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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
3
Dr Hugh H Bennett head of the U S government soil conservation service warns that topsoil loss from weather and bad farming could cause mass starvation within a century unless farming methods improve. The article notes America is better off than some regions yet faces severe erosion risks.
Dr Bennett warns 4 000 000 000 acres of farm land exist globally but nutritionists say three acres meet one person’s minimum diet. With a world population over 2 billion the average is two acres per person. If population grows 1 percent yearly and soil erosion continues, only one acre per person could remain. in Asia land per person is far scarcer. In America topsoil has declined from nine to six inches and much land is prone to erosion. experts urge comprehensive soil conservation, contour farming, drainage, grass planting, irrigation and other measures. Western Canada already pursues soil conservation, urging ongoing vigilance.
Ottawa reports Canada poised to deploy about $100 million in public projects as a stopgap to maintain jobs if business slows. The Public Projects branch under the Trade and Commerce ministry, led by G. D. Mallory, says plans could grow tenfold with provincial and municipal cooperation, while urging private industry growth to conserve U.S. dollars and spur prosperity.
In Los Angeles a Chicago visitor, W H Smith, discovers local pigeons are unusually smart. After he leaves his hotel with handkerchiefs, two pigeons trail him and circle intersections, seemingly expecting snacks from the paper sack. A bellhop explains locals feed pigeons near the hotel.
Ventura California reports 25 year old widow Mrs Dianne Converse Cyrus plans a round the world solo flight this summer to beat the 73 hours 5 minutes 11 seconds mark set by William P Odom. She would start from Los Angeles fly via New York Paris Cairo and Tokyo seeking the first women's solo circumnavigation. Cyrus is currently co pilot on an air freight line.
A new robot demonstrated in New York can determine within seconds if a traveler can secure a reservation on the next train or plane. The device aims to reduce bottlenecks in current space reservation procedures.
Wisconsin makers report a new compound dissolves in two gallons of water to clean and wax automobiles in one operation. The solution suspends evenly so wax is distributed throughout. The article notes liquid air has a bluish tint when pure.
Montreal report shows Royal Dutch Airlines negotiating with Canada for Montreal Airport access. A Bedouin sheik reportedly offered two camels in exchange for a flight attendant, but the captain declined to protect the airline. The hostess continues flying, avoiding such advances.
A collage of light humor includes ex secretaries, mothers and sons, doubtful cricket calls, farmers with a cow disposal joke, a author joke about bear your baby, two Irishmen before a judge, and a couple reacting to a baseball moment.
A compact reflection on childrearing and moral development. It discusses guarding germinating thoughts in youth, the value of allowing mistakes for wisdom, and the role of kindness and self-reliance in growing capable individuals.
A diamond wholesaler reported losing at least $75,000 in gems after a fake phone call. Henry Blank of Newark, New Jersey, said he left a jewel case and topcoat with the Danford-Lowell Co. and lunch, then a caller impersonating Blank arranged for a porter to pick up the goods.
Paraguay and Bolivia are landlocked South American nations without coastlines. Both nations rely on neighboring countries for access to ports, impacting trade and regional economics.
Montreal reports that Canada saved about 60 million dollars through successful control of wheat stem rust. I L Conners, new president of the Quebec Society for the Protection of Plants, cited 60 million in gains since 1916 losses reached 100 million, noting rust resistant wheats spread since 1925 and widespread crop protection measures.
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