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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
2
considerable concern is voiced over many trained Canadians leaving Ida to settle permanently in the United States. The wealth and opportunity in the southern nation attract workers, and since the war the numbers have risen to alarming levels. Questions are raised about the impact of engineers scientists and other graduates leaving Canada on the country’s future plans and development.
The exodus consists mainly of scientifically trained staff and students from American universities. War regulation depleted university personnel, reducing graduates and leaving the U S with a shortage of technically trained workers for post war growth. Canadians going to work in the United States transfer expertise abroad, weakening Canada. Scientific progress is vital to national security and industry, fueling concern over skilled Canadian scientists leaving.
Canadian talent abroad in music theatre and other arts prompts calls to match war era funding. Dean Mackenzie of the National Research Council urges a national research budget of around forty to fifty million dollars to create openings for young scientists and boost Canada’s standing in science.
Seven year old Patricia Coulton, trapped under rubble for five hours after a 1940 land mine strike, has not grown since birth. Doctors declare her mind and body halted, never to smile or play, with near sighted futures forecast for many Americans per authorities.
Canada’s National Parks five year extension plan was outlined to the Senate Tourist Committee by R A Gibson of the Resources Department. The scheme includes a national biological plan, upgraded facilities, and new park areas. Senator Crerar urged consistent long term planning. Dr H F Lewis supported a national zoological garden near the capital, with site to be determined. James Smart cited accommodation as the major annual challenge while R J C Stead urged a broad publicity program to draw tourists and educate Canadians.
Grant MacEwan, professor of animal husbandry at the University of Saskatchewan, told Champion Seed club members that the horse would remain useful in agriculture despite mechanization, warning that suggestions the worse will become obsolete are foolish.
Q and A on coupon expirations, ration book distribution, and reporting poor quality summer dresses. WPTB guidance advises saving the garment tag and returning the dress to the store, then forwarding to the Standards Division if unsatisfied. Consumers are urged to contact the local Wartime Prices and Trade Board for the pamphlet Consumers News or the Blue Book.
A note explains that oboes require less breath than most wind instruments. Players often pause to exhale slowly before the next phrasing, enabling faster passages and smoother agility in rapid sections.
Ottawa Citizen notes Governor General designate faces rapid change in Malaya with a racially diverse population of Malays Chinese and Indians. It warns of political tensions amid postwar recovery, labor shortages, and weakened transport as Britain contemplates a Malayan Union while Sultans resist.
Nineteen men operate Canada’s only veteran co operative farm. They broke 400 acres of clay soil and moved nine barrack blocks from an RCAF airfield to the Matador branch area, 45 miles north of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. They aim to sow 400 to 500 acres of flax on 10 provincial land sections and, with 24 hour ploughing, expect 2,500 acres broken by summer. They also dismantled barracks at St Aldwyns airport eight miles north of Swift Current and moved the sections to the farm. Hog bristles were used as springs in early watches.
A reader submits the solution to the previous week’s crossword puzzle. The note confirms correct entry and hints at a forthcoming puzzle clue set. No names, dates, or locations are provided in the fragment.
A brief note on trying the simple grand muffins from a Grape-Nuts Flakes recipe. The writer expresses eagerness to bake and enjoy a quick, comforting muffin using the cereal brand’s instructions.
Canadian poultry industry grows via many small businesses. Success rests on diligent management and smart use of natural resources. Emphasizes grass, earthworms, water, air, light, soil health, dust baths, and partial outdoor range for growing stock. Also notes about 2700 pilots in the Royal Air Force.
A compact collection of quotes on happiness tying it to divine alignment. Coleridge and Pascal anchor happiness in God’s unity and path. Beecher, Mary Baker Eddy, Hawthorne, and other authors caution against chasing happiness as a mere worldly aim, urging it as a spiritual pursuit aligned with divine will.
Taxi operators say up to 11 trips daily to the village 90 miles from Prince Albert to serve Indians seeking a spending spree. Each trip costs 30 dollars. A last winter theory traces the money source to unknown factors while weather is described as devoid of light with clouds and fog.
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