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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
3
Early survey notes indicate over 15,000 claims in good standing in the Yellowknife district, with more than 200 mining companies incorporated for Northwest Territories work and around 70 exploring. Since operations began, about 14.5 million dollars in gold has been recovered.
London. Walter Nash deputy prime minister of New Zealand called for a central commonwealth body at the first session of Commonwealth consultations. He warned against a body that would bind parliaments but urged closer regular consultation and ratification mechanisms. Nash, speaking in Fraser's absence, pressed for a unified empire approach while noting gaps in United Nations spirit and uneven living standards as obstacles to lasting peace.
Official sources said Australia will ship at least 20 900 000 bushels of wheat between now and August 31, far below the famine emergency committee’s proposed 37 000 000 bushels. The reduced shipment reflects current implications and a lower outlook for export.
Eleven Toronto police horses were sold at auction for a total of three dollars as the mounted division was cut back. The proceeds will fund motorized equipment purchases following a police commission decision.
Government officials said Canada would not face a bread shortage due to recent grain shipments to starving countries. They cited the 10 percent Canadian cut from 1945 supplies versus the US four percent drop. Prime Minister Mackenzie King had warned no shortages would result when the reduction was announced last March 17.
Under-secretary of agriculture N E Dodd predicts the crops may become the largest in U S history based on reports from across the country. He cites a good early spring and says farmers will plant about 300 million acres of food livestock feed and fibre crops, roughly 4 million more than last year.
Auckland reports growing demand for stricter food rationing to free more supplies for Britain. Many seek smaller meat butter sugar and tea rations while others urge tighter limits on all foods. Government urges coupon saving, waste prevention, more private parcels, and higher domestic production.
Winnipeg safety committee proposes council revoke all permits except housing starting May 1. Permits would be issued only for single dwellings up to 10 000 dollars, commercial buildings with dwelling attached, apartment blocks for residential use, and buildings serving the public.
The six line summary: Russia and Iran clash over UN Security Council agenda. Gromyko abstains from further Iranian talks, citing a Soviet-Iranian agreement and withdrawal of Iran’s appeal. Egypt chair Hafez Afifi Pasha notes Gromyko’s brief statement ends a second vote. Russian delegates may not attend future discussions.
Victoria officials say after four years idle the Consolidated Whaling Company Limited will resume whaling operations this season. Two of five vessels have entered the yard for overhaul and repairs while manager A Garcia notes plans cannot be outlined yet but operations will occur this year.
Toronto report says Britain’s newest and largest airliner, the Tudor II, will be assembled in Canada at the Malton plant near Toronto, a facility that produced many Lancaster and Lincoln bombers during the war.
Fiorello H. La Guardia, director-general of UNRRA, called the European and Asian starvation crisis foreseeable and avoidable. He refused to assign blame for past failures, praised Canada and Argentina for aid, and noted improved U S efforts but urged quicker progress. He cited long collaboration with Canada since 1940 on defense and relief work.
Saskatoon reports a purified vaccine for encephalomyelitis ready for distribution from the University of Saskatchewan if an outbreak occurs. The animal disease laboratory under Dr J S Fulton has developed a method to remove proteins in the horse vaccine that adversely affect some people.
A £2000 reward was offered for information leading to arrests after bandits stole historic jewels antiques and works of art from Hever Castle near Edenbridge Kent once home to Anne Boleyn the second of Henry VIII's six queens.
Washington proposes a continent wide effort to tackle Europe's economic crisis by creating a United Nations European regional office in Geneva. James Byrnes plans to present the idea in Paris to break the peace treaty stalemate, with support from advisers like Dean Acheson. The scheme envisions an European economic council and agencies for fuel and power, trade and industry, transport, and food. Geneva would host due to existing League of Nations facilities.
Vancouver to New York adventure continues as O. P. Smith, 66, travels northward from the coast along Fraser River toward Prince George. The route aims to reach the Saskatche wan River, with plans to pass Cottonwood and Fort George canyons, ship the canoe 32 miles to Summit Lake, then continue to Finlay Forks and east via the Peace Pass down the Peace River.
A three man Canadian delegation will travel overseas to assess the world flax situation for Canadian growers. J W Mac Kay R J Hutchinson and J G Morntain will meet with the British flax controller tour producers’ organizations scotching mills and research institutes to aid the industry. They will visit the United Kingdom Northern Ireland France Belgium and Holland returning to Canada in June.
Prague and Austria would welcome Canadian diplomatic representation in their capitals, acknowledging Canada’s enhanced world status and relief efforts. Canada currently has no mission or legation in Prague or Vienna.
Auckland reports New Zealand will repay Britain 64.8 million dollars the last outstanding overseas loan taken to finance its role in the Second Great War. The remaining foreign debt has already been repaid.
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