Canadian carmakers face pressure over Expo 67 support
The piece argues Canadian subsidiaries of U S auto giants should back Expo 67 and a National Film Board project amid debates sparked by New York World’s Fair funding. It notes declines in spending and questions the meaning of corporate citizenship, urging firms to sustain national prestige during Canada’s centennial year.
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United States
Sharp
Imae
Detroit
Montreal
South
National Film Board
New York
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
New York Fair
Canada
W. W. Scully
Hamilton
Steel Company of Canada
Humor sparks tension between Sharp and Canadian Chamber
Mitchell Sharp, Canada’s trade minister, lands in the bad books of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce after suggesting that business rallies include government critique. Critics say the remark blends levity with politics, while Sharp notes his privileged business background and urges lightness in shaping policy.
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Mitchell Sharp
Trade and Commerce
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Sharp
Chamber
UN Food Agency Hints Odd Tasty Stew for Africa
A fragment suggests the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization discussing a novel stew idea using histamine as a dish for large crowds. The text references a recipe pitched for feeding more than 50 guests and mentions sautéing onions with beef fat in unclear measures.
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Sperts
United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization
Africa
Expo 67 Lights May Attract More Flies Than Tourists
Dr G P Holland director of entomology tells the American Mammal Society that shad flies breed in the St Louis River and may swarm Expo 67 lights attracting more insects than visitors. He cites last year’s haul of over 3 million flies used to seek a control. possible DDT use could harm fish and Montreal drinking water. Two research teams work on breeding, light response, and control methods. insect swarms may vary greatly year to year.
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St. Lawrence River
G. P. Holland
Entomolexy
Ste. Helens ‘Island
Federal ‘Department of Agriculture
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Tax reform plea for single, clear system in Canada
A writer laments the proliferation of taxes across Canadian provinces, urges a simple universal tax formula, and criticizes hidden levies. They argue taxes are paid by the people, hidden in prices like gas and liquor, harming fixed incomes and urging taxpayers to rebel against the complex, evolving tax system.
Old math methods praised by California professor
A University of California mathematics professor questions new math reforms such as set theory non-decimal numbers and Boolean algebra. He favors the traditional problem solving approach and believes classwork should emphasize doing mathematics, noting parents struggle with modern homework and teachers crave school reform through teacher societies.
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University of California
Lieves
Crackdown on Husbands Cuts Welfare Costs
A crackdown on husbands who deserted their families reduced welfare costs by about $2,000 monthly, a report by welfare director Mr. Myers said last week. The August crackdown targeted 795 women on welfare in Manitoba and 492 in Winnipeg, with Winnipeg's annual cost around $700,000, roughly a third of the city’s welfare budget.
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Myers
Health and Welfare Committee
Fie Hd Ene Eae
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Dominion Day contrasts with Independence Day in Red River colony
Weather remains warm as Canadians skip Dominion Day while Americans in Winnipeg prepare to celebrate July 4 with cannon salutes and gunfire. At Fort Garry area, Ellwood’s shop hoisted a small Union Jack, and saloons and hotels display festive decor as crowds gather. Begg notes 13 gun salutes and widespread revelry, though some dwellings close for the occasion. Dominion Day had previous observances, with Canadian officials reporting ensigns hoisted and shots fired. The Queen’s birthday is noted with a large gathering, races, a concert for orphans, and multiple tavern celebrations in the evening.
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O'Lone
Fort Garry
Begg
Red River
Charles Mair
Canada
Lake of the Woods
Public Works
Hudson's Bay Company
Dominion
Old Court House
Lennon and
Cosgrove
Hy. Coututhe
Premier Explains Boundary Extension Into Hudson Bay
Premier Roblin outlined Manitoba’s plan to extend provincial boundaries into Hudson Bay, viewing it as an inland waterway. He insisted the request is not about water rights and contrasted it with offshore claims by British Columbia and New Brunswick. Crews drill offshore and on the shoreline but no results are announced, and Manitoba’s stance on support from Ontario, Quebec, or other provinces remains undecided.
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Roblin
Manitoba
Hudson Bay
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Ontario
Great Lakes
Quebec
B.C
Manitoba acts to lure pulp and paper investment
Manitoba revises its forestry act after 35 years to attract capital for pulp and paper. The act, proclaimed with new regulations, shortens timber rights procedures, offers 26 year timber agreements, and allows rights transfers. Royalties base on timber cut. permits now longer and more flexible. Manitoba Paper Co. at Pine Falls is the province’s only pulp and paper mill.
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Manitoba
Sterling Lyon
Lyon
British Columbia
Manitoba Paper Company
Pine Falls
Committee On Manitoba
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