Aster Yellows Threatens Manitoba Crops This Season
Manitoba researchers warn aster yellows, a virus carried by six spotted leafhoppers, is spreading across lettuce. carrots and other herbaceous plants. leafhoppers overwinter as eggs and feed on sow thistle and stinkweed, transmitting the disease as crops emerge. Lettuce in the Red River Valley shows severe losses and potential threats to flax and late seeded crops.
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Re Ment of Agriculture
Manitoba
Red River Valley
Calaera
Cabo Eeatta
Cart and Horse in Education Reform
Dr. H. H. Baker of the University of Alberta argues in Banff that schools should focus on teaching students how to think rather than filling their curricula with content. He likens the idea to putting the cart before the horse, urging a new concept of education that emphasizes thinking over memorization.
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H. 8. Baker
University of Alberta
Calgary
Banff
Baker
Whither Wheat
There may be trouble ahead in Canadian wheat markets if successive big yields occur. US growers rejected a proposal to limit acreages, risking a global glut and price shifts. Canada, lacking subsidies, faces vulnerability. China’s better crops may reduce its market participation, further affecting prices worldwide.
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Ottawa
United States
China
Chanter
Yellowhead Route Receives Support at Ottawa Meeting
The TransCanada Yellowhead Route Association lauded a government response as it seeks federal help to upgrade a western corridor from Portage la Prairie to Vancouver. The plan envisions a Confederation highway linking Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia at an estimated cost of 40 000 or more. A national policy conference is planned for October to chart construction while ownership would stay provincial.
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TransCanada Highway System
Yellowhead
Asso- Son
Apoliednan
William Hawrelak Ofdmonton
Association
Western
Canada
Portage le Prairie
Man
Saskatoon
North Battleford
Sask
Edmonton
Jasper
Alta
Kamloops
B.C
Vancouver
Railway Runthrough Delay Affirms Fall Timetable Change
The Canadian National Railways announced a delay to its runthrough plan until the fall timetable change. G R Graham and D V Gander cited union representations from three railway trades unions and said crews would still face doubled travel with four change-over removals. A work stoppage was threatened by Edmonton and Winnipeg run-through groups if the plan moved ahead.
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Eumuntun
Canadian National Railways
G. R. Graham
Mountain Region
D. V. Gander
Prairie Region
CNR
Brotherhood of , Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of Railroad
CLC
Wainwright
Edson
Alta
Watrous
Sask
Rivers
Man
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Howard Gray
Langruth Wedding Unites Irene Koski and David Weibe
Irene Koski and David Weibe wed in a double ring ceremony at Langruth Lutheran Church on Saturday June 1 at 5 pm. Officiant Pastor Miller presided as loved ones gathered in Bluff Creek and Winnipeg. reception followed at Plywood Palace for about 40 guests with a later two week trip to Lake Louise. Additional relatives and friends attended from Elrose Sask, Winnipeg, Steinbach, Port Arthur Ont, Meadow Portage and MacGregor Man.
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Langruth Lutheran Carren
Irene Catherine
Felix Koski
Bluff J Creek
Man
David Weibe
MacGregor
Pastor Miller
Langruth
C. Ark
Mary Koski
Arthur Tatomir
Plywood Palace
Bluff Creek
Corne
Wm. Robb
Curly
Lake Loui Alta
Sherbrooke Street
Winnipeg
Helen Tatomir
John Tatomir
Paul Tatomir
Steve Tatomir
Elrose, Sask
Ed Weibe
C Dreidger
T. Matrowski
Budget Guessing Game In Canada Reveals Tax Burden
The piece argues governments heavily influence costs via taxation and spending. It notes Gordon raised prices on homes and speculates which items will be taxed next. It urges voters to assess promised budget goodies during campaigns, as tax impact appears in every price.
Prairie Upsurge Spurs Western Prosperity Outlook
An optimistic view of Canada's western provinces emerges as Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta show growth prospects. Noting COMEF reports and dam projects, industrial expansion is eyed with joy. A Winnipeg economic forum NESBITT THOMPSON aims to discuss the western economic future to help market Western products worldwide.
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Prairie West
Manitoba
COMEF
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Great Lever ‘Brothers Organization
Winnipeg
Altona
G. H. Sugden
Hart Emerson Simon
Simon Day Limited
Invesment House of Nesbitt ‘Thompson
Copeen Tha
Winie Fa
Gems Of Thought Trials
Quotes about trials and character from multiple authors including Mary Eddy Baker Epictetus Edward Thomson Concord wormes Jr William Mathews and Winston Churchill. The lines reflect how difficulties reveal strength prepare for duties and create opportunities as blessings.
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Mary Eddy Baker
Epictetus
William Mathews
Health Hint on Pain Relief Labels in Drug Stores
A health note explains that among packages and bottles on drug store shelves many claim relief from pain or discomfort but none claim to cure even a simple headache. The observation highlights cautious wording in over the counter remedies and consumer expectations.
Blagden couple mark 60th anniversary with open house
Mr and Mrs Blagden marked their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house and family dinner at their Lavenham farm. They married in Egan England on July 2 1903 and arrived in Canada in 1905 settling in Lavenham. He is a retired CNR worker with Boer War and WWI service, active in Orange lodge and Army Navy and Air Force Association. She helped run Lavenham school district and Orange lodge. Thirty family members and about 85 guests attended plus distant relatives from Winnipeg Stonewall Portage la Prairie and Kelwood. A platform rocker was later presented and a social gathering followed.
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George Blagden Sr
Lavenham
Blagden
Egan
England
Canada
CNR
Orange Lodge
Army Navy and Air Force Association
Hotham
Clifford
Moose Jaw
George
Winnipeg
Alf
Portage
Claude
Stonewall
Vic) Painter
Elizabeth
W. Wether
Kelwood
Ida Burns
Nellie Bray
J. Harbour
Edna William JSON
Portage la Prairie
Prospects of bumper crop in the West sharpen outlook
A Canadian Press survey shows Saskatchewan leading with farmers predicting a wheat harvest near 50 million bushels, about a million above the 1952 record. The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool notes the best crop conditions on record for early June, with Manitoba expected to be about average and Alberta cooler by drought. Economic optimism follows across the grain belt as heavy rains cut acreage in Manitoba by roughly 10 percent.
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Prairies
Saskatchewan
E. H. Evans
Regina
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Manitoba
Alberta
Manitoba Wheat Pool
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Banta
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Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
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Allen McGregor
Aleaare
Cuneta
BY Ambrose Hills
Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Eastern University
Horace Greely
Prairie Provinces
F. R. Daniels
Dominion Textiles
Toronto
Mr. Daniels
Edward Thomson
Onver Wormes, Jr
Winston Churchil
Mr. and
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George Blagden
Dave Levin
McMaster
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Rupert
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