Ottawa Week in Review on Bills and Agriculture Plans
In Ottawa the Emergency Powers Bill faced heated debate in the Commons amid wartime control discussions. The House passed the amended measure 122 to 46 as ministers defended powers over prices wages and immigration during the transition. A three day Dominion Provincial agricultural conference outlined 1946 production targets including wheat oats hogs cattle and potatoes. Canada and Britain discussed postwar policy while the US offered a 4.4 billion dollar credit to Britain and talks on tariff reduction began. Agriculture Minister Gardiner signaled plans to eradicate Bangs Disease in cattle following warnings about undulant fever in humans.
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All Aboard by RJ Deadone on a autumn train journey
A fragmented travel tale recalls a Toronto to Western Ontario route with stops toward Guelph Kitchener Sintford London and more. A train fuses news pages fashion and mood while a sleeping child awakens a mother in the night on a Ottawa bound trip.
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Guelph
Kitchener
Sintford
Geadeneh
London
Walter Lippman
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Middle East
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Home Town Co operation in Community Efforts
The article praises local participation in town committees and events while noting many residents are burdened by work. It highlights how a few busy individuals volunteer time, gain leadership status, and earn community respect for their service and accomplishments.
Woman poses beside fallen temple pillars in Greece
A woman autoist moments a snapshot before ancient temple columns lie toppled. She warns not to include the car in the frame to avoid anger from her husband who may think Iran into the scene.
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Greece
Iran
Farmer's Wife Champions Higher Wages via Free Trade View
A letter from Mrs William Schrag of Zurich Huron County argues strikes harm the nation. She advocates raising incomes by 30 percent while reducing weekly hours, contending price cuts and efficiency would lift living standards for all workers and stimulate exports.
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Canadian Countryman
Toronto
William Schrag
Zurich
Huron County
Wien Daeastdeh
Mat Wei
Access to property and public passage in strike era law
Lawyers argue access to property and public streets is a core common law right but note a proposed Criminal Code clause. It would allow entry for trade, limit police action against unions, and protect union members from suit when actions occur during strikes. The piece cites fuzzy wording and a satirical quote about self interest.
Serviceman as Father and Family Return
Returning servicemen with children will gain happiness and renewed companionship at home. They will discuss their children’s needs and future with their wives and may become firm, orderly fathers shaped by military discipline. The sight of their youngsters sustains courage during danger, making homecomings wondrous moments.
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Wilha
Australian plan to import Canadian pedigree cattle
Proposals in Canberra seek to extend shipments of stud cattle from Canada and Britain to Australia. The Australia Agricultural Council asks the Commonwealth to assist states in securing stud bulls kept at state farms, arguing Australia would benefit from Canadian Herefords and Durhams.
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Canada
Australia
Britain
Australia Agricultural Council
Commonwealth
Atate Farma
Preparations for global explosion test near Calgary
Turney Valley, 5 miles southwest of Calgary, readies an explosion using 5,000 quarts of nitroglycerine to blow a nearly cut off well. Engineers plan to detonate to recover oil and assess wide production effects.
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Calgary
Turney Valley
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