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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
3
The Winnipeg Tribune argues Manitoba faces an overdue independent redistribution. It cites urban rural disparities, 50 years without change, and the political risk of gerrymandering. The piece urges Premier Campbell to appoint a nonpartisan commission to redraw electoral boundaries.
Report on wheat yields from 1/128 acre plots at Brandon Experimental Farm. Common wheats outyielded durum. rust infection and saw fly resistance affected results. Top yields: Stewart 50.5, Lee 51.7, Thatcher 50.7, Redman 50.7, Regent 54.4, Chinook 44.0. Other varieties Nugget 49.0 and Carleton 39.0.
The 1951 census shows Canada’s families rose to 320,000 from 252,500 between 1941 and 1951, while average family size fell from 3 9 to 3 7 persons. Ontario up to 1,162,000 families. Quebec 856,000. Newfoundland 174,000. British Columbia 299,000. Saskatchewan 196,000. Manitoba 191,000. Alberta 223,000. Population climbs from 11.5 to 14.0 million.
Potatoes remain a crucial crop with focus at the Morden Experimental Farm and Manitoba University department of horticulture. Breeding aims include late blight and scab resistance. Manota, a Manitoba intro from 1945, originated as North Dakota seedling 134-19 and has performed well.
Trans-Canada Airlines announced an order for fifteen Viscount turbine aircraft from Vickers-Armstrongs to make TCA the first North American operator of turbine powered planes. The $11.5 million purchase, to be delivered by summer 1954, will supplement DC-3s and North Stars on intercity routes.
Summary report details Manota potato. mid season, six to eight tubers per hill, creamy white skin, very white flesh, good cooking quality. Adapted to Manitoba soils. susceptible to leaf roll mosaic and late blight. rare hollow heart. licensed in Canada 1952, marketed as a potential Manitoba industry asset.
The piece warns that constant worry about health can cause real sickness and urges medical consultation for actual symptoms. It cites early diagnosis for diseases like tuberculosis, diabetes, and cancer, then discusses colds advising fluids and rest. It also emphasizes covering coughs and using disposable tissues to prevent spread.
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