
A mother teases Mary about growing grey hair from misbehavior while Mary retorts that Grandma must have been a terror, implying the family history of childhood mischief and aging.
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Mary
Grandma
Stainless Rails Signal Advancement for London Trains
A dense railway network could run rapid services with automatic signalling. An electric current through wheels records train presence for signals. Stainless steel strips on lesser used tracks aim to ensure reliable automatic signaling by avoiding rusty rail interference.
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United Kingdom
London
Preference Between Wealth, Ability or Appearance
A witty exchange contrasts a pretty girl's wish for her future husband with a spinster's pragmatic choice of appearance. The spinster replies that appearance matters, but the husband must appear soon.
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Bhusband
Sunday School Exchange On Monogamy Quote
Sunday School teacher prompts about polygamy and biblical stance. Willie cites a Bible verse stating no man can serve two masters. The brief exchange highlights a preference for monogamy expressed through the quoted text.
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Willie
Guilty or not guilty theft plea questioned
A judge asks if the accused is guilty or not guilty in a theft case. The defendant pleads not guilty and responds that it is his first theft offense. The exchange includes a harsh remark from the defendant about his past jail time.
Kiss on the Cheek Sparks Large Newspaper Edition
A brief exchange leads to a notable moment as a couple shares permission and a kiss before a large edition goes to print. The scene captures a light hearted, human touch within a newsroom setting.
He who fires and runs away will pay a fine next day
A proverb-like statement warns that attempting to flee after firing will result in a daytime fine. The line emphasizes consequences for evading responsibility.
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U.S. Army
Aero Sales & Service
Swiss Airlines
Arabian American Oil Company
Sabena Trens- Caribbean Airlines
Trans-Ocean Airlines
Seaboard & Western Airlines
Madem
Confederation Life
Ito Sotto Ange
Muir’s Marble Works, Ltd
St. John’s
Twillingate
E. J. Linfield
Eddy
With Eddy’s
Comets
F.M. O'Leary Ltd
Mink Ranch
Silverblu
Donald B. Wheeler
Springdale
Wood
Maritime Life
Clayton W. Puddester Mgr
B. H. Butt
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