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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
2
Citizens anticipate peace and the return of service members to civilian life. Civilians look forward to lifting wartime restrictions and rebuilding homes. The public seeks improvements through politics economics science social reform education public health and related channels.
The article outlines Canada’s postwar efforts to improve conditions through unemployment insurance and housing programs. It notes many measures are ready but await war’s end to mobilize manpower and finances, and commends youth for their wartime response and potential for trained, capable work.
Discussion on expanding and improving Canadian education argues for nearly doubling annual school spending from 146 832 642 to fund better facilities. It also calls for a capital investment around 60 000 000 to prepare schools to contribute to national welfare and peace time nation-building.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 13,770 initial unemployment insurance claims in December 1944, up 1,972 from November and more than double December 1943. Of 10,880 adjudications, 9,042 were deemed entitled. Total benefits paid reached $337,220 for 176,084 unemployed days, with an average duration of 16.5 days and an average payment of $31.65 per beneficiary.
The Newhills church in Aberdeen shire, long sticklers for a precentor led unaccompanied singing, has installed an organ after the retiring minister left. Once the organ arrived, the modern congregation can enjoy hymn and psalm accompaniment, replacing the former choir led acapella tradition.
This Wartime Prices and Trade Board notice answers common questions about ration books. It states a left Canada holder cannot lend their book, rules on turning in books, halting the Aid To Russia Clothing Campaign, surrender of deceased persons’ books, and hospital stay coupon adjustments. Readers are urged to send questions or request pamphlets to their local board.
A collection of light humor with brief vignettes and puns from daily life. A waitress, a judge, a chaplain, a Scotsman, a mother and child, and a sailor share quips and misadventures. The jokes feature money, mistaken names, and playful exchanges, finishing with a ribbing about the ant at a picnic.
The Royal Oak lay at anchor in Scapa Flow when Northern lights aided German U boat gunners to spot and sink the battleship in 1939. Bold silhouette against the lit sky made the ship a ready pretext for the attack and loss.
Deputy Minister HF Gordon told the Men's Chadian Club in Fort Wihan that the plan has graduated 122 000 aircrew and used about 15 600 aircraft. He cited 172 aerodromes, 3 855 miles of taxi strips, 26 million gallons of petroleum storage, and massive building and lumber use in the program. He said the effort is winding down but the fighting air force will continue to victory.
Reid Scott of Gloucester county, 18, won the Beaverbrook scholarship for Northern New Brunswick. From a Bathurst area farm and salmon fishing home, he completed grades I to VIII locally then studied via the New Brunswick Corresponding School. He passed matriculation with first division marks and will study electrical engineering.
Newsweek reports Churchill’s Jan 18 remark that Britain has no need for Spain and should not join blocs hostile to Russia. He sends a letter to Franco rejecting Spain’s participation in a Western bloc and warns against blocs that threaten peace. Churchill recalls Franco’s statements praising enemy victory as inevitable.
Unofficial estimates show requests for U S loans to aid postwar reconstruction totaling 20 billion dollars. Congress must remove foreign loans or rely on an international bank from Bretton Woods. the issue looms large amid speculation.
An advertisement promotes Hem-Roid as a fast easy tablet for piles. It claims to relieve congestion improve bowel movements and heal rectal membranes, with a five day no risk trial and money back guarantee from a Canadian firm.
Pte Esther Mickey McDowell of Calder Saskatchewan plays the big bass horn in No 3 CWAC band Kitchener Ontario. She huffs and puffs while the gruff tone emerges. Enlisted November 1942 she is daughter of Charles McDowell. Sisters from across Canada graduate with CWAC badges and LAC notes.
Canada increases vitamin oil production after wartime shortages. Dogfish livers, once undervalued, are now processed for medicinal oils. Most oil goes to Britain and the United States, with Greece also a recipient. UNRRA requests shares for liberated nations. Canada commits 100000 gallons, 21000 already shipped.
Take action today for eczema and skin troubles by using Mooney Emerald O. It promises concentrated strength, fast itching relief, and rapid drying of eruptions. Available at drugstores with a money back guarantee for satisfaction.
K W Taylor of the Prices Board warns that global nutritional needs outstrip current production and urges both short and long term plans. He notes Canada shows ample evidence of poor intake among populations and calls for improved efficiency in production, processing, transport and merchandising of food.
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