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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1939
Page
2
The piece argues against increasing agricultural settlers as a solution for Western Canada and the Prairie, stressing that most production competes in world markets. It calls for immigrant settlers who are skilled workers and consumers, capable of turning natural resources into value and balancing the economy, not merely farming more land.
Provinces align with the Dominion on a youth training plan and draft project schedules. Courses for young men in aviation trades are being prepared. Discussions between defense minister Ian Mackenzie and labor minister Norman Rogers targeted 2000 trainees. The goal is to place many trainees with the RCAF or civil aviation and manufacturing sectors over three years. Canada’s aircraft industry thrives in Quebec Ontario Manitoba and British Columbia with rising RCAF personnel projections.
A ruined Karnak doorway stands 60 feet high and 22 feet wide, with double doors weighing 12 tons each. The article also notes insect life existing as high as four miles above Earth's surface.
A Montreal Star editorial warns that the world’s arms race threatens civilization and warns business and citizens alike to push for a peaceful settlement framework. It argues nations with intelligence must pool strength to create a court within international anarchy to settle grievances and prevent the slide into disaster.
Robert Bond aged 89 told the West Ottawa Tory convention he has fought his party since age 14 and urged young men to join a party to advance Canada. He warned against nonchurchgoers who condemn all churches and the indifferent public who take a negative stance on public concerns.
The British government declares Canada the main source of wartime lumber and coal mine props. Geoffrey Lloyd unveils a plan to control prices and supplies of coal gas and electricity, ration domestic use, and grant government licences for coal exports to allied nations.
A Toronto survey shows Canadian gold mines boosted production over 20 years. By 1938 Canada produced about 39 percent of South Africa’s output, with 10 of the 55 largest mines located in Canada including Hollinger and Noranda. Crown Mines leads globally in production.
American tourists on a Canadian cruise heard tall fish stories after spotting two lake trout in Midland. A local butcher sold the 43 and 34 pounders to an Indian fisherman. The tourists borrowed rods, posed with the fish, and planned grand yarns for home.
Sir John Simon reports Britain's armaments outlay will reach 3.416 billion dollars this year while overall spending approaches 7 billion. The Ottawa Journal notes Britain surpasses Germany in air power and fleets, saying the country acts tough, wealthy, and resolute as a bulwark against dictators.
Neal O Hara in the New York Post cites John Gunther's Inside Asia detailing Japan's prime minister earns 2592 dollars yearly, Shanghai sees about 29000 people taken off the streets annually amid starvation, yet high end meals cost 600 dollars, and American cigarettes cost less in India than the United States.
Pigs have risen to second in Canada’s agricultural exports, with bacon hogs surpassing all but wheat in value. Last year pigs contributed over $65 million to farmers, including $30 million from foreign markets.
A full page Times advertisement from Harrods lauds the King and Queen returning to Britain from Canada. It extols their character, contrasts noble conduct with armed power, and hopes the world learns peace and freedom from their example.
Premier Mussolini outlines a 10 year program to divide large Sicilian estates into about 20,000 small family farms covering 1,250,000 acres at a cost of 4,609,000,000 lire. Wealthy landlords named include the Prince of Trabia Prince Mazzario and the Dukes of Tramaser a and Salaparata. Wheat and wine drive the island’s economy.
Officials warn of a high drowning toll this summer with many incidents caused by swimmers going beyond their depth. Strong swimmers risk peril when attempting rescues, while casual swimmers should avoid waters that are too deep or have dangerous footing.
Indian Tribe honors Helen Keller of New York by naming her blood-sister and White Plume of the Stoney. She becomes the second white woman adopted into the tribe, following Mrs Norman K Luxton of Banff.
At eighty, Sir Jeremiah Colman, famed for developing wild mustard, exhibits an orchid stand at the Chelsea Flower Show. He breeds from South American wild plant stock, producing rare colors worth hundreds, yet gives cuttings to rivals instead of selling. The show features striking contradictions like china blue poppies and delphiniums resembling hollyhocks.
The text notes that North American birds align closely with Old World species, while South American birds form a notably unique group, implying distinct evolutionary paths in the region.
A historic snapshot notes about 10,000 dependent oil producers in the United States along with 638 refineries 10 000 jobbers and 250 000 retail oil dealers reflecting a broad distribution of industry players.
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