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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
2
The article discusses the push for a dominion wide health insurance and free hospitalization plan for all citizens. It notes current local provisions and group schemes, compares with New Zealand and Britain, and describes the national scale debate sparked by Britain’s National Health Bill.
At Banff the CMA discussed health insurance and free hospitalization. A report led by Dr. Harris McPhedran outlined seven basic requirements for any scheme including living standards, public prevention, diagnostic and hospital services, remote-area care, complete services for the blind and elderly, and public education on implications.
The article notes expansion beyond general hospitals to tuberculosis sanitaria, mental, children’s and convalescent facilities. Dr Harvey Agnew estimates national hospital needs at 250 million dollars. It stresses public awareness of government financial responsibility in national health insurance and free hospitalization, comparing costs to wartime taxation.
The Winnipeg Tribune argues a strong link between drinking binges and recent violent crimes in Winnipeg and nearby areas. It states that many incidents follow parties where intoxication and loss of control preceded robberies stabbings and murder, urging a community re evaluation of personal habits.
Warner Brothers American Film Company announced a 1,000,000 pound plan to reconstruct and rebuild war damaged British studios at Estree and Teddington near London.
The U S Navy commissions its first helicopter squadron of 17 craft based at Naval Air Station Floyd Bennett Field New York City. The unit is experimental to extend Coast Guard helicopter use in air sea rescues and other tasks aboard fleet vessels.
Winnipeg Free Press argues that Canada must offer opportunities in every field equal to the United States. The piece warns that population and facility gaps mean such parity may never arrive, yet Canada must endure and persevere through the loss.
British scientists work on a durable concrete that ages well. The Royal Institute of Architects says it is their greatest need, with conference speakers claiming tests may soon meet demand. They note London's polluted air hastens façade deterioration, leaving few buildings attractive after a decade.
A historical note states Romans treated salt as sacred in meals and never placed any other dish before it, reflecting ritual importance of seasoning in ancient dining customs.
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board answers questions on ration coupons, dealer sales practices, hotel stays, and milk pricing. Unnumbered beaver-stamped coupons remain valid for rationed foods. dealers cannot require a trade-in to sell a used car. hotels must receive ration books for stays of two weeks or more. milk prices in restaurants cannot rise despite subsidy changes. Citizens are urged to request Consumers' News pamphlet or the Blue Book from local offices.
The text notes that weather dominates a farmer's planning. Rains or drought affect profits and losses, with a single storm potentially wiping out a season. The farmer must gamble with nature and adjust plans accordingly.
Ole Mijeltvik of Kils Fjord Sunnmore rigged a motor boat, cable and pulley to plow near the shore. In calm weather the vessel pulled furrows along the field turning the whole plot in record time, a novel method replacing a horse with a sea bound helper.
The rich kingdom of Sarawak in Borneo is now a British crown colony. A statement from the King pledges Britain’s welfare push and social and economic development for Sarawak. Christopher William Dawson is named chief secretary awaiting a governor.
Auguste Liessens of Sorel Quebec, who is blind, described a machine that lets him write music faster than average. He was inspired when his wife was away and a shoemaker’s marked leather grooves helped him trace notes. The latest device uses a paper holder and stencils to copy any notes.
Canadians drink about 40 million pounds of tea each year, averaging roughly 800 cups per adult. The figure highlights strong tea culture across the country.
A collection of light captions and chuckles about marriage, vanity, work, and everyday misadventures. Jokes range from statues and busts to dentists and burglars, with quips about couples, fashion, and sports. The piece frames social curiosities in quick one liners and wry remarks.
Seventy thousand pounds of paint are required to protect the Eiffel Tower from rust. Sixty painters work six months to repaint the tower every seven years. wartime reports of deterioration from lack of paint were found erroneous after the German occupation ended. The tower remains in good condition.
A compact collection of aphorisms on wisdom from Spurgeon Penn Billings Tennyson and others. The quotes contrast knowing with wisdom and emphasize applying knowledge and pursuing understanding drawn from Proverbs and wisdom literature.
The robin relies on hearing to spot and pounce on buried worms. By hopping across the ground it stirs the earth and draws the worm to the surface, where the bird uses its auditory sense to time the strike.
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