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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
8
The months after the war brought famine, strikes, and continued international disagreements. The once hopeful post-war world now shows conditions far from the expected normal, fostering cynicism and pessimism about the future.
The text urges continued hope in the future and support for those working toward a better world. It credits Allied nations and their courage for victory and warns that cynicism now could jeopardize peace, calling for steadfast determination in present times.
The article argues that citizens should actively engage in public life to shape events. It notes many Canadians may not know their representatives and suggests expressing views on food shortages and labor troubles to influence national policy. It urges overcoming cynicism and building a world aligned with wartime aims.
High officials said the Mexican Embassy asked Cuba's cooperation in a campaign to stop gold smugglers using Havana as a base of operation. Customs seized 1,712,250 in gold from June 6 1945 to February 6 from travellers attempting to smuggle into the island. February totals reportedly rose with smugglers using small boats between Mexican and Cuban ports, surpassing 5,000,000. Police say most gold aimed at European black markets but some targeted Argentina.
The article notes that nearly 250000 service members and women lie dead in the line of duty in World War II. The piece likely discusses the scale of American casualties and the impact on families and the nation.
Sydney G. Dobson, a 46 year Royal Bank veteran from Sydney Nova Scotia, elected to succeed Morris W. Wilson as president of the Royal Bank of Canada. A former junior clerk who rose to head office, Vancouver manager, and later corporate executive he is noted for direct decisions and public service. He has long aided welfare causes in Montreal and headed the Welfare Federation campaign in 1940.
A London dealer buys the uncut unbound 61st issue of Thomas Gray's Elegy in a Country Churchyard for 1050 pounds, about 4672 dollars, reflecting strong collector demand.
The Q and A explains that coupons from prior to application are dropped before issue if a book is requested late after discharge. It notes Canadians abroad must carry ration books for two weeks or more, while American guests at Canadian hotels are exempt. It states there is no ceiling on professional dental work and invites requests for Wartime Prices and Trade Board pamphlets.
The National Film Board presents Canada World Trader in the Canada Drives series to illustrate Canada’s rise to the world’s fourth largest industrial power. It highlights export growth and the Canada Approved quality mark, noting latent power awaiting release for peaceful global service.
Health Minister B. Claxton told the Parliamentary committee on Indian affairs that expansion would boost staff and salaries, reorganize professionals on a service basis, expand hospital facilities and nursing stations, intensify tuberculosis case finding, extend vaccination, require medical exams for northern entrants, use government transport for personnel and patients, improve dental and first aid services, boost research, and appoint nurses to residential schools while training Indian doctors.
William Arthur Deacon, literary editor of the Toronto Globe and Mail, has been elected president of the Canadian Authors' Association. Mrs. Kathleen Strange, Winnipeg, was elected vice-president for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
A playful exchange touts Grape-Nuts Flakes as energy and nutrition for everyday needs. The dialogue highlights benefits like protein for muscles iron for blood and teeth and bones as shoppers compare value in a humorous scene.
A collage of light humor scenes. A professor jokes about history and fame while a burglar and a co ed exchange quips. A sergeant notes a bullet’s reach at a rifle range. Domestic gags follow about secrets, marriages, and a parrot’s retort.
Philip Wright a 35 year old tuberculous patient in an Epping hospital asked the London Daily Mirror for a few beads to pass time. He has received 1,000,000 beads and gifts including money cigarettes candy and even a marriage proposal.
The plan projects full reconversion by year end with manufacturing and utilities returning to prewar employment levels within three months. By December 31, an additional 800000 workers will be employed compared with wartime figures.
Major R. K. Magee, surgical specialist to No. 20 Canadian General Hospital Over seas, reports in a Canadian Medical Journal article that German surgeons failed to apply advances known to Canadian, British and American medicine. He notes observations of German prisoners and says German surgeons suffered from isolation from outside medical influence.
Hon Colin Gibson Air Minister announced that since the peace time terms were set last April 15 more than 1 500 have enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force while 10 000 ground trades vacancies remain. From VJ Day to May 25 a total of 6 296 officers and airmen were enrolled predominately from current service personnel. Gibson said more recruits would likely come from civilian life as many eligible young men were previously ineligible during the war.
A compilation of quotes on liberty, freedom, and duty from Bowles Burke Eddy Prichard Cowper Southey. Each maxim links true liberty to order, virtue, and respect for others, contrasting rights with responsibilities and the enlightenment of spirit.
The Ottawa Journal notes the gardener’s seeds planted and crops entering waiting period. It warns to monitor drought stray dogs caterpillars cutworms neighbors’ children and assorted plant diseases while awaiting harvest.
Nylon has invaded the wild west as cowboys and city dudes form nylon lines in Gallup New Mexico. Stockings no longer draw interest. buyers pay 12 dollars and up for a 30 foot nylon lariat, a value allegedly large as an elephant.
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