Rivers Curling Team Returns From Neepawa Triumph
The Rivers rink, led by F Taylor with George Jelliff and Gordon Taylor, won six of nine games in the Grand Challenge event at Neepawa, finishing strong in the last end for five points. The team left as second prize winners while four Rivers women, Mrs. J Gilchrist, Mrs. Frank Taylor, Mrs. J Frame, and Mrs. Cliff Bellamy, joined a Neepawa bonspiel trip.
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Ken Watson
Winnipeg
Rivers
Rivera’ Club
Neepawa
J. Gilchrist
Frank Taylor
J. Frame
Cliff. Bellamy
Alaska Near Pulp Timber Development Rise
In Washington, January, AP reports Alaska appears close to pulp timber development. Interior Secretary Krag said talks have been ongoing for months with multiple interests aiming to build the pulp and paper industry in the territory.
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Washinton
Jan
Alaska
Krag
Interior Department
Alaskan development push signals from Washington
The Senate calls for government action if private industry stalls Alaskan development. Officials cite Interior Department power prospects and forest service pulp timber blocks ready for public ad, while three large industrial groups studied Alaskan pulp stands last summer. Dr. C Earl Albrecht reports renewed operator interest and predicts action within months.
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Congressional Record
Interior Department
Forest Service
Washington
C. Earl Albrecht
Juneau
Alaska
Nationalization Advances as Coal Mines Seized by State
The government under Labour moves deeper into nationalization taking ownership of coal mines and Cable and Wireleys Ltd as the new year opens. The national coal board raises its blue and white flag in a ceremonial display marking the step.
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London
Civil Aviation
Bank of England
Government plans to avert coal shortage and boost production
The government moves to take over about 1246 mines with a retention of $653,990,000 and acts to mechanize most mines, close inefficient ones, and reduce disruption of current management. It promises better pay and working conditions, a Friday Week for 690,000 miners and 10,000 communications workers, and compensation to mine and communications owners with government stock. The cable and fireless system is valued at $120,000.00.
Nova Scotia trains teachers in nutrition and fitness
Nova Scotia departments of health education and agriculture launch an integrated plan to sustain the Bluenose iron-man tradition. About 2,500 teachers were trained in nutrition and physical education in 1946, with courses sent to all schools. Over 60 schools now serve hot lunches, and more than 20 communities plan permanent recreation and five have full-time leaders.
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Nova Scotia
W. C. Ross
Canada
F. R. Davis
How Taxes Stick
A tax expert warned that emergency taxes like sales taxes linger after the emergency ends. Once levied, they are hard to remove. Politicians seek new revenue rather than cutting spending, aiming to raise revenues instead of reducing expenditures.
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Guelph Mercury
Crossing Guard and Trains Stir Ottawa Railway Riddle
A scene at a level crossing shows a locomotive approaching with headlight and bell. A guard stands by with two red lamps while an automobile woman passes and samples the whistle from the locomotive. Railway men wonder why crossings receive such concern.
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Ottawa Journal
Ottawa
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