Gazette of Rivers announces Red Cross national appeal
The Gazette notes Red Cross growth postwar as Newfoundland joins the provinces in a national drive for five million dollars starting March 1. Leopold Macauley outlines expanded disaster services, health care, blood supply, home nursing, and veteran support, with ongoing international relief commitments.
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Communist-led Strikes Failure In France Today
Paris reports indicate nationwide rail and coal strikes led by communist unions were nearly a total failure. Officials say the two hour rail protest against arms unloading under the Atlantic pact was less than five percent effective, with scattered train stoppages and police dispersals. In the northern coal fields the 24 hour strike drew minimal participation, and surface work remained normal while pit workers showed partial attendance.
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Unemployment Insurance Extended in Parliament Speech
Ottawa reports in the throne speech at opening of parliament that unemployment benefits may be extended to seasonal workers not covered by existing laws. Prices support for farm and fish products will continue, and wheat board marketing of wheat and coarse grains remains. A rent-control extension will be studied pending Supreme Court ruling. An Indian act revision with a rights bill for 136000 Indians is proposed.
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Anglicans Elect Norris Bishop of Brandon
Ven Archdeacon Ivor Norris of Brandon was elected Bishop on the first ballot at a special Synod in St. Matthew's Pro Cathedral. He succeeds Rt Rev W W H Thomas, who retired after 25 years. The synod drew 1142 lay delegates and 26 clergy. Eleven other nominees were listed. A tribute in Winnipeg marked the death of Eddie Armstrong, city editor of the Winnipeg Free Press.
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Conscience and a Small Civic Penalty
An unnamed sender mailed 50 cents to a retired farmer in Napanee as remorse for a 13 year old apple theft. The note muses that if everyone were tormented by similar guilt, post offices would overflow with tiny money orders. The piece reflects on universal human imperfections and forgiveness.
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Quebec plan to raise juvenile age limit to 18
Ottawa Citigen reports Quebec proposes raising the juvenile delinquent age to 18 and replacing prisons with cottage type correctional institutions for youths. The plan emphasizes modern social science methods to salvage youths and reduce prison sentencing.
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Citigen
Quebec
Diesel Power Replacing Steam Locomotives on CNR Routes
The Kitchener Waterloo Record notes steam locomotives are being progressively replaced by diesel electric units. The Canadian National Railway has ordered 46 diesels this year, bringing total diesels in service to 174. Steam engines fade, leaving fond memories of an era that produced smoke and charm.
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Canadian Railways
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