Canada Liberal leadership and succession debate
The Liberal Party chose a new leader to replace W. L. Mackenzie King, noting his long record and the challenge his successor Louis St Laurent faces. The piece highlights youth versus experience, praising King’s background and stressing the need for both scholars and seasoned leaders to guide Canada forward.
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Liberal Party
W. L. Mackenzie King
Louis St. Laurent
King
Canada
Rhodes
McGill
Canadians
Canadian beer output climbs as sales push outlets open
The Bureau of Statistics reports June beer production in Canada rising to 17 510 000 gallons from May’s 15 280 000 and June 1947’s 15 270 000. For the first half of the year output totals 85 080 000 gallons, up 6 440 000 from last year. Meanwhile Toronto readies the Canadian National Exhibition August 27 to September 11 with Lord and Lady Mountbatten, the Welsh Guards Band, Olsen and Johnson, and a grandstand crowd expected for platform performances, fireworks, a marathon swim, and extensive exhibits.
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Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Ontario
Toronto
Lord and Lady Mountbatten
Welsh Guards
Britain
Olsen and Johnson
Canadian Progress Through Agriculture and Arts Spotlight
A concise overview highlights Canada’s growth across agriculture industry science art travel and education. The piece notes modern progress features and a broader, educational scope beyond earlier rapid territorial coverage.
Canadians Favor Private Ownership In Postwar Poll
The Financial Port reports Canadian attitudes toward ownership of basic industries. A 1944 survey of 7 000 interviews found 43 percent favor private ownership, 30 percent half and half, and 8 percent undecided. The piece argues for continued private management despite taxes and shortages.
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Elliott Haynes
Fifty Three Nations One Voice on Berlin Unity
The piece praises Britain and the United States relief airlift to Berlin and urges democracies to unite a single voice. It argues that a shared purpose and industrial teamwork could sustain morale and influence Germany, referencing the World Assembly for Moral Re-Armament in Caux with fifty three nations.
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Berlin
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Russia
World Assembly For Moral Re
Caux
Switzerland
Free Democracies
Swift Current Sun Defines Community Newspaper Role
The Swift Current Sun states its weekly function is to support beneficial campaigns and nationally significant projects, guiding citizens and upholding respectability. It aims to influence moral and religious needs across all races creeds and social standings within the state.
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Swift Current Sun
Editorial Notes On Prewar Fairs And Fashion Advice
Three weeks until exhibition time and local fairs follow. The editorial notes warn belts cause bulges and dyspepsia, urging suspenders or braces. A Marshall Field list emphasizes time, perseverance, working pleasure, simplicity, character, kindness, example, duty, economy, and patience.
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Marshall Field
Recollections of Acton and Local News Notes
Recollections of Acton from the Free Press August issue recounts the new pavement opening with no ceremony and local business openings. It notes the Mill Street widening conversation, a runaway accident on Silver Creek Hill injuring Mrs. J P Mullen, and various residents' travel, with council delaying progress on electric light plans.
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George Stovel
Acton
Mill St
Silver Creek
J. P. Mullen
Harriston
Teeswater
J. C. Matthews
Prescott
Kingston
Ottawa
Robt
Wansbrough
Local notices from Acton area published August 1 1838
Brickwork on Chas Parker's Young Street residence advances. Dr J C Lindsay opens dental office in Royal Bank Building Toronto. Acton Girls Ball Team trips to Guelph win 15 5. lose by one run to Kit chener. Robertson family returns to Cartwright Manitoba after two months. Farewell tea for Mrs Henderson and Mrs Scott as they depart. Birth: McKinery daughter to Arch and Mrs McKinery Ballinafad July 29 1928. Obituary: Purnel Urmel Bunte of St Joseph's Hospital Guelph died August 16 aged 23 years.
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Chas. Parker
Young Street
J. C. Lindsay
N. F. Lindsay
Royal Bank
Toronto
Acton
Guelph
Kitchener
Robert Robertson
Cartwright
Manitoba
Malcolm McLean
C. C. Henderson
R. Scott
Mannen
AL St. Joseph's Hospital
David Mannen
New Kitchen Aid Prevents Ice Tray Sticking
The Financial Post highlights a liquid or method to keep ice cube trays from sticking in the freezer. A few steps on the bottom of each tray allow them to slide in and out easily, makers say. Democracy depends on actions, not opinions.
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Financial Post
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