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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
2
The article surveys Canada at mid century 1956 reflecting on past decades of growth in industry agriculture population and transportation. It notes advances in education science and culture and Canada's roles in two world wars and rising influence in international affairs.
Mr Kenneth W Taylor chairman of the Prices Board and ex professor at McMaster University says that while uninterrupted prosperity is unlikely, Canada has possibilities for rapid and healthy expansion over the next fifty years provided there are no major wars. He notes world events will largely shape the country's future.
The article projects Canada's population reaching about 25,000,000 by 2000, nearly doubling current levels. It notes strong industrial growth tied to Labrador iron ore and Alberta oil, plus ongoing foreign trade to fund imports. Population shifts from farms to cities and toward western provinces are expected amid global influences.
Winnipeg reports point to a record sugar beet crop this year with 21,000 acres planted in Manitoba and favorable moisture. Across Ontario Alberta Manitoba and Quebec contracts total 102,000 acres and officials expect up to 111,000 acres before planting, indicating the largest acreage in history.
During the 1948 49 fiscal year Junior Red Cross members packed and shipped 469 083 boxes valued at 938 166 dollars to overseas destinations.
Ottawa. Agriculture Minister Gardiner told the commons that the Newcastle disease outbreak has infected 45,000 birds in British Columbia's Fraser valley. He said new cases are diminishing in number and importance and that complete control is likely through quarantine and slaughter of infected birds.
Dr. Lawrence Peters, formerly of Saskatoon and now on the faculty of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, has been awarded the Markie Foundation scholarship, one of the most coveted medical science awards in North America.
Health guidance states children up to 12 should have at least one pint of milk daily while adolescents need 11 pints and adults four pints. It also advises overweight adults to choose skimmed milk.
In British Columbia’s north coast the Indians, originators of lacrosse, abandon the gutted stick for basketball as seven teams travel from villages up to 200 miles for the fourth annual meet in Prince Rupert. The event, held in early March, boosts local commerce as spectators average about 1,000 with families in attendance.
The column assembles humorous quotes and short exchanges on women crying research, codfish chatter, feuds and widows, a dead husband intestate joke, a king’s odds in war, an apiarist claim about bees lifting weight, and a hotel porter quip about a titled guest. It ends with an applicant and crested spoons anecdote.
Purchasing agents from three major Pacific Northwest utilities meet in Vancouver to discuss a proposed Alberta to British Columbia natural gas pipeline. They estimate a total project cost around 113 million dollars with about 1,500 miles of pipe. Construction costs include 23 million for casting, 7.4 million to transport, 1.79 million for coating, and 20 million to install.
Ottawa economists say the cost of living may level off through 1950 after March’s 2.1 rise to 163.7 driven by rent ceilings. Seasonal upward moves are likely but smaller. beef prices and fresh fruits and vegetables will ease as summer arrives. Labor wage pressures may ease, mirroring the U.S. trend toward lower prices and less cash.
Ottawa Trade Minister Howe told the House the price for domestic wheat in the 1950 51 crop year starting Aug 1 is not yet set. He answered Percy Wright asking if the government will continue the current 2 dollars per bushel price plus carrying charges.
Tender aching burning feet may swell and inflame making each step painful. Emerald Oil promises quick relief, reducing pain and soreness within minutes. A bottle can be purchased at any good drug store today.
More than 3,000 treaty Indians in northern Saskatchewan will be tested for tuberculosis in a survey beginning June 19. E. S. S. Jones, superintendent of Indian affairs, announced tests will be made in 13 northern settlements with medical staff traveling by plane. Indians in the rest of Saskatchewan were examined last year.
Ottawa reports the distribution of over 1.93 million war medals and campaign stars to 386,332 individuals, including beneficiaries of deceased veterans, as the lengthy task winds down.
Ottawa reports the largest peacetime RCAF summer camp will be at Gimli Manitoba in July. Winnipeg 402 squadron and four western reserve squadrons join the two week camp from July 1 led by 422 Vancouver 406 Saskatoon 418 Edmonton and 403 Calgary. Other camps are Muskoka Chatham and St Hubert.
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