Nuns Granted Voting Rights in Court Directed Move
In Montreal Archbishop Joseph Charbonneau secured permission for over 3600 cloistered nuns to vote, with Chief Justice O Tyndall ordering electoral lists to include their names. The decision notes nuns were bound by vows limiting outside contact, yet a church letter opened the way for participation in the March 3 by election in Cartier.
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Montreal
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Joseph Charbonneau
O. Tyndall
German council approves law to restore Nazi era confiscations
Stuttgart reports the German council of states approved a law restoring up to 1.5 billion marks in property to individuals whose possessions were seized during the Nazi regime. In London on March 20, Swiss officials say Switzerland is negotiating visa abolition with Britain and Canada, Édouard von Steiger announced to parliament.
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Stuttgart
Germany
German Council of States of the
United States
Sene
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Resters
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Britain
Canada
Édouard von Steiger
Wise Confederation
Harvest Conserving Farm Equipment During Wartime
Wartime advice urges farmers to conserve and protect farming machinery as new equipment remains scarce. Steps include cleaning, inspecting bolts and frames, checking gears and drives, ordering parts early, painting exposed surfaces, applying rust inhibitors, and lubricating joints to ensure efficient spring operation and steady food production for the world.
Royal romance boosts imperial union talks in cabinet
A government source reports cabinet discussions on a possible marriage between Princess Elizabeth and former Prince Philip of Greece. The source notes the pair are fond of each other and Elizabeth's affection appears real, signaling favorable views within government circles.
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Loamion
Tapi
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Greece
Philip
Shortage of Materials Will Still Delay Home Building This Year
Winnipeg Manitoba labor minister C Rhodes Smith told the legislature that 5600 houses would be started in the greater Winnipeg area by all builders this year. He warned that due to material shortages they probably will not all be completed. He added that the supply situation was improving.
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Winnipeg
C. Rhodes Smith
Manitoba
Inundation Fears Rise Near The Pas As Snow Melt Grows
Farmers in The Pas region and Carrot River valley fear spring floods after eight feet of winter snow. Veteran locals recall 1916 floods and warn that warm weather and river flow are needed to avert inundation. Trapper William Harris doubts quick snow retreat and urges preparations for flooded swamp lands and potential loss of small fur-bearing animals. Farmers position feed on higher ground and ready canoes for vegetable transport if root houses flood.
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Ind Jans
Thia
Mant
Toba
Carrot River Valley
Saskatchewan
Carrot
William Harris
Rivers Will Harnessed to Help fuel Shortage
Eighty mile Hen extra units of electricity will be provided each year by a new United Kingdom project which harnesses the waters of two rivers in Scotland. Details of the scheme announced by the North Scotland Hydro-electric board show it will enlist natural forces to overcome Britain's fuel difficulties. The total annual output from the entire scheme will reach 500 million units.
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Scotland
Britain
North Scotland Hydro-electric Board
Ottawa protests over raised feed wheat ceiling to livestock
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture announced a vigorous protest against the government proposal to raise the feed wheat ceiling for livestock and poultry from eight dollars to a higher amount. The action seeks to curb rising costs and protect farm margins amid policy changes.
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Canadian Federation of Agriculture Today
Textile and related goods list of manufactured items
A long roster enumerates fabrics, fibers, and materials chiefly cotton or rayon including bath mats, bedspreads, curtains, towels, sheets, blinds, rugs, lumber, millwork, plywood, gypsum boards, iron and steel basics, nonferrous metals, animal and vegetable oils, glues, starches, fibers and yarns, leathers, wastepaper, wood pulp, newsprint, paperboard, packaging containers, and services linked to transport storage and catering. It also covers packaging made from textiles, transportation, warehousing, and food service offerings, with price-control related manufacturing processes.
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W. R. McLachlan Public Accountant
Brandon
Havlik
Wes
Harves
Ean
Winmpeg
Machine Shop Symphony
Wheatland
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Donald Gordon
Wartime Prices and Trade Board
Pulp and Paper
the Wartime Prices and Trade Board
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