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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
7
Ottawa reports show retail sales in September rising as Canadians buy more non luxury goods and entertainment, with alcohol consumption up about 50 percent from 1945. Savings deposits climb while Canada Savings Bonds reach near 300 million in early issue days.
Calgary reports the board of grain commissioners studying a protein based grading system for wheat. Dr. D A MacGibbon notes possible discard of current rules or addition of protein as a factor. D G Mackenzie leads the committee, with concerns about northern Alberta, operational costs, and influence of soil and rainfall on protein levels.
Ottawa reports more veterans in 29 universities than prewar total. About 40 000 expected next year as more complete matriculation occurs. Of 16 000 first year veterans 12 000 are in second year and 4 000 in third with 2 000 in fourth. Postgraduate study involves 1 000. Eight veterans study in the United States and 200 in Britain. University enrollments include Toronto 9 700, British Columbia 4 700, McGill 3 200, Manitoba 2 900, Saskatchewan 2 400, Alberta 2 200.
Ottawa announced arrangements for an additional one cent per bushel on wheat delivered in the 1945 46 crop year. More than 23 million dollars will be distributed to prairie producers via local elevator agents, retroactive to the 1945 46 year.
A survey shows Canadian ex servicemen and women have drawn about 576.7 million in gratuities and establishment credits to date. The army accounts for most beneficiaries with 568,933 approved, 78,431 still being paid. Navy beneficiaries total 103,380 with 42.85 million paid. Air force applications total 225,232 with around 150.3 million paid.
Sir Charles Edward Saunders, developer of Marquis wheat and creator of Prelude and Garnet varieties, was honored with a bust unveiling at the central experimental farm in Ottawa. The ceremony took place in a building named after his father William Saunders, who died in Toronto ten years ago. Saunders is credited with initiating key steps in Canadian agriculture and his Marquis wheat is estimated to bring about 20 million dollars annually to the Dominion.
A government official indicated Britain will face rationing for at least another year. The statement came amid questions about the food supply and cost of living as shortages persist across the country.
The control commission announced that 95,000 pairs of shoes are provided for Germans in the British zone and it is possible all shipments will reach hard-hit areas by year’s end.
Lake Winnipeg fishermen will receive about 400000 for whitefish caught last summer. Resources Minister J S McDiarmid said the all-time high price is 19 cents a pound for the 1946 catch, totaling the 64 year total payments. The previous record was 3000 dollars in 1945 at 15 cents per pound.
Benjamin Ruskey of Fillmore reports a burglar entered his home and stole six suits. He calls one suit especially valuable and notes $950 in cash was tucked in a pocket. Police are investigating and hope to recover the items.
Screen actress Louise Hilton faces charges of driving negligently in a 102 damage suit filed in Lee County by Mrs. Mary Sprosty, mother of Margaret Sprosty. The suit cites multiple injuries after her car struck Sprosty’s vehicle on an October day.
The Canadian External Affairs Department stated that Canadians and Polish nationals in Canada are not legally required to register with the Polish legation. No law compels anyone to comply with a foreign government's registration order, and former Polish armed forces arrivals are expected to stay in Canada and pursue citizenship.
Calgary reports Canada and the United States exported about 30 million bushels of wheat and flour in the year ending June 30 1948. George McIver chairman of the Canadian Wheat Board said the 12 month total was the largest in North American history and helped ease the world food crisis. He warned of future transportation constraints as navigation on the Great Lakes ends and eastern stockpiles decline.
Agriculture Minister Gardiner warned of dwindling supply of feed grains in eastern Canada and urged higher production to maintain current livestock and dairy outputs. He noted western Canada had higher output before the war, while eastern production lagged in recent years.
Ottawa reports subscriptions in the first month of Canada Savings Bonds sales exceeded totals from the first and second wars. Since October 14 about 1,149,180 Canadians subscribed more than 467.2 million dollars. The first war loan was 250,000 and the second 524,000,000. The peak prior bond issue reached 900,100,000 in 1945.
Leo Dolan, head of the federal travel bureau, told the Advertising and Sales club that Canadian tourism rose 28 percent in 1946 versus 1945, likely contributing 15 to 20 percent of Canada’s foreign exchange. He noted X ray images can penetrate one foot of steel.
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