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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1947
Page
2
The article discusses the interest in finding new uses for farm products like wheat during past surplus periods. It notes current global wheat shortages and the absence of surpluses, stressing that world nutrition standards will prevent such surpluses from returning.
Dr R K Larmour announced at the Prairie Regional Laboratory in Saskatoon that research will explore industrial uses for farm products including cereal straw. He noted about 10,000,000 tons of straw are wasted annually in Canada and that 3,600,000 tons of cellulose could be recovered, rivaling the nation’s pulp output.
Dr Larmour foresees straw board and insulation uses from straw with economical collection. The project will study vegetable oils and fermentation to yield high value substances. About 34 scientists and 30 technicians to be hired with room for 30 more, boosting regional development.
In Alhambra California the appliance store owner bought back a stolen washing machine motor for 15 dollars after two men offered it for sale while customers were away for coffee. The motor was identified as the one reported stolen earlier and the suspects fled.
A mosaic of jokes and vignettes about marriage work dynamics and everyday life. Bits include a track supervisor asking about accident reports, a couple debating married status, a barn sale conditional on wind, kitchen wit comments on bacon and lean slices, and playful miscommunications about tickets money and poetry versus batter in marriage choices.
A $15,000,000 Celanese mill is planned for Watson Island near Prince Rupert BC. The Port Edward Cellulose Co project aims to start within two months, with operation in two years. George Schneider of Celanese Corp announced a 250 ton daily capacity, possible expansion to 400 tons, employing several hundred people and up to about 1,000 in total. The plant will produce cellulose for yarn and fabric manufacture destined for the United States.
Hon Ernest Bertrand states that a 20 pound gift parcel to England costs 2.50 in postage with 51 cents credited to English authorities and 1.50 charged by shipping firms per two cubic feet. The Canadian Post Office earns 49 cents for handling and delivery, but the system loses money on every parcel.
London reports a 1000 ton meteorite hit Earth on February 12 as Soviet scientists investigate. Radio Moscow said the blast sent an air wave to the Pacific Coast and left over 800 splinters scattered, some buried deep.
James M. Butler used a two store ruse to lift a luncheon set, an electric iron, and a sweater valued at 20 dollars. He returned for a refund claiming dissatisfaction, but clerks grew suspicious the second time and alerted police.
In London Britain aims to place substantial orders for Russian wheat as negotiations with the Soviet Union progress. Harold Wilson said next year the USSR plans a sizable surplus of foodstuffs, especially wheat and coarse grains, which would help reduce Britain's dollar expenditures. The spokesman noted Russian wheat difficulties but an upcoming harvest is expected to be very good.
Collects opinions from Johnson Phillips Eddy and others on praise and censure. Includes a concluding garbled tail with stray letters. The readers are reminded that true praise should guide improvement and restraint from flattery.
A Japanese woman repairs a torn kimono by ripping seams, washing the fabric, and stretching it on a board to dry. After drying she reassembles the garment, restoring it to wearable condition.
Mexico requires lumbermen to plant ten trees for every one cut and restricts exports of fine woods, a decisive move to conserve forests. The note suggests other nations are late and calls for Canada to heed the example.
The record notes that in 1572 Queen Elizabeth I was presented with what is described as the first wrist watch. It marks an early milestone in portable timekeeping, reflecting advances in clockmaking that later influenced wearable accessories.
Dr Joseph V Klauder of Wills Hospital Philadelphia warns against body blows as they may awaken latent diseases. He cites numerous cases where blows to parts of the body triggered illnesses and urges avoidance of punches to the nose or other areas.
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