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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1940
Page
4
The war cost to Canada in the coming fiscal year is estimated at 500 million 900 thousand dollars, about three times the first year of the last war. It covers army, naval, air force, and Commonwealth Training Plan expenditures and includes mechanization and expanded fleet and aircraft programs.
The Telegrafo quotes Dante to hint Germany should stay above the Brenner Pass as Von Ribbentrop leaves Rome. The next day Soddu announces a Brenner Line defense and the Chamber of Fasces applauds Italy facing Germany, France, and Switzerland. Public sentiment shows anti England nerves, challenging Rome Berlin unity.
The Toronto Telegram argues British cruisers will continue rescuing sailors from scuttled ships amid German plane attacks. It contends salvaging serves multiple aims, preserves the Navy’s name, and profitably detains German nationals of military age, framing virtue as its own reward.
The Belgian army finished a 70 kilometer long steel tank trap barrier described as a practically unbreakable obstacle for tanks and armored cars. It carries 30 000 tons of camouflaged metal and spans fields woods swamps rivers and railroads along a key section of the Belgian frontier.
Albert E. Lee third electrician of a British Ener fell overboard at midnight in the Indian Ocean and survived about an hour in the water. He described near death as the ship searched for him and he clung to a lifebuoy before being picked up by a lowered boat.
John Lehmond of Prince Albert Saskatchewan describes his 14 year effort to breed a Canadian national dog called the Canuck. He debuted the breed at the Toronto Kennel Club spring show noting its mix of samoyed fur great dane bone boxers heart Russian wolfhound speed and its own shepherd gentleness.
The New York Post reports that relocating the dateline from the top center to the page side trims newsprint use by 1 inch, enabling a 161000 dollar annual saving and reducing paper consumption by over 3200 tons yearly.
Travellers from Europe report that nightly blackouts in belligerent nations drain life from large cities. Once bright centers become tombs of darkness as pedestrians stumble and traffic crawls with shaded headlights. The piece notes how easily people take public night lighting for granted and recalls past eras of lanterns.
Alaska program to place two reindeer per igloo as part of a federal effort to make Eskimo wards self supporting. Congress funded 785000 for purchases. average price per animal about 3 dollars. Completion targeted for early June with facilities planned.
The will lodged in Edinburgh requests the National Library of Scotland receive all Montrose related books from Lord Tweedsmuir's library. Dated July 1927 at Ardurn Isle of Mull the will names John Buchan as signer and Walter Buchan as trustee. Witnesses include the Elsfield manor staff.
Dr. Arthur H. Merritt, president of the American Dental Association, argues that philanthropy could fund dental research to cure caries within a generation. He notes mottled teeth in areas with trace fluorine and suggests controlled fluoridation might prevent decay, calling for a major dental research program modeled on medical philanthropy.
A 14 foot long sea creature with two horns was captured near Sea Bright Nova Scotia by Lester Hubley. The American Museum of Natural History concluded the horns are likely teeth breaking through the upper cheeks, identifying the mystery as a bottle nosed whale or porpoise skeleton sold for a small price.
The first Dominion Experimental Farms apiary started at Brandon Manitoba in 1891 and another at Ottawa in 1893. It was not until 1915 that the Bee Division of the Service was established to oversee this specific agricultural effort.
A newly described rule requires proof of Aryan descent back to 1800 before one may become a stockholder in a German newspaper. The measure targets ownership in the press and reflects restrictions tied to national identity.
The Italian government plans aqueducts of 100 miles in length or longer to supply water to the Libyan desert in North Africa. This ambitious project aims to transport large water volumes across arid terrain, signaling a major engineering endeavor.
A claim asserts iceberg meltwater remains pure and fresh. No supporting data or sources provided.
King George VI for the first time in his reign personally distributed Maundy money to 45 poor men and 45 women at Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth accompanied him as church dignitaries and the Archbishop of Canterbury led the ceremony. The king handed each recipient a crimson leather bag with 45 pence plus two, three, and four-penny pieces, matching his age of 45.
A U S study reports that in the United States roughly five schoolhouses burn to the ground each day. Researchers note most incidents involve older wooden buildings and lack of fire prevention upgrades. Authorities urge improved fire safety measures and funding for schoolhouse restorations.
The Plains of Mennonites saw their first hard winter wheat crop in 1873 marking an early agricultural milestone. The event underscores the settlement era and agricultural development within Mennonite communities.
In a brisk exchange the speakers joke about Highlanders and London Scottish, alternately choosing who will be the Daily Pipers. The playful ribbing centers on a mock rivalry and spirited team nicknames.
Report notes Manioba province fishermen in 1937 operated 166 power boats and 764 rowboats including skiffs and canoes. Total counted craft reach 2352 across the fleet.
The U S Army says the B 19, built secretly at Santa Monica by Douglas Aircraft, is near completion and may fly this summer. It features a 210 foot wingspan, 28 ton payload, range over 6000 miles, speed over 200 mph, and a crew of 10 with heated cabins.
British engineers unveil an emergency bridge system using galvanized steel and nine unit parts held by nuts and bolts. Spans reach 200 feet and can support heavy vehicles, erected ten times faster than existing bridges. Trained contractor teams operate across eight Ministry districts with hidden depots stocked for rapid deployment.
Dr John Dearness spoke to the Middlesex Historical Society in London Ontario about how 1600s physicians used sky maps to judge patients. He described determining celestial positions relative to symptoms and prescribing herbs. Ronald H Gurd traced London gunsmith history and displayed a three barrel rifle from 1839 that won a silver medal.
The annual weed losses to Canadian farmers are nearly impossible to estimate but likely exceed 70 million dollars. Many experiments are underway under the Field Husbandry Division of the Dominion Experimental Farms Service to find effective and low cost weed eradication methods.
The total estimated hydro power potential of the Dominion of Canada is placed at 43,700,000 horse power, reflecting vast water resources and energy prospects. The figure underscores Canada’s capacity for hydroelectric development.
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