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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
2
The article analyzes wartime effects on Canada’s economy and society. It discusses relief needs, urban employment, rural food supply, and potential shifts in rail traffic and government spending, emphasizing shared national effort to end the conflict swiftly while noting possible postwar setbacks. It argues active civic cooperation can minimize sacrifices and sustain social progress.
A France devised night lighting method using blue glass windows and orange lamps to fool bombers, filtering light so orange rays appear invisible to aircraft. The plan is part of nations’ efforts to protect cities during air raids.
One-armed George Martin of Copthorn England demonstrates versatility by using a wheelbarrow and motor mower, digging, turf work, pruning, tree felling, driving a three-horse team, and catching four bricks at a time. He also plays golf cricket and billiards and is a good shot.
Canada imposes export licensing on copper and nickel under wartime order. Licenses for exports to the United States are issued freely and officials expect little disruption to trade. The policy aims to curb enemy trading and conserve domestic metal supplies. Endorsed by Hon. J. L. Isley, minister of revenue.
Approximately 100 men have sent offers to the Voluntary Service Registration Bureau in Ottawa to serve without remuneration in any capacity the government might need. One retiree from a $50,000-a-year executive job is ready to serve on a dollar a year.
Albania will reconstruct 759 miles of enturies-old roads on nine routes, aiming to restore historic travel corridors. The project seeks to preserve heritage while improving safety and connectivity for regional commerce and tourism.
Message from Queen Mary commends the spirit of British women and nurses. She extends good wishes to Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service and the Territorial Army Nursing Service, and joins Princess Mary in greeting the Princess Mary’s Air Force Nursing Service. She prays for God’s blessing on nurses across the empire.
Postmaster General Norman L. McLarty announced a reduction in air mail rates for newspapers and periodicals mailing to distant northern points. The new rates apply to Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, with Telegraph Creek B C eligible in winter. Public mailings may send second class matter at one cent per four ounces or fraction, while posted from publication offices or newsdealers costs four cents per pound. Regular air mail postage remains six cents for the first ounce and five cents for each additional ounce.
In Maidenhead England turtles draw crowds as a ten-yard race unfolds over about an hour. Spectators watch as winding courses and patient pace define this quirky event. Local participants and onlookers share a lighthearted curiosity about the unusual contest.
A vintage detergent ad touts Gillett's Pure Flake Lye as a simple solution to lift grease from surfaces and loosen baked-on food. The copy encourages keeping a tin handy to avoid scraping and scrubbing in slimy water, promising less drudgery in washing up.
Dr C H Best head of physiology at University of Toronto becomes the first Canadian to receive the Baly Medal from the Royal College of Physicians of England. The $100 award honors distinguished work in physiology and is presented at the Harveian Oration on October 18. Best was also named John Mallett Purser Lecturer by Trinity College Dublin and hopes to deliver the lecture later.
A dolphin weighing close to a ton was found stranded in a creek near Leigh on Sea in England. Local volunteers and wildlife teams coordinated a rescue operation to free the beached mammal and check its health.
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