Farmers urged to consider right to strike for market leverage
Ottawa warned at the 11th annual convention of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture that farmers may withhold produce as a bargaining tool if normal methods fail. Wigaipes argued strikes should be legally available, urged regional action, and opposed restricting cooperatives from organized farm development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigaipes
FL Bentam
Ottawa
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Canada
Visoe
Alberta Farmers’ Union
Earier
Canadian Industry Sets Record for Work Stoppage Days
Ottawa CP reports last year saw unprecedented time lost due to industrial disputes in Canada. Although monthly losses declined from the 936,188 man-work days peak in June 1946, total time lost in the year was more than three times 1945. Labor Minister Mitchell released the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Labor
Mitchell
Mrs W G Wilkes Leaves Town For Saskatoon
In Town and Out notes Mrs W G Wilkes travels Sunday to Saskatoon to reside. Visitors include Anthony Bereziak from Sundown visiting relatives, Norma Wareham of Winnipeg holidaying with the Grummetts, and Douglas Percy with Mrs G Howard White’s family. A tea at Mrs J W Hanlon’s honored Mrs Wilkes prior to departure. she received a pen and pencil set from Mrs J Gilchrist as twenty five ladies attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Percy
Hazelcliffe, Sask
G. Howard White
Saskatoon
Sask
W. G. Wilkes
J. W. Hanlon
Wilkes
J. Gilchrist
E. Westwood
Mesdames J. Morrow
S. Sennett
L. Hall
D. Elliott
C. Forman
Third Crossing illuminates prairie regional culture and library needs
A review notes Margaret Morton Fabres and William L. Morton present Third Crossing as essential prairie history tracing Gladstone Manitoba and its region. The piece highlights Western Canada moving from mere living to a cultural living approach and urges tax supported library services with book vans post and deposit centers guided by librarians to sustain a living cultural tradition across homesteads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Prairies
Canada
Margaret Morton Fabres
William L. Morton
University of Manitoba
Gladstone
Manitoba
Prairies
Western Canada
Arthur 8. Morton
Channel plan may be revived for England France tunnel
A prior proposal for a 30 mile channel tunnel is to be revived with an all party British MPs committee to study it amid new engineering methods and political and economic trends. The project would cost about 120 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
England
France
Birthday Notices From Winnipeg And Kamsack
Several public birthday greetings list individuals including Mrs J Blake and Alex Sutherland of Winnipeg, Jobo Michael Beltz, Adolphe Schmidt, Millie Chubak, and Mrs W Roberts of Kamsack. Dates span February 16 to February 20 with names like Robert Henry Foster, Lynn Sargent, Edna Wareham, Billy Nolan, Tom Blake, Mrs H Wareham, Leslie Dyer, Burton Higginson, and John Morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Blake
Winnipeg
Alex, Sutherland
Jobo Michael Beltz
Adolphe Schmidt
Millie Chubak
Mrs. W Roberts
Kamsack
Robert Henry Foster Lynn Sargent
Why Coarse Grains Needed Winnipeg
The Canadian government's policy to boost coarse grain production for feed in Canada while bread was rationed in Britain was prompted by Britain's inability to feed livestock. Agriculture Minister D L Campbell said the wheat condition in Europe may soon improve with a rapid revival of the harvest, addressing the Manitoba Dairy Association annual convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canada
Great Britain
D. L. Campbell
Europe
Manitoba Dairy Association
Father released after admitting fabricated yarn on child death
Frederick Schachman 20 admitted to police he invented a story about an intruder to cover up his six month old daughter's death after he dropped her while playing. The death was ruled accidental with no charges against him. A medical examiner confirmed the baby died from a ruptured stomach after being dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick Schachman
Samuel Gitlin
Schuchman
Gitlin
Argentine importer finds nothing to buy in Ireland tour
Argentine importer Marcel J Adler arrived with £400,000 to spend on Irish goods but found no offers. He cited lack of export licenses and described the business climate as unappealing. He plans to visit Holland and other parts of the Continent. Observers note potential shifts in Anglo Russian cooperation after a renewed alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dublin
Marcel J. Adler
England
Holland
Adler
Blood Hnas of South Africa Introduces Canadian Strain
BloodHnas of South Africa plans to improve White Leghorns by adding a Canadian strain. One dozen pedigreed cockerels left via Canadian National Express for Saint John en route to Rhodesia's largest hatchery, with five weeks estimated travel. Four feeds and cod liver oil are included to keep them in prime condition during shipment. South African importer Mise L Halford of Que Que ships chicks by air across the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Canadian National Express
Saint John
Rhodesia
Mise L Halford
Queque
Union
The Common Round on Railways and Winter Dependence
A poetic homage to railway workers who keep travel and supply lines moving in harsh weather. It highlights railroad employees as the backbone of service, from snow clearance to train crews, urging readers to appreciate their essential role during storms and at crossings.
Lethbridge Looks at Using Former POW Camp Site for Industry
Lethbridge officials study acquiring the former prisoner of war camp site to support an industrial plan. The large site has utilities and has been discussed in council as a potential industrial hub for months. J G Taggart of Ottawa, head of the federal agricultural price support board, says Canada hog marketings may have bottomed with a likely 265 million pounds of bacon destined for Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge, Alta
Lethbridge
J. G. Taggart
Ottawa
Federal Agricultural Price Support Board
Edmonton
Canaan
Be Thou Exalted in Thy Strength Praise of God
A devotional verse recalling God's might and merciful power. The speaker vows to exalt and praise the Lord, celebrating strength and steadfast love in faith.
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Dorothy Jay
Gilchrist’s Drug Store
Rexall
Rivers, Man
Taylor's Transfer Hardware
Implements Highway Transportation
Rivers
Brandon
Stromberg Carlson Radio
Stromberg Carlson
Taylor's
Wareham’'s Meat Market
Anthony Bereziak
Sundown
Mrs. J. Hain
Norma Wareham
Mrs
J. A. Grummett
J. L. Johnston
Lina Elevators Farm Service
Frank James
Jesse James
Wallace Beery
Margaret O’brien
Edna Wareham
Billy Nolan
Tom Blake
H. Wareham
Leslie Dyer Burton Higginson
John Morrow
Allance
Moscow
Canadian Roosters
MacKenzie
Cretonnes
Mercury
Lipton
Cowan
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