River town veterans push on with new ventures
The piece highlights ex service members starting businesses after the war in Rivers. Harry Seaborn, wounded overseas, expands from poultry to a larger ranch as 1 400 baby chicks arrive. Peter Luchuk, a cabinet maker, builds a trade through red tape and distant orders, including Keewatin Ontario. Mary French launches a CNS laundry service adapting to shortages and awaits building. The narrative frames these efforts as signs of healthy postwar enterprise and calls for support.
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Riverz
Rivers Dairy
CNS
Mary French
No. 1
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Hollywood films blamed for Britain’s sexual immorality
The Bishop of London Dr J C Wand blames Hollywood films for Britain’s sexual immorality, arguing they teach love as an overwhelming impulse and encourage stealing others' spouses. The piece notes ongoing appeals and the potential consequences if the trend continues. The Manchester Guardian calls Australia’s wartime debt relief “doubly comforting” amid remaining London liabilities.
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Pelterboro
London
J. C. Wand
Britain
Filma
Hollywood
Ders
Manchester Guardian
Commonwealth
Changing London's Face Viaduct and Embankment Plan
The Thomas Times-Journal reports ambitious cross council schemes to reshape Central London. A £3,175,900 half mile viaduct would span Hammersmith Bridge road and surrounding streets, linking plans for a south bank Embankment with new government offices and the National Theatre, plus heavy redevelopment of Elephant and Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.: Thomas
Thames
Westminster and
Blackfriarn Bridges
National Theatre
Elephant and Castle
Conscription of Nurses Aims to Boost National Health
Ottawa Journal argues the critical need is more nurses not hospitals, warning current beds cannot be staffed if conditions do not improve. It proposes conscripting qualified girl students as nurses as a practical solution for national health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Journal
Oat Variety Survey Shows Preferences Across Western Canada
Dr Fr Greaney reports results from Line Elevators Farm Service on oat varieties in Western Canada. Manitoba 1946 Vanguard Ajax Exeter led with 48.29 20.79 4.59 percent of total acreage, while 1947 marks official approval of Vanguard Ajax Exeter in most zones. Saskatchewan 1946 Victory Ajax Exeter accounted for 39.24 18.69 1.49 percent. Alberta 1946 Victory Banner Legacy and others totaled 34.8 percent. Prairie Provinces 1940 breakdown lists Victory 99.59 Banner 18.1 Ajax 16.59 Vanguard 14.06 Gopher 4.26 and others 7.0. Official recommendations for 1947 emphasize Victory Ajax Exeter in Saskatchewan and Alberta with regional adjustments. Information available from Agricultural Representatives or nearby stations.
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Manitoba
Vanguard
Ajax
Exeter
Red River Valley
Saskatchewan
Victory
Banner
Gopher
Vielary
Alberta
Legacy
Eagle
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Dominion
Canadian Youth Activities Win British Praise Loadon
Jean Marindin told the National Association of Girls clubs that youth groups in Canada show modern adaptability and self government. She noted Canada’s progress in camping crafts and after school education, with 2000 clubs and 126000 members under the NA GC and BMC. Mixed clubs began in 1944 and focus on arts crafts drama citizenship and outings.
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Jean Marindin
National Association of Girls’ Clubs
Canada
Mina Marindin
N.a-G.c
M-C
Church of England
Dominion
Jeader
University of Toronto
Britain
N.A. GC
BMC
Why Taxes Soar Montreal Gazette
The article criticizes extravagant offers in Quebec and across Canada. It cites Newfoundland like deals in New Brunswick Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It notes British Columbia seeking a higher level and the three provinces asking Ottawa for more after accepting prior terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Gazette
Quebec
New Brunswick
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ottawa
British Columbia
Deaths on British roads rise in January figures
The London Times reports that 377 people were killed and 11,356 injured on Great Britain roads in January. The deaths were 83 fewer than December and 39 fewer than January 1946, including 220 pedestrians and 56 cyclists among the dead, with 42 and four being children respectively, plus three other child fatalities.
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London Times
Great Britain
Regina trades council demands shelters in 10 year plan
Regina delegates urge city council to include underground bomb shelters in a ten year works program. William Herbert warns Regina would be in direct line of a third world war. Chairman Ralph Haseltine questions city council action and says they may ask for clarification.
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Regina
April
Modern Methods Suppress Bleeding in Radiation Victims
Two Chicago doctors from the University of Chicago report a potential breakthrough in stopping hemorrhage from radiation exposure. In dog tests they used toluidine blue to counteract heparin-like blood thinning, restoring clotting in about 26 minutes after a 48 hour delay, though results are preliminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Drs. Allen and Jacobs
GM and UE and A Work Agreement Boosts Pay 15 Cents
Detroit reports a new agreement between General Motors and the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America providing a 15 cent hourly raise for more than 26,009 employees. The joint statement from the corporation and the union announced the wage increase and its scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors Corporation
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
C.I.0
London fire chief to tour Canada and U S
London fire force commander A W Paramor will tour Canada and the United States. He will address the Dominion Association of Fire Chiefs in London Ontario during the visit. William Manson, CPR system vice-president, described a motor power test with potential impact on steam powered railways in Canada.
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London
A. W. Paramor
Canada
United States
Dominion Association of Fire Chiefs
Ont
Iron Horse
William Manson
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mr. Manson
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Thomas W. Offen
Gazette
Main Street
Eivers
Graham F. Barker
Harry Seaborn
Peter Luchuk
Armed Services
Keewatin
Ontario
Taylor & Williams
B.A
Quick Oil & Grease Service
Rivers, Man
S-Harvest
FR. J. Greaney
Line Elevators Farm Service
Winnipeg
Detroit
Stillinson
Jersey
Waterbury
Steele Briggs
Lindenburg’s
Neilson
Hunt
Glenwood
Libby
Stinson’s General Store
Jig
Disston
Marshall- Wells
Forman's Hardware
the Rivers Drug Store
G. M
Brockie
Brandon
Funeral Home
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