Canadian statistics overview in A Weekly Review
The report notes March to April price movements with the consumer price index peaking at 159 on April 1 and a twelve month rise of 37 percent. It covers wholesale material price declines, farm product gains, railway car movements down 7 percent year over year, and freight volumes in January. Manufacturing shipments rise 2.6 percent year over year while April output falls. Household growth and housing activity show regional increases and lower first quarter dwelling starts, with February building permits totaling about 78.97 million dollars.
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Bureau Monthly
Force of gravity varies with latitude and equator
The force of gravity weakens toward the south, reaches a minimum near the equator, and then increases again past it. This variation affects our weight depending on location.
Quebec Natural Gas Financing and Hydro Quebec plans
Financing for Quebec Natural Gas Corporation shows $20 million debentures and $8 million in common stock sold to Quebec residents with detachment windows in 1957 and 1958. A $20 million first mortgage bond issue and U S and Canadian split bonds followed. the company aims to acquire Hydro Quebec gas assets for about $29.1 million and convert Hydro Quebec gas distribution. Gas supply shifts toward Trans Canada Pipelines by 1958. The City of Montreal seeks an $18 million loan for public works.
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Ottawa
Rideau Canal
Parliament Buildings
Dow
Quebec Natural Gas Corporation
Quebec
United States
Hydro-Quebec
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Niagara
Toronto
Trans- Canada
Alberta
City of
Duces Hydro-Electric
Great Lakes Power Co. Ltd
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
U.S. Treasury
Treasury
Dominion
Government of Canada
Dominion of Canada
Great Lakes Power Corporation
Great Lakes Power Corporation Ltd
Kootenays Lead BC Deer Harvest Report, Hunters Find Success
The Game Commission biologist Glen Smith reports about seven in ten hunters in the East and West Kootenays took at least one deer last season. Grouse and duck harvest rose for the 12,000 hunters, with roughly 6,000 in each region, and a fuller Boundary breakdown is awaited.
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Kootenays
B.C
Game Commission
Glen Smith
Gazette
Grand Forks
Bond details from Nova Scotia Light and Power and Hamilton Cotton Co
The report lists Nova Scotia Light and Power 1st Mortgage 52 percent bonds due 1977 valued at 99 dollars and Hamilton Cotton Co 6 1st Mortgage Bonds due 1972 valued at 2 million dollars.
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Nova Scotia Light and Power
Hamilton Cotton Co
Midale field hits 200 wells as Steelman leads region output
The Midale oil field in southeastern Saskatchewan reaches 200 productive wells with the Husky Mic-Mac No. 13-34 near Shell Oil's original site marking another milestone. In the Steelman area, 256 wells now capable of production sustain the region's largest field status as of April 23, 1957.
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Sul
Midale
Felt
Shother
Shell Oil
Gisenvers
Steelman
Nove
Saskatchewan
Mercury
Estevan
Sask
Reg Whitehouse Sprints To Riders After Standout Season
Saskatchewan gains Reg Whitehouse a 24 year old running guard and defensive lineman who starred for the Riders last season earning MVP Canadian and Shrine all star nods. He finished fourth in the Western Conference scoring and led homebrew players in points before settling in Regina.
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Saskatchewan
Montreal
Reg Whitehouse
Riders
Reg
Rider
Regina
Booster Club Football Giveaway Coupon Prompts Entry
Last year 900 boys received a regulation size football valued at seven dollars. This year the Booster Club offers two thousand footballs or helmets or shoulder harnesses and a special offer for girls. Mail this coupon today to Booster Club Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club Office in Regina with name and address.
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Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club
Somerset Ridg
Regina
Sask
Printed Pattern A659 Dress Pattern Half Sizes
Printed directions on each pattern part describe an easy to sew figure flattering dress. Pattern 4659 covers half sizes with specific yardage for size 161. Send 40 cents in coins to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto for order.
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Anne Adams
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Chlorination plans for Kinnaird water system approved
Dr. C. MacKenzie director of the West Kootenay Health Unit approved chlorination equipment plans for Kinnaird water system and forwarded them to the Province for final approval. Commissioner F. G. Warner reported at the Monday Village Office meeting that no orders will be placed until Victoria’s word is received.
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Kinnaird
C. MacKenzie
West Kootenay
Department of Health
Victoria
F. G. Warner
Castelgar
B.C
Colonial Boston Governor Candidate Requirements
In colonial Boston the Massachusetts governor hopeful had to be a Christian worth 1000 pounds. The detail reflects the era’s property and faith criteria for leadership.
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Boston
Massachusetts
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