Reform Needed in Canada Urban Rural House Representation
A historical note argues redistribution before the April 8 election would have given Liberals a majority in the House of Commons. It contrasts urban riding sizes with rural ones, noting city ridings near 100000 voters versus under 20000 in rural areas. The piece calls for a fairer urban rural representation formula and parliamentary study.
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Canada
House of Commons
Ear Humid
Coule
Decisive Action Sought in Canada’s 26th Parliament
The public desires clear, implementable policies from the government after debate. Voters seek firmness and accountability, while the Opposition can influence the balance as Parliament proceeds. Continuous governance is needed, with decisive measures ironed out through discussion and then enacted.
Prompt for crisis in Canada tests Pearson as PM
The piece argues Pearson must rapidly confront militant separatists and enforce Canadian law to prevent a wider conflict. It urges strong support from French Canadian citizens for Confederation to deter extremists, warning that continued bombings could inflame national opinion and jeopardize reconciliatory efforts.
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Pearson
Thec
Quebec
A Few Things To Think About Some Day
Fragmentary OCR yields vague line about future thoughts and a cosmopolitan phrase. The text mentions a person or entity Camedia Frosch in unclear context and lacks concrete events or dates to anchor a full summary.
Hillhouse defends child welfare stance on adoption rules
In a debate on amending the Child Welfare Act, Hillhouse argued the state should remove religious constraints from adoptions and let welfare needs guide decisions. Welfare Minister Carroll countered that many view religion as essential to proceedings and that a judge is best to decide waivers. The amendment received wide support at second reading.
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Hillhouse
An Rep Welfare
J. B. Carroll
Manitoba Committee Approves Daylight Time Bill
The law amendments committee advanced a uniform Daylight Time bill for Manitoba, 25 votes to 8. It now runs from the last Sunday in April to the first Sunday after Labor Day in September, shortening the previous September end date and potentially reducing Winnipeg’s daylight period. The bill, given second reading earlier, needs four more votes in the 57 member legislature to reach third reading, with a May 12 effective date cited.
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Manitoba Governinn
Winnipeg
Maclean's criticized for misquoting RCMP article
The April issue of Maclean's faces a sharp rebuke over a piece called Inside Canada's Secret Police. Canadian officials say the magazine used a dropped key word to misrepresent RCMP security and intelligence work, calling the quotation manipulation a punk act that harms credibility and influence.
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Canada
Secret Police
Rcmp Security and Intelligence Division
C. W. Harrison
Maclean's
RCMP
Stop the World critique mocks cynics and praise
The text argues against cynics who malign popular culture and tv shows while praising ambiguous social critiques. It defends straightforward values like honesty and virtue, urging readers to appreciate life in America and keep the globe spinning rather than surrender to pessimism.
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Father
Sixty Mile Hike by Winnipeg Disc Jockeys
A Winnipeg CKRC radio stunt had four disc jockeys completing a 60 mile all night hike in sub zero weather. The walkors arrived fresh despite cold, showcasing rugged Canadian youth and new warm fabric gear from RCAF and textile researchers.
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CKRC
Winnipeg
RCAF
Eskimos
Parliament Buildings
Sunday church schedule for MacGregor Austin Sidney and area
A compilation of May 12 service times across St Pauls MacGregor Christ Church Austin Bethel Calvary Tabernacle MacGregor United Church Beaver and surrounding areas. Includes morning services Sunday school worship and evening programs with notices of changed summer times and midweek activities at East End MacGregor. Rev E H Hamm leads Evangelical Mennonite events with Family Church Night and choir practice.
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ST. Paul's
MacGregor
Christ Church
Austin
Bethel Church
Kenneth Smith
Calvary Tabernacle
Sidney
Evangelical Mennonite Church
East-End
E._H. Hamm
Gems Of Thought On Children And Youth
A collection of aphorisms on childhood and youth from Mary Baker Eddy Milton La Bruyere Storer Janes Joubert. The quotes emphasize children as bulwarks of freedom and society, the link between childhood and manhood, living in the present, and the value of models over critics.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Milton
Jean de la Bruyere
Edmund Storer Janes
Joseph Joubert
Springbrook Foodsters event moved to May 20 in Austin
The Springbrook Foodsters achievement day is postponed to May 20 and will be held in the Austin United Church lower room with an 8 30 p m program following. Units 2 and 3 UCW meet Thursday May 16 at 2 30 p m in the church. Various social visits and family notices follow plus a bingo on Saturday May 11 at 8 30 p m in the Community Hall. Ian Harland to minister for a combined family day service May 12 at 10 am. Stephen Jay born to Mr and Mrs Erle Duncan.
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Springbrook Foodsters
Austin United Church
UCW
Chas
Wallace
Carberry
Harold Wallace
Ian Harland
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Arizona
Austin News
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Beth Stephenson
J. R. Stephenson
Erle Duncan
Stephen Jay
Harry L. Trump
Brandon
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Trimble-Rains Funeral Chapel
McKitt
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Rupert
Bank OF Montreal
MonTreat
lacGregor
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