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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1952
Page
2
A public notice from the Department of Mines and Resources outlines a breeding program for rats. It mentions a ram bonus policy offering up to 15 percent of cost or a maximum of 30 dollars per animal and directs inquiries to the Deputy Minister of Resources under notice number 1538.
A 1952 Newfoundland notice restricts possession of lingon berries for jelly production for export. It applies to individuals or companies engaged commercially in manufacturing lingon berries into lingon berry jelly for export, with rules effective as of September eight, 1952.
In Dingle Ireland Brenda O Sullivan meets Frank Havestack found in a bottle along Kerry mountains after a bus trip to Tralee. The couple had a six year pen pal romance that failed when Breda discovered the bottle and the note. Dingle residents hoped for a union but view the ordeal as a comic, unfinished chapter in local lore.
Dated August 26 1952 at St Johns the order is issued under powers conferred by regulations on packing and possession of lingon berries only. The document notes the ministerial action by B W Rowe Minister of Mines and Resources dated July 4 1945 and recorded at St Johns.
In Tralee locals call a war described as a very odd thing. Ivy accompanies a friend as far as the nearest sizable towns. In Dingle they go with you to Tralee. Frank flew to Ireland two weeks ago to meet young colleagues he’d only known through letters.
A Commons select committee report depicts Britain’s prisons as overcrowded and understaffed with about 25 000 inmates, far above available space. It urges immediate new prison construction, military camps as interim housing, and notes severe overcrowding at Wandworth Jail and health risks from epidemics.
In a smoky room a philosopher declares the politician is withstands many illnesses yet would burst if he ever contracted lockjaw. The remark casts the steadfast leader as irrepressible and fearless amid peril.
Bristol, England. Fe C R Griff bought a boat a week ago and sailed to sea with his wife and three daughters. He said the West Winds struck gales and broke down twice along the west coast of Ireland before returning to port, declaring he is completely cured after being told he had only months to live.
Captain Frank Collina and four crewmen survived the Newfoundland schooner James Jones blaze after a fire in the engine room. They rowed through the night, reached Cabot Island after about 18 hours adrift, aided by a lightkeeper. The wreck left only a charred bulk and evidence of an explosion as the cause. One survivor’s wife spoke of a long family history of maritime peril and relief at her husband’s survival.
The Government long range plan to shift from salt cured fish to fresh frozen fillet appears to proceed with production. Salt cured fish output is projected to hit an all time low this year while frozen fillet production is set for a new peak amid House of Representatives debate on a reform.
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