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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
2
A discussion on soil erosion notes its global threat to food supply. Dr. Hugh H. Bennett warns that topsoil loss due to weather and farming methods could cause widespread starvation within a century without better conservation efforts.
Dr. Bennett warns that about 4 billion acres remain suitable for farming worldwide. Experts note three acres feed one person on a minimum diet. With a world population around 2 billion, two acres per person exist now, yet erosion could shrink this dramatically over a century.
An American soils expert warns that arable land per person is shrinking worldwide with only six inches of topsoil remaining from nine. He cites erosion and weather threats, calling for contour farming, drainage, grass planting, irrigation and other preventative measures to avert reduced future crop production. Western Canada has an ongoing soil conservation program, and farmers must remain vigilant.
Ottawa outlines a Public Projects scheme within the Trade and Commerce ministry to shield employment if business slows. Led by acting co ordinator G. D. Mallory, the plan prioritizes about $100 million in public works with a potential tenfold increase if provinces cooperate, while also boosting private industry to sustain prosperity and conserve U S dollar supplies.
A Chicago visitor discovers pigeons in Los Angeles that trail him and mimic his moves. They circle him at an intersection and draw laughs before a bellhop explains the birds expected snacks from passersby. The man had handkerchiefs in a sack, mistaken for food.
Ventura California widow Mrs. Dianne Converse Cyrus, 25, plans a round the world solo flight for women. She will depart Los Angeles and fly via New York Paris Cairo and Tokyo to beat the existing 73 hours 5 minutes 11 seconds set by William P. Odom. No woman has completed a solo around the world. She has served as co pilot on an air freight line.
A new robot debuted in New York to quickly tell travelers if a reservation is possible on the next train or plane. The device aims to reduce bottlenecks in space reservation procedures during its first public demonstration.
Wisconsin makers unveil a cleaning and waxing solution formed by dissolving two ounces of a new compound in two gallons of water. The product claims to suspend evenly in water so wax distributes uniformly during use. The note also mentions liquid air, when pure, appearing with a bluish tinge.
Montreal report records Quebec Society for the Protection of Plants noting a $60 million saving from defeating wheat stem rust. I L Conners, new president, cites 1916 Dominion loss of $100 million and says rust resistant wheats spread since 1925 with little current loss. He warns of new oat blight, rising weed control, and ongoing need for vigilance and research.
Montreal tale of a Royal Dutch Airlines hostess who rejected a sheik’s offer of two camels in exchange for the flight attendant. The captain refused the deal to preserve airline loyalty while the hostess continues flying and avoids such advances.
A collection of light quips and anecdotes. A wife questions her secretary title followed by a mother’s comment about her son in law. A batsman argues a call with an umpire. A farmer fills a government form about a cow’s carcass. A writer jokes about bear your baby while the baby’s with grandma. Two Irishmen before a judge joke about settling out of court.
A compact collection of quotes on child training and development. Rousseau, Eddy, Thackeray, and Beecher discuss guiding germinating thought, addressing injustices, fostering independence, and learning from mistakes to build wisdom.
In Cleveland a wholesale diamond dealer reports losing at least $75,000 worth of gems after a bogus phone call. Henry Blank of Newark New Jersey said he left a jewel case and top coat at the Danford Lowell Co and went to lunch. Felix B Lowell received the call claiming to be Blank and instructed theft to occur.
Paraguay and Bolivia are landlocked nations in South America with no direct access to the ocean. Their geographic situation shapes trade routes, port access, and regional relations as they seek corridors to improve maritime access.
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