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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
6
The world food situation remains grave with authorities seeking to avert famine in parts of Europe and Asia before the next harvest. Despite bountiful grain crops in main producers and record wheat output since 1940, anxiety over overall supply persists, echoing the crisis of 1945-46.
The shortage of grain stems from reserves being exhausted to aid famine relief. Observers warn of a “from field to mouth” diet unless next harvest improves. Canada, a major food producer and UN relief contributor, watches UN discussions on future food production and pricing.
A compact piece asserts the Bible as the sole source of truth and guide for life, citing Coleridge, Mary Baker Eddy, Seward, and Spurgeon. It notes scripture’s depth, universality, and enduring influence, with a closing odd reference to a blotting wad.
Chinese silk is flown from Hongkong to Sydney in 42 hours and sold as samples before customs. Factories are only now ramping up after Japanese destruction limited loom output. Nylon stock reduced prices hint promise as 250 nylon chutes and equally many silk ones go on sale.
End of the war era brings frugal spending across Australia. Civilians dip into war savings, service personnel spend deferred pay, and shops note falling demand for nonessentials. Night clubs report sharp drops, bookmakers see smaller wagers, and bank deposits slide from July peaks to moderate June levels.
Sixteen year old David Ruge said his ugly face caused grief and he extorted funds to pay for plastic surgery. He received a $1,000 check from an Ohio industrialist and will soon undergo the operation after probation on a charge of attempted extortion. Jessie Binford of the Juvenile Protective Association said the donor asked for secrecy and that the fund has other sympathizers contributing.
A shipment of 1,212 bales of raw silk, first exported to Britain since the war's end, will be loaded aboard the transport Empire Frazer. The consignment marks a postwar trade revival with Japan and Britain through Yokohama trade routes.
An ad style extract touts a kidney pill as a cure for rheumatic pain by removing uric acid and impurities from the blood. It claims the product helps the kidneys rid the body of poisons and excess acid to improve comfort, urging readers to see what the pills can do.
A flood of small metal and aluminum gadgets arrives for domestic use. Highlights include a long perforated aluminum refrigerator odor filter that absorbs gases and lasts at least five years, plus a metal page turner attachment for a book. Also recounted is a long romance: Leonard William Naylor, an English boy, marries Lucille Greenham after 15 years of courtship by mail.
The Charlottetown Patriot comments on a confusing phrasing about James Brown being better after a horse kick. It notes the odd reading and clarifies the intended meaning that Brown is recovering from an injury caused by a horse.
Insulating tape placed along gaps between baseboards and the floor blocks drafts and reduces heat loss, delivering substantial fuel savings. The technique emphasizes sealing small cracks to improve overall home energy efficiency.
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