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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
2
The August 1342 Dieppe invasion, led largely by Canadian forces, is reassessed after the Dominion Defence publication The Canadian Army in the Second World War. Col Stacey notes the operation’s failure but highlights lessons gained that aided D Day.
The Defence Department story reveals new details on why Dieppe failed. It notes German misperception after D Day and the decision to omit heavy bomber support removing the operation's only heavy air backing.
The piece notes Major General J H Roberts faced limited and inaccurate shore reports while commanding the Second Canadian Division aboard a destroyer. It cites exaggerated beach success reports and planning errors, yet affirms the operation’s essential contribution to D Day, justifying pride in the Canadian army’s costly but pivotal role.
The wheat board announced export permits for oats barley and mixed feed oats from British Columbia would not be granted until feed grain supplies improve on the west coast. High demand in B C results from flooded pasture land and severed railway links with prairie shipping points where feed grains are stored.
Capleville Tennessee report says twelve year old William Ellis drills piano fingers by milking the family cow. His father suggested the routine to keep his hands supple for music, and Bill notes the cow has kept his fingers in shape. Now his three sisters want to help with the milking.
Rt. Hon. C. D. Howe, trade minister, urged Canadians to maintain wartime price discipline in peacetime, saying there is no reason to fear further price rises if the public cooperates with continued restraint.
A collection of quick wits and light quips, from hail as hard boiled rain to jokes about marriage and bachelors. The banter features a charity collector, a little girl’s puzzled questions, and playful remarks about weather, gowns, and newlywed life, all in brisk conversational flashes.
Saskatchewan scientists convene at Birch Hills to tackle water erosion endangering prime prairie lands. They urge constant ground cover and reduced cultivation, with selective herbicides like 2 4 D to enable chemical summer fallow and protect topsoil. Alberta and Saskatchewan oil prospects loom alongside Manitoba and Alberta exploration plans, with Imperial Oil pledging 20 million in Alberta in 1948.
Ottawa. Revenue minister J J McCann announced 700000 special income tax guide books have been issued for Canadian farmers. He noted farmers using cash income and cash expenses for tax purposes may not need to file a net worth statement, though assets and liabilities statements may still be required when information is missing. The guide serves as a sample book for recording income and expenses and answers common questions.
Ottawa reports a supply of Canadian developed wheat grass selected for drought resistance will be taken to Australia by W. A. Meares of Forbes New South Wales. The grass strain, valuable for forage, was provided by the Dominion department of agriculture and will be developed for Australian pastures.
Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia has sent his sympathy to victims of the British Columbia flood. The message expresses condolences and support from the Ethiopian leader to those affected by the disaster.
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