Is the British Commonwealth Nearing Breakup?
In Washington, Sir Howard Beale warned that the Commonwealth may fracture as African nations move toward independence. He cited Ghana and Tanganyika cases, urged sustained unity, and warned breakups could destabilize global peace, noting future struggles in Angola Mozambique and Southern Rhodesia.
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Washington
Alec Douglas-Home
Howard Beale
Australia
United States
Angola
Congo
Mozambique
Rhode
South Africa
Labor costs and mining jobs spark wage debate
A Northern Miner editorial links mine job losses to rising wages, urging the United Mine Workers to stress job security in new contracts with copper producers. It notes wage gains averaging $1.65 an hour since World War II, warns of higher costs constraining price pass through, and cites rising automation as a response in Canada where average weekly wages nearly doubled since 1949.
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United States
Northern Miner
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter
U.S
Toronto Mining Weekly
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Asinine Law Sparks Ontario Divorce Dilemma
A Canadian case highlights how Ontario refuses to recognize a 1962 English divorce because Cecil Earl Smith was not domiciled in England. The writer argues for reform to recognize divorce across jurisdictions, noting similar scenarios with English spouses.
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Canada
Cecil Earl Smith
Weston
England
Ontario
Mr. Smith
Cecil Earl Smiths
Manitoba consumer protection recommendation to legislature
A Manitoba committee on consumer protection urged creating a department to educate the public, study sales practices, investigate deceitful tactics, and, if needed, prosecute. The group supported Bill 89 for relief from unconscionable transactions but warned it could foster a false sense of security without broader remedies. Attorney General Stewart McLean emphasized preventing imprudent purchases by financially capable buyers.
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Manitoba Committee For Consumer Protection
Standing Committee On
Green
Thatcher Names Cabinet in Saskatchewan Premier Names 13 Members
Saskatchewan premier Ross Thatcher unveiled a 13 member cabinet with Thatcher serving as premier and provincial treasurer. A H McDonald MLA for Moosomin appointed deputy premier and minister of agriculture. The health department becomes health and youth under Liberal governance.
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Saskatchewan
Ross Thatcher
A. H. McDonald
Moosomin
Thatcher
Health Department
Health and Youth Department
Liberals
Style and Self toward Kennedy Inspired Personal Style
Ambrose Hills writes on John F. Kennedy's style as a blend of modesty candor and integrity. He argues style grows from self sufficiency and effort, citing Kennedy's creed to serve country and offering guidance that readers can also develop style through contribution and honesty.
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Kennedy
Battle Over Left Right Debate in Canada Ends Early
A columnist argues the long battle between left and right in Canada is over and urges faith in individuals over government power. He questions how to aid the old and poor without harming the system, compares to Russia and uses Germany and Japan as models for rebuilding with incentive-driven growth.
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Canada
Russia
Germany
Japan
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