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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
3
A Lincolnshire England firm consigns road rollers valued at $215,000 to Canada to reach in time for the April road construction season opening. The shipment aims to support Canadian road works as spring projects begin.
Brantford General hospital governors witnessed a modern lamp moment when power failed at the annual board meeting. Superintendent Jessie Wilson brought in a coal oil lamp to illuminate the proceedings amid the outage. A later note mentions a memorial idea to plant trees at Yokohama Cemetery for Canadian soldiers who fell in Hong Kong, seen as living reminders for families.
The Ontario legislature will stop printing and binding stenographic reports of speeches to save about 30 000 dollars. Premier Frost cites the savings as equal to fifteen miles of rural hydro line. Other papers note debates on taxes and sports professionalism.
The institute now provides centres in counties towns and villages offering a wide range of activities including classes in housewifery and cultural subjects. It highlights founder contributions and efforts to support community development through education and communal activities.
Charlie Lyon fell on his trapline as the rifle discharged a 34 30 calibre bullet into his chest. He staggered a half mile for help and was flown to hospital in Flin Flon where officials said the bullet passed through his chest and shattered his left arm. His condition was listed as just fair. A separate item notes a woman scientist in England claims to have grown hair on a plate after three weeks.
The St Thomas Times-Journal notes a Ottawa filibuster hinders two private bills to establish pipeline companies for exporting Alberta surplus natural gas to British Columbia and the United States. One company already received a charter last year while several lengthy speakers continue talking out to keep others from entering the market.
A string of quotes from Canadian and American papers questions why most public buildings have steps while stores open directly to the street. The Niagara Falls Review notes Lehigh Valley Railway tests chimes to replace locomotive whistles, seen as an improvement for residents troubled by diesel sirens.
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