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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1950
Page
2
Canada has seen major growth in industry and agriculture, population, transport, and education over the past fifty years. The century saw participation in two world wars and rising influence in international affairs as the nation looks toward the middle of the present century and beyond.
Kenneth W. Taylor, chairing the Prices Board and former McMaster economist, foresees optimistic prospects for Canada into the century's end. Population may reach 25 million by 2000. industrial growth hinges on Labrador iron ore and Alberta oil. foreign trade remains vital to afford imports. Population shifts toward cities and western provinces expected, though global events could alter the outlook.
Winnipeg officials forecast a record sugar beet crop with about 21 000 acres planted in Manitoba owing to ample moisture. Across Ontario Alberta Manitoba and Quebec contracts total 102 000 acres and growers expect up to 111 000 acres before planting time.
During the 1948 49 fiscal year Junior Red Cross members packed and shipped 469 083 gift boxes valued at 928 166 dollars overseas. The effort reflects extensive international aid by the organization and its volunteers.
Ottawa Agriculture Minister Gardiner told the commons that the Newcastle disease outbreak in British Columbia's Fraser valley has waned with 45 000 infected birds. Indications show new cases diminishing and quarantine and depopulation expected to keep full control.
Dr Lawrence Peters formerly of Saskatoon and now on the faculty of Western Reserve University in Cleveland has been awarded the Markie Foundation scholarship, one of the most coveted medical science awards in North America.
Children up to 12 should have at least one pint of milk daily. Adolescents require at least 1.14 pints and adults at least one pint. Overweight adults should use skimmed milk.
In Prince Rupert British Columbia the northern coast Indians shift from lacrosse to basketball for a four month training period. The annual early March tournament draws seven teams from villages up to 200 miles away and attracts about 1000 spectators, driven by the players families.
A collection of snippets and jokes from a late night crowd includes lines about women weeping, codfish chatter, and wartime jokes. Mrs Mahooley quips about teeth during a backdoor feud with Mrs Garfinkle. A widow is teased about inheritance as a third and fourth share.
Government economists say living costs will level off through 1950 after March’s peak of 163.7 driven by rent boosts. Seasonal price adjustments, beef costs, and fruit and vegetable supplies will ease by summer and continue into fall. Labor may curb wage demands, and US price trends suggest Canada will follow with slower increases and better consumer purchasing.
Purchasing agents from three major Pacific Northwest utilities at the annual convention in Vancouver view the Alberta natural gas pipeline as the decade’s key economic driver. They estimate a total cost near 113.8 million dollars with 1,500 miles of pipe, transport, coating, and installation expenses.
More than 3,000 treaty Indians in northern Saskatchewan will undergo tuberculosis tests beginning June 19. E. S. S. Jones, superintendent of Indian affairs, announced the survey will be conducted in 13 northern settlements with medical staff traveling by plane.
Ottawa reports the task of issuing over two million war medals and campaign stars to Second World War veterans is nearly finished. To date 1,934,930 medals and clasps have been sent to 386,332 individuals, including beneficiaries of deceased veterans.
Ottawa reports the largest peacetime Summer camp of the RCAF will be at Gimli Manitoba in July. Winnipeg based 402 squadron will attend with four Western Canada squadrons including 422 Vancouver 406 Saskatoon 418 Edmonton and 408 Calgary. Gimli joins Muskoka Chatham and St Hubert as of four camps for Canada’s 10 reserve squadrons.
Ottawa Trade Minister Howe told the commons the price for domestic wheat in the 1950 51 crop year beginning Aug 1 is not yet set. He answered Percy Wright of the CCF who asked whether the government would maintain the current 2 dollar per bushel price plus carrying charges.
The ad promises rapid relief for painful feet from swelling and burning. It claims three applications of Moone's Emerald Oil erase pain in minutes and urges readers to buy a bottle at any drug store.
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