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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1944
Page
2
The piece notes swift postwar shifts after 1939, with social security becoming central to the economy and international communication altered by five years of war. It discusses uncertain political outcomes and ongoing speculation about the postwar landscape.
The article argues against the idea Britain’s empire has peaked. It cites Russia and the United States as emerging powers while asserting Britain’s enduring strength in courage, unity, science, and leadership. Britain’s social economic program for colonies and planned Dominion status for India are noted as signs of a continuing, renewed greatness.
Windsor Star warns that Thyssen Flick Krupp Kockner Haniel Stinnes and Hosch, not generals, effectively control Germany through Ruhr coal and industry. The piece argues these families drive world conquest plans, and demands constant, vigilant scrutiny to prevent aggression.
A Department of Labour spokesman discussed the NSS campaign to recruit over 100000 workers from farms for essential Canadian industries. Meat packing mills and forest work are among needs with sixty thousand workers required in woods jobs. Recruitment timings vary by province as crops and threshing progress.
The Christian Science Monitor says Europeans must relearn road use as car travel expands after the war. Observers warn that families may face tough times with vehicles unused to everyday road conditions.
Answers explain that ammunition permits for hunting are limited to prewar registered owners and expired after August 15 1944. The ration book contents are itemized, extra sugar no, and used bicycle ceilings noted. Buyers of used cars face January 1945 eligibility. send questions for Consumers’ News pamphlet to Wartime Prices and Trade Board offices.
W H Funston of The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company of Canada announces a first all plastic tire using thermosetting heat tempering to run cooler and withstand more heat. Lab tests in Akron aim to prove longevity before civilian use, though production is reserved for military needs.
A Berlin broadcast asserts a new U-boat feature called an air mast that would let submarines stay submerged 20 to 30 days or longer. The mast would supply fresh air while underwater, according to Berlin.
The article notes Utah has appeared in history as Yuta Youta Eutaw and Utaw reflecting evolving orthography and local usage over time. It outlines how mapmakers and settlers recorded the region’s name differently in early periods.
Abraham Streiff, consulting engineer with Fargo Engineering Co in Jackson, says rainfall will be very low in 1945 and even drier in 1946. He bases his forecast on a 25 year study linking sunspot activity at Mt Wilson Observatory to precipitation, noting past accuracy from a 20 year chart ending 1940.
Canadian pilot FO Johnnie Caine and observer FO Earl Boal escaped across Northern Germany to England in a Mosquito after damage from German debris. Australian Squadron Leader Charlie Scherf and observer FO Stewart returned safely after aiding the mission and engaging enemy aircraft.
Australian airmen in India were assigned to fly cattle into Burma. The process started with camouflage by painting white animals with permanganate to resemble brunettes. Cattle were walked into planes, thrown and tied, then lashed into bamboo stalls. Mules and ponies also flew but proved less troublesome than cattle.
In a brief provincial note the Brandon Sun ponders military psychology asking how to confront a retreating foe. The piece mentions Old Linsdale in Bucks England, noting it has only two houses and 12 inhabitants.
Air Force headquarters releases a list recognizing Canadian RCAF personnel overseas for coolness and determination. Highlights include Squadron Leader L G Neilly of Gilford Ontario for leadership in rescuing 17 passengers, and Flying Officer J Wagman of Regina for skillful sea landing after anti aircraft fire. Other named recipients include A L Butler, R C Penrose, R H Simpson, J F Tees, J Wagman with their selected relatives. Also awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal to F J Clay, G C Gillanders, O M Brown, and R E Budd.
A collection of light border jokes and quips featuring misunderstandings about trains ships and war advice explanations about fashion and rail shipments. It includes a wedding joke about a bride and brother and a bald doctor footpath remark and a builder and architect banter.
In ancient England an owner within ten miles of the king's hunting preserves faced penalties if their large dog pursued royal game. To curb chasing, the dog's knees could be cut, enforcing compliance with royal hunting regulations.
A concise note explains that human tears are primarily water with salt content. It highlights the saline nature of tears and mentions their normal composition as part of eye physiology.
Vancouver Sun notes Dr Harlow Shapely compares cancer deaths to battlefield losses during the Normandy invasion. He argues U S funding for medical research is far too low and calls for a major increase to fight cancer nationwide and in Canada.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. told the Chamber of Commerce on December 5 1918 that every man is entitled to earn wages reasonable hours and safe conditions a decent home opportunity to play learn worship and love, with responsibility shared by industry government and society to ensure these conditions prevail.
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