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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
7
A 1926 Royal Canadian report recommends concentrating import examination to about 100 ports, closing many of the 729 ports and stations. It calls for a small staff at most ports, a new investigations unit for evasion, larger informer awards, and a board of appeal to safeguard staff from misuses of power.
C E Little president of the Saskatchewan School Trustees Association urged stronger supervision of rural schools at the annual convention. He cited 700 to 100 delegates and proposed hiring an expert at 100 to 200 per school to give country kids equal chance with city children. He also called for immediate expansion of the nursing staff to inspect all public schools annually, noting 74 500 of 205 000 elementary pupils need treatment for various defects.
The New York Herold-Tribune reports a talkative dog in New York rivaling Princeves Jacqueline. A great Dane named Boulderwell, owned by Mrs. J. Stuart Tompkins, spoke to a reporter and demonstrated phrases such as How do you do and I want to go out.
EE Amber Mad Been, general passenger traffic manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway, died suddenly at his Westmount home at age 71. Born December 29, 1857, in Chippewa Ontario, he joined CPR in 1886 and rose to executive rank, becoming G P T manager on September 1, 1922, overseeing passenger and traffic matters on rail and ships Atlantic and Pacific and directing the company’s hotel chain. He had helped develop the transcontinental service and witnessed CPR grow into a world-wide organization spanning the Dominion and beyond.
The people of China, led by Canton and South China, welcome the new year under the dragon. The year of the rabbit ended amid crippled trade and bleak commerce, while the new lunar year serves as the main holiday and commercial settling day for over four hundred million people.
Toronto organizer T. Ransome of the British Israel Federation of Canada warned Ottawans that, judging by Egyptian pyramid symbolism and Bible prophecies, a great cataclysm could begin at midnight on May 29 this year. He admitted uncertainty about its form but feared a war to the end if scripture and current history align.
Emile St Goddard of The Pas Man wins the annual international dog derby in Quebec by finishing 2 minutes 23 seconds ahead of Leonard Seppala in the third day heat. St Goddard clocked 3 30 07 for the 41 mile run, Seppala 3 41 40, Earl Brydges third in 3 42 50. Total times for the three heats list St Goddard 11417, Seppala 111730, Brydges 112825.
Ottawa says the Canadian destroyers Vancouver and Champlain, rebuilt at Portsmouth, should sail before March 20, earlier than planned. Officials of the department of national defence announce the ships will replace the Torbay Toreador substitutes on the Pacific coast, replacing the obsolete Patrician and Patriot.
Ottawa Canada's total export of newsprint for the 12 months ending January 21 was 124,168,090 dollars, up from 15,013,128 dollars in the prior 12 months. The Dominion bureau of statistics released the figures. Oral exports of paper and paper manufactures totaled 130,570,320 dollars for the last year, compared with 122,253,320 dollars the year before.
Ottawa report outlines immigration questions in the House of Commons covering Asiatics, transport costs to Canada, and historical totals. From 1921 to 1927 Canada welcomed 787,408 immigrants from Britain Europe and the United States, with 361,824 from the U K, 249,521 from Europe, and 176,063 from south of the border. The cost of bringing in immigrants reached 7,204,986, with over 60 percent tied to British immigration. The 1921-1927 period shows the last major influx from the Old Country ending March 31, 1921, with 14,263 arrivals. in the 1937 fiscal year, European continental arrivals numbered 71,000, surpassing combined British and American immigration since 1923 when assisted passage began. Since 1923, 61,207 new settlers were brought at a cost of $1,594.54 per unit. The Canadian Farm Loan Act of 1921 offered assistance to locals desiring land, and in 1927, 04 Chinese were admitted under permits, with roles including settlers, missionaries, and teachers. The distribution shows 118 single, 277 adult females, and 03 children among entrants, with laboring and farming classes represented.
Chicago inventor R. E. Laslaey of Libertyville plans a trans Atlantic flight test for a gasoline turbine aero engine. France and the United States recognized the patent. He claims a third greater cruising radius per fuel unit than existing engines.
President hopeful Herbert Hoover declared the United States is undertaking a noble social and economic experiment and pledged to back the prohibition amendment. He spoke as a presidential candidate outlining his commitment to the reform.
Sergeant William Grennon of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police recalls Mountie a northern dog guide who twice saved his life across frozen lakes. In an early crossing Mountie led seven miles over thinning ice to safety then, a year later, cleared a six foot ice gap in one bound to keep them alive. Mountie traveled thousands of miles with Grennan through snowbound missions before departing for Quebec, leaving behind a faithful friendship.
Premier King informs Premier Bracken Manitoba that federal contributions to provinces and municipalities for unemployment relief are withdrawn. He cites wartime justification ending and states no current circumstances justify federal assistance, replying to Manitoba inquiries about expected aid.
London chimes broadcast from Sydney were heard in Buffalo New York in what may be the first experiment of its kind. The Sydney station relayed the London program after a musical segment and sent greetings to Western New York as atmospheric conditions affected reception but signals came through clearly.
Hon. W. J Major announced in the Legislature that Manitoba will erect a new provincial jail costing 300000. The site is not fixed but the facility will be placed where farming operations can be run alongside standard prison routines for inmates.
Vancouver reports from the fifteenth annual Western Canada Livestock Union convention show rising farmer rancher prospects. R A Wright notes better prices and shorter receipts as 100 delegates from western provinces attend with government reps. He cites a $10 million packing merger and calls for producer organization to counter collective buying.
Washington report: the house naval committee slashes Wilbur’s plan to 71 ships, approving 16 vessels including one aircraft carrier and cruisers of 10 000 ton class, rejects submarines, costs about 274 million versus administration’s 740 million, with start times set and a provision to suspend construction if international arms limits are agreed.
London lauds Bert Hinkler for completing a 15 day flight to Australia, claiming several records including fastest England to Australia and longest solo aeroplane flight. Reports note he faced £10,000 potential loss without Lloyds policy and credit his undercarriage design with success. He says no outside help moved the machine since departure.
Internationally known race driver Frank Lockart narrowly escaped instant death when his Stutz Blackhawk Special veered off course at 225 miles an hour and plunged into the surf near Daytona Beach Florida. Surgeons reported no broken bones or internal injuries, only severe shock and facial lacerations after the dramatic crash.
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