Wealth of Canada's North Attracts Future Development
The North West Territories cover 1.25 million square miles with a 1941 population of 12 028. Mining and trapping accounted for over 82 percent of regional net production in 1941–46, with trapping income of 3.43 million and mining 1.95 million in 1946. Dr J W Watson notes a 150 year trend toward the North as resources grow, influenced by economics and social factors.
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Canada
North West Territories
Saskatchewan
Prince Edward Island
Yukon
United States
Europe
Canadian
J. W. Watson
Federal
Department of Mines and Technical Surveys
Watson
City of Vancouver marks 64th anniversary
The city celebrates 64 years since the provincial assembly granted a special charter. Historians estimate Vancouver’s population then at about 250, now exceeding 421,000.
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Vancouver
New York Post Office Named World’s Largest Hub
The facility in New York City operates as the world’s largest post office handling about 26 million pieces of mail daily. The story notes its scale and pivotal role in United States mail service.
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New York City
Chamber forms committee to conserve Canada's water resources
Water context in Lethbridge Alberta reports that Robert A. Bryce of Toronto president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce announces creation of a national committee to coordinate all organizations focusing on water conservation and development in Canada.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Robert A. Bryce
Toronto
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Unusual Will Power From a Jamming Decade Old Birthday Gift
A ninety year old man in Los Angeles opened and finished a pot of jam his mother gave him for his tenth birthday. He notes his mother should have stored it higher up in the pantry to keep him from it.
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Los Angeles
Johnny
Elsie
Biggest Tourist Trade In History Expected Here
Canadian Press reports a record tourist year forecast with 1949 figures surpassed. U S visitors dominate arrivals while Europe and Holy Year in Rome attract attention. Provinces from British Columbia to Newfoundland boost facilities and roads to welcome travelers across mountains coastlines and parks.
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Ada
United States
Europe
Rome
British Columbia
Canada
Newfoundland
D. Leo Dolan
Quebec
Ontario
Anitoba
Rocky Mountains
National Parks
Alberta
Saskatchewan
U.S
Waskesia
Saskatoon Named on Main North-South Highway Route
Regina cited Highways Minister J T Douglas announcing in the legislature that Saskatoon will be included on the province’s main north south highway route. The road will be hard surfaced and connect Regina Moose Jaw Saskatoon and Prince Albert.
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Saskatoon
Regina
J. T. Douglas
Highways Department
Jacob Benson
CCF
Last Mountain
Douglas
Moose Jaw
Prince Albert
50 Million Bushels Wheat Must Reach Elevators
Regina reports about 50 million bushels of wheat remain in prairie storage to be delivered to country elevators by July 31. W C McNamara of the Canadian Wheat Board urges western farmers to deliver promptly as road conditions improve. The board notes current market conditions suggest any grain delivered now can be sold before the 1950 harvest.
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Regina
Prairies
W. C. McNamara
Canadian Wheat Board
Jokes and social quips from a bygone page
A string of humorous vignettes about everyday life and manners from Vancouver. Jests about gingercake theft, domestic strife, barber shop worries, and a sergeant’s question blend with a note that British Columbia will merge its provincial police with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1858.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Support Act Applies to B C Apples
Ottawa reports that the Agricultural Prices Support Act will cover apples from British Columbia as well as Nova Scotia. Parliamentary aide Robert McCubbin told the House that floor price provisions could extend to Nova Scotia apples and indicated Ontario grown apples would also be eligible for price support.
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Ottawa
Robert McCubbin
Gardiner
Commons
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
E. D. Fulton
Kamloops
Gordon Graydon
Peel
Ontario
Mr. McCubbin
Egyptians Used Gypsum as Wall Plaster 4000 Years Ago
The ancient Egyptians employed gypsum as wall plaster about four millennia ago, reflecting early building techniques and material use in tombs and structures.
Manitoba Land Projects Boost 200 Settlers to North Manitoba
More than 200 settlers, many veterans, are located in Manitoba government settlement projects at Catfish Creek Washow Bay and Birch River with 51 133 acres held from 221 120 acres. Crown land sales exceed 650000 dollars, and $370000 was approved for road building and drainage. A Carrot River project houses 82 settlers on 22 020 acres under lease, but flood risk limits outright sales. Development at Birch River began in 1946 with drainage roads and 50 acres cleared per quarter, now sold with roads and drains but no clearing or breaking.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Catfish Creek
Washow Bay
Birch River
Provincial Lands Branch
Carrot River
Provincial Natural Resources Department
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Organization
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DOW Chemical OF Canada Limited
Richmond Street
Toronto 1
Les Carroll
Hane
Doiin Limited
Dominion Experimental Station
Kentville
N.S
John
Brown
Barber
Bodger
B.C
Mecca
Manitoba Land Projects
Wesco Waterpaints Canaway Ltd
ST. Patrick ST
Montreal
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