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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
6
The article notes Canadian involvement in the Dieppe raid and praises Canada’s war effort. It highlights eye witness Canadian accounts and press coverage in Britain, the role of Dominion Parliament, and gratitude for Canadian airmen and soldiers in global operations. It discusses media concentration and growing Canada Britain ties during wartime.
A salvage run produced 1,500 pounds of iron and steel, 60 pounds of copper and 50 pounds of rubber.
The company adopts plywood production as it pivots from wartime to peacetime needs, leveraging skilled labor and capable workers to diversify outputs and stabilize operations after initial war restrictions.
The Royal Bank of Canada 74th Annual Meeting releases assets over 1.291 billion dollars with a record total balance sheet. Sydney G. Dobson notes the liquid position remains strong while dividends were cut from 8% to 6% due to war finance and lower yields on government bonds. Morris W. Wilson stresses free enterprise as the postwar framework. Debates on social responsibility and postwar economic plans appear, along with bank consolidations and 39 office closures to conserve manpower.
The report notes staff reduced to 38 percent of total with 15 to 20 branches often having only 4 or 5 men. Many new workers, some without prior business experience, handle increased routine work due to war activities including Victory Loan and coupon negotiations. 1876 men have been granted military leave since the war began, with 1792 enlisting from Canadian branches. 34 young men named in proceedings have died serving Canada.
The Canadian Performing Right Society announces its sixth annual scholarship for Canadian composers under 22 and a revival of its junior division for under 10s. The top prize is a $750 Toronto Conservatory of Music scholarship covering tuition and maintenance, with three $50 cash prizes in the main group. Closing date for entries is March 1, 1943. Hector Charlesworth and Henry T. Jamieson head the society.
A report notes an estimated 15 000 indigenous residents in the Solomon Islands. Details on location and demographics are limited in the fragment.
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