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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1947
Page
3
The column cites trade growth aims and evolving fashion as observers mock the era's style. It notes rising prewar trade targets, implications for home markets, and a tongue in cheek forecast about the year 1946, highlighting the era's economic and cultural tensions.
The piece warns that centralizing industry in large cities drains rural areas and drives youth to urban centers. It argues for dispersed industry and local small enterprises to retain residents, citing postwar experiences and veterans returning home. The weather forecast metaphor underscores ongoing economic warning.
Mr and Mrs Pinky Blink depart on their honeymoon with a quiet ceremony noted by local society pages. The couple sails into a new chapter, celebrated by friends and family in the town’s social columns.
Neighbors discuss a radio drama titled Road to Happiness aired by The Gazette. A local merchant notes trimming trivia from the air cuts sponsor sales, while Heather Pinky and others remark on the paper’s mellow ease and the tale of a car crash, a wringer tied hair, a fall, and a house fire.
The industrial East protests both the oleomargarine manufacture ban and the export ban on Canadian cattle hogs and sheep to the United States. The export ban keeps meat prices lower in Canada, cutting farmers' returns.
Britain shows resilience as it confronts troubles with heightened activity and industry. The report notes national vigor amid challenges, highlighting ongoing economic and social initiatives across Britain.
Notice is given that the Rural Municipality of Daly Manitoba will hold a council meeting at Rivers Wem enday February 19 1947 at two o clock in the afternoon to consider passing a bylaw to close up and convey to The Great Northwest Central Railway Company portions of government road allowances shown green and red on a plan by Wilfred Humphreys dated August 12 1946. Copies of the bylaw and survey may be inspected at the secretary treasurer office. The council will hear objections from persons affected prior to bylaw passage. Dated January 7 1947 W T Dyer secretary treasurer.
The wheat growers of the west favor a five-year British-Canadian wheat agreement over short term gains. They seek equity in domestic prices and stability in export markets. The United Farmers of Alberta reports 1,644 new members, totaling 31,291 with members at large, at Calgary’s annual convention.
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