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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1943
Page
2
Canada’s naval expansion accelerates with four escort destroyers gifted by the United Kingdom to guard western North Atlantic convoys. The program aims to boost manpower to 90,000 and increase ship numbers, with potential for two more destroyers and possible aircraft carriers in the near term.
In guarding the western half of the North Atlantic convoy routes Canadian sailors from the Prairies, many with no prior naval experience, have proven capable in the Battle of the Atlantic. Credit goes to the crews and the shipbuilders, establishing Canada as an important naval power aiding Allied victory.
A collage of old time jokes and sketches with light dialogue. Distracted mother misplaces a girl describing her father’s nose, a aunt mishears a Canary Islands acquaintance, money caution dialog, a stubborn diner, a Plymouth Rock chicken remark, a doctor visit gag, two Scots drown bet, minister questioning a child’s name, and farm boy Johnnie asking where the colt’s rockers are.
An educational health note explains minerals are vital for bones teeth and body tissues. It covers calcium phosphorus iron copper and iodine, lists rich sources like milk cheese beets liver and beans, and offers cooking tips to preserve minerals, ending with a postcard request for a free copy from the Western Division Health League of Canada.
The Farmers Advocate notes an acute protein shortage for poultry rations. Producers must source animal and vegetable proteins themselves as millers and feed firms struggle to supply enough. It calls for strong farm management and clever sourcing to sustain unprecedented chick production this year.
A roster lists Air Gunners Air Bombers and Pilots from multiple schools across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It names graduates from No 1 Central Navigation School Rivers No 7 Air Observer School Ya Prairie No 7 Bombing and Gunnery School Paulson No 12 Service Flying Training School Brandon No 10 Service Flying Training School Dauphin No 5 Air Observer School Winnipeg and No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School Macdonald plus newly commissioned Pilots including Moysey Downton Dvorak and others across Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta.
A Lisbon paper Novidades extols Britain’s so called sixth sense in international policy describing it as an instinctive and intuitive ability to foresee the evolution of events across four centuries of world power.
A freight train departed McAlester Oklahoma with V A Drumb as engineer, V A Drumb Jr as fireman, R L Drumb as conductor, and twins Leo and Elmo Drumb as brakemen. The engineer is the father of the fireman, brother of the conductor, and uncle of the brakemen.
The report notes widespread destruction across multiple villages since the conflict began, detailing casualties and infrastructure damage. Information cites ongoing fighting, displacement, and aid needs as authorities assess regional impact.
White sauce made with butter flour and milk forms the base. Fold in minced pimiento and cooked peas then season with salt until smooth and well blended.
For 13 years the annual population increase has been 2,000,000. The total population is now estimated at 170,000,000.
A powerful Australian wind known as the Willy-Willy commonly reaches speeds around 120 miles per hour, delivering strong gusts and potential damage across affected regions.
An international mix of aircrew returning to Canada for pilot training forms a notable class at No. 19 Elementary Flying Training School in Virden Manitoba. Len Shebeski from Arborg recounts Alaska bombing missions and rite of passage from navigator to pilot, praising high morale and harmony among a diverse group including Canadians Americans and Irish. The group includes Sgt Derek Horne and LAC J W Grott returning to Canada for pilot training, SAC J A Stiles, wireless operators Sgt J R Smiley and Sgt J E Taylor, and LAC George Goodwin now aiming to fly fighters.
Studies at New York State College show alfalfa and forage crops yield higher food content when cut in the afternoon. Prof. Otis F. Curtis explains carbohydrates form with light, so plant tissues hold more nutrients after a full day of sunshine.
A historical note cites over 5 million packed salmon cases with a valuation more than seven times the cost Russia paid for Alaska in 1867.
Labor Minister Mitchell said in the House of Commons that 19,182 of 44,539 men initially found unfit on private medical exams were deemed fit on re-examination since Oct 31, 1942. Among them 5,676 were previously fit but rechecked due to category doubts. those found fit were called for service unless postponed.
A Home Service notice promotes outdoor tennis as good exercise for all ages. It advertises a 32 page booklet by a known authority, titled Develop Correct Tennis Form, and invites readers to mail 15 cents to Winnipeg Newspaper Union for a copy. Include name and address.
Samuel Colt, inventor of the revolver, created a wooden model of his design in 1829 illustrating early prototype concepts and tooling.
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