Two Billion for Expenditures in Canada This Year
Ghana Watch iCPr Estimates of government expenditure for the 1348 49 fiscal year tentatively set at 1985.166 069 8133 65.860. Abbott, Finance Minister, said further expenditures may be necessary. He tabled the estimates in the commons before dinner adjournment and released a press statement outlining the 206 page booklet detailing proposed outlays. Additional supplementary estimates for the year ending March 31 remain to be submitted.
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Ghana
Icpr
Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Commons
Light tremor rattles four states near Boise City
A brief earthquake near Boise City woke residents as a fleeting quake rattled the region. The tremor lasted only a second or two and was felt across towns within 30 to 60 miles in every direction. Strong entities include Boise City and four states, with widespread but minor impact reported.
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Boise City
CIA
Marth
Tapia
Premier Garson Says Rail Earnings Near Estimates
Premier Stu Garson told Manitoba legislature that railway earnings for 1947 are close to earlier estimates. He cited a press dispatch noting Canadian Pacific and Canadian National anticipated freight tonnage in 1947 would fall from 1946 levels during the rate hearing.
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Garson
Winnipeg
March
Manitoba
Canada
Stuart Garson
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Calgary approves 260 low rental homes plan
Calgary city council approved a proposed agreement with the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation for construction of 260 low rental homes in Calgary. Calgary's share of the costs was estimated at 209,579 dollars.
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Calgary
March
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Alberta Proposals to Export Gas Raise Legislature Debate
In Edmonton sources disclose that proposals to export natural gas from Alberta to other provinces will be discussed in the legislature. The news emphasizes potential policy shifts and regional energy strategy considerations.
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Alberta
Provinces
Edmonton
English wheat crop figures for 1947 and 1948
Official figures show England and Wales wheat acres at 2 075 000 in 1947 and 1 982 000 in 1948. Average yield per acre fell to 28.4 bushels in 1947 from an estimated 35.5. Production in 1947 was about 60 million bushels, 11 million less than the prior year.
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England and
Wales
Margarine relief celebrated but repeal urged
The New York Times lauds Governor Dewey and the legislature for suspending margarine use in public institutions. It argues the bill is insufficient and calls for outright repeal by Congress, noting the injustice weighs on those unable to afford butter and on housewives coloring margarine.
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New York Times
Dewey
Congress
Fire Gutises Apartment Block. Two Dead Two Missing
A flash fire gutted a three storey business and apartment block on Nain street in Moniion New Brunswick. Two people died two remain missing and twelve were injured as residents fled from the second and third storeys where 29 persons were housed. Passersby heard screams and the building quickly engulfed in flames. Hash lines indicate unknown cause and people jumped from windows offering coats to soften falls.
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Moniion
N.B. March
Nain Street
Californians switch to daylight time amid drought
Sacramento reports daylight saving time will be observed Sunday due to a severe drought and resulting power shortage. The extra evening daylight is expected to save substantial electricity.
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Sacramento
March
Montreal Leads Dominion Growth With 1.32 Million Population
Sydney Post Record notes Canada’s largest metropolis Montreal as the fastest growing city in the Dominion. Greater Montreal reaches 1,320,726 residents, city proper 1,086,000, with about 234,000 in surrounding municipalities. Migration from rural areas concentrates in Quebec and centers on Montreal.
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Sydney Post-Record
Canada
Montreal
Dominion
Quebec
Coast Guard to test ice breaking by helicopter on Great Lakes
United States coast guard officials plan to use a helicopter in spring ice breaking on the Great Lakes for observation of ice conditions and to remove personnel from ships if needed during operations.
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Cleveland
March
United States Coast Guard
Great Lakes
Taxes Rise to 44 Mills in St Thomas 1948
St Thomas Times Journal notes the 1948 tax rate set at 44 mills, up 2.12 mills from last year as residents face wartime deferred work and broader public spending while revenues rise to cover postwar needs.
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St. Thomas
Manitoba Winter Fair to Get 5000 Grant
Ottawa reports federal grants for Class A and B fairs and provincial summer fairs will rise slightly for 1948 49. Total grants estimate at 206 500 up from 193 500 last year and winter fairs retain 85 900 with 5 000 allocated to Manitoba winter fair at Brandon and the same to Regina Saskatoon Calgary and Edmonton winter fairs.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Brantloy
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
Halifax Restaurants Put On Rating System
Halifax health commissioner Dr A R Morton said a rating system will be applied to all city restaurants to aid public enforcement of sanitary rules. The scheme awaits the restaurant improvement program reaching a suitable stage before launch.
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Halifaxe March
Halifax
A. R. Morton
Health Department
Skating Queen Barbara Ann Scott Honored in Ottawa Homecoming
Thousands lined Ottawa streets as Barbara Ann Scott, world, Olympic and European figure skating champion, arrived amid a citywide celebration. Politicians, students, civil servants and businessmen joined a massive parade, creating an almost impassable scene around Union Station as the 19 year old skater rolled in on schedule.
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Ottawa
March
Barbara Ann Scott
Union Station
All Ag
Germans Still At Large From Canada POW Escapes
The RCMP says 12 German prisoners of war remain at large in Canada after escapes. The group includes seven merchant seamen, three soldiers, one airman, and one German navy member. They mostly fled after hostilities ended, with some possibly crossing into the U S or Mexico. In a separate incident Patricia Dry, 15, caused a 3400 fire while learning to drive, backing into a house and triggering a gas explosion.
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Ottawa
March
Canada
R.C.M.P
P.O.W
United States
Mexico
South America
Lfe
Redwood City
Calif
Patricia Dry
Permit Teaching In Province Is Only Temporary
Manitoba government rejects continuing permit teaching and favors keeping prison schooling as a start for children denied access. Minister J C Dryden responds to G M Churchill criticizing a wait and see stance on Manitoba education.
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Winnipeg
Marehoo -Opi
Mr. Dryden
G. M. Churchill
Army
Manitoba
Heating Tricks for Better Fuel Use in Cold Days
There are many little tricks to maximize heat from fuel in the home. The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating notes that a quarter inch of soot in a furnace provides as much insulation as several inches of concrete, so keep furnaces and boilers clean of soot and dust.
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Owen Sound
Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
Canadian General Electric Boosts Bridge Heat At Tables
A Canadian General Electric claim suggests a method to raise room temperature by four to six degrees at bridge table level. Experiments indicate a standard family table can direct heat toward the ceiling to widen the temperature gap between ceiling and final levels by about two degrees.
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Canadian
General Electric
Polite London Prisoner Trick Misleads Visitor
A London warder at a prison guided a young woman to a facility she later turned out to be a prisoner. The incident highlights overly courteous behavior leading to a security lapse.
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Edmonton
London
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