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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1951
Page
2
Great progress has been made in placing physically handicapped individuals into gainful employment. War injuries spurred more targeted treatments and methods to fit disabled people to earn all or part of their living, boosting physical health, confidence, and self esteem.
Studies show that people with physical handicaps develop highly specialized skills valuable to their professions. Employers increasingly seek to place partially disabled workers in suitable roles, noting their enthusiasm and commitment enhance performance across industries.
Article notes skilled labor shortage in Canada and urges greater focus on disabled workers. Department of Labor reports 3,028 physically handicapped Canadians found employment in the first quarter, with 8,831 partially disabled persons available, signaling need for expanded opportunities and progress in hiring.
A University of Manitoba study by Gerald Carruthers projects Lethbridge’s population rising from about 20 000 to between 29 600 and 70 000 by 1970. The 155 page report, with 32 maps and mounted photos, notes 41 percent of homes built in 10 years and 27 percent of dwellings over 40 years, outlining growth, parking, recreation and building conditions for town planning.
Lands Minister N. F. Tanner announced plans for a large pulp mill at Yates Alberta about five miles east of Edson and 12 miles west of Edmonton. The project cost ranges from 3.5 to 5.9 million dollars. An agreement was signed between the Alberta government and North Western Pulp and Power Ltd. Groundwood pulp will be produced for newsprint at the new plant.
London reporting that Sir Douglas Copland vice chancellor of the Australian National University said Australia will take at least 180000 immigrants this year.
A recent report shows Johannesburg's European population increased by 90 575 people through immigration between 1925 and 1947. The study notes significant migratory growth during the period and reflects broader demographic shifts in the city.
A promotional notice urges readers to compare Blue Bonnet margarine with any spread. It touts Bice Boxxer as Canada’s fine all vegetable margarine, highlighting flavor, nutrition, and economy. Multiple packaging options are advertised for quick use and value.
A collection of one liners and light anecdotes covering insurance, politics, trains, golf, love, laundry, and war veterans. The items include a taxicab joke about a late train, a barber and bath exchange, a wedding toast, and a remark on aviation efficiency comparing jet and propeller performance at high altitude.
In Ottawa Gordon Higgins notes soil depth has dropped from nine inches to six as forests decline. He links soil erosion to timber wastage and urges stronger forest conservation and wildlife protection campaigns based on resources department estimates. A statement concludes with a note on a machine designed to measure kiss potency.
A $2 500 000 international pig hatchery project begins in Dawson Creek B C A co operative unit under construction will reach 1 000 sows monthly farrowing capacity The plant directed by Ted Hawley will use conveyor fed systems and labor saving devices to run 250 sows per man Four caretakers and one supervisor planned for the 1 000 sow unit The project targets U S markets especially Minnesota Iowa and South Dakota
Dominion Bureau of Statistics data show total egg production fell three percent in 1950 to 333.6 million dozen with farm output at 305.2 million. Flocks averaged 24.4 million layers, a five percent drop, while yield rose to 15 090 eggs per 100 layers. Exports fell about 28 million dozen. domestic disappearance rose 14 million. Poultry meat output declined 14.7 million pounds to 306.7 million. per capita poultry meat consumption rose to 22 pounds from 21.2 in 1949.
Niagara Falls Ontario reports Mr and Mrs Raymond Nadeau of Sanford Maine became the 7000th couple to register for a honeymoon certificate. They were returned to the General Brock Hotel bridal suite after the discovery.
Ontario and federal forecasts project farm cash incomes for 1950 to rise and surpass last year, with total cash income around 2.2235 billion continued good demand and weather variations. Wheat, feed grains, livestock, dairy and fruits show optimistic trends amid higher costs and government supports in Canada and abroad.
Chaplin merchants announce a policy to close all stores on Mondays due to the 40 hour week on the CPR and delivery limits. They will stay open Wednesday afternoon, expecting farming customers to adjust and stock up for the extra Monday closure.
The Saskatchewan Regina wheat pool reports a shortage of lake freighters hampering transport of western Canada's 1950 grain crop to the seaboard.
Mrs Hoagy Carmichael compares Bree Bonsen Margarine with all spreads and praises BLUE Bonnet for its fresh sweet flavor. The ad highlights Blue Bonnet margarine’s nutrition and economy, mentioning Bios Boxster as a Canadian quality option and Rice Boxster in yellow bag colors.
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