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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1946
Page
2
Wartime guidance explains how to obtain extra ration coupons for farm helpers and how many meals qualify, with forms to fill and RB191 cards for multiple book holders. It covers adoption of ration books for dependents, visitor export allowances to the US, and where to request pamphlets from the Wartime Prices and Trade Board.
A collection of quotations on perseverance and character from Disraeli Bulwer Brooks Eddy Emerson Thoreau and Thoreau’s question about purpose. It emphasizes steadfast purpose moral courage and focused effort over mere busyness.
Government of India decides to create a complete domestic aircraft industry within twenty years. Production will begin soon at Bangalore with an existing repair and maintenance facility. First aircraft expected in under eighteen months for both Royal Indian Air Force and civilian aviation. Decision follows the UK Aircraft Mission recommendation from March 1946. A special airplane will be manufactured to suit Indian conditions.
The Vancouver News-Herald notes that critics of the Alaska Highway fade as more civilians travel the route. It argues that once travelers complete the journey they understand the highway’s value despite early doubters and gloomy forecasts.
Winnipeg Grain Exchange members oppose a bilateral wheat agreement with Great Britain, arguing Canada pledged not to sign such deals in 1945. They warn the open market would vanish into a state monopoly, demanding price flexibility and rejection of national policy change without a mandate.
Walter Winchell relays a New York Post tale of an aging Texas customer who, after a clerk misjudged her poverty, selects a single string priced at 500000 dollars. She pays in cash from her purse, prompting the clerk to suffer a heart attack.
Ten thousand vitamin tablets will be distributed among Delhi students to combat growing malnutrition. One tablet per student will be given three times weekly, with expansion planned as more consignments arrive.
London reports that British shipowners are sending vessels to Belgian yards for repairs due to faster turnaround by Belgian workers. Col. James Hutchison questioned foreign exchange support for such moves. Hugh Dalton replied trade must justify abroad repairs with evidence.
The town of Goderich in Huron County plans a memorial arena 253 feet long and 183 feet wide with an imposing entrance and memorial lobby. It will include an artificial ice rink, curling rink, badminton courts, lounges, a kitchen, and a portable floor for dancing, skating, and public meetings.
The sandal represents one of humanity's earliest footwear types with a long historical lineage. Archaeological finds show simple strap designs across various cultures, illustrating enduring function and evolving materials through ancient times.
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