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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1945
Page
3
Ottawa announces that the 1945 crop year in eastern Alberta and western Saskatchewan is an emergency year under the Prairie Farm Assistance Act. Farmers in over 3,000 townships will receive aid based on township yields due to drought conditions not seen since 1937.
Belgium reports a bright economic outlook as coal production climbs toward 80 000 tons a day and industry rebounds. Railways and bridges are restored, textile output rises, and food rations slowly increase amid a favorable financial balance despite import delays.
The start of the trans Atlantic voyage in a 10 foot sail equipped barrel is postponed for at least two months after a storm battered Sydney harbor. The originator Mark Charlton a 29 year old English born toolmaker called the trip off after inspecting the damage.
Ottawa reports Canada rising in diplomatic, economic, and military power after World War II. Canada aided Allies with war materials and food, now leading relief efforts for war torn nations. International visits to Ottawa and Canada’s growing external affairs staff underscore Canada’s rising status and push for a distinctive national identity.
The Royal Commission on veterans qualifications recommends technical institutes for post secondary students and common standards for apprentices and mechanics across provinces. It also urges universities to provide facilities for veterans.
Prime Minister Smuts warned that ominous signs threaten Europe and urged an international peace conference. Speaking at a thank-you event in Capetown he said if direct meetings fail, appeal to a higher court and convene a conference to urge nations to resolve hard problems. He said immediate prospects look dark and threatening.
Paris reports a postwar issue of many French orphans. The government has adopted not only children of fallen or missing parents but also foreigners, including German anti Nazi refugees who aided the French resistance, now cared for in French homes.
London street re designation renames the northern boundary path of Lincoln's Inn Fields to Canada Walk to commemorate the Royal Canadian Air Force contribution to Britain's defense.
Ottawa reports Canada has moved substantial wheat stocks toward export to the United Kingdom amid bread rationing talk. Trade Minister MacKinnon cited 21,500,000 bushels at St Lawrence and Maritime ports, 7,300,000 at U S sea ports, 10,600,000 on Pacific coast, plus 43,600,000 moving through Great Lakes and eastern rail. At least 10,000,000 bushels are ready for immediate export.
Canberra reports rains saved crops across the dominion boosting wheat output to an estimated 140 000 000 to 145 000 000 bushels. About forty percent of the gain would be surplus with Britain as the main export buyer for flour.
Tokyo reports Allied occupation forces under a directive to stamp out narcotics seized an opium cache valued at 50 million dollars at smugglers prices. They also found tons of other narcotics valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars in the seizure.
Defence Minister Abbott discussed potential Canadian replacements for the 20,000 strong occupation force in Germany. He noted the policy decisions on relief and timing are to be announced, with a March 1946 commitment possible to extend and talks with Britain and the United States likely.
Allied headquarters announced the imperial household fortune totals 1 590 615 500 yen about 106 million dollars. The sum covers cash negotiable instruments real estate and timber holdings and excludes silver bullion art and jewelry which will be reported later. The figure does not include the fortune of the 14 imperial princes.
Britain faces tighter rations with no more stocks to draw from as Sir Ben Smith vows to feed the nation. Officials note 1943 and 1944 lend lease losses, while UN relief groups assume Europe food duties. Alderman Hewson criticizes meat value at 1s 2d weekly.
The article urges November 11 observance to honor war dead, disabled veterans, and returning service members. It notes poppies and wreaths sold by the Canadian Legion fund Vetcraft Shops at Christie Street hospital and encourages wearing a Poppy to show appreciation and support for veterans.
The Office of Price Administration and the War Production Board announced that new cars will not be rationed in the United States. With about 24 million vehicles already on the road and ongoing production, there is no longer danger of a general breakdown in automotive transportation.
The American military government announces a broad social insurance program in western Germany after abolishing Nazi party and German army free lists. Health insurance workers compensation and pensions for widows orphans and the aged are re-established as German funds allow.
The U S Navy reports its Hollandia base in Dutch East New Guinea has been sold to the Netherlands East Indies government for 6830000 dollars. Navy officers describe it as the first cash sale in the Pacific surplus disposal program.
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