Parliamentary Committee to Target Profiteering Named Likely
Financial Post notes government intends to use the proposed Parliamentary Committees to crack down on profiteering. A cabinet minister is expected to chair with Defence Minister Claxton as a probable choice. No rush on the chair, as Parliament will debate the motion for some time. The Prime Minister said Parliament may discuss the issue while the committee sits.
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Financial Post
Defence
Claxton
King
Age Limit on Senators Sparks Canadian Debate
A Financial Post poll shows Canadians largely back a compulsory retiring age for Senators, with 75 as a floor and 80 possible. Opinions split on provincial appointments, with some favoring an elective Senate or the current system as a minority safeguard.
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Financial Post
A. K. Hugesson
Montreal
Senate
House of Commons
Global Immunity and the Power of Ideas in World Peace
A works committee member cites immunity to divisive ideas as crucial for unity and rebuilding, arguing that feeding hunger and shaping minds together can prevent wartime mindsets. Trade Minister C. D. Howe reports 79,000 houses finished in 1947 with a possible 100,000 in 1948, though industry remains skeptical.
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Works Committee
Europe
You
Toronto
Hart House
C. D. Howe
Financial Post
Howe
Housing demand and materials ease noted in Canada report
The study Housing in Canada cited by Central Mortgage notes that material bottlenecks and many labor shortages have eased. Construction projections for this year hinge on demand rather than supply, with demand expected to exceed housing capacity and drive continued building.
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Central Mortgage
Canada
Editorial Notes on Weather and Tax Trends
Editorial notes discuss winter in January with hints of a long cold snap and reference a Financial Post survey on oleomargarine prices if Ottawa lifts manufacturing restrictions. They cite government taxation figures, potential income tax relief, and the sales tax outlook. The piece also urges better front-page item tagging by editors to aid readers locating submitted items.
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Ottawa
Financial Post
Harmon E. Rice
Huntsville Forester
Recollections of Acton and Local Elections
Acton notes show Col. Kerns winning Conservative nomination for county representation after 12 years in legislature. John R. Barser named Liberal candidate for county election on March 1. Bracebridge Tannery provided a double hair press to Beardmore Co. Hockey team loss to Milton 3 2. Sons of Scotland event at Camp Ivanhoe Town Hall features bayonet competitions between Pte Stewart and Serg Wasson. Ken pond reports work by ice cutters as fine quality again anticipated.
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Col. Kerns
John R. Barser
Georgetown
Menars
J. A. Speight and Co
Messra
Beardmore and Co
Bracebridge
Acton
Milton
A. Swackhamer
A. Smith
T. McPhail
McIntosh
Ryder
A. Gurney
F. Ryder
Sons of Scotland of
Camp Ivanhoe
Pte
Stewart
Sergi. Wasson
Acton Area News Highlights 1928 Local Events
Flag at Government Building half mast for Earl Haig. Orangeville to install a $150000 sewerage plant. Mr Melbourne C Overholt goes to General Motors Oshawa. Acton couple to move away. A Russell Hewetson dies at Brampton and Acton shoe firms. Taxis and CGLT girls sleigh party at O J Johnston home. Spires birth in Acton. Bauer Mainprize marriage at Knox Church Manse. Russians claim literacy at 80 percent.
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Earl Haig
Orangeville
Melbourne C. Overholt
General Motors Co
Oshawa
Acton
A. Russell Hewetson
Brampton
Brampton and Acton
J. W. Hewetson & Son
Taxis Group
C.g.lt
Fred O. Johnston
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Thuresday
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Western
Chapple' S
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Angus Kennedy
Carroll's
Swifts
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DREFT
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Antes
Komba Ona
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Roy W. Goodwin
General Insurance
Ocean Steamship Tickets
F. L. Wright Realtor
Wilbur St
Business Directory
W. G. C. Kenny
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
Min St. Acton
Healdoase Churchy
D. A. Garrett
Frederick Street
A. J. Buchanan
Lalshman Block
Milt Sa
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Mill Sr
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Frederick
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Fife
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Jenkins & Hardy
Victoria St
B. D. Young
V.S
B.V
Veterinary Surgeon Office
Brookville
F. G. Oakes
B.v.se
Knox Ave
Johnstone & Rumley
Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home
Willoughby Farm
Ganado
Kent
Tarsabe
Tom Hewson
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Strdays
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Strehays
Burgetown
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Nagatop
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