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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
2
A Minaki Ontario meeting of the Investment Dealers of Canada reported ongoing prosperity despite fears of a recession echoed by past US downturns. The discussion highlighted positive financial indicators and sustained expansion following the wartime era.
The report shows 6.6 million bank accounts with 4.048 billion dollars in Canada, up from 4 million accounts and 1.37 billion in 1943. There are 387 thousand more accounts with over a thousand dollars than fifteen years ago, and employment remains high aside from expected seasonal declines in some sectors.
At the time of the figures 4,700,000 were employed in Canada, 30,000 more than in 1948, while only 110,000, less than three percent of the workforce, were unemployed. The period is seen as highly satisfactory with bank balances and employment at high levels, though economists differ on future prospects.
The Bureau of Statistics reports 53 100 unemployment insurance claims in June down from 63 700 in May and up from 39 600 a year earlier. By month end 80 400 ordinary claims remained on the live register versus 95 800 in May and 56 500 last June.
Irish author and playwright W J Herron, 37, from Princeton, says Canada is a better place to live than the United States. He praises Canadians as relaxed, friendly, and interested in one another during a six month Canada tour aboard the Empress of France. He planned a return to England after the voyage.
Buenos Aires records its coldest day of the year on August 10 with a temperature of 26.24 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice coated the streets as snow from Mar del Plata, 200 miles south, marks the first winter snowfall in 15 years.
A collection of light anecdotes featuring a boy with a dollar on a picnic, a jail guard, a barber chair quip, marriage and divorce lines, obstinacy, a parson’s wedding mix up, a doomed romance, a Punchline lamb, a Sunday school miscue, and a baseball batting tally.
Winnipeg hearing outlines plans for developing the Canadian fishing industry. Fisheries Minister Mayhew urged government action to realize the Dominion s great fishery potential and presented improvements to Manitoba officials and trade representatives.
An article notes the sucre as Ecuador's official currency unit and outlines its use in trade and pricing. It references historical context and mentions its long-standing monetary value in the nation's economy.
Ottawa officials report federal plans for a trans-Canada highway will be sent to provincial governments after cabinet approval. Legislation on federal funding awaits provincial agreement on cost sharing route and standards. Estimated total cost about 400 million dollars for 5000 miles with federal contribution likely between 150 and 200 million.
In Winnipeg the Canadian beekeeping industry reports a smaller honey crop for the year with 50 to 60 percent of normal yield due to poor Ontario weather and western Canada curtailment. Despite the shortfall, a large surplus from last year should keep supply near normal. Last year the government bought 5 million pounds, but purchases fell to 3.5 million due to container packaging. Canada produced 45 million pounds last year, including 15 million from Ontario.
Regina reports Joe Burton an elevator operator and a robin named Joey share a bond over loss of a right leg. They meet each evening in Joe’s garden where Joe digs worms for Joey. The two have been friends for three summers. Calcutta known as the jute and shellac capital of the world.
Edmonton Mercurys win western intermediate title and will travel to London in March for the world championships. The CAHA also approved a 5000 gift to the Canadian British Empire Games Association to aid a 62 athlete New Zealand Games squad. Memorial Cup semi final timing set. Edinburgh tour planned for a three month Europe trip starting December.
Agricultural manager Sam Foster and staff at the Canadian National Exhibition tracked down six exhibitors who filed livestock entries but omitted names and addresses. Using breed associations, prior entrants, and farmer networks, they located rightful owners and returned about $125 in entry fees.
Dawson Creek residents faced a waterless post office as village commissioners cut water over frontage rates. The federal government refused to pay and claimed exemption, leaving customers licking stamps with distaste.
After a sermon closing, a preacher asks for a few minutes of prayer and to open with Deacon Brown who replies I just dealt. The exchange captures a quiet church moment as the service winds down.
The government announces via the Canada Gazette that Christmas and New Year fall on Sundays this year, so the following Mondays December 26 and January 2 are legal holidays in Ottawa.
Ottawa reports the agricultural prices support board will sell butter at not less than cost plus storage charges from current floor purchases. Canada’s stored butter stood at 56,600,000 pounds on Aug 1, with 41,000,000 held by the dairy products board. The abnormal feature is government holdings rather than industry.
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