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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1945
Page
2
The piece argues that banks connect to national welfare and security. It notes Japan used banks to aid military aims and warns that postwar chaos affects banking globally. Banks will play a major role in reconstruction as production and trade recover over time.
A Royal Bank of Canada article notes Canada relies on a flexible banking framework defined by the Bank Act of 1871. Ten chartered banks plus two old savings banks and the Bank of Canada hold the term banking rights, with three banks exceeding one billion in assets and Finance Minister J. L. Isley hailing the system as unusually strong.
Banks faced staff shortages as many pre-war male employees joined the armed forces, replaced by young women. Despite reduced experience, banks aided war loans, sold war savings stamps and certificates, and assisted government rationing and military needs. They work to re-establish returning service members and praise Canada’s banking system.
Laslo Vadnay, collaborating with Louis Bromfield, checked out of the Hotel Plaza to catch a train to Mansfield Ohio. He tipped the uniformed doorman five dollars, then learned later the envelope with five dollars was saved for the Danish Ambassador, not the attendant.
A United Kingdom firm unveils a lightweight propeller blade made from compressed wood die moulding, claiming 25 percent lower cost and superior performance to metal blades. The design also enables airliners to add eight extra passengers.
A fragmentary note notes Chinese paintings in water colors dated to the third century. The text highlights early artistic practice and preservation of color works from that era.
Dutch physicians Dr. J. L. Verschure and Dr. A. C. Lips described a warm water cylinder surrounded by tubing as an artificial kidney. Blood is pumped through the tubing and osmosis removes toxins, with the purified blood returned to the patient. The process can continue for over ten hours.
A collection of aphorisms on cheerfulness as benevolence discipline health and wisdom. Notable quotes from Whipple Parke Goodwin Mary Baker Eddy Haliburton Emerson Carlyle and a note that shorthand systems existed as far back as 63 B.C. 2644.
Questions and answers on wartime pricing and rationing duties. Extra rations issued for repatriated Japanese camp survivors for three months. Homecraft makers may obtain permits after sending samples. Meat coupons have no expiry yet. future announcements will state invalidation. Price tags not required on display wearables but must be on items for sale. Submit questions with paper name to local Wartime Prices and Trade Board office.
British designer W. W. Downing said the Gloster Meteor is the fastest hard hitting jet airplane in full quantity production, a claim likely to hold for two to three years. He noted jet fighters surpassed 500 miles an hour, and referenced preparations for a world speed record at Herne, England. Downing and Sir Roy Dobson arrived in Toronto as Hawker Siddeley plans to take over Victory Aircraft at Malton.
Australia raises a minority of the global sheep population yet accounts for more than a quarter of the world wool supply. The nation remains the leading producer of wool despite its flocks representing under one-sixth of all sheep worldwide.
The Dominion appeals to readers to buy Christmas Seals to fund TB prevention in Canada. Seals fund x ray equipment, mobile clinics, surveys, and health education, with prevention costing far less than treatment. The piece stresses TB as an insidious threat and urges generous donations to safeguard loved ones.
The Netherlands East Indies extend along about 3000 miles of sea from Malaya nearly to Australia, encompassing vast maritime zones and varied coastal regions.
Crossword puzzle with across and down clues spanning gazing quiveringly rates of recording Norways capital Ethiopian title and many common terms. Includes ancient English court river in Africa celestial bodies and Norse gods among others.
A CWAC team from the London area beat Eastbury Youth Club of England at Barking London on Oct 5 in the Barking Navy Week fundraiser game. Pte Agnes Bowler led scorers with eight baskets and Lt Gettas directed play from guard. The report also notes a CWAC NZEF wedding at Aldershot and details of Cpl H M Clark’s overseas service and postwar return plans.
The Chinese laundry owner in Toronto received one year in jail for a narcotics charge and took the shop keys so customers cannot access the laundry. Police report the storefront remains locked with no entry for patrons.
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