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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
May 07, 1949
Page
2
A speaker notes the paradox that people insure ships and goods but neglect to insure their own lives. The remark emphasizes that lives are the most valuable asset to families and deserve protection.
Sid Knight, once a Toronto radio engineer who became blind in 1932, heads a fifteen member cast in a Jan show to raise funds for hospital performances. Knight directs with blind pianist Stanley MacBeth, while his son George hosts and performs.
The second health and population study shows men are more sensitive to seasonal changes while 15 percent more women than men fall ill each month. The calendar highlights February as a peak month for colds influenza and respiratory diseases.
The report links March ailments to rheumatic and heart issues while skin diseases peak in April to June. It notes later months bring ear eye and blood disorders along with gastric conditions.
At 1:52 am fire broke out in the Grocery Department of Ayre and Sons Ltd next to Dicks and Co. Limited on Water Street. Fire Chief F G Vivian led four pump lines, the sprinkling system flooded the basement, and the gutted show case along with water and smoke damage were the main losses.
Local 207 of the Tobacco Workers International Union reports that popular brands including Royal Blend Wings Raleigh 903 Richmond Gem Target Big Ben and Bugler blends are still produced by members and will remain available to Newfoundland workers.
Two orange orangutans traveling from Singapore to the United States landed at London Airport aboard a BOAC cargo plane. One orangutan was described as off colour, and after a several hour wait staff offered him up for sale to a pet store where he would receive full care and attention. When BOAC cargo officials claimed him, the animal was found recovered and lounging in an arm chair watching a TV program with a blanket around his shoulders.
Arrangements for the provincial elections are being made at full speed under the supervision of Magistrate No Short, Chief Electoral Officer. No definite date has been fixed, but preparations progress despite uncertainties.
The provincial election is planned for June with the same ballot boxes as the referenda. Returning officers are pending appointment as magistrate Short notes electoral staff search. Ballot papers will show only candidate names and descriptions, no party designations. No advance poll or mobile booths will be used. Ballots to be distributed by rail truck boat and plane to districts.
The Federal government now collects taxes from the provincial system. Provincial mail no longer bears a free government rate but must use a four cent Canadian postage stamp. Stamp costs, funded by Newfoundland taxpayers, are projected to run into thousands for each department over the next year.
A scribbled tale describes a proposed handicap sprint between two runners. They would start from separate gates and race to a common point, scoring a point for each yard and two points for every second of time gained before the finish. The plan appears fanciful and lacks formal backing.
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