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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
3
The article recalls a long friendship between Canada and the United States, noting extended undefended borders and shared language and culture. It cautions that both nations were not always at peace, highlighting former civil conflicts as part of their intertwined history.
The article describes a Canada window dedication at St. Albans Cathedral in Washington DC. The stained glass window sits between the United Kingdom and South America windows and portrays Canadian history with St. Lawrence as the central figure. It symbolizes enduring U.S. Canada friendship and aims to remind visitors of the two nations’ long cordial ties.
The article argues that continued peace and closer ties between Canada and the United States benefit both nations. It cites Canada acting as a liaison between the two powers and notes longstanding friendship with the U S and U K. It dismisses any likelihood of Canada being absorbed by its neighbor and expects continued cohabitation.
Edmonton report notes 1950 gold production reached a new high despite a low mood in the industry. L. E. Drummond, secretary-general of the Alberta and Northwest Chamber of Mines, said continued development is forecast as northern production problems ease under the Emergency Mining Assistance Act.
Salt Lake City Mrs Annie Crook of Tooele Utah says she is the only licensed woman truck driver in Utah. She holds licenses for California Kentucky and Utah and is a former navy Wave with three children. She asserts she can handle anything on wheels.
New York reports Billboard magazine names Good Night Irene the top popular US song of 1950 in its fifth annual poll based on phonograph record sales and use. Mona Lisa and Third Man Theme follow with Harbor Lights and other Crosby and son and classic titles in the top ten.
In Salt Lake City a 16 year old Los Angeles girl Mary Glee Chesney claims status as one of the youngest licensed pilots. She has flown since she was 12 and logged over 300 hours. She plans to enter the Bendix trophy dash at 18 when she can obtain a commercial license.
Canadian agricultural experts foresee a profitable 1951 with higher cash incomes and strong domestic demand. They flag potential higher costs for machinery and inputs, but anticipate expanded U.K. markets for bacon and cheese, plus greater hog and cheese production in Canada.
A collage of jokes and wry one liners about work, relationships, and daily mishaps. Quick quips include a desk bound boss, a dizzy blonde, a kitten, a farmer’s son, widow jokes, and a prisoner with a joke about an appendix. Ends with a 2915 puzzle-like tag.
London bridesmaid Doris Long solved the chill of an unheated church by concealing two hot water bottles under her skirt at a wedding. The piece notes that about 10 percent of American marriages remain childless.
Calgary owner Everett Bills topped prairie racing circuit winners with $14,390 in earnings for last season. Calgary resident E. B. Miller led final trainer statistics with 18 winners, while L. H Van Housen of Beiseker, Alberta had 17. Jockey Emil Roy of Tisdale, Saskatchewan rode 55 wins with 53 seconds and 39 thirds in 292 mounts. Roy Russell of Calgary was second with 54 firsts, 34 seconds and 36 thirds in 274 mounts. Mrs. T. Helm of El Monte, California was second on the owners list with $13,635 and Lee Williams of Edmonton was third with $13,260.
Middleton Nova Scotia three hundred ninety six horses, the largest shipment by a single Nova Scotia dealer, travel to Corner Brook Manitoba for Bowater Pulp and Paper Company. J H Parr, formerly Castor Alberta, sold the horses including western Canada stock and two hundred fifty from Annapolis Valley.
Wheat production in Manitoba fell sharply in 1950 with total harvest down 7 million bushels to 5 million. Average yield rose to 29.1 bushels per acre but frost damaged crops reduced overall output. Farmers received 1.11 per bushel vs 1.57 in 1949, while provincial field crops value dropped to 164.515 million from 175.65 million, amid reduced wheat acreage due to Red River floods and no diversification gains.
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