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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1947
Page
2
The Canadian Press survey finds British Columbia leading Western Canada in doctors per capita with about 1,400 physicians, or one to 785 people. Manitoba has 726 doctors, Alberta 689, Saskatchewan 577, yielding ratios near 1 to 1,032 and 1 to 1,500 respectively.
Figures show Canada has over 12 000 registered physicians or one doctor per 908 people but distribution varies with rural areas. Many doctors juggle teaching research or administration reducing full time practice. Canada leads in doctors per capita except the United States and could aid devastated nations by sending personnel while expanding medical training.
London Ontario growers claim the first bananas grown in the city were produced in the University of Western Ontario greenhouse. A single bunch marks a milestone for local horticulture amid curiosity about homegrown tropical fruit experiments at the campus.
Washington reports the United States has sold Canada and Latin America surplus munitions and weapons of war totaling about 65 million dollars since the war ended, for a little over 3 million dollars, according to a British United Press survey.
A collection of light humor sketches with dialogue on aging bravely marriage refusals and everyday ironies. Jokes cover a centenarian’s vitality doctors visits feigned proposals and misfit gifts with a circus boy giraffe and a doctor’s handbook joke.
After seven years overseas with the Canadian Press Munro arrives in Ottawa to take up new duties in Washington. He earned a world reputation for reporting on Dieppe Sicily Italy and Normandy and has since traveled 80 000 miles visiting most European countries.
Canada enjoys a lively oil boom as more than twenty companies seek new domestic supplies. Imperial Oil Limited near Leduc, 16 miles south of Edmonton, reports Leduc No 1 crude flowing well at about 39 degrees gravity, boosting exploration in Turner Valley and prompting a rush to find local reserves. The Lamp notes Canada’s high per capita oil use yet heavy imports last year, despite ample undiscovered reserves.
Sixteen new centers will be built across the Dominion within five years for Canada's 14 679 blind persons. Col. E A Baker of the Canadian Institute For The Blinds announced at the institute's 29th annual meeting. Two centers are under construction in Kitchener and St. Catharines. Plans proceed for Ottawa Windsor Hamilton London and Toronto.
Chinese Central News Agency reports Lingnan Middle School students in Canton pushed Principal Tsai Hu fu down stairs after demanding surrender of final examination papers. Principal died from fatal injuries. Details on motive not provided.
A compact 19th century collection of maxims stressing that hardship tests integrity prompts appreciation for greater aims and that true joy lies in meaningful work. Notable voices include Fielding Bulwer-Lytton Grenfell Bacon Eddy and Butler.
Ottawa officials reveal that 462239885 dollars in family allowances were paid from July 1 1945 to July 1 1947 with about 30 million recovered via income tax in 1946. Since 1947 the allowances became part of the income tax exemptions. The 30 million figure is an estimate based on returns for 1946 when 240,454,428 was paid out.
Postmaster General Bertrand told the Commons that Alexander Graham Bell commemorative stamps sold as extraordinary, with 125000 dollars worth sold before issue. Annual stamp sales to collectors exceed 300000 dollars while approximately 95000 Maori live in New Zealand.
The article highlights a booming Canadian tourist trade, noting $212,000,000 spent by visitors in 1946 and anticipating a record year. It argues tourism boosts hotels, restaurants, gas stations, farmers, and builders, urging all Canadians to contribute to a welcoming environment. It ends with a stray line about Santos Brazil as a top coffee port.
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