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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1948
Page
2
The article discusses how Britain faces a dollar shortage and shifts its imports to sterling area nations, raising Canadian concern over continued purchases of imported foods. It notes Britain may boost purchases from non dollar countries where shortages are not a constraint, affecting Canadian trade.
Sir Henry Turner of the United Food Ministry said Australia could become a vast granary for Britain and much of Europe as discussions with the Australian government on large scale food production proceed. British colonies may ship supplies to the United Kingdom, with plans in Queensland to raise millions of pigs for bacon and to sow sunflowers for margarine oil.
The piece notes plans for expansion in meat and eggs production in Australia and large scale ground nut crops in East Africa. It discusses food production growth in non trade dollars areas and cites a globally uncertain outlook with possible trade pattern adjustments. It warns Canada may face shortages due to European Recovery Program participation and hopes farm markets stay open.
A New York psychologist advises simpler dress and calmer living to beat heat. He rejects heavy wool, recommends head covering for older people, rhythmic fanning, rest during peak heat, and avoiding overhydration. Light meals and gentle activity help, while heat raises low spirits and risks of self harm. count to ten before reacting to hot days.
A collection of light hearted lines and jokes features an English lesson pun about seeing his old school, a six dozen humor about an ice box find, marriage quips, a centenarian joke, a poem exercise, whale steak humor, a gramophone joke, and a Highland inn host fire safety quip.
Pat Odendaal of Whittington near Chipinga, South Africa, saw baboons on his property and shot one while wounding two others as the troop fled. The baboons, protecting their group, attacked the sentry for failing to report danger. The piece ends with a historical stat noting 268 war-free years in 4,000 years of history.
Winston Churchill accepted the freedom of the city in Perth Scotland and warned that peace is as hard as war. He urged a full united national effort across all classes and parties to restore Britain to its former great position after dark days.
Cambridge. Economist Roger Babson told an 1898 MIT reunion that people may fly like birds in half a century. He said a gravity insulating product could let a person stand on a small square device and lift off, with or without motor aid.
A reflective editorial urges motorists to dim headlights at night to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. It stresses safety, simple courtesy, and personal responsibility, arguing etiquette on the road is as vital as manners at a ballroom.
Instructions describe dry packing in bran or sawdust and two preservation methods using lime solution and water glass. Dry packing requires dry material and no odors to avoid mould. lime needs careful preparation and offers no clear advantage. water-glass preserves for months but may affect yolk, white, and heating, with specifics for a five gallon crock and air release via a pin hole.
At the annual firefighters ball in Flin Flon, Chief Walter Edman began a solo that was interrupted by a chimney blaze. He ended the tune after the fire siren wailed, continuing the party as the brigade quelled the minor blaze.
Britain faces an aging future as experts from Political and Economic Planning warn the population will be dominated by the very young and very old within 20 years. They urge a government population policy to raise average family size and counter migration impacts.
Fred Rutzer, 65, a retired seaman, wandered onto a fire escape in a yogi suit that was actually long underwear. A bartender and neighbors shouted for help as he claimed yogi training saved him, recounting primitive breathing and heartbeat pauses from his Great Lakes days. Police noted the unusual explanation and released him.
Poet Jane Dale reflects on simple natural wonders seen from home and the ordinary joys of childhood and countryside life. The verse contrasts distant luxury with accessible beauty and ends with a practical line about keeping silver clean.
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