Britain to Sell Off State Pubs After Offer
The British government plans to privatize state owned pubs hotels and liquor outlets sold since 1916 to curb drunkenness during WWI. Carlisle area pubs will transfer to private owners this spring after a $141 million bid. The sale ends a wartime liquor monopoly and shifts control to North Country breweries with annual profits around $380000.
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Governmitt
Carlisle
England
Prnce
David Lloyd George
Germany
Austria
Cheaper to Observe Woods-safety Regulations
Nova Scotia hunters risk expensive searches and possible court fines for ignoring Lands and Forests Act safety rules. Officials advise carrying a compass and matches, informing others of plans, and staying with a group. Wildlife officers stress preparation and calm as key to avoiding losing contact in unfamiliar terrain.
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Nova Scotia
Lands and Forests
Lands and Forests Act
S.S.M. Murray
B.E. Urquhart
New Brunswick Natural Resources Department
Outdated supply and demand concept urged by Saskatchewan farm leader
E A Boden of the Saskatchewan Federation of Agriculture told delegates that the open market for agricultural commodities is outdated. He urged administered pricing to stabilize production and prevent feed grain shortages. Boden warned that a unified producer approach is essential for effective policy and cautioned against farm groups acting alone.
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E. A. Boden
Saskatchewan Federation of Agriulture
Boden
Winnipeg Accidents Rise As Police Cite Reporting Increase
Winnipeg police chief Norman Stewart says reported accidents in 1972 rose by more than 40 percent, though he notes this reflects more reporting rather than a jump in actual crashes. Through December 15 there were 14,830 accidents while street traffic numbers did not rise by 40 percent. He weighs potential links to the province's auto insurance program and notes crime declines in inner city break ins.
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Winnipeg
Norman Stewart
Stewart
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London
Natalie Wood
Robert Wagner
Natasha
Los Angeles
Wagners
Remoretaa
Macgregor
Lye Ltd
James Murray
RCMP
Mr. Urquhart
Leo Dionne
University of New Brunswick
Canada
Supercrete Ltd
ST. Boniface, Man
Ukral Institute of Scientific and Technological Information
Kiev
Alamo Steel Structures Ltd
Man
Portage LA Prairie
Macgregor, Mantora
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