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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
6
Canada rose to a leading place among nations through rapid advances in food and goods production shipping science medicine and other efforts. The wartime mobilization proved that organized national effort can speed victory and resolve shortages including housing unemployment and world food supply in peacetime.
In deciding future policies Canada faces a need for public interest and cooperation to develop opportunities in agriculture mining manufacturing science and culture. The country has vast potential but requires a larger population or expanded markets to absorb farm factory mine and fisheries output, affecting taxation employment and farm prices with far reaching impact.
Mr. J F Booth of the Dominion Department of Agriculture says 25 to 27 million acres of land across Canada, excluding Yukon and Northwest Territories, are unused but accessible for farming. This could yield 158k to 168k farms including irrigated areas, contingent on a larger population and stronger foreign markets, underscoring agriculture's growth potential and the need for wartime style cooperation.
A new wallpaper created by English women researchers reflects heat from an electric fire instead of absorbing it. The metal decoration on the paper’s surface prevents heat loss, warming rooms in about one third of the normal time.
A Health League of Canada pamphlet urges dental care with the warning that a decayed tooth may trigger chronic or fatal disease. It promotes twice yearly dental visits, moderated carbohydrate intake, and dietary balance of uncooked foods, plus daily brushing and vigorous chewing for overall oral health.
Ingenious war born gear offers compact tiretrack plates linked to form a two foot runway. No jack needed drop in front of wheel attach bumper cable and fold back to a cigar box size. Hamton Spectator notes motorists never thought of it before.
Governor of Northern Ireland Vice-Admiral the Earl Granville highlighted Belfast and Londonderry as key wartime naval bases. They escorted 13 ocean convoys with minimal losses, supported massive vessel repairs, and saw Belfast build ships like the Georgie and Glory. Glory helped surrender Japanese forces in New Ireland and the Pacific regions.
Hollywood producers have offered for the screening rights to The Long November by James Benson Nablo of St Catharines Ont. Nablo, now in Hollywood, reports several motion picture houses have made offers to film his story of a Canadian infantryman’s front line impressions in Italy.
A compact collection of quotes urging living with honor by being true to oneself and duty. Includes Socrates, Horace Bushnell, Mary Baker Eddy, Woodrow Wilson, and Whittier, promoting faith, truth, and personal integrity as paths to freedom and well being.
Dr Olive Russell of Ottawa said women who served in the armed forces have largely been demobilized and rehabilitated successfully. She spoke at a conference noting that about 400 had been demobilized and that servicewomen were contributing five and aday with definite value to postwar efforts.
A patent notice indicates the Ramsay Company has filed a patent claim. The document lists the patent attorney and the Ottawa address at 272 Bi Street, Canada, with registration details and official filing language.
This wartime reader quiz explains tenancy notices for term certain leases and vacating rights. It confirms five month leases need no notice to vacate, and discusses sugar canning coupons for 1946, plus a ceiling price policy on used cars for all years. It advises obtaining ration vouchers from local boards for maple syrup purchases from Ontario and directs readers to Wartime Prices and Trade Board offices for pamphlets.
UNRRA reports United States horse meat shipments to foreign nations and requests for 300 million more pounds in 1946. An UNRRA spokesman estimates only about 100 million pounds will be available. Meat is purchased by the agriculture department for canning or processing in approved plants. Ceiling price is 13 cents a pound for cured or pickled meat and 16 cents for canned. UNRRA aims to aid Europe by replacing war losses of work horses and drafting mares for breeding and work animals.
Canada expects ample seed for 1946 planting with overall seed quality satisfactory. Red clover will be tight due to poor 1945 fall conditions, totalling about 3 million pounds, 40 percent below 1944, but a carryover and Alberta single clover may meet Ontario and Quebec needs. Other crops show adequate supply. Penicillin trial to cure cattle mastitis reported as promising in Britain. A sobriety test in Mineola mocks a blood test approach.
A medical man suggests that people who live longest avoid hurry, advising parents not to rush children at bedtime and to let them settle calmly for sleep. The remark offers reassurance to families anxious about nightly routines.
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