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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
2
The article notes Canada’s ongoing immigration interest in 1948 with amended restrictions enabling more entrants. Six months ending September 30, 1947 saw 32,028 immigrants, 14,226 fewer than 1946. Decline blamed on reduced troopship arrivals and ship reassignment, despite eased Commonwealth and U.S. entry rules and a 20,000 displaced persons quota.
The text notes expected growth in passenger ships this year, enabling more people to immigrate. Britain assures Australia shipping space for at least 70 000 arrivals in 1948, while Canada is slated for higher intake than 1947. Policy faults include too few entrants amid labor shortages. more space is anticipated in coming months, prompting interest globally.
Canadian astronomers J. A. Pearce and Elsa Van Dien report to the American Astronomical Society that the Pleiades cluster, known as the Seven Sisters, spins at about 135 miles per second. Their observations come from the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria.
Mrs. A. Cristall, Edmonton’s first Jewish resident, at 72 hopes to revisit Odessa in Russia. She recalls early pioneer days on Jasper Avenue when Indigenous neighbors visited often and she learned Cree to communicate. Her plans to travel were halted by the Titanic sinking and World War I.
The statement notes that the potter's wheel emerged independently across multiple cultures. It reflects a broad historical pattern of parallel innovation in craft technology, highlighting widespread early advances in ceramics without attributing the invention to a single group.
J F Singleton of Canada’s Dairy Marketing Products Service told the Western Ontario Dairymen Association Canada must produce or import 79 million pounds of butter by April and maintain 10 million pounds as working stock. He cited 1947 domestic consumption rising while cheese output fell. year end stocks remain to be reported. Roy Fraser warned further dairy price hikes may follow the feed grain shortage affecting herds.
A collection of quick jokes about double and triple entry in accounting. An employer asks can you do double entry and the applicant offers triple entry profits for partners and losses for tax collectors. The bits poke at work life and family silliness with punchlines about church and heaven and a reluctant soul.
The Royal Bank of Canada reports 1947 progress with deposits reaching 1.75 million and 71 foreign branches aiding traders. Sydney G. Dobson stresses Europe recovery as vital to Canada, noting Canada’s exports to Europe and Marshall Plan aid while warning against inflation and urging increased production to sustain prosperity. Royal Bank records show assets over 2.09 billion, high commercial loans, growing deposits, and a staff of over 10,400 with emphasis on foreign-network service and staff diligence.
Water is essential for breathing and digestion in all living beings, supporting metabolic processes and bodily functions crucial for survival and health.
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