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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1945
Page
3
Published by Authority notice explains the Bill entitled An Act further to amend the Weights and Measures Act has been read a first and second time. It invites written comments to be submitted to the secretary for customs on or before 17 November 1945.
The passage notes changes in baking practices over recent years cause weight variation in loaves across the Island. The bill seeks to amend prescribed loaf weights to reflect the common standards in use today.
October 20 1943 new provisions amend the weights and measures act detailing approved bread loaf weights for white brown and raisin bread. Loaves must bear maker initials and weight. penalties range from one to five dollars per loaf for unmarked bread and inspections empowered Police Constables and Rangers for weighing and seizure. Excludes bread made to order.
Public relations release notes the Commission of Government authorizing three U S carriers Pan American Airways American Export Airlines and Trans Continental and Western Airlines to operate in Newfoundland on a two freedom basis. Flights begin immediately with New York departures carrying passengers and mail to Europe. Landing rights fuel fees and customs duties to be charged retroactively. Emergency use of Goose Bay Torbay Harmon Field Argentia permitted until Newfoundland airports universally opened.
In Brooklyn at St Pauls Methodist Church Rev Alson J Smith rejects the view that alcoholics are moral or social outcasts. He argues alcoholics are worthy of help and that the church should support religious therapy via Alcoholics Anonymous, aiming to elevate life and reduce the need for such escape. Time notes the belief that seeking legal solutions misses the spiritual path.
In San Francisco a small shoe ghina stop run by a group of young colored boys displays a sign reading Padal Habiliments Artistically Lubricated and Illuminated with Ambidesterous Facility for the Infinitesimal Remuneration of twenty conta. The humor and novelty attract shoppers as locals smile at the quirky wording.
A woman chatting with her neighbor over the back fence says they hope to live in a better neighborhood. Mia joins in, and the neighbor asks if they are moving. The reply clarifies they plan to stay where they are.
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