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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1947
Page
3
Founded by Thomas W Offen in July 1908 the publication is issued Thursdays from The Gazette Office in Rivers Manitoba. Subscription rates are two dollars yearly in Canada and two fifty elsewhere, payable in advance.
The piece argues happiness is earned and shared, not pursued alone, and peace requires religion. It attacks secularism in politics, urges churches to engage in social matters, and says transforming life through faith could reduce unrest and guide national and international policy toward lasting peace.
The Daily Mail argues shorter hours may not raise output and will require more workers or overtime. It calls for government action to solve the production problem, stressing that prosperity hinges on British workers and leadership at all levels.
New York Herald Tribune notes train travel reduces driver fatigue compared to cars and buses. Passengers may read, relax, and observe scenery while trains face rising surface competition from motor vehicles and planes that shorten travel times.
Montreal Star reports Tim Buck leader of the Canadian Communists claims the Conservative party and big business are turning Canada into the main base of United States military operations. Buck mocks his own vision noting past remarks on war in 1939 and demands political eyes examination.
Vancouver faces a disillusioning season as two city prides, its winter climate and its water supply, are undermined by a harsh winter and related problems. The Edmonton Journal notes the double cross and the impact on local morale.
The London Times notes that Russia and Spitsbergen discuss trade and strategy beyond Arctic regions. It argues that Spitsbergen holds economic and strategic value but should not be overstated and that great powers seek bases, with Moscow's interest viewed as defensive rather than offensive.
Edmonton Journal notes that basementless Wartime Housing built in 1945 and 1946 for ex servicemen families exposed to the recent cold snap, confirming earlier caution against excluding basements despite federal pressure and local advice.
Three women in Yugoslavia were sentenced to prison terms from 312 to five years after a court found them guilty of espionage for a foreign power. The indictment alleged contact with Yugoslav exiles now living in the United States.
The Melita board of trade discussed establishing a straw products plant to produce a board like ten test from straw. A proposed LLC would have 250000 shares at $1 each, with Farm Machinery Inc. of Winnipeg holding half the capital. Its president, T L Brodie, developed the process.
Correspondents to other periodicals tread on thin ice when selling articles culled from any other paper. Such persons are requested to acquaint themselves with the copyright act.
President Truman urged Congress to approve 336 million dollars for relief in liberated nations. He noted that large scaled supply operations by the United Nations relief agencies were nearing completion. London reports Sir Stafford Cripps said Britain faces a hard economic struggle with no anticipated external financial aid.
Died March 13 1943 in Kenora Municipal hospital. Ever remembered by his father and brothers and mother.
A fragmented list of businesses and shop names including JOA McKenze Store Taylor Sou td Forrans boardware J. W anton Store Alexandra Stotel Gil chrits Drie Store Setter's Drug Store James Fratie Stinson's Store Stanley's Cafe Taylor Williams Gorage Whore's Barber Shop Brand on Packers Wareham's Meat Market Borrowmans Garage Rivers Quick Freeze W. Humphries.
If you are contemplating having an auction sele next spring see George McCulloch Massey Harris dealer Brandon auc tioneer Charges reasonable with the best sales service No sale too large none too small Reverse that call to 4854 or 3446 Brandon United church Ladies Aid will hold a St Patrick s Tea at the manse on Saturday Mar 15 from 3 to 5 pm Curlers Wind Up Dance in Frame s hall Friday Mar 14 Door prize of pair of curling rocks Music by Virden Nite Hawks Admission 5c
For Sale ice refrigerator in large size with steel enamel finish and ice capacity of 150 pounds. Apply H Seaborn Box 62 Rivers pis.
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