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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
6
A study argues human frailty drives most crashes in Canada with nine of ten events linked to driver error or fatigue. It cites Ontario data showing 10 296 of 10 565 accidents occurred in normal conditions and urges safety education for families and schools to curb the toll.
A provincial committee led by O S Longman recommends placing dry belt lands in Alberta under the Special Municipal Areas Act. The study urges direct relief, phased out special agricultural relief, and enhanced water resources, irrigation, and farming practices.
E. J. Morris, formerly of Regina, drove a 75 horsepower caterpillar tractor nine miles into the Sipanok River camp of The Pas Lumber Co. to haul 34 spruce log loads nearly 300 yards to the mill yard. The train weighed about 1400 tons and the camp sits 70 miles northeast of Nipawin.
Federal government advances more than 11 million to provinces under relief laws. Total outstanding relief loans to provinces exceeds 111 million with Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia sharing the bulk. Additional housing loan arrears list Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Manitoba and British Columbia among borrowers.
Inspectors found tin disks medals and coins placed in gas meters. A consumer used large gas amounts while the meter yielded few coins and remained damp. Investigators concluded the person dropped ice disks into the meter slot to steal gas.
San ford Getz Jr., 17, of Brown City Michigan, underwent an operation in Detroit during which doctors discovered he has three kidneys. The unusual anatomy was found by Dr. George C. Burr who performed the procedure, and Getz is recovering.
Fragments describe a sailboat mast invention with unclear details. The readable parts reference a device or improvement connected to rigging and prior sailor knowledge, without full specifications or inventor name.
A dated recipe lists 3 tablespoons porter 44 cup brown sugar 14 cup milk and water plus 1 cup bran 1 cup flour 4 teaspoons baking powder and 1 cup chopped dates. Cream butter and sugar then add egg milk and water. Fold in dry ingredients and dates. Bake at 375 degrees in greased pans.
The Dominion government would invite primary producer organizations to nominate reps to advise the government at the 1937 Imperial Conference in London. The Western Agricultural Conference in Calgary approved the resolution calling for regional representation across export sectors and a pre imperial conference gathering of British Empire primary producers.
In the House of Commons Joseph Mallette questions the bilingual distribution of the Radio News Service. Marine Minister Howe confirms service since July 1 at a six month cost of 990 dollars and notes it serves newspapers magazines and broadcasting stations in both languages.
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