Britain and New Zealand figures dominate early 1940s trade and diplomacy
Britain plans to sell azlomebiies to foreign customers at a record export pace in February. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders notes 1,200 small cars to the United States matched all of 1947 automobile exports. Hon James Thorn, New Zealand high commissioner to Canada, becomes honorary chief of the Six Nations at Brantford, Ontario, after visits in Ottawa in January. Frank Owen of the Daily Mail criticized wartime fears in the United States as overblown. Norris E Dodd, agriculture undersecretary, named director general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, succeeding Sir John Boyd Orr who led the body since its 1945 Quebec creation.
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Britain
Thi
The
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
United States
James Thorn
New Zealand
Canada
Six Nations
Norris E. Dodd
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
Sir John Boyd Orr
British Nutritional Authority
Quebec
Winnipeg Box 3 Station F Report March First 1948
Box Three at Station F Winnipeg Manitoba records a 7500 amount on March 1 1948. The entry notes a monetary figure likely a balance or shipment total with no further context.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Move to abolish death penalty debated in Commons
Labour MP Siiney Silverman with cross party support moves a clause to suspend the death penalty for murder for two years as a first step in a criminal justice bill. Fire disaster at Alix harms a family of five, two children died in a Mash fire and explosion. 107 miles southeast of Edmonton. In Jerusalem Jewish sources claim 2900 fighters defeated the Arab volunteers led by Fawzi Bey al Kaukji in northern Palestine. In Frankfurt US general Clay orders two Hungarian missions to leave the American zone within 48 hours.
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Britain
House of Commons
Siiney Silverman
Labor
Tve
Alix
Edmoston
Jerusalem
Fawzi Bey al Kaukji
Nouthern
Palestine
Frankfurt
Lucius D. Clay
United States
Germany
Greek ministry announces suspect in revolt inquiry
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the Greek ministry of public order announced the person responsible for the revolt, with mention that contract authority shifts to later cash funding and that the Air Yorre and naval bureau of sero nastics are involved in the broader context.
National police in Sparta arrest suspect after palace confusion
A jumble of reports from Manila notes President Mfarage? and a Maltcaman palace statement. A dead man in Montreal is announced. A six week strike by Canadian ship crews reaches terms with unions and shipping companies. A Ottawa despatch discusses potential US universal military training on Canadian soil. Critics warn foreign troops on peacetime Canadian soil could invite trouble. Northern Ireland remains a five county dominion with scarce gold mining prospects.
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Montreal
Owen Sound
Rural Daly seeks summer road patrol and machinery operator
The Rural Municipality of Daly requires two workers for summer roles. One man to act as Operator for the Road Patrol with hourly pay, and one man to operate municipal road building machinery with hourly pay. Applications should be made immediately to the relevant office.
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Daly
Rivers
Manitoba
Air Force expansion bill moves to Senate for $3.2 billion outlay
Washington report notes the House passed a bill authorizing 3.1981 billion dollars to begin expanding the United States Air Forces with funds slated for early construction, equipment, and manpower. The measure advances to the Senate for consideration.
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Washington
House of
Senate
United States Air Forces
Town of Rivers Amends Taxicab Bylaw No 482
The council passed a resolution to amend the Taxicab Bylaw by striking out the portion of Clause 16 after the words By law in the fifth line. A copy of the bylaw is available at the secretary treasurer's office, W. T. Dyer.
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Town of Rivers
In Loving Memory of Mrs Violet Crampain
In loving memory of Mrs Violet Elizabeth Crampain who died April 28 1944. The world changes but the one we loved remains in memory. Ever remembered by the children.
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Violet Elizabeth Crampain
Thankful note from R E Lee after illness
I express my hearty thanks to all who showed kindness during my recent illness. Special thanks for flowers cards and inquiries from friends and acquaintances.
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London
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Tin
B. Schick
Dalloni Ob
Sparta
Manila
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Maltcaman Palace
Northern Ireland
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W. T. Dyer
R. M
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Treas
Scc
Branden
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Haskett
Man
James W. Bussey
A. Henry
J. F. Bradley
Portage la Prairie
Canadian Trains
Gazette
R. E. Lee
U.G.G
Wheatland
McKinnon
Brandon
Toronto
Mattrees
Jas
Emalie
Third Ave
Montcalm
Gordon Ratz
Wheatland Junior Seed Grower
PLC
W.J. Muir
H. W. Maskell PLC
J. Hamper
International Harrow-Cart
Enquire
B. A. Goekoop
Brandon Rural
National
Pacific
Prairie Provinces
Atlantic
International Limited
Inter-City Limited
Washingtonian
Montrealer
C.N.R
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