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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-08-04, Page 3WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES WUIUIIJUM |!,US5WWWBIP n World Wide News In Brief Form in the remaining 40 per cent, were re­ ported to be heavy! but less than 100 per cent. not. For the sake of your health and your children’s health insist on pas- teruized milk onyl. —John W. S. McCullough, M.D., D.P.H.. Thursday, August 4th, 1938 mi i’i n— p. w own — n — n ■■ wnwi n —i o —s o —u p wf ti nn n wi n w n arm n n» r U.S. Outlay For Relief 22 Billion Since 1932 Washington — Federal and state expenditures to combat depression and unemployment in the United States have totalled nearly $22,000,- 000,000 since 1932. United States treasury figures announced showed. $16,647,365,754 in emergency federal appropriations available before July 1. State expenditures for relief were put last spring at $5,1000,0000,000 by a senate committee investigating unem­ ployment. Damage in Manitoba Pipestone, Man.—Farmers, expect­ ing to reap the best crop in years in this year, 180 miles southwestpf Win­ nipeg faced almost a total erbp loss following a hailstorm that, according to reports, beat a path fifteen miles long and five miles wide. Plans Polar Trip to Ecape Civilization New York’ — To escape the noise and confusion of civilization, Lincoln Ellsworth, who has flown over both North and South Poles, was on the high seas for his fourth expedition in­ to the Antarctic. “I can never stand crowds,” he said before boarding the Europa, “People who live in the wilderness have a sense of God.” War Receding, Is British View, Declares Beatty, Quebec — Few British people now believe therej will be a'war, Sir Ed­ ward Beatty, C.P.R. President, said, on his return to Canada aboard the Empress of Britain, after a nine-day visit to England. War feeling had arisen from a belief there was some bitterness between Britain and Ger­ many, but there is now nothing to indicate a friendly arrangement with the Reich cannot be reached, Sir Ed­ ward told reporters. ■ ■ to®' Ontario Birth Rate Lowest in History Toronto — The 1937 birth rate in Ontario will be lowest in the history of the province, vital statistics offic­ ials at Queen’s Park estimated. The complete figures will not be ready for release for another two months. As legitimate births drop, records sug­ gest a substantial increase in illegit­ imate births -during the year, in line with the trend of recent years. It is expected the 1937 birth rate will prove to be about 15 for each thousand of population, compared to 16.7 in 1936 and 25.3 in the peak year, 1921. Woman Makes Torch of Self Blenheim — Mrs. Leslie Lawson, 53, of Harwick Township, near Blen­ heim, died in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chatham, five hours after she is be­ lieved to have soaked her clothes with kerosene and applied a match. She was missed from her 'home on the farm of Del McMillan, Back Ridge road, about three miles east of Blen­ heim. She was seen next by her son, John, who was working in the Mc­ Millan barns, and ran to her when he heard her screams 30 rods away. AFTER THE JAPS HAD GONE As usual, more civilians than sedd- iers were killed during the Japanese air attack which left piles of wreck­ age like this in Wuchang streets. The raid resulted in a total of 500 dead and wounded. Near this spot stood a hospital in which there were 20 cas­ ualties. Wuchang lies across the Yangtse from Hankow, which Chin­ ese are preparing to leave. Army Close to Full Strength London — Great Britain's 'territor­ ial army, the country’s second line of defence in the event of war, is at ap­ proximately 93% of full strength. It stands, according to latest figures, at 185,006, all ranks, against an authoriz­ ed- establishment of 201,707. 3 Little Boys and Girl Die Digging Cave Cleveland — Five small boys and a girl were • playing. They decided to dig a cave in the embankment along a rapid transit tracks. Three boys and the girl were smothered to death when 10 tons of sand collapsed on them. A fourth boy, believed dying, was taken to hospital. Auto Tunnels Is Detroit Plan Detroit — Two vehicular tunnels, each providing eight lanes of traffic, were suggested as a solution of De­ troit’s major transportation problem —its traffic-jammed ^streets. H. J. Beyster, Detroit public works com­ missioner, offered the plan to. the Street Railway Commission for con­ sideration. Total cost of the two tub­ es would be $29,000,000, and each would be eight and one-half miles long. One would run north and south under Detroit main street, Woodward Ave., and the, other would loop ar­ ound the main down-town centres. Mackenzie King declared, unless there occurs some eventuality of which there is at present no sign nor in his opinion any likelihood. Mr, Macken­ zie King laughed at reports that an election might be called on the issue of the pending trade agreement with the United States. “I will be much surprised as you gentlemen if there is an election this year,” he said to newspare men who questioned him at the conclusion of Cabinet Council. Since Japanese bombers started their campaign up the Yangtse, un­ told thousands have been left home­ less if they have been lucky enough to escape death from air raids. Once a row of peasant homes stood here where now only broken timber and debris lie. The attack on Wuchang, across the river from China’s provis­ ional capital, left such wreckage that Red Cross workers were still digging out wounded an hour after the raid. ONLY DISTRESS FOR THEM Tears come easily to eyes which have seen their sons wounded, their homes blown up by invaders. This weeping Chinese woman was found by a cameraman as she sat on all that was left of the threshold of her home while her boy whimpered at her side. He was one of 500 casualties in the raid on Wuchang. A PLEA FOR NEWS Rocket Trips to Moon Seen In Near Future Toronto —• Regular high-powered rocket services to the moon may be expected in the “comparatively near future” if scientists continue to in­ crease their knowledge as they have in' recent years, Dr. Peter M. Mill­ man, A.M., Ph.D., told a service (Ki- wanis) club meeting. “Rocket trips to the moon are much more feasible to­ day than was the invention of televis­ ion 100 years ago,” Dr. Millman said. Hail Wipes Out 200,000 Acres In Alberta Edmonton — Grain crops over a 200,000-acre area in Central Alberta, chiefly in the Red Deer and Olds dis­ tricts, amount to a total loss as the result of a hailstorm last week, Hon. D. B. Mullen, Provincial Minister of Agriculture, said as he received re­ ports on damage. That area, Mr. Mul­ len said, represented 60 per- cent, of the country struck by hail, and losses 1,000 Police Fail to Thwart Suicide New York —■ In a flare-lit scene of hysterical horror, John Ward, 26 and unemployed, leaped to death from a 17th floor hotel ledge to which he he had clung, intermittently threaten­ ing to jump, for more than 10 hours. His body landed on 55th street near Fifth evnue amid scattered screams rising from the thousands who - for hours stood morbidly bemused around the Gotham Hotel. Many women fainted; ambulances screamed into the area to take them away. The last of half a dozen expedients to bring Ward down safely was all but com­ pleted when, with no outcry, he cas­ ually stepped from the ledge. The police — nearly 1,000 of whom had been brought into the fashionable mid-town area to aid in the rescue and in pushing back the curious—had hauled up -from the street a stout net of the sort used in loading cargo. Niagara Bridge Board Meets Niagara Falls, Ont. —■ First meet­ ing of the International Niagara Falls Bridge Commission was held here. Plans were made for an inaugural ses­ sion August 12 at Niagara Falls, N. Y., when a chairman, vice-chairman and other officers will be chosen.. Af­ ter the meeting it was announced the commissioners were unanimous in ag­ reeing that everything possible must be done to start work immediately on a new bridge to replace the famed “Honeymoon Bridge," which collaps­ ed last January 27. The new span will be erected by Ontario and New York State. Four commissioners were ap­ pointed by each Government. Spice Drop Cakes Milk for Everyone or Coffee or Tea for Adults—Milk Children Hamper Menu 2 Salad Plate—Devilled Eggs and Combination of Fresh Vegetables such as Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Pickled Beets Buttered Bread or Rolls Fruit Salad (carried in covered sealer) * Gingerbread Milk1 Shakes for All for a 7 TESTED RECIPES PICNIC DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN HOLIDAY PRECAUTIONS No Session and No Election Ottawa —- Neither a fall election nor a fall session of Parliament may be expected this year, Prime Minister CONSULT Hot Weather Comforts Only the Best Appliances Offered Hotpoint Water Heaters, by General Electric, pro­ vide plenty of Hot Water with) minimum cost. Estimates for Installation gladly furnished. Electrical Appliances of All Kinds Repaired and Serviced at Reasonable Rates. Wingham Utilities Commission Telephone 156 Picnics should be happy events for everyone, and. in no way should the enjoyment be marred by elaborate preparations. The campfire picnic is voted as among the most poular, pro­ bably because it is a real change from regular meals, and takes little time and effort in home preparation. No matter what type of picnic, the ham­ per should include a variety of foods that wilj combine to provide a com­ plete,' balanced meal, and in figuring the amounts required, allowance should be made for the hearty appe­ tites always in evidence on such oc­ casions. The following menus may suggest some new ideas for picnic baskets: Campfire Menu 1 Toasted Bacon and Tomato Sand­ wiches Fruit Salad, Berries or Melon (using the luscious Canadian fruits they cbme in season) , Buttered Scones Lemon Cheese Tarts Cocoa for All or Coffee or Tea for Adults—Cocoa Children Campfire Menu. 2 Cheese Filled Rolls—Toasted (Split rolls.and spread one side gen­ erously with grated cheese mixed with butter. Put together and toast over coals of campfire) Fresh Vegetables such as Radishes, Lettuce, Green Onions (Fresh from the garden, market or store) Fruit Shortcake (Split rich tea biscuits. Cover bottom halves with sweetened, crushed berries, or sliced fruit Berries may be prepared at home and carried in covered sealer.) Cocoa for All a Or Coffee or Tea for Adults—-Cocoa for Children Hamper Menu 1 Cheese Sandwiches (made with wholewheat bread) (Vary the cheese sandwiches from time to time by combining grated cheese and salad dressing with chopped peanuts, chopped green pepper, chopped cooked bacon or chopped cucumber) Chopped Egg and Onion Sandwiches Fresh Fruit in Season as The annual summer holiday is de­ signed to improve the health of you and your children. Care should be taken that proper benefit of this holi­ day is gained and that its benefit is not impaired by accident or prevent­ able disease. The following precau­ tions are eminently worth while. 1. Be sure that the water supply is safe. If you are not satisfied with the character of this supply, boil the water. Cool and aerate it by pouring the water from one jug to another. Also ask the Provincial Health De­ partment for information as to a prac­ tical method of purifying water. Some Provinces furnish a simple apparatus for this purpose at cost. An addition­ al precaution is the use of anti-typh­ oid vaccine which also is supplied by the Health Department. 2, Do not take unnecessary risks when swimming. Learn the simplicity of the Schafer method of artificial respiration and teach your lads how to practice it on one another. < 34. Advance-Times Want Ads. Pay COUCHICHING ECONOMICS CONFERENCE OPENS SOON a fire, a baby, a farm, arrested, In many places warplanes were ported tojiave swooped down on long columns of fleeing refugees who sought to escape up river. re- 3. Take a small first-aid kit with you. There will always be burns, bit­ es and scratches to be dressed. 4. If you are camping out, extin­ guish all fires before you leave camp. 5. One of the most important pre­ cautions is that you and your child­ ren avoid the use of raw milk. If pasteurized milk is not available, heat the milk1 in a double boiler to 145 de­ grees F.’ Maintain this temperature for 30 minutes. Then rapidly cool the milk to 40 or 50 degrees F. and keep it at this temperature until it is used. Pasteurization kills all the dis­ ease gerips in the milk. The use of milk so treated does not injure the qualities of the product. Its use may save your child from a host of milk- borne diseases. People living in cities where milk is pasteurized are likely to take it for granted and to forget that in many areas where the significance of pas­ teurization is not realized much raw milk is still sold. When going on hol­ idays always enquire as to whether milk supplied you is pasteurized or If anyone has— Died, Eloped, Married, Left, town, Embezzled, Had Had Sold Been Broken a limb, Moved to town, Bought a home, Visited your home, Swiped your silver, Been in a car accident That’s news — Telephone Leaders in public affairs wifl come j Halifax branch of the Canadian Insti- across Canada and from abroad to take part in discussions at the Can­ adian Institute on Economics and Politics at Lake Couchiching opening the first week in August. George Cur­ tis (LEFT), vice-chairman of the ’ tute of International Affairs, will at- j tend. A summary of the claims made ' by the provinces in their presenta- ; tions made to the Rowell commission will be given by J. B. McGeachy (CENTRE) of the Winnipeg Free I’ress. Formerly in the service of the reicli and the Prussian ministry of the interior. Dr. Hans Simon (Right) is also scheduled to speak. He is a member of the graduate faculty of the New School for Social Research of New York. STUNTING PLANE MOWS DOWN CROWD, KILLS 53, INJURES 150 Engine parted from the frame, this airplane (LEFT) has burned to scrap after killing 53 and injuring 150 when it trashed into a holiday crowd at Bogota, Colombia, Caesar Abadia (RIGHT) was the pilot of the Col- being staged for 50,000 spectators, onibian Air Force airplane which Suddenly one <»f the stunting planes plunged inV> the crowd. The presi- plunged flaming into the crowd. The dent of the republic himself narrowly multitude fled in every direction, missed injury. A military review was Some were sprayed with burning gas- oline, others hit by fragments of the wreckage.