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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
3
Curbing Communism Opinion in Owen Sound
A columnist argues that Communism should be curbed as a criminal conspiracy, not treated as ordinary citizens' groups. He asserts it must be outlawed and tracked in peace or war to protect freedom and prevent rights trampling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Sound
Apy
Judge notes wives true love amid violent quarrels in Bodmin
In Bodmin Cornwall a judge observed that quick tempered wives who throw objects at their husbands often retain undying affection. He noted some placid wives may love such expressions while refusing divorce despite alleged knife and fork incidents. He warned that women who hurl missiles may be inconsolable if they strike targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Bodmin
Cornwall
England
Canadians urged to contact veteran group official
Commemorating the landing of the Queens Own Rifles on Normandy on June 6 1944 Brig J G Spraggee DS CO chairman of the membership committee of the Queen s Own Rifles of Canada association requests that all Canadians who served with the Queen s Own Rifles should communicate with Arthur J Bushell 103 King St West Toronto for information valuable to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queens Own Rifles
Normandy
Brig
J. G. Spraggee
Ds.co
Queen's Own Iuifies of Canada Association
Queen's Own Rifles
Arthur J. Bushell
King St. West
Toronto
Informaon
Four Months for Serious Offence in Toronto Case
The Toronto Telegram notes criticism of a four month sentence for an Indecent assault on a four year old, contrasts with a separate two year sentence for a purse-snatcher, and adds bidding activity for No 10 highway grading near Minto with five bids received and ten tenders closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Telegram
Kingston
Provincial
Department of Public Works
City of
Minto
Canadians Enact February Life Insurance Protection Exceeding 100 Million
Canadian Life Insurance Officers Association reports that ordinary life insurance protection in February 1942 surpassed 100 million dollars. Figures from the Life Insurance Agency Management Association exclude rainfalls, increases, dividend additions, reinsurance, and pension bonds without insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canadian Life Insurance Officers Association
Life Insurance Agency Management Association
Mayflower Yacht Used as Blockade Runner
Newsweek reports the former presidential yacht Mayflower, now outfitted in Panama to run immigrants into Palestine, is operated by an American crew for Zionist interests. The vessel, previously Coast Guard during war, was later sold for sealing before transfer to a Panamanian registry. Albertans are urged to welcome visitors with courtesy as hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsweek Magazine
Panama
Palestine
Coast Guard
Wage Earners Deserve Parity With Parliament Members
A Port Engin Times opinion argues for equal treatment of wage earners and MPs in Canada. It criticizes the $2000 tax-free grab as ill fitting for most citizens, asserting only about ten percent of members are worth the pay while ninety percent earn more than they expected before politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Engin
Canada
Tombstone traffic death sign planned for downtown intersection
Vancouver plans a somber tombstone sign at a downtown intersection to mark the traffic deaths to date as part of the city safety campaign. The decision, made yesterday, aims to heighten awareness and curb injuries on the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
JC Pi—Ans
Doctor's Choice Sherbrooks Record
It explains why doctors prefer the city with dense populations and better treatment facilities. Rural families are far from clinics, especially in winter, making young doctors reluctant to locate there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherbrooks
Washington AP World Discusses Joint Efforts
Washington AP reports world leaders weighing a joint approach to key global issues. Officials from multiple nations consider coordinated measures to address economic unrest, security threats, and climate challenges amid ongoing diplomacy and talks.
Air Force expands search and rescue to Middle East units
The United States Air Force says SAR operations are expanding to include two Middle East units. One will open in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on May 1 and the other in Tripoli, Libya, on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Air Force
United States
Alaska
Middle East
Dhahran
Saudi Arabia
Tripoli
Libya
Cunard's Future St Thomas Times-Journal Headline
At the annual Canard Steam Ship Company meeting F A Bates reveals Conard has bought all White Star shares at £2 per share. He cites port turnaround times in British ports as main traffic hindrance and says faster turnaround with better facilities and more staff could enable more voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Thomas Times-Journal
Canard Steam Ship Company, Limited
F. A. Bates
Conard
White Star Company
Bate
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Prizes Board
Jerrett’s
Standon
Gilchrist
Good Housekeeping
Canadian Medical Association
Brandon Hospital
Brander Mental Hospital
Brandon al
Upess
Manitoba Civil Service Commission
Province
Dominion
Joan
Europe
Continental Limited
Canadian National
Montreal
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Jasper
the Cunard’s
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