Lac la Biche wild gas well fire dangers northern Alberta
Oil workers battled a wild Central Lac la Biche No 1 natural gas well near Lac la Biche Alberta after drilling fluids leaked, gas blew, and a fire started. The stand-in Stanolind well 6 miles away remained burning free of fire while a relief well is drilled to regain control.
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Lac la Biche
Alberta
Lac la Biche No 1
Edmonton
Stanlind Lac la Biche No 1
McQUEEN
Neil Mcqueen
Central Leduc Oil Company
Leduc field
Lac la Biché
Canada passes landmark tax relief in budget amid surplus forecast
Finance Minister Douglas C. Abbott unveils a voter friendly budget lifting basic income exemptions to 1000 for single and 2000 for married, cutting taxes for 750000 Canadians and trimming luxury taxes while abolishing nuisance levies on soft drinks and transport tickets. The plan targets a projected 87000000 surplus for the coming year as corporate taxes shift to favor small earners and revenue loss tops 369000000.
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TAWA
C.P
Douglas C. Abbott
commons
Canada
British Crew Voids Seaboard Ban On Haligonian Duke
The British crew of the 7128 ton Canadian collier Haligonian Duke are virtual outcasts on the Melbourne waterfront due to a lockers ban on the ship. The crew, part of the British Seamen's Union, faced the restriction since February 24.
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MELBOURNE
Reuters
British Seamen's Union
Valentine industry totals and bird cleverness noted
The notice highlights U S greeting card trade at about 175 million dollars with ten percent on Valentine's Day and strong rose, jewel and confectionery sales in New York and nationwide. Also a London Spectator blurb claims wild birds are smarter than tame birds, with tits pulling up a string to access fat.
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United States
New York
London Spectator
Control Bills Approved After Grits Pass Commons Hurdle
Ottawa reports the omnibus controls bill clears a Commons hurdle with two defections by Progressive Conservatives. The Liberal and Social Credit side supported passage while opposition objections centered on extending arbitrary powers under a general heading. The bill moves to the Senate with provisions on rental prices steel and Tibet awaiting review.
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ees
Progissiv
tibet
senate
Howe
George Drew
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CNR
Drew
Mr. Howe
J. L. Gibson
Ind
Comox-Alberni
CG. V. Hodgson
P.C
Victoria
Ont
Effective Dates Main Tax Changes
Ottawa reports the budget sets personal income tax from Jan 1 1949 and corporation taxes from Jan 1. It notes repeal of taxes on soft drinks, candy and chewing gum last night, and repeal of excise on transportation tickets long distance calls telegrams and cables last night. Reductions in excise taxes on jewelry cosmetics smokers supplies taxage pens and pencils last night.
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OTTAWA
C-P
Abbott
Budget at a Glance with Retroactive Tax Relief and Price Reforms
The budget slices two way tax relief with higher exemptions and lower rates effective Jan 1. Exemptions rise to 1,000 for single filers and 2,000 for married and dependents up to 400. A 14 percent average tax on taxable income applies to most remaining taxpayers, with 750,000 already removed from the tax roll. Price ceilings are removed on many staples while some remain. Various duties and taxes are repealed or lowered immediately including jewelry, cosmetics, luggage, pens, and more. Corporate taxes see rate reductions and extended loss carry-forward. Effective Jan 1, 1949.
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Abbott
United States
Brig Malone Transfers to Supplementary Reserve
Ottawa reports Brig. R. S. Malone, 39, of Winnipeg, relinquished command of the 18th Infantry Brigade reserve force and moved to the supplementary reserve. Lt. Col. F. D. Adams, 41, of the Fort Garry Horse, holds temporary command pending a permanent successor.
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BRIG. MALONE
OTTAWA
R. 8S. Malone
Winnipeg
18th infantry brigade
Canadian army
F. D. Adams
Fort Garry Horse
10th Armored Regiment
Effects Personal Income Tax Cuts Shown By Comparative Tables
Comparative tables illustrate the impact of personal income tax cuts on families, including married individuals with two children, showing changes in net take home pay under proposed rates and allowances. The data highlight how family allowances interact with tax relief to affect yearly income.
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OTTAWA
Finance
Abbott
Five Cent Bottle of Pop Returns to Calgary
CALGARY March 23 The five cent bottle of pop will return today as two soft drink firms cut price from seven to five cents. Officials cited federal war tax removals on beverages as the reason, with taxes previously at 25 percent and one cent a bottle.
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CALGARY
C.P
Calgary landlord ordered to pay damages over heating failure
Calgary district court ordered landlord M Graham Broateh to pay tenant H Z Hillyer damages of 106.70 dollars for failing to provide adequate heating. Hillyer testified the gas supply was cut so he had to cook at a neighbor's home and there wasn't enough gas to fry an egg.
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CALGARY
oy district
H. Z. Hillyer
M. Graham Broateh
Speculate On Vote Date
Ottawa observers weigh timing after a spring budget that boosts voter wallets. Finance Minister Abbott hailed relief while Conservatives call it an election budget, with Liberal rivals signaling October as a likely general election month. observers note June hurdles but ongoing speculation continues.
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OTTAWA
Abbott
commons
J. M. Macdonnell
P.C
Muskoka
Ontario
critle
Abbott Budget Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Canada
Ottawa reports that Finance Minister Abbott unveiled a budget aimed at easing burdens for the common worker while tightening taxes elsewhere. The plan cuts taxes on some items but imposes no food tax relief, and opens the US border to more imports. Reactions ranged from cautious approval to cautious doubt as citizens assess impact on pocketbooks and living costs.
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torrie
Abbott
Ottawa
zen
Edmonton Sextette Seeks Grand National Bet
A Paris bound racing note reports Edmonton sextette backing a 109 to one chance in the Grand National with a six rider group and new wagering plume. Edmonton bets listed as 59414 amid the excitement of the post 49 mile dash.
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EDMONTON
Clydulfe
Ainiree
STUMPFLE
Carl J. Simpfie
Farmers’ Union of Alberta
tedmy
Abbott
LAKE SUCCESS
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Canada
United Nations commission
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The Hague
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Ezsard Charles
Jersey
Joe Walcott
International Boxing Club
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ima company
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grade
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