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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Herald, 1952-06-19, Page 2ew and Useful ..Too. Almost Everything This will solve many problems. Weighing only five ounces, the eight -in. -long gadget opens corked bottles, scales fish, punctures cans, opens soft drinks, squeezes lemons, cracks nuts, dispenses ice -cube's, opens screw tops, shells fish claws, pries open vacuum, tops, and acts as a corn -thong. It can also be used as a wrench, hammer, or screw driver. Made of gold -tone bronze, * m Picture Dominoes Colored pictures of fruit, birds, houses and trains, replace tradi- tional white pips in new dominoes marketed for childen. Bottom sur- face is veloured to prevent scratch- ing, white tops are plastic -coated to keep colors fresh, Aim is to teach co-ordination and logical thinking. * * * Slow Record Measuring 04 inches in diameter, each side of new record plays 85 minutes. Operates at 16 revolutions per minute and can be played on any phonograph with simple, Iow- cost attachment. Is designed spe- cifically for voice reproduction, * * m Floral Arranger Plastic flower holder with num- bered slots allows intricate flor- al arrangements by following in- structions in, accompanying book- let. * * Work Clothes Described as resistant to acids, caustics, wear, moths, mildew, shrinkage, snagging and tearing, new Dyne' fabric work clothes can be washed or dry-cleaned. Market- ed in shirts, trousers and coveralls. * m * Food Preserver Designed for lockers, freezers and refrigerators, non -breakable con- tainers made of Polyethylene, come in pint and quart sizes. Will not break or crack. Pastic remains flex- ible at low temperatures. * * * Plastic Poker Chips Unbreakable, heat -resistant plas- tic chips are compression molded to prevent rough edges. Half an inch in diameter, they are offered in red,• white and blue. * * Engine Heater New type, quickly installed en- gine heater requires no electrical connections to ensure instant cold 'weather starting. Burns low-cost "bottle gas" from tank in vehicle trunk to heat engine . and check moisture condensation. Unit fits cars, . trucks, or any motor with cylindrical block circulation. pose Td eater Portable infra -red heater fea- tures heating element that will not burn out or be affected by water. Maker states new model uses no more electricity than a home iron. Unit is rated at 1,000 watts, weighs 12 1hs. * * * * Surface Saver Adhesive felt strips applied to base of lamps, ash trays, etc., pre- vent scratches on glass, wood, or marble surfaces. Strips will not bunch when applied to circular ob- ts, * * Adding Machine Portable adding machine tabu- lates two items simultaneously and is said to be durable and simple to operate. Works on dial telephone principle. m * * * Burglar Alarm Protector New electronic device said to eliminate false alarms on photo- electric burglar alarm systems. Unit is highly sensitive to light- ning or other electrical disturb- ances. * Plastic Syphon Cup Quart -size Polyethylene bottles now designed to replace stainless steel and plastic -lined containers as syphon cups in sanitizing spray equipment used in dairy and food industries. Dreaming Of A boon -White New Year—ln snow -weary Toronto, Dick Rieger tries to dig his car from under a new fall of snow that blanketed the city. Here are some real words of cheer for those who have been taking a gloomy outlook on modern day hockey and its future. Here are three quotations from three real experts—men who should know what they are talking about—whose names we shall possibly divulge later an in this screed. QUOTATION NUMBER ONE. "The N.H.L. right now is faster than it has been at any time during the past 10 years. Some of the players of 20 years ago couldn't stay with these kids today.—Hustle, hustle, hustle! That's all hockey is. Give the fans the youngsters and they'll forget all about the 'good old days' and live in the present.— They ,said there never would be another player like Howie Morenz. But Rocket Richard came along and he's better than Morenz. And, great as Richard is today, Boom Boom Geoffrion `tray some day be better." * * * QUOTATION NUMBER TWO. "Players today are much betterthan when I broke in.— Hockey today is better than ever before.— And the Detroit -Toronto games of today are.every,bit.,as good and sometimes better than: the old Bruins - Rangers contests. — The Boston Bruins, in a very short time, are going to be the best team in hockey." * * * QUOTATION NUMBER THREE. "The players today are just as good and some of thein are better than in the old days, G,ordie Howe, of the Detroit Red Wings, is the greatest." * * * So, dearly beloved, with all that optimism floating around, how can anyone dare to criticize Hockey as it is currently played, or suggest that there is possible room for im- provement? Of course, there is the old adage which runs "The shoe- maker always says there's nothing to beat leather." And it may be of passing interest to note that all three of those quoted are in a somewhat similar position to that of the cobbler. * * t< That is to say they have a direct financial interest in present day hockey; in fact they. derive their living from the game. For the author of Quotation No. I—the one who boosts Rocket Richard and Boom Boom Geoffrion so highly— in none other than Dick Irvin of the Montreal Canadiens. Quote No. 2 is from the lips of Lynn Patrick, coach of the Boston Bruins, the team whose future he regards in such a rosy light. And Quote No. 3 is Wing The Hours—Two United Nations prisoners -of -war play chess with crudely -cut pieces in a Communist camp in North Karp" The photo was received from Easffofo, a Communist source, fd by Ebbie Goodfellow who guides the destinies of the Chicago Black Hawks. m * * Well, let's give Ebenezer credit for at least one thing. He didn't say that any of his Bieck Hawks compared with—or topped—Mgeenz and other old-time greats. * * Ebbie Goodfellow did more than that. He pointed out what may be one of the main reasons for=t the decline in hockey attendance at Chicago, New York ,Boston and Detroit in recent years. "It doesn't seem that we have the ''asle' players today we had• in the' past. Squads are larger today and' there is less emphasis on the individual. When I broke in we played a• 44 - game schedule. Now it's 70 regular season games plus exhibitions;;and the playoffs, if you make them. I think the players are spacing themselves over the season beitiatse of it.,> x * * There, in thaf final sentence Goodfellow said a full 6 -food full. "I think the players .ar, ing themselves over the se That is exactly what:* severest critics have beer)eriift say. When you play 70 re order to eliminate only two :q 6 teatns from the playoffs—and wen the players know that a teem -,tan Iead the league from start to finish and still get knocked out' of Stanley Cup contention in the very first round—you really cannot ,ex- pect the athletes to give their . pt - most in every game. For examiple let your memorytravel back over the past two or three canipaighs, and mentally compare the perfor- mance of certain teams—we needn't mention any names — during the regular season and in the playoffs, and we think you'll get what we mean. "Forechecking in the other team's zone is effective in winning games but is spoiling the show for the fans," says Walter Brown, new owner of the Boston Bruins. "Are we giving the customers what they want?" a ► * * t With which very pertinent ques- tion we'll leave the natter for the time being, OIL FIRES In tests recently conducted by an oil company, a tank containing 100,- 000 gallons of flaming kerosene was extinguished in five seconds. An- other tank full of blazing crude oil was under control in forty-five seconds and extinguished by foam in five minutes. The new method is the invention of J. L. Risinger. A small amount of air at low pressure is blown into the lower areas of the tank to agitate the oil, Cooler oil is thus brought front the lower areas to the surface in waves that spread over the burning area and cut down the vapors on which the flames are feeding. Father: "I'm busy. Be short." Son: "I will, I am, on cash." HARNESS & COLLARS Partners Attention -- Consult you, nearest Harness Shop about Staco Harness Supplies. We sell our goods only through your local Staco Leather Goode dealer The goods are right and so are our prices We menu facture in our factories •- Harness Horse Collars, Sweat Pads Horse Blankets, and leather Travelling Goods insist on State Brand Trade Marked Goods and you get tatisfoc tion Made only by SiAMUEt TREES CO. l.TO. 42 Wellington St B., taronto Write For Catalogue - • Why? Why are horses usually mounted from the left side? It's only a tradition now, but long ago there was a good reason for it. When knighthood flourished, a fellow had to be on the qui viva lest an already -mounted enemy cleave him to the brisket while he himself was still in the process of clambering aboard his steed. So he wanted to have his good right arm free at all times, ready for sword play if necessary, and the only way he could do this was to mount from the left side. And to- day, for most horses the left side still is the "right" side for mount- ing because they're trained that way traditionally. * * # Why do insects have three pairs of legs? According to a well known zoo- logist, six legs give insects their most efficient balance while walk- ing. Man does all right on two legs, of • course, and other mam- mals get along on four, but these are large anmials and have a much longer time in which to maintain their balance when taking a step. The insect, however, doesn't have so much time. He walks by form-, ing first a tripod of two legs on one side and the middle leg on the other side. Then, with this firm support, under him, he sweeps his other three legs forward simul- taneously. With few exceptions, the world's 650,000 -odd know species of insects all have six legs. * * * Why are some animals' .eyes in the front of their heads, while others are on the side? Where an animal's eyes are plac- ed usually depends upon whether Nature has made him a meat -eater or a vegetarian. The meat -eaters, like the wolf or tiger, are preda- tory. They pursue their food, and at dinner time they only need to see in one direction—straight ahead at their prey. The vegetarian, like the giraffe or rabbit, on the other hand, has to look sharp to keep from becoming a meat -eater's din- ner. He has to be able to see approaching danger as soon as pos- sible for a fast getaway. So, with his eyes on either side of his head, the vegetarian can see in two directions at the sane time. At the first sign of danger, he's off and away. * * Why do you swing your arms when you walk? From some primitive force of ha- bit, apparently. Psychologists say you don't really need to swing your arms for balance; you can walk just as easily without swinging them. It's just a hangover from the long, long ago when man or his ancestors walked on all fours and had to use all his limbs for loco- motion, ISSUE 2' 1952 .Classified A v .ing AGENTS WANTED MAKE rood money this winter taking orders for ohlclts, day-old and started for one of Canada's largest Hatcheries. Wide choice of breeds and varieties. Liberal farm and local paper advertising to back agent up. Write now to box 80, 123 -18th Street, New Toronto, HAAT CHICKS IT WILL PAX YOU to purchase chicks with a definite breeding program back of them. We purchased 4046 pedigreed cockerels to use In our mating this year. Tweddle chicks are the same price or very little more than ordinary °Melte. We have special breeds for layers broilers or roasters. Also turkey noulte, older mullets. 8'ree catalogue, Started chicks, Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Limited Fergus - Ontario DYEING AND CLEANING HAVE you anything needs dyeing or clean. Mg? Write to us for information. 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If union leaders can't restrain and union members are afraid of the goon squad, the Communist agita- tor, the labour bully and the plant saboteur, it's time for some other form of control. Business and the public, includ- ing the workers themselves, are entitled to some effective protection, --From The Financial Post. A white -plumed cockatoo has been expelled from two private :; htsmesand' a zoo in Britain because of its bad Ianguage and now faces eviction from the Glasgow, Scot- land, Calder Park. OPPORTUNITIES FOB MEN AND WOMEN BE A HAIRDRESSER JOIN CANADA'S 9 EA.DINO SCHOOL Great Opportunity Learn gairdressing Pleasant dignified profeselon, good wages. Thnumands of euoceeeful teai'yei graduates America's Greatest System Iiiustrated Catalogue Free Write or Call ItARYP1L HAIRDRIsSSING sage LB 898 Moor St. W., Toronto Branches; 44 King St., Hamilton 72 Rideau St,. 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Or the hunter who would never think to shoot a bird, or a deer, or anything else out of season. The golfer who would rather add than subtract a stroke from his score in case of doubt. The good losers. The sportsmen. These come in all divisions of sport, amateur and professional, in all games. And one of the finest displays of courage and sporting spirit was given two years ago by 1.3111 Durnan, rated by many the greatest net -hinder of all time, when just after he had completed his sixth Vezina Trophy victory in seven seasons, he stepped aside, in the midst of the 1950 Stanley Cup series, to be replaced by a comparative rookie, because he was convinced his continued stay in the nets was unfair to his own club, Never before have we known, in a long association with hockey, of a top-ranking player, rated the world's best in his posi- tion, suddenly deciding that he wasn't good enough to carry on, feeling that some greatness, some reflex, has suddenly failed hien, and voluntarily stepping down, to hand over the job to a'coinpar- ative neophyte. It's an epic of fine sporting spirit, of team loyalty. And some- one of more gifted pen, who can analyse and describe such mental torments and conflicts could find here the material for a compelling story of conflicting emotions, of the hours of troubled thought Durnan roust have given to his own problem, a problem he had to solve himself with no outside help. Because, to a man at the top of his profession, a man with intense pride of craft, it represents tremendous athletic and moral sacrifice that suddenly he must say to the world: "I think I'm through. I can't carry on. I want a younger man to take my place." Durnan told coach Dick Irvin: "I'm not playing up to the mark, Dick. My vision hasn't been really good since that accident in Chicago. Something has happened to my reflexes, to my nerves.. It isn't fair to the boys that I should carry on. We've lost three straight, and I don't feel that my nerves are capable of going in there for a fourth game." Irvin was amazed. He told Durnan to sleep on it, think it over.. But the next morning, as the players went out for a light skate, prior to the game that night, Durnan didn't attempt to caress, So Irvin sat down, told young Gerry McNeil exactly what had happened. McNeil listened, nodded, started to dress. Then he stopped. "No," he said. "I can't do this. Bill is too fine a guy to have anyone push him out right in the Cup series. I won't do it." But Durnan rose to this problem too. Preaching team ioyalty, he sold his own job to McNeil, settled his own problem. What problem? someone might enquire,. That someone wouldn't of course be very close to the sports picture, nor would that some- one understand what pride of craft, what team loyalty means to those who achieve the higher brackets, in part because they possess those very attributes. Your comments and suggestions for this column will be welcomed by Elmer Ferguson, c/o Calvert House, 431 Yonge St., Toronto, tV i "ky DISTILLERS LIMITED AMHEIt T0URG, ONTARIO 5-' 410