Visitors urged to boost Rivers tourism and lodging
E G Rowebottom, president of the Canadian association of tourist and publicity bureaus, urges Rivers and Manitoba to expand tourist accommodation. He says every part of the dominion must improve sleeping rooms, sanitation, and cuisine as millions are spent by travellers in auto camps, entertainment, and restaurants. Communities should invite the world and actively bid for tourist dollars.
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Canada
Manitoba
E. G. Rowebottom
Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureaus
Rivers
Gypped Is the Word: Hospital Site Promised to Fraternity
An invitation to operate a Brandon hospital shifts to a religious fraternity as War Assets Corp holds equipment from the former No. 1 CNS. The unused airport facility is described as out while Ottawa officials debate, diverting funds from urgent health needs.
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Brandon
No. 1
CNS
Voters Speak Then Mock Upstart Leaders in Scorn
A fragmentary remark laments self appointed rulers and mocks returning humble servants. The speaker anticipates future voters seeking the old order as new leaders lose favor. The tone is sardonic and historical in spirit.
Weekly Newspapers Raise Prices Across Canada
Canadian weekly newspapers raise subscription rates due to higher costs for paper and supplies. Some editions increase from 1 to 1.50 dollars and 1.50 to 2 dollars. A British Columbia weekly moves from 2.50 to 3 dollars per year.
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Canada
B.C
Trio of Brandon and Griswold Visitors Share Sunday Time
Tarbolton residents Mr. and Mrs. F Crane and Mr. and Mrs. R Robinson of Brandon called on Mrs. W Cochrane last week. Mrs P Draper of Harding visits her daughter Mrs A Lowe and family, with Griswold residents Mr and Mrs A Silliphant and Carol and Allan Sutherland visiting Mr and Mrs S Cochrane on Sunday.
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F. Crane
R. Robinson
Brandon
W. Cochrane
A. Silliphant
Carol and
Allan
B. Sutherland
Griswold
S. Cochrane
Women Visit Empty Tomb Early Dawn
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, women bring spices to the tomb, find the stone rolled away, enter the sepulchre, and discover the body of Jesus is not there.
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Jesus
Lord Alexander Sworn In Amid Canadian Ceremony
Ottawa April CP Viscount Alexander becomes Canada's 17th Governor General amid carillon peals and gunfire as Prime Minister Mackenzie King lauds his wartime leadership. A minor railway delay barely disrupts the formalities while Alexander and his wife express pride in joining Canadians. family observers note the ceremony’s length and attention.
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Ottawa
Viscount Alexander
Canada
Senate Chamber
Mackenzie King
Great Seal Ceremony at Rideau Hall with Royal Salute
The audience and dignitaries in vibrant spring attire gathered as the Great Seal of Canada was placed in its oak case beside Dr. B. H. Coleman. CBC described the ceremony while the Royal Anthem played and the Governor General departed Rideau Hall in a ceremonial procession through cheering crowds.
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Canada
B. H. Coleman
Nepean Point
Peace Tower
R.C. AF
Alexander
City
R.C.M.P
Crochlato Rideau Hall
Saigon hit by blasts as ammo dump explodes
Saigon was rocked by a massive explosion at a northern outskirts French ammunition dump, followed by a series of blasts. Hospitals welcomed a flood of wounded including women and children, with more than 60 recorded in the half hour after the first blast. Officials attributed the incident to an accident and urged calm.
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Saigon
Henri Cedille
Cochin China
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