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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
2
A long Royal Commission report argues the federation outgrew 1867 rules and urges federal action on unemployment relief and greater provincial control. It notes war effort complicates immediate changes, preferring careful wartime consideration rather than hasty moves.
D. H. Gibson of Toronto Dominion president of the Navy League of Canada announced a Dominion wide appeal for funds to support the British and Canadian navies and the mercantile marine. The appeal will be launched in the latter part of September and will be made to Canadians for work in Britain as well as in Canada.
The Fort William Times-Journal notes Scots commonly gave names to everyday items now written without capitals. Mackintosh macadam chairs and anti macassars appear as examples, while no Scotsman claims credit for inventing the staff named after MacAroni.
Cecil M Pickthall, commissioner general for Great Britain, discussed an animated reproduction of the river Plata naval fight at the New York World's Fair. Three British light cruisers defeated the 10 000 ton Graf Spee in the famous action.
Air force tests find ideal pilots share stamina and strong medical exams. Eyes may hint at temperament, with steely blue eyes associated with independence and combativeness, though medical authorities doubt eye color as a reliable guide.
Fashion reporters note a rise in parasols in Manhattan shops with brighter fabrics and designs. Observers link the trend to a possible influence from Queen Elizabeth's visit to Canada and the United States last summer and to a broader fashion cycle.
A historic recipe combines Kellogg's All Bran with sour milk or buttermilk raisins molasses and sugar. Flour with soda and salt then folds into the first mixture. Fill greased cans two thirds full and steam three hours yielding two loaves from 1-pint cans.
Make a cream sauce from butter flour and milk then season. Stir in salmon peas and onion, turn into a greased casserole. Top with lemon buttered Christie’s Premium Soda Crackers and brown under a low broiler before serving.
The First Lord of the Admiralty states that the British Empire and the French Republic are now joined in an indissoluble union to achieve high purposes. He notes progress in strengthening forces, improving defenses, and adapting the economy and daily life to serve the shared cause.
Scientists weigh the hot water versus cold water debate with practical tests by Dr. G Wakeham. Eight tests in cylinders and pie tins show vessel shape affects freezing time, but under controlled conditions cold water will freeze faster when only temperature differs.
An inventor creates a two roller map case that lets motorists read maps easily while driving. The device holds the map like camera film, with a transparent window for quick route tracing, eliminating wind struggle and clutter.
Dr. Ley writes in the Angriff on March 28, 1940 that war is not a scourge but a divine blessing and eternal fountain of youth, shaping a new generation for National Socialism. He proclaims this loudly to the nation and the world during War Easter 1940.
Dr W Harvey Smith 72 former president of the British and Canadian medical associations died in Winnipeg after months of illness. He helped found Winnipeg medical arts building in 1922 the first in Canada owned by the medical profession. In 1929 he became president of the British Medical Association and in 1930 chaired the joint British and Canadian medical associations meeting in Winnipeg. He was a leading figure in medicine and banking in the era.
Provincial governments with the department of pensions and national health in Ottawa have organized civilian defence corps along Canada’s seaboard. Halifax reports 400 civilian workers and 200 air raid wardens trained by St John Ambulance. similar groups exist in Sydney Saint John Quebec Vancouver Victoria Nangimo and Prince Rupert.
Col R P Landry Ottawa chief censor says Gaelic and Welsh may be spoken freely on Canadian radio without foreign language restrictions. He notes they are basic languages and essentially British, now treated the same as English and French for censorship purposes.
Paris authorities introduce a bicycle licensing system with a standard fee of 50 cents. The measure aims to regulate cycling and fund street upkeep.
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