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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 14, 1944

Page

2

No Chimneys In Mindanao Christmas Dilemma

Amid Mindanao turmoil Marsha faces a chimneyless Christmas as Hassin's child waits to be soothed by Santa Claus. A makeshift fireplace crafted by Antido and Don's return with toys converts a tense wedding plan into a hopeful two week honeymoon aboard a boat.

Marsha Antido Ashe Mindanao Don Santa Claus Hasain Haassin Jige Hassin Starsha Santa Clara Saint Nicholas Tomerorw Gor Haatsin Hieassin Senorita Mersha Husann Margha

Former Boy Scout Wings Aerial Heroes Named

The Scout News profile highlights Wing Commander G. W. Curry DSO DFC and bar a former Newcastle upon Tyne Scout who led the Dortmund Ems canal attack and earned the D.S.C.O. He was a patrol leader King’s Scout and earned gold badges. Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC, who led the Moehn and Eder dam raids in 1943, is also identified as a Boy Scout.

G. W. Curry D.so D.F.C Bar Dortmund- Erns Canal D.s.co Newcastle-on-Tyne Scout Guy Gibson V.C

Alberta oil production falls in early 1944 nine months

A War era report by J. L. Irwin shows Alberta produces 6 585 42 barrels in the first nine months of 1944, down by 722 827 barrels from the same period a year earlier. The text notes most cow parts including the dipod are used in making airplanes. 2508

Alberta J. L. Irwin

Moore proposes community debating club as wartime remedy

The Lethbridge Herald notes Ontario MP W H Moore's idea of a citizen workshop where farmers and workers become small village businessmen to discuss war, weather, finances, and Hitler. The piece critiques vagueness yet supports reviving neighborly dialogue to foster good thinking and government while lamenting fast life and faction growth.

Outerie Mam Clebs Wood W. H Bully) Moore M.P Ontario County Hitler

Saskatoon to House New Research Lab Near University

The Minister of Trade and Commerce Ottawa announces a research laboratory costing about 200000 dollars will be built in Saskatoon beside the University. The lab will extend research to find industrial outlets for farm products and study uses for plants now considered weeds.

Elongated waistline dress pattern 4866 and 4366 trims

Pattern 4866 features a slimming elongated waistline with a trim button front while pattern 4366 offers sizes from 14 through 46. Order by sending 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg, with name address and style number. Mail delays noted. water evaporation fact and war savings stamp appeal included.

Anne Adams Winnipeg Newspaper Union McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man

Price control urged as shield against inflation globally

A writer argues price controls are vital to curb inflation seen in wartime economies. The piece cites a native in Durban paying higher bride price, Mexican and Chinese inflation, and wartime Rome shortages, noting Hitler’s 1936 price freeze and urging citizen participation to prevent national ruin.

Durban South Africa Edna Jaques Confederation of Civil Organizations Mexico City China Rome Hitler

Surplus Army Stock Listing Includes Monkeys Pigeons and Dogs

Herman Hilton of the U S Commodities Division said four monkeys used by the Air Corps for altitude tests are available for sale. Prodded by Senator Homer Ferguson, Hilton also noted 10 000 surplus carrier pigeons and 5 000 war dogs still awaiting buyers.

United States Herman Hilton U.S. Commodities Division Treasury Department Homer Ferguson Michigan Hilton Air Corps

Braised Liver and Vegetables and Oven Stew Recipe Card

Braised liver and vegetables dish uses beef pork or calf liver with turnip carrots onion and celery simmered in browned bits and water then baked at 350 degrees F for about an hour yielding six servings. Oven stew combines beef bacon onion carrot potato with tomato juice or water and seasonings, baked at 375 degrees F for about 4 hours to tender meat, yielding six servings. A note mentions the first zoological order established in China around 1100 BC.

Bank of Montreal President Urges Realism After War

George Spinney, Bank of Montreal president, warns against postwar bliss via government orders and urges realism in reconversion to civilian production. B C Gardner reviews Bank Act changes while noting higher gross earnings but lower net after taxes.

Bank of Montreal B. C. Gardner Canada George W. Spinney C.M.G Ing Council Spinney Bank Act of Ottawa

Flour Production Breaks Canadian Record in 1943 44

The Canadian milling industry produced 24.3 million barrels of flour in 1943 44 up from 23.6 million the year before. About 110 million bushels of wheat were milled into flour in each year, with Canada supplying wheat to the United Nations and liberated Europe. Mills run at capacity amid strong export prospects postwar due to abundant raw materials and power.

Canada Monthly United Nations Europe

War Correspondent Seeks Laval Over Bet Punishment

Anxious to collect a franc bet, war correspondent Joseph Harsch seeks Pierre Laval before his execution. Laval supposedly owed 100 francs from a Paris bet after the fall of Biarzi. Laval predicted Germany would win, sparking a 100 franc wager.

Joseph Harsch Pierre Laval Laval Paria Bianesi England Germany

NO PROFITS FOR THEM IN WARTIME PAY

W L Clark argues in Windsor Star that war profits go to Canadian munition workers while sailors soldiers and airmen see little or no financial gain. He notes workers draw higher wages and bonuses yet fighting personnel receive only a comparative pittance.

Canada Atates W. L. Clark Windsor Star

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