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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1946
Page
3
Herbert H. Lehman criticizes U S food policy, arguing rationing should continue and that exports must be prioritized to avert a world food disaster. He cites Canada Australia and Argentina as key grain suppliers and urges immediate export orders despite civilian distribution concerns.
Irwin A Williamson announced the rediscovery of the Santa Rosa, a long lost Spanish trader galleon with rumored treasure, located in 146 feet of water off Key West. Divers probed the coral-hulled remains for 43 minutes, removing 1940 1941 identification marks but finding the treasure status uncertain due to decayed planks. The lore recalls Aztec gold and a curse tied to Mexicans and Cortez.
P K Heywood of Toronto and former president of the Canadian Retail Federation says the textiles shortage likely won’t ease for a year. He notes most retail goods remain in short supply, though some classifications may improve during 1946.
London reports forthcoming British commonwealth trade talks and a 14 power conference summoned by the United States aim to reduce international trade barriers. Herbert Morrison says Britain has been invited to participate, with Canada and others already accepting. The talks are seen as pivotal for empire preference concessions and each side’s possible renunciations, shaping future global discussions next spring.
Construction crews under temporary headquarters in Schreiber push the 15 million Kimberley Clark pulp and paper mill project at Terrace Ontario on the Aquasabon River ten miles east of Schreiber. Terrace activity grows daily as six prefabricated camp buildings rise and new workers arrive. in a year trains will bring workers to Canada’s youngest industrial community anticipated to house about three thousand people.
United States military authorities announced a round up of prominent Nazis hiding in Shanghai and across China as plans were laid to deport all Germans connected with the Hitler regime. The effort targets those who have escaped prior capture.
J. D. Perrin of Winnipeg, back from Britain and France, says gifts of food parcels by Canadians to friends in England will help alleviate the United Kingdom food crisis.
Campaign opens in Ottawa as Royal Canadian Navy and Army start recruiting 14 088 to 18 000 part time and active service volunteers. The permanent force aims for 4 800 more personnel to reach full war readiness, with fleet air arm authorized to hire up to 65 percent from former reserve officers and ratings, and 35 percent from new recruits.
Fiorend H La Guardia director general of UNRRA says he will not take the 15000 dollar yearly salary for the post. Former UNRRA head Herbert H Lehman also served without pay. Officials note he drew only actual overseas transportation expenses from UNRRA funds.
Halifax reports Dr G C Laurence of Chalk River says Canada must spend millions to stay ahead in atomic research. He notes wartime limits on funds hampered progress, urges sustained investment as the United States pours hundreds of millions into similar work. He cites material issues, including uranium oxide and graphite purity, that affected early Canadian experiments.
Frederic Hudd, announced to retire as Canadian trade commissioner in London, will continue as official secretary of Canada House. He is expected to act as high commissioner after Vincent Massey retires, with a permanent replacement to follow.
Ottawa Agriculture Minister Gardiner defended a 32 percent rise in farm implement prices, saying follow‑ups will help farmers pay debts. He disputed claims farmers are well off, noting continued mortgage burdens and the need to clear both farm and implement debts. The debate also featured Finance Minister Hiley praising the prices board after its careful study and approval.
Evidence gathered by the senate income tax committee could lead to major changes in income tax legislation and a new appeal procedure. The committee, begun last year, heard briefs from the Canadian Bar Association and the Canadian Association of Chartered Accountants. A key theme calls for a simple economical and speedy appeal process for tax disputes. Currently dissatisfied taxpayers may appeal to the minister, then to the exchequer court and finally to the supreme court and privy council.
The future of national registration cards carried in Canada since 1940 likely will be settled when labor department estimates reach the commons. The current year’s estimates ask for 324,625 dollars to continue recording new registrations. Members expect debate and opposition arguing the regimentation is unwarranted in peacetime.
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