Seven Golden Years Forecast For Canada
A look at Canada’s economy foresees a strong run with two large projects, Alaska Highway paving plans, and energy developments. Economist O J Firestone predicts seven golden years with GNP rising to about 73.7 billion and investment up 70 to 84 percent. Discussions on joint U S highway funding spark debate over sovereignty and control. Nova Scotia energy and Maritimes union talks frame regional prospects amid national growth.
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O. J. Firestone
Canada
Govoer
Alaska
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
U.S
United States
B.C
Bennett
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Oe Papeea
Maritimes
Manicougan
Quebec
New Brunswick
Robichaud
Ex-Servicemen Skills Overlooked by Civilian Employers
The Financial Post warns that civilian management undervalues ex servicemen amid broadcast stereotypes. Federal employment experts say many peacetime miliary personnel are unfairly labeled as lazy or incompetent and passed over for skilled posts. Ottawa fears industry and veterans will suffer unless attitudes shift to recognize higher or different military standards.
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Bilko
Financial Post
Ottawa
Ground level ugliness versus overhead city features
A brief critique contrasts street clutter with overhead eye level elements. It notes garbage cans benches meters and broken pavement as unsightly at ground level while raising concerns about overhead wiring and hanging signs.
About the Child Who Doesn't Grow
Dr. Richard B. Goldbloom notes that normal growth varies and a small child may not indicate illness. He warns against quick conclusions from height or weight and urges examining heredity, parental growth history, and chart ranges to assess whether a child’s size is within a natural spectrum.
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Richard B. Goldbloom
McGill University
Th “Tee Children
Ea Inthe Pe Health
The
Health League of Canada
Goldbloom
Education Post For R W Bend Appointment
R W Bend former Liberal minister of health and welfare is named to a senior role in the provincial education department. Bend of Stonewall, who served as health and welfare minister 1955 to 1958 and education minister briefly in 1958, will develop special projects for the department.
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R. W. Bend
Mr. Bend
Stonewall
Education Department
Liquor Commission to Review Outlet Price Increases
The Liquor Control Commission will examine price hikes at licensed outlets on Thursday. Hotel operators have raised prices beyond the new tax due to higher costs, especially wages. The commission notes hotel operators delayed justified increases to balance tax changes, while beverage rooms continue pricing beer variably from 30 to 85 cents per bottle with remaining variance between 35 and 40 cents.
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Fale
Labour Code Seeks Federal Standards Across Sectors
Parliament discusses a proposed federal labour code applying to federally regulated industries with indirect effect on provincial workers. A $1.25 hourly minimum, 40 hour week, two weeks vacation after a year, and eight holidays are planned. Full effect by 1967. regional timing varies. Concerns arise over Newfoundland wages and trucking industry impact. A costs committee for elections is named, with Coldwell and Art Smith on board. Cartoon caption notes focus on national identity after flag issue.
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House of Commons
Newfoundland
Pearson
M. J. Coldwell
CCF
Carleton
Art Smith
Calgary
Manitoba tourist conference urges broader activity programs
A Manitoba government tourism official told the 13th annual Manitoba Tourist Association conference that tourists need more than meals and shelter. W. E. Morgan urged provincial coordination of activity programs and delegates planned to ask federal parks authorities to review No. 10 highway repair through Riding Mountain National Park. They also considered requesting RCMP to detail a Mountie outside the Legislative Building during the tourist season.
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W. E. Morgan
Manitoba Tourist Association
Riding Mountain National Park
Manitoba
RCMP
Legislative
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St. Lawrence Seaway
Kitimat
Labrador Fron
Republic
Macgregor Herald
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Allen McGregor
Liquor Control Commission
Parliament Hill
S. J. Enns, MP
Gardemer
Liberal Party
Vancouver
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
CMHC
Winter
Allan J.maceachen
Labour
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