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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1948
Page
2
The British government released a postwar economic survey stressing a stern recovery programme for the coming months. It urges full public understanding of the facts and targets, highlights nine percent 1947 production gains, and sets an 1948 export aim 50 percent above prewar levels.
Britain aims for higher production across textiles steel and machinery to boost exports by 50 percent over 1938 levels in 1948. Textiles seek 97 percent more woollen goods and 74 percent more cotton goods, while steel mills exceed 1947 output by over one million tons. Machinery shipments target 180 percent above prewar average and vehicles exports 240 percent of 1938. Consumers face housing delays and food cuts as uncertainty and anxiety rise.
A collection of quick jokes and banter featuring a pleading man asking about witnesses, a man debating spelling, medical costs and discounts on home goods, a frustrated suitor, a bath advice line, a baby’s birthday gift, a blind beggar, and a hospitable English innkeeper with a fire safety joke.
A motorcade to promote the No. 1 Trans-Canada route in western Canada is planned for May with chambers of commerce along the route sponsoring. One leg will run from Brandon Manitoba to Nelson British Columbia and a second group will travel from Vancouver to Nelson.
The Canada Gazette announces June 7 as the official celebration date in Canada for the King’s birthday. The King will be 53 next December 14.
OTTAWA D Leo Dolan director of the Canadian Government Travel Bureau told the Senate committee that Canada must vastly improve its highway system to handle expected high tourist traffic from the United States. He projected 1948 tourist traffic exceeding last year and said autos may carry 0 to 90 percent of American visitors. Inquiries run over 1100 daily this year and he warned that high prices could drive tourists elsewhere on the continent.
Four Winnipeg women work as customs inspectors in Emerson Manitoba at the US Canada border. They report a congenial job with mostly cooperative travelers and no unpleasant experiences. They say most crossers do not smuggle and that they may search if required by law. Travelers are informed of regulations before crossing.
Ottawa reports Defence Minister Claxton thanked U S Defence Secretary Forrestal for a mercy flight that rescued Sergeant J H M Craik from Cambridge Bay to Fort Nelson and Edmonton. The 800 mile operation showcased strong Canada U S military ties amid heavy snow and ice conditions.
Alberta issued 102,500 car licenses in 1947, up from 95,000 the year before, with drivers licenses totaling 184,000, a record high. The province resumes two license plates per vehicle and has ordered 110,000 plate sets to meet demand. Kingston served as Canada's capital 1840–1844 and Montreal 1844–1849.
Canadian researchers at the University of Saskatchewan report a wheat like perennial plant with rust immunity. Winter hardiness is needed for practical value, with potential uses as a cover crop and forage. The effort traces to 1938 crosses by L H Shebeski and ongoing breeding work across prairie Canada, aiming for a hardy perennial wheat within a decade.
The government will build an all weather truck road in the Mayo Keno mining district of Yukon. A $400000 estimate funds a 100 mile route from Mayo on the Stewart River to Minto on the Yukon. Winter road and air mail had reduced freight service and water navigation remains unreliable.
Douglas merchants declare April 18 as Leave Us Alone Week after tallying 12 fundraising drives in a month. About 150,000 islands fringe the coast of Norway.
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