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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
4
The piece argues that restraint is needed to curb inflation and that prices for many commodities are far above production costs. It contends that only through prudent policy can inflation be reduced and prices eventually fall to sustainable levels.
A fragment notes levels failing to degenerate into the familiar batter state. The sentence hints at a process not collapsing into a predictable lump, suggesting an ongoing discussion of variability and stability in the system.
A winter kitchen in a farm house becomes a living room during snowbound days. Men gather near the range to sit with the larger rock wochura while summer months see few in the room. The piece contrasts traditional cozy kitchens with modern lablike designs.
Brantford Expositor cites Toronto Star columnists on language quirks naming the American bison as not a buffalo and the whale not a fish. The piece playfully contrasts liberal and conservative labels and ends with a Bow Bells local color reference.
A short notice notes the People's Week ergan of the CCF in Alberta and its party leader as editorial focus, following the usual pattern of attempting to prove to the people that all is not as it seems.
The passage argues against inflated claims of big profits from rising living costs. It cites Canada’s national income at 13.009 billion dollars in one year and 11 billion in 1946, with about 3 billion to personal income. Wages and salaries account for 5.1 billion, and farmers receive 1.2 billion in net income.
The piece argues that Buck is a puppet wired for sound and action within Canada’s political machine. It claims he merely parrots party orders and cannot be trusted to set his own course or platform.
The Brantford Expositor notes the House of Commons finally legalized Finance Minister Abbott's largely unjustifiable 26 percent excise tax, but this does not improve public opinion of the minister or the supporting members.
A Canadian case acquits publisher Jack Kent of New Liberty magazine over the defamation charge tied to an article titled Babies for Export. The ruling underscores libel law as a corollary of press freedom, though public figures and many journalists view the decision as contentious.
A fragment notes the use of Abel law to defend a government agency against reasonable criticism, reflecting a debate on protective legal measures and civil discourse within public administration. The readable text hints at tension between oversight and agency protections amid political discourse.
Across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta farmers show strong adoption of official wheat and oat varieties. In Manitoba over 95 percent of wheat acres use Regent Thatcher Redman Renown Carleton and Stewart. Oats reach about 82 percent with Ajax Exeter and Vanguard, while barley above 90 percent uses OAC 21 Measury Plush Sanaka and Gartons. Saskatchewan wheat mostly uses Thatcher Rescue Regent Redman. Oats use Ajax Exeter and Victory about 64 percent. Alberta wheat follows Red Bobs Thatcher Marquis and Rescue around 90 percent. oats and barley rely on non-recommended varieties under 5 percent in 1947. Prairie farmers are variety conscious seeking higher yields and quality.
The Duke of Windähr, once called the world’s most eligible bachelor, faced continual marriage speculation as his name linked to many ladies. Now Princess Margaret is the subject of on paper marriage chatter, with several titled suitors previously connected to Elizabeth and Philip reemerging in public notice.
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