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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
2
The Prices Board and Kenneth W. Taylor, former Master University professor, foretell a mostly optimistic fifty year outlook for Canada if no major wars occur. They expect gradual progress and expansion in prosperity, though exact timing remains uncertain.
The article projects rapid urban growth in Canada with Mr. Tay doubling current figures. It cites Labrador and Alberta oil fields as key to progress, notes exports must cover imports of citrus, tea, coffee, and others, and predicts a migration from farms to cities toward Alberta and British Columbia. It warns global events may alter the outlook and stresses optimism for the remaining half of the century.
Winnipeg reports indicate a record sugar beet crop with about 21 000 acres planned in Manitoba and strong conditions and adequate moisture. Officials say Ontario Alberta Manitoba and Quebec have signed contracts for 102 000 acres and total plantings could reach 111 000 acres.
Agriculture Minister Gardiner told the commons that the Newcastle disease outbreak has infected 45,000 birds in British Columbia's Fraser valley region and is on the wane. Indications are new cases are diminishing in number and importance, with expectations of complete control through quarantine and slaughter of infected birds.
During 1948 49 fiscal year Junior Red Cross members packed and shipped 469 083 gift boxes valued at 938 166 dollars. The effort reflects large scale international aid through organized youth service.
Dr. Lawrence Peters, formerly of Saskatoon and now at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has won the Markle Foundation scholarship, one of the most coveted medical science awards in North America.
Health advisory suggests children up to 12 require at least one pint of milk daily while adolescents need one pint and adults at least half a pint. It also recommends overweight adults choose skimmed milk.
In Prince Rupert British Columbia the northern coast Indians forsake lacrosse to practice basketball four months yearly. They prepare for the annual March tournament drawing buyers for their crafts. Seven teams from villages up to 200 miles away attend the fourth annual meet drawing about 1000 spectators including families.
A column of light gossip and jokes features researchers debating whether codfish talk, women crying more than men, and a widow's witty exchange about her late husband’s estate. Other snippets include a hotel porter on a titled guest, a bee that can lift weights, and a caller mishearing a reference. The tone remains brisk and amused.
Ottawa economists say cost of living should level off through 1950 after March index peak of 163 driven by rent boosts. Seasonal rises expected, then a gradual decline into fall as grass fed cattle and crops appear, with wage demands easing and US price trends ahead in timing.
More than 3,000 treaty Indians in northern Saskatchewan will undergo tuberculosis tests starting June 19. E. S. Jones, superintendent of Indian affairs, announced the survey will be conducted in 13 northern settlements with medical staff traveling by plane. Surveys in the rest of Saskatchewan were completed last year.
Ottawa reports the distribution of more than two million war medals and campaign stars to World War II veterans is nearing completion. To date 1,934,930 medals and clasps have been issued to individuals including beneficiaries of deceased veterans.
The Royal Canadian Air Force plans the largest peacetime summer camp at Gimli Manitoba in July with Winnipeg 402 squadron and four other western squadrons joining a two week camp starting July 1. Additional camps will run at Muskoka Ontario Chatham New Brunswick and St Hubert Quebec. Most sardines are caught in the dark of the moon.
Purchasing agents from three large Pacific Northwest utilities at the annual convention foresee the Alberta natural gas pipeline as the decade’s key economic driver. They estimate a total cost around 113.8 million dollars with 1,500 miles of pipe needing about 23 million to manufacture and 7.4 million to transport. Coating, wrapping, and in place costs push the figure higher, including 20 million for installation.
Ottawa Trade Minister Howe told the commons the government has not set the domestic sale price for the 1950 51 wheat crop year beginning Aug. 1. He answered Percy Wright asking if the current price of $2 a bushel plus carrying charges would continue.
An advertisement claims Moone's Emerald Oil quickly relieves extreme foot pain and inflammation after several applications. It urges readers to buy a bottle today at any drug store, promising instant comfort and renewed mobility.
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