Federal versus provincial control of Canadian education
The article discusses whether education should be managed by individual provinces or largely by the federal government. It notes regional differences in climate and occupations justify local control, while federal direction could ensure a uniform curriculum, enable teacher mobility, and promote national unity amid cross provincial pupil movement. It also suggests federal oversight could help standardize school nuances faced by local boards.
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Canada
Problems Are Pointed Out Problems Are Pointed Out
The Canadian Teachers Federation issued a letter urging federal participation in education funding. It argued education cannot rely on provincial wealth local taxes or individual property owners and noted real property taxes are losing tax share. A conference in Ottawa this summer will discuss the issue.
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Canadian Teachers Federation
Ltter
Ottawa
Education Finances Urged for Federal Aid in Canada
The article notes the critical role of funding in education, highlighting postwar salary increases for teachers, building delays, and shortage of materials. It calls for a revival of federal grants in aid of education, supported by the Canadian Teachers Federation and provincial groups.
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Canadian Teachers Federation
Canada
Good Old Days Hog Sale Recalled in Saskatoon
Ed Tingey found a 1952 settlement slip for Canadian Lene Co Operative hogs weighing 3005 pounds from 14 animals. The deal fetched $310 gross, $92.15 net after deductions and freight, leaving a $61.70 cheque. He notes today’s price would be nearly seven times 1932 rates, with oats contributing less to the spread.
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Tingey
Flood Tale From Saskatchewan Misses Home
A Saskatchewan flood report tracks a woman's unusual railway journey. She bought a 55 cent return ticket from Battleford to Delmas and, after two days, remained on CN lines rerouted through Saskatoon Kindersley Hanna Edmonton and Lloydminster before finally returning home, having traveled about 400 miles.
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Battleford
Delmas
C.N.R
Saskatoon
Kindersley
Hanna
Edmonton
Lloydminster
Bolivian Population Split Between Indians and Mixed Heritage
Bolivian demographics show over half the population are Indigenous people with their own languages, while about a quarter are of mixed ancestry. The figures highlight linguistic and ethnic divides in Bolivia, South America.
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Bolivia
South America
Exusiest Of All Pattern 4823 Dress Ad
Anne Adams promotes pattern 4823 for a one piece bodice and one piece skirt casual dress. Aimed at sizes 12 through 20 with size 16 requiring 3 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents and write size name address and pattern number to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Lead Zinc and Silver Output Up In Ottawa February
February production in Ottawa shows sharp rises for lead and readings for zinc and silver. Primary lead totaled 23 726 tons versus 12 636 in February 1947. Zinc output reached 17 527 tons, while silver production stood at 1 501 907 fine ounces, up from 896 329 previously.
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Ottawa
Bureau of Statistics
Overpay income tax in Montreal prompts refunds
In Montreal district 40 percent of income tax returns call for refunds, says Arthur Gilmour director of income tax and succession duties to a business group. He notes so many over-payments occur that refunds are common.
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Montreal
Arthur Gilmour
Albino Robin Spotted in Garden by George Cruickshank
George Cruickshank reported an albino robin in his garden among ordinary birds. The white bird retained the red breast color, a rare sight in the local avifauna.
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Victoria
George Cruickshank
U S Says Canada Seeks Fair Treatment as Trade Ties Grow
C Bruce Hill of St. Catharines speaks at the U S Chamber meeting noting about 2000 U S branch plants in Canada and a five billion dollar U S investment. He cites Canada spent two billion on U S goods in 1947 versus about one billion by the United States in Canada. He urges mutual consideration as a best customer and friend.
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Washington
Bruce Hill
St. Catharines, Ont
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canada
United States
Hill
United States Chamber of Commerce
Summer Labor Shortages Foreseeable Across Dominion
The federal labor department warns this summer will bring labor shortages at least as severe as 1947, with agriculture and seasonal industries absorbing thousands of workers. The prairie provinces follow the national trend per the department’s monthly manpower analysis.
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Ottawa
Federal Labor Department
Prairie Provinces
Dominion
Humorous Vignettes From The Suburbs And Family Life
A collection of brief jokes and quips about dating twenty fourth birthdays ocean fish tins civiliza tion customs and family matters. quick gags include a dance named civiliza tion a prisoner and words with a judge and a neighbor with radio controls reflecting light humor of everyday life.
British Expert Outlines Alberta Coal Boom Vision
Sir Albert Braithwaite proposes importing 3000 British engineers to strip mine Alberta anthracite, aiming for 3 million tons yearly and up to 10 million tons within 18 months, with Ontario delivery costs projected at 12.50 to 13.25 a ton versus 20 for American coal. The push seeks a national Canadian coal policy and capital export approval.
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Alberta
Ottawa
Canada
Britain
Sir Albert Braithwaite
India
Sir Albert
Bank of England
Liberal
Progressive Conservative
Social Credit
C.C.F
Mervyn Brown
Ister Gardiner
Manning
Ontario
Brown
New Chemical For Tomato Blight This Year
Ontario tomato growers gain a new control for early blight using zinc dimethyl dithiocarbamate. The spray or dust can be alternated with tribasic copper sulphate, with four applications at 7 to 10 day intervals starting about 30 days after blossoming. Experiments show good control with either formulation.
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Ontario
Canada farm horse census shows drop to 1 979 400
As of December 1 1947 Canada counted 1 979 400 horses on farms a decline of 12 percent from 1946 with Saskatchewan leading at 486 600 Ontario 451 000 Alberta 393 800 and Quebec 315 700 Downward trend since December 1 1941 totals a cumulative loss of 907 000 horses.
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Saskatchewan
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
Alberta
Quebec
Canada
No immediate hope for lower meat prices in Canada
Ottawa report says there is little immediate hope for lower meat prices before the Commons price committee. Officials assure there will be no meat shortage this year.
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Ottawa
Commons Price Committee
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Funds For Education
CNR
Ak Yee
Pele
Iraq
William Watson
William R
Bill) Watson
Watson
Windsor
Ont
Sill
Canadian
Prairies
Bill
University of Alberta
U.S
Raymond
Carter
Aberdonian
William
Er Tay
RSS SY Tal
Lipton
Thos. J. Lipton Limited
Les Carroll
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