Rail freight hikes push shippers to rivals
The Financial Post notes ongoing postwar freight rate increases, with railways seeking a 35 percent rise to cover wage bills. If past boosts repeat, reduced carloadings will shrink rail freight further, driving more business to trucks or pipelines and undermining any lasting fix to railway woes.
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Austin Area Social Notes and Community Events
News of Austin and district covers visits from Portage and Winnipeg, church and W A rallies, women’s groups, bridge of local banquets, a CPR banquet attendance, and a credit union day with speakers, prizes, and a Miss Credit Union winner. Wedding and engagement updates, out-of-town visitors, and local social happenings round out the community column.
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Bagot 4H Calf Club Promotes Provincial Junior Fiddlers Contest
The Bagot 4H Calf Club sponsors their sixth Annual Provincial Junior Fiddlers Contest on Friday, November 7 in.
Dutch firm to produce DAF two door car in Toronto
The Financial Post reports a Dutch company will start production of a two door four passenger DAF with a two cylinder 22 hp engine and automatic transmission. Cost with heater is $1,050 delivered in Toronto.
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