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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1950
Page
2
The outlook notes Canada’s reliance on foreign markets as population limits domestic absorption. It recalls the United States and United Kingdom as major buyers since Confederation, with the UK historically paying more than it receives. The Canadian commodity trade surplus with the UK rose from 231 million dollars (1935–1939) to 564 million dollars in 1947.
The text notes the United States relies on imports from Canada and Canada exports surplus to U S demand. Farmers use the British market as an outlet for products, with its demand affecting the Canadian economy. Ongoing Western Europe production and UK dollar shortages raise concerns about future Canadian exports and led to discussions between Canadian and British officials.
In London the 1950 total of UK purchases in Canada was reported at 400 million dollars with expectations to maintain the level in 1951. Overseas Trade Secretary George Bottomley told the House of Commons Britain aims to import more Canadian raw materials, seek Canadian bacon and cheese, and expand purchases of other Canadian products, despite dollar shortages. He cited British car sales and other UK-made goods as key to easing currency problems and supporting prosperity next year.
The Winnipeg born editor died November 29 in Regina after a 50 year career in Western Canadian newspapers. He edited columns for the Winnipeg Union ready print service and worked with editors across the prairies. Born 1874 in Cleveland, he lived in Ontario, Winnipeg, Brandon, Moose Jaw, Medicine Hat, Keewatin, and Calgary before guiding Regina branch of Toronto Type Foundry Co. until 1946. Deepest sympathy to his family.
The process involves crossing tens of thousands of plants to produce a distinctive new type. Researchers emphasize the scale and effort needed to achieve a successful result.
About 18 000 census enumerators and 262 commissioners will conduct Canada's ninth decennial count starting June 1 1951. The project involves a nine million dollar budget and aims to measure regional traits, household conditions, and economic activity including farming fishing and retail trade for the first time.
Across many conflicts pigeons carried vital messages over the front lines aiding military communication and coordination. Their swift flights and homing abilities provided a dependable link when other lines failed.
A Balcarres Free Press feature explains curling in humorous terms. It describes four players per side, rocks with handles, the hammer, and the sweeping broom as the key distinguishing feature, with playful digs at players and rink judges. The piece notes curling as a winter pastime that pulls people from home to bonspiels.
A collage of short quips and light vignettes features rival authors debating a manuscript, a traffic officer scolding a city driver, a forgetful lawyer, a sarcastic telegram, a driver blaming a faulty car, and a playful exchange about a auctioneer Sweetheart named Grace with two Spooks recounting wardrobe mishaps.
In Alexis Creek and surrounding Cariboo areas of British Columbia Indian families work in the bush to supply Christmas trees for Canada and the United States. Last year 40 carloads were sent to Honolulu and Chicago as Cliff Carlton directs cutting for Mammoth Hofert Company. Hofert's and Kirk of Portland shipped 165000 trees from Cranbrook last year to the prairies and beyond.
Canada post offices offer insured free parcels for domestic delivery up to fifty dollars with no fee. The notice notes coverage and limits for parcel shipments within the country.
B C Gardner president of the Bank of Montreal told the 123rd annual meeting that only public understanding and cooperation across all walks of life can curb inflation. He warned of inflationary pressures, rising living costs, and the need for prudent fiscal and monetary policy, while stressing national defense and pay as you go budgeting.
Police report six head stolen from Intercontinental Packers Limited in Regina Sask. A truck backed to a loading rack and a padlock was opened with a key. Cattle were driven up a chute and loaded into the truck before theft.
In Derby England Rev William H Cookson of Queens Hall Methodist Church urged couples to hold hands during worship. He said it is far better to hold hands in church than in a cinema back row or a dark alley, urging wholesome conduct.
Brig. R. E. A. Morton, commander of the prairie command, completed an inspection of Fort Churchill near Churchill Man. He said in a radio address that he was impressed by the troops smart appearance and overall efficiency at the Hudson Bay base.
Items ranging from eyebrow tweezers to a lady's corset and three stuffed alligators were sold at a Montreal customs auction. The sale included unclaimed goods express items goods in bond for over two years and seizures by customs and the RCMP across Quebec.
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