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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1930-06-05, Page 3Western Canada Produces Gasoline Almost Inexhaustible Supply Can be Obtained from Oil Sands—Will Make West Independent of Fuel Ottawa—Gasoline iu almost unlimit- ed quantities can he commercially pro- duced from oil sands in Northern Al- berta. Announcement of this discov- ery wee made by Dr, E, 31. Boomer, of the niversity of Alberta, address- ing the National Research Connell. The credit for a new method, which yields light oils suitable for the two - duction of gasoline, goes to Dr. Boom- er and Dr. A, K. Clark, of the Univer- sity of Alberta. A semi -commercial plant is now in operation In the field and results show that Western Can- ada, at least, will shortly be independ- ent in the production of motor fuel. Research In connection with tar sands has been conducted for several Years under grants by the National Research Council and energetic study has produced striking results, it was revealed, By the application of hydrogen ob- tained from the enormous quantities of natural gas available in Alberta, Dr, Boomer has hydrogenated the tar and produced a light on that readily cracks to produce gasoline. Dr. Clark and Dr, Boomer have been working for a considerable period or schemes to make tar sand and na- tural gas available for commercial apnstfmption in transportable form. The first stop In the process was to extract the tar from the tar sands, then by the introduction of natural gas into the combination a method has been found to produce a light alt from which gasoline can readily lie manufactured, Almost Inexhaustible Tar sands in northern Alberta were stated to be almost inexhaustible while natural gas, with its important content of hydrogen, is also present In enormous quantities. The fact that a plant for the pro- duction of gasoline has already been net up and has established definite commercial posetbilites is regarded here as a favorable indication that gasoline from products that formerly went to waste is new beyond mere possibility and promises the founding of an important industry. Officiate at the National Research Council were last night enthusiastic as to thio possibilities of the new meth- od as far as Western Canada was con- cerned, and agreed that with large plants and large production, gasoline from this source would eventually be- come a competitive facto' on the mar- kets of Easte. Canada, Tory Comments Dr, D. hl, Tory, president of the Na- tional Research Council, expressed his approval of the discovery made by Dr. Boomer and or, Clark. Dr, Tory said that the new method of producing gasoline from tar sands held great Pro- mise and pronounced it the most sig- niil'cant development in this direction in several years, German Foreign Policy Outlined Chancellor Emphasizes Coun- try's Desire to Disarm Berlin.—Chancellor Heinrich Gruen- ing, leader of Germany's Coalition Government, recently made his debut as interpreter to the world of Ger- many's foreign policy and disarma- ment desires. Addressing foreign correspondents of 27 mations, at the annual banquet of the Foreign Press Association of Berlin, Ile took for kis theme Ger- many's desire for world disarmament and her pacific intentions toward other nettling. 'The Gorman people are united in the realization that Germany's renais- sance can be achieved only by per - 110 declared, conal co-operntlot with all peoples," "Everything making possible, or fa- cilitating this peaceful co-operation will always find our hearty support. Above all we shall support measures calculated to safeguard peace." Air Mail Record Goes to Canada Canada now holds the word's re- cord for air mall speed as well as for operating efficiency, since D. S, Bon durant, air mail pilot, flew front Tor- onto to Montreal, a distance of 340 mites, at an average speed of 193 miles per hour a short time ago, and W. Fleming flew mail from Saint John, N.B., to Montreal at an average speed of 240 miles per lou'. According to authentic figures, Can- ada also holds the title for the highest efficiency as regards successful air mail flights. The laurel goes to Can- a 11101( Airways Ltd„ which company showed an operating ettleloncy of 95.3 per emit. to Alm last 18 months. Another record 1110111 was that of "Shorty" Ilatton, a regular air nail pilot who flew from Montreal to Monc- tot, a distance of 480 miles, in three lours and 45 minutes. Pleased 'Dow did you like the cede as Uccle Jim sent you7' "Oh, they did my lecu't11 good." Empire Message Issued By Premier Mr. King Says Liberal Budget Addressed to British Commonwealth II Ottowa,--Ou the eve of Empire Day, Premier Mackelnzie King beaded a message to the people of Canada and of the British Empire generally, He stressed the need of tightening the bonds of Empire and of welding to- gether an 0(00010le mat, Premier Ring's message 101101vs: 'Canada's Empire Day message is the budget of 1930. By progressive ex- tensions of the British and Empire preferences, by facilities for welcom- ing to Canada the 1-100, and by other means our country has afforded a prac- tical demonstration of 11e1' desire to see developed policies which she be- lieves are not only in her own interest but equally 1n the interest of all parts of the British commonwealth of na- tions. 'Canada's action in this particular is the outcome of no spirit of jealous economic exclusiveness toward other nations. Our portals of trade are open to the world on terms of fair ex- change. We value, however, our as. sortation as a member of the British Commonwealth of Nutlans, In our growth toward full stature of nation- hood, we havo strengthened the ties of sentiment and tradition which bind us to tine motherland and our sister na- tions of the Empire, "It 1s especially gratifying to note Viet our later ` extension of the British and Empire preference has met with such a spontaneous and whole -hearted response in the British press, ireespee- tivo of party nllllietfons. Trade is es- sentially a matter of business, but in the conduct of our national business we aro happy to remember the: we are members of a great community of na- tions under the British crown, which offers unexampled opportunity for fra- ternal co-operation and commercial enterprise in the era of vast develop- ment which awaits the world 111 this twentieth century," Further Delays In R-100 Flight London Newspaper Recounts History of Minor Mishaps Lonlon.Thu aeronautical corres- pondent of tho Morning Post discusses the doubts which have been widely ex- pressed concerning the fitness of the dirigible 11.-100 to undertake her flight to Cauda, which is now scheduled to begin about the end of the month, and suggests that tate trip should lie fur- ther urthe' postponed. The immediate incident giving rise to these doubts was the collapse of the tall "fairing" during the airship's mad -week flight. `Every time the airehip Is flown," says the newspaper's correspondent, "some defect is discovered." The cor- respondent suggests further home test flights should be made until all the troubles have been definitely over- come and there should be further de- lay for the careful study of airship pressures. "These pressures," continues the Morning Post, "were the subject of model tests at the National Physical Laboratory before the 11-100 and the R-101 were built, but it is plain that there must be some discrepancies be- tween the model and the full scale re• sults to account for the defects which have appeared." Television Used In Theatre Show Schenectady, N.Y.—Television com- bined with radio gave a new form of theatrical entertainment recently. An orchestra was directed by a man who could be seen in image, yet was miles away: A vaudeville performer stood ou the stage and gave his act. A few min- utes later he gave the same act sev- eral miles away and the audience heard It again. Tho entire performance was through tests by the General Electric Company and was based on a system devised by Dr, E, F, W. Alexandorson, consulting engineer of the General Electric Conn- pany and the Radio Corporation. As the audience entered the theatre they saw John Gamble, the musical director, lead the orchestra, The or- chestra was at their regular positions in the bit but Gamble was present only in image. IIo in reality was slauding in front of 0 disc in Dr. Alexanderson's studio several miles away while the 001111ds coming from his orchestra were relayed to hint by telephone. New Hats For Men Old Styles Pass Chicago,—Colored straw hats for sten are to be more variegated, and the well-dressed holiday crowd this summer may resemble a sign -painter's nightmare, the Millinery Association of American heard recently as mer- chants from all ports of the country gathered trade information. No longer mast the strong sex con- tent itself with sedate whites and taus In selecting the straw hat. Pale tints and bright colors will rule, along with butter yellow, aqua - tore green and linen blue, While India is Disturbed Many Are Loyal THE GREATEST HONOR POSSIBLE FOR INDIAN SOLOIERS Tho King's Indian orderly officers for this year enjoy a joke upon their arrival from India at London docks, recently. Prince Will Visit World Bank Wales by Plane Opens Quietly London, The Prime of Wales will melte three visits by air within a short time to Wales. He will fly from Lan- don to Cardiff shortly to open an ex- tension to the Cardiff University. On June 8 he wilt again visit Cardiff by air, attending the annual Witsuutide conference of the British Legion, on July 23 he will visit Carnarvon, where the. Royal Welsh Agricultural Society's exhibition Is to be held. Their Majesties will spend Whitsun- tide at SanLrbngIlam i Norfolk, re- turning to London for a few days af- terwards before going to Royal Ascot for the races. Recently they attended a command performance of "hamlet" at the old Vic„ stronghold of Shakes- pearian actors, where John Gielgud, new actor, has created a sensation with his portrayal of the Prince of Denmark, Fruit Trees in Good Condition Ottawa.—A survey of the principal fruit producing districts indicates that on May 1 fruit trees and plantations generally wore 111 excellent condition, says the first crop report of the sea- son, released by the Dominion Fruit Branch. The plantations having pass- ed through the winter with compara- tively little frost'injum'y, it may be ex- pected fairly average crops will re- sult, provluding growing conditions are normal, the report adds. Strawberry and raspberry planta- tions were reported in a more ad- vanced condition in most districts than on the sante date last year, In British Columbia the strawberry crop is expected to be ten days earlier while in Ontario coudittono indicate harvesting will continence about the same time as last yea'. Remember that clocks keep on work -hie; when they strike. Basel, Switz,—The Banlc for Inter- national Settlements throw open its doors f01' lousiness on May 17 wit110111 ceremony of any kind to mark incep- tion of the Young flan, which will settle the World War financial prole 101(1. The signature of a Oust agreement took place Monday in Peels. On that day, also, the bank expected to receive advice of transfer by S, Parker 011. hort, Agent -General for Reparations under the Dawes plan, of 145,000,000 gold marks from tho Reparations Conn• emission. Tho amount will be placed on the books of the International Bank, bort tho actual money will re - 1110111 provisionally in Berlin. The bank actually began to function with 13.employees in 011411ionn to its directors, officers and other adminis- trators, For the 40 or so jobs to be filled in the near future 9000 applica- tions already are on file. Until a building being prepared for it can be completed, the bank's fluids and valu- able papers unlet root in the vaults of various other institutions, - Warn Motorists On R-100 Visit The oflicials of the Montreal Motor- ists' League are sending a post card to all their members calling attention to the request made to them to leave their cars at home when visiting the 12-100 at St. Ilehert and to go to and from the airport by train, A regular syeteo of trains direct to the Airport will he run to and front tho Canadian National station and every comfort is assured by the railroad officials, Mo- torist League officiate point out that while the highways to and from Mont- real via the two bridges a'0 certain to be congested with traffic that the principle trouble w111 be found by the want of proper parking facilities at the airport. Chimney Clock Better Outook Towers In World Trade A Giant Barometer, With Thermometer Beside it, Completes a New Fac- tory Idea Town -planning experts will not al- low factories to disfigure the towns of tomorrow, 00 work designers have to produce factories that aro pleasant to the 0y0, There have been several ingenious attempts to do this recently. The most effective is at the Chiswick Polish Works, London, where they havo put up a factory chimney unique in Bri- tain. What might have been an eyesore Inas been transformed into a pleasing tower, designed on clear-cut but shape- ly lines, la the modern manner. The novelty is that on three sides of It aro large clocks, and on the fourth side a giant barometer, with a huge Dio'- mometer scale covering the same wall. The two instruments aro the largest in tho country The barometer is nine feet in diam- eter, and the thermometer scale, un- derneath it, occupies thirty feet of the tower's total sixty feet, and is 000001 feet wide, Its figues, painted white, are ten inches high, so tbnt they can be easily read from a distance, Triumph For British Enterprise An ordinary r 1p1110ry thermometer Is used, and it connects with the con- trol mechanism, inside a little cabin at the foot of the tower, by mercury - filled tubes. As soot as 0 change of temperature moves the mercury it touches a tiny lever, which, in turn, operates another slightly larger lever, and that "steps up" the motive force until it touches a weighted balance. The balance still More magnifies tiro impulse, so that it will set moving a thin wire dunning right ep the tower to the top of the scalp. A counterbal- ancing weight in the middle of this completes the work, and the white pointer moves to record the new tem- perature, The principle is exactly the same for the barometer, except that a titin cular rod runs up to its face and alters the pointer. The tower mechanism is a triumph for British enterprise, for two German firms who were approached declined the job because of its difficulty, but a British firm willingly took it on. Ans- Aviatrix Breaks Women's Air Record Daring British Girl Covers 9,900 Miles Alone in 19 Days Darwin, Amanila .—alis Amy John- son, year o c British Ober, coon- E Chancellor of Exchequer to Resist All Attempts at Unsound Measures LondoL—Dearing of tum An10rloan stock market slump upon 1Is ptviont world trade depression was discussed by William Graham, president of the Board of Trade, and Philip Snowden, Chancellor of the Exchequer, recently, both of these recognized authorities on finance and Industry holding that serious as present conditions are, the turning point is within sight. Mr, Ch'a11an, 0110011110 in the house of Commons, said that from all the evidence in the possession of his de. pertinent 11 would appear that the damage by the Wall Street debacle of last fall world not be so pronounced or so prolonged as lifts been 0ppre- !tended. A warming to speculators on both sides of 1110 Atlantic would ba salutary, lie said, Commodity miteshad practically reached rock bottom.. "I don't honestly think they can go much lower," was hie confident pro- nouncement,Substitution of the Young plan for the Dawee plan, lily. Graham went on, "makes It possible to look forward to considerable recovery in central Eur- ope with consequent encouragement for British industry and commerce," Cheap money in Britain should create enterprises that have been delayed in During the last fortnight alone $80; anticipation of a fall in the hank rate. 000,000 of new capital has been auth- orized for overseas development. Blizzard Maroons Albertan Train Passengers Go Hungry Until Kind -Hearted Farmers Form Relief Ration Party Edmonton.—The strangest freak of the blizzard which swept the greater part of Central and Northern Alberta recently cane to light when the North- ern Alberta Railway train from Lac la Bache pulled into the Edmonton eta. tion after being held up ten hours in a snowdrift at Bou Accord, 21 miles northeast of Edmonton, The tremendous drift, which caught the two engines and coaches of the train and held then until released by: snowplows, was estimated to be 15 feet deep. No one was injured, lout some of the passenger's received a se- vere shaking up. There was no diner on the train, and passengers suffered from the pangs of hunger until farmers formed a relief ration squad and arrived at the marooned tram with coffee and sandwiches. l' 1001011 a hazardous 9,90Qars Sword mlIo solo 1 flight from England, when she landed here safely. The golden -haired university grad - mato didn't break the solo flight record of 1510 days, matte by Bert Hinkler three yea's ago, but i1 her trip across Europe, Asha and the Malay settle- ments, she flow through storms and met with accidents which threatened at times to force her to return home in defeat, The flight is a record for an aviatrix. National conditions look worst when last election's promises have been for- gotten and the next election's pro- mises are 1101 out yet. Pilgrims at 0 ntario Shrine Comes to Canada Ottawa,—Hallowed by its coutinu- ons association with Earl Jeliicoo throughout his entire career with the 13(111011 battle fleet, a ceremonial sword which is the prize for cadet shooting throughout the British Em- pire, was presented by His Excellency the Governor-Genral to Millbrook Con- tinuation School, Millbrook, Ont„ on the occasion of the arcual inspection of the Ottwa Collegiate Institute cadet brigade. EarlJeliicoe's sword thus conies to Canada for the first time. It was noon by the Millbrook School in 1929 at rifle competitions, but results of the shoot- ing by schools land corps all over the world were announced only recently. Toads Given Chance London.—A public call has been is- sued to all motorists to spare the toads this season. It is pointed out that particularly in May and June the toads gather under electric lights and are slaughtered in scores, Farmers and gardeners declare that toads are wol11oefel assistants In riding crops of bugs. "Give the toads a chance" is the new slogan, France Says "Goodbye" To the Rhine Wiesbaden, Germany. — The final evacuation of the Rhineland occupied area, for more than a decade the goal of German diplomacy and the dream of the German people, begun oihlcially on May 20. The Custodian of German properties received notification to this effect from the Supreme Command of the French Army of the Rhineland. Cost of Living Drops 2 Per Cent., Ottawa. 'rhe cost of living in Can- ada, based 00 the retail prices of food, fuel, rent, clothing and sundries, was tower in April than in any of the past six months, although prices remained slightly higher than in the spring et 1929, The Dominion Bureau of Sta- tistics' index of retail prices for April; shows a reduction of nearly 2 per cont,' since 1110 first of the year. Another phase of much-needed 1(0 Clonal adjustment is disclosed by the. fact that there are over 20,000,000 atitomobllee and Less than 1,000,000 hospitals beds in the U.S. Jesuit alarlyrs' shrine at Penetang, Ont., on site of St, Mary, headquarle's of Huron nti;,staas of seventeenth The trouble with the average meth, century, is visited by hundreds of pilgrims every Sunday. Jesuit fathers killed by unguis are to be canonized ern girl is that she doesn't think el shortly. is average, +