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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1951
Page
2
Canada, a leading agricultural nation, has developed training for experts in science and technology across provinces. Agricultural colleges exist nationwide, with federal and provincial efforts spreading knowledge and new farming methods to farmers. Scientists and local experts from abroad visit Canada, while Canadian agrarians study internationally to widen practices.
The FAO has increased its efforts to raise living standards in poorer countries through technical agriculture services. Delegates visited Canada to outline plans for expanded economic development aid. Since October 1950 funds became available, seven projects have finished and six more are under way.
Projects in 32 nations focus on agriculture fisheries nutrition and forestry to improve living conditions. As funds grow, work expands and demand for experts increases. Governments universities and research centers supply personnel. five Canadians are among 125 experts so far, with hopes for more Canadian participation.
Washington reports Alberta oil may cut Canada’s petroleum import bill by as much as 150 million dollars next year. A US News and World Report study notes a booming western Canadian oil industry expanding to the Great Lakes and reaching Ontario and Toronto with refined product in Sarnia and beyond.
Regina reports three American groups secured farm out agreements with Saskatchewan’s natural resources department to spend several million dollars on geophysical work and multiple wells. The deals involve 400000 acres south of Regina and Moose Jaw, from Ricetown to Claybank and Pitman to Dahinda. The independents, Standard Oil Ohio, McCarthy Coleman Fain McGaha Bridwell group, and Socony Vacuum Exploration will drill a deep test near Gravelbourg and conduct slim and deep tests in crown permits.
Ottawa reports Canadians increasingly buy fish as meat costs climb. The Fishery Council of Canada cites higher meat prices boosting demand and fishermen’s incomes. A stray line about sun gravity notes Earth’s surface gravity but is out of place.
Canadian Pacific vice-president D S Thomson from Winnipeg forecasts possible lower railway rates in the future. He predicts new rail construction in densely settled and resource-rich remote areas as rail standards modernize. He says revenue must stay sufficient for the railways and the public.
A Quaker wakes to a burglar in his house and says I would not harm thee yet the burglar flees. In a string of light quips a child jokes about tellers cooks and hats while a nurse and park keeper exchange lines. A girl asks to see a baby with pockets and a father is found unconscious with a note and box on the porch.
Manitoba plans to bring 200 German farm workers under a provincial scheme to fill harvest needs. The individuals will arrive by mid August and be contracted to two years or until their debt to both governments is cleared. Minister F C Bell notes this aims to provide permanent rural employment and encourage retention in agriculture.
Manitoba reports 22 000 acres planted in sugar beets up nine percent from 1950 with 150 000 tons produced. Farmers use dry spell to thin crops while Canada eyes a 1 000 000 ton crop. Manitoba seeds total 105 800 acres across four provinces, slightly below 109 000 last year.
William Huenemoer der of Brant Township may be Canada's oldest licensed driver. He will turn 23 on July 15, and has been driving since he was 55 without an accident.
Ottawa reports the government will not raise the price of wheat sold to millers for flour in Canada. Trade Minister Howe informed the Commons that no increase is planned at this time.
Agriculture Minister Gardiner said Canada will likely not sell bacon to Britain this year. He noted Canada has an understanding with London to buy bacon only if Britain offers a price. No indication of bacon at a lower price. Canadians consuming pork as fast as available. A separate UK report: a man accused of arson at a Kings Lynn hotel said he started a corridor fire to smoke out a barmaid who refused to see him.
Winnipeg report cites Deputy Minister E. Oberholtzer predicting Alberta will see an $80 million chemical industry expansion linked to oil development. Projects include chlorine and caustic soda production, cellulose acetate plants, and new facilities near Edmonton.
Burnaby police court heard William Henry Hart led officers on a 20 mile high speed pursuit through Burnaby and Vancouver during which two shots were fired. Hart was fined 250 dollars for dangerous driving and 50 dollars for driving while licence was suspended.
A traditional bread dough is prepared with warm milk sugar and butter, then yeast is proofed. The mixture is stirred with eggs and cherry syrup, then folded with flour currants raisins candied peels maraschino cherries walnuts and kneaded into loaves.
Lethbridge Alberta report notes women plan to start a football club with uniforms and workouts but currently have no opponent. A spokesman says the effort needs teams to play against.
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