Businessmen urged to settle Canada US economic conflicts
Canadian National Railways president Donald Gordon urged cross border businessmen to resolve friction before diplomatic action is needed. He cited tariff threats, US surplus disposal programs, limited Canadian participation in US owned firms, and the impact of US investment on Canada’s trade and resource sectors. He warned against neglecting Canada’s grain and mineral exports amid global markets.
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Canada
United States
Donald Gordon
Canadian National Railways
Pittsburg
U.S
Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Gorden
Undefeated Glenavon and Montmartre Lead Triangle League
Two teams remain unbeaten after the first week of Triangle League play. Glenavon and Montmartre stay undefeated while Kennedy Kipling and Wawota have yet to win. Independent Grenfell Saskatchewan reports the standings.
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Glenavon
Montmartre
Kennedy
Kipling
Wawota
the Independent
Grenfell
Sask
CNR Moves to Prevent Winter Layoffs Across Canada
After a meeting of senior operating officials, the Canadian National Railway announced a supplementary winter work program to protect jobs on its lines. The plan, aimed at keeping the workforce employed, includes rail laying, track work, building construction for on-line forces, and equipment conversion. It supplements prior accelerated capital projects announced in December to employ about 600 men on projects costing $3.5 million.
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Canada
CNR
Quick Canadian Quiz Facts and Answers
Ontario has the largest Indian origin population and pays the largest share of direct tax. The present Welland Canal opened in 1932. Family allowances go to about two thirds of Canadian families. In 1950 Canadian manufacturing wages averaged $1.03 an hour, current is about $1.60. Ontario is the answer for the province with the largest tax share and the largest Indian origin population.
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Quick
Welland Ship Canal
Lakes Erie
Ontario
Quick Canadian Facts
Canada
The Bird Banding Pioneer Jack Miner and Its Reach
A concise history of bird migration research led by Jack Miner from 1909 onward. It covers early banding efforts, key specimens like a Mallard and geese bands, the spread of banding groups, and the impact on international treaties and government programs. It notes the large counts of ducks and geese banded and the formation of official banding departments in the US and Canada.
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Jack Miner
Kingsville
W. E. Bray
Anderson
South Carolina
United States
Canada
Ducks Unlimited
Sports in Unity Urges Local Youth Coaching Boost
Unity community editor argues for a full time sports director to train youth in hockey baseball and other games. Cites Eatonia as example where shared funding supports coaching and suggests Unity could boost junior talent and draw larger crowds through better instruction.
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Eatonia
Legion
McDougall
Allen
Sabine
Code
Robertson
Miller
Janowsky
Needham
Bolly
Clarence Morris
Clarence Unity
Walter Code
Jerry Green
Two library boards agree on purchase and exchange
Indian Head and Grenfell library boards hold a joint session chaired by I Feather to set cooperative steps. They plan semiannual board visits, book exchanges, and reduced duplicate purchases, with 28 Grenfell titles transferred to Indian Head for six months as a prelude to broader cooperation.
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Indian Head Library Board
Grenfell Library
I. Feather
Grenfell
Co-Operative Library Service
Grenfell Library Board
Indian Head
Printed Pattern 4762 For Misses Sizes 10 to 18
Anne Adams Pattern Dept offers Printed Pattern 4762 with blouse jerkin and skirt. Each style requires one yard fifty four inch fabric per size. Send forty cents in coins to Toronto address for pattern and directions.
Sunset Lodge Aged Home Inspires Saskatchewan Towns
A tribute to Sunset Lodge in Kindersley as a model for elderly care and a call for Eatonia to establish a local home. The piece notes aging demographics, modern living limits for multi generation households, and plans to add a new wing next summer, urging municipal cooperation.
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Kindersley
Granny
Grampa
Sunset Lodge
Saskatchewan
Eatonia
Look on the bright side from The Enterprise
A reflective piece urges readers to view difficulties calmly and seize opportunities. It contemplates patience, learning, and optimism as life’s moments pass, noting that perceived setbacks may precede better outcomes and that future prospects can improve with perspective.
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the Chronicle
Shellbrook, Sask
Dale Johnston
Jeannie
Shellbrook
Sports In Unity
the Herald
Unity
Jacques Michel
Montreal
Anne Adams Pattern Dept
Front Street
Toronto
Oy Shnne
the Clarion, Kindersley, Sask
the Enterprise
Portage la Prairie
Man
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