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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
4
The Manitoba Legislature unanimously urged Canadians to vote Yes in the Dominion Plebiscite on April 27 to grant the government broad power to mobilize manpower wealth and industry for the war effort. It asserted that strong affirmative support will advance Canada’s vital war interests and enable full emergency measures.
Manitoba reports 105,038 subscribers contributing 66,483,200 for the Second Victory Loan, nearly 50 percent above the 45 million quota. Dominion totals reach 1,506,401 subscribers and 979,217,100. North Norfolk and North Cypress combined 179,950, with 82,550 from North Norfolk. A letter from H. E. Sellers thanks the paper for its support, noting nationwide media space rose about 30 percent and Canada crossed a billion dollars in total.
Members of the Fox family from Vancouver met Geo. 8. Fox in Winnipeg last week. The visit occurred while he was on a business trip for the Hudson Bay Company and focused on his activities in Canada.
Munitions Minister Howe announced a 40 mile an hour speed limit to conserve gasoline and rubber. He warned tires worn out mean motoring over until after the war and said the government may commandeer tires from private owners of non essential vehicles if rubber is needed. He urged motorists to conserve resources as a patriotic duty and to cooperate with the rationing plan starting April 1.
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board sets a 5 percent maximum on farm machinery price Increases in Canada, based on prices from September 15 to October 1 1941. Farmers urged to check equipment and obtain spare parts. Rural motorists advised on gasoline categories and ration books, with exemptions for farms and rent.
Mrs W J Hodge thanks the Ladies Aid for fruit sent during illness. Wilfred Stinson of No 1 Holding Unit Canadian Army Overseas thanks the local LO D E Chapter for the Christmas parcel sent him.
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