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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
3
Volume XXXIX marks The Gazettss 39th year in Rivers since its July 8 1908 first edition. T. W. Offen recalls the early work as shipping men nearly knocked over type cases on the old press. The paper credits founders advertisers and subscribers for success amid changing local faces.
In a letter to the editor the Rivers Gazette editor responds to a prior article from last week. The writer challenges the piece’s accuracy and seeks clarification on reported facts and context regarding local events and named figures.
A Navy plan envisions the battleship Kentucky, originally a Missouri-class with 16 inch guns, becoming an experimental rocket platform. The project may include atomic weapons concepts and completion is delayed beyond the Hikini blast timing. Names listed include John H Trejoar, Eileen M McFadden, Jack H Wiens, Martin Wareham, Rev E L Williams, Eugene Wilson and others from Saskatoon and Chicago.
Kingston Whig Standard notes Lord Inverchapel, the new British Ambassador to Washington, plans to bring a young Highlands bagpiper for state functions. The paper questions whether the envoy has consulted Jimmy Petrillo on the idea.
The official statement shows between end of July last year and end of April this year Britain completed 38 077 dwellings and had 103 952 under construction. In April 7553 houses were completed and 20000 more were under construction than March. Over 13 months accommodation for 155 916 families was provided by new houses repairs requisition and conversion. The total of dwellings built commenced or projected to end of April is 337 372.
The article notes over 83,000 cases of Australian apples sent to Canada, a move compared to past dairy wars in 1930. It suggests growers may avoid anger or embargo actions like those seen over New Zealand butter, and even remarks that some butter shipments would be welcome now.
Manitoba will replace the assessment committee with an equalization and appeal board. R M Fisher provincial deputy municipal commissioner said at the Manitoba Municipal Secretary treasurers Association 16th annual convention the new board will conduct an economic survey to determine soil potential income and stabilize fluctuating market values previously set by the old committee.
London crowds of housewives flooded shops as flour rationing loomed after the government announced bread rationing to take effect July 21. In the first 90 minutes after grocers opened, an estimated 750000 to 1000000 pounds of flour moved. queues formed, with women racing from store to store to stockpile flour and baking supplies.
More than one million Australian schoolchildren received a victory medal issued for Victory Day celebrations. The medal features a map of Australia as background and a figure with a sword symbolizing national defence against Japanese aggression.
A son was born at Hamiota hospital on June 24 1946 to Mr and Mrs Herb Watkins of Bradwardine.
The article recalls veterans moving into military hospital grounds as Ottawa ignores their plea for aid. It notes Chilliwack’s resilience with veterans pairing bed rest with a budding candy business, and mentions local landmarks and the Fraser River flooding near New Westminster.
Donna Boyce age 4 and Darryl Boyce age 3 suffocated in a bunkhouse fire 76 feet from the Julson farmhouse near James River bridge post office, 15 miles northwest of Caroline. Their aunt Eileen Julson had put them to bed. the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Julson had adopted them after their mother died. Father’s whereabouts unknown.
Washington AP reports that U S airlines will study a report finding ground costs excessive and that airport work crews idle over half the time. It recommends forming a joint company to run terminals for all carriers, aiming to cut expenses and streamline operations.
Little girl's dress located in Rivers is described as new. Owner may reclaim by paying a small admin fee at the municipal office. Call for details at the office.
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