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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
2
Policy makers debate Canada's postwar immigration targets with estimates ranging widely from 15 to 100 million. Geography experts differ on sustainable population, with Professor Griffith Taylor asserting soil and climate could support about 50 million people at a good living standard.
The article notes immigration growth after the war brought 379000 new citizens, but the rate is now falling with little population change. Currency restrictions in some countries hinder asset transfers on emigration, prompting calls for Canada to actively stimulate immigration. It suggests Canada assist European nations facing overcrowding to boost population.
At a meeting of foreign ministers from Britain France and the United States observers note that population pressure in Italy and Western Europe fuels unemployment. Canada aims to admit skilled workers while weighing acts to manage refugee influx and immigration, a topic drawing global attention.
Ottawa reports the Foreign Exchange Control board issued a display card to hotels and merchants for standardizing U S currency handling. The card states U S funds are accepted at the official rate one to one point ten Canadian. The reverse lists two tables to compute change in Canadian dollars or U S dollars when paying accounts.
London reports surprise dollars flowing to Lloyds as American tourists insure their trips against English weather. The outside bet on a fickle climate attracts cash for the famous insurance house.
Canadian television receiver production is expected to hit 50 000 units this year, five times 1949 output, the Canadian Radio Manufacturers' Association reported. The association said the federal government will release enough U S dollars to cover imports of essential parts. President Truman's salary is 100 000 dollars annually with a maximum 50 000 dollar account. 2350 tax-free expense.
John Ritchie Mac Nicol longtime Tor Ont Davenport MP and ardent irrigation advocate died of a heart attack at Malton Airport. The traveling conservationist had just wrapped up Parliament Hill duties and was off on another Prairie Provinces speaking tour on reclamation and irrigation.
Liverpool cabbie Bob Kelly offers shaving service for six pence. He has fitted an electric razor and a looking glass in the back of his taxi and says the convenience helps people in a hurry.
Wetaskiwin Alberta, meaning the place where peace was made, derives from a Cree term describing a historic peace pipe gathering with Cree and Blackfeet about a century ago. The meeting established the site at Wetaskiwin.
The Royal Commission report to the House of Commons finds Canadians of Japanese origin will get an added 1 222 829 for possessions and properties confiscated during the war. Market gardens in British Columbia and fishing boats are among items listed, with claims process and total payouts outlined. Personal effects lost or stolen are valued at 201 000, and some homes advertised and sold at fair prices to highest bidders.
A collection of humorous vignettes and quick one liners. The office boy quips about a parrot dying of a broken heart after marriage. Inflation jokes contrast money with value. Letters mock hotel bills and travel costs. A hospital joke pits walking against health. A child scene and a sharp sister retell a wartime crowd moment.
A team of Canadian independents starts 10 wells 700 to 1500 feet deep in west central Saskatchewan northeast of Lloydminster. Pan Western Oils Ltd and Long Island Petroleums Ltd share half the strat test drilling costs with Canadian American interests funding the rest. The tests will drill at least 12 000 feet across six townships on a 500 000 acre Crown grant, with Lambton Company retaining an 8 1 4 percent carried interest.
Health league suggests avoiding deep water and canoes for non swimmers. Learn artificial respiration to save lives. Take sun in easy doses to prevent sunburn. Identify poison ivy and avoid it. Ensure summer water and vacation milk are pasteurized. Avoid over exertion in heat and drink more salt for hot weather.
Prince Albert Agricultural society disputes Calgary claims of an all-time fat stock sales record. Calgary reported 24 head of steers sold at 30 dollars per hundredweight, while Prince Albert noted 38 head sold for 30 and over. The Prince Albert show had 659 entries averaging 29.20, versus 618 steers at Calgary averaging 27.96.
Geneva reports Canada moved past Britain to fourth place in refugee resettlements. Canada took 2,254 new arrivals in April for a total of 83,950, while Britain had 83,327. The United States leads with 176,377 and Israel has 117,943.
The Financial Post reports that Canada’s 1950 crop launch is edged by late seeding in much of the country due to a slow spring. In Red River Manitoba about 200000 acres were not sown. Wheat prices seen stable, U.K. contracts extend to July 1, cattle herds shrinking, and bacon hogs up 22 percent with domestic consumption rising.
A Regina girl tells her brother about a clergyman she met. He dismisses him with the remark, Hmmm, big shot, eh.
The 16th Diocesan synod in Prince Albert Saskatchewan voted in favor of renaming the Church of England in Canada to The Anglican Church of Canada. Nearby notes mention the Ice Age ending about 20,000 years ago.
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