CPR charts show western freight burden vs eastern revenue
The exhibits presented to refute the claim that freight-rate burden falls mainly on the western provinces. The data indicate western Canada freight service is far larger, eastern per ton mile revenue is higher, and CPR net earnings before tax have fallen since mid 1948, despite two thirds of mileage in the west.
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CPH
Board
Transport Commissioners
Trawae
Western
Canada
Thee
Eastern
CPR
Hanny Birthday Listings by Day at Ellicott Alta
A local birthday listing shows Saturday events for J. O N Airey Tare riete Turnbull and Miss M Shulega along with Mrs George Burt. Sunday includes Doreen Grace Madden. Ellicott Alta hosts Tuesday David Ashton Garry Irvine. Wednesday features Mrs James Taylor Nelson Brown Joan Westwood Donald McFadden. Thursday lists Mrs D L Stinson.
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J. O N. Airey
Tareriete Turnbull
M. Shulega
George Burt
Doreen Grace Madden
Ellicott
Alta
David Ashton
Garry Irvine
James Taylor
Nelson Brown
Joan Westwood
Donald McFadden
D. L. Stinson
Fight Against TB Christmas Seals Campaign
Continuation of the Manitoba tuberculosis battle relies on public help. Citizens are urged to buy Christmas seals to fund life saving x ray services and to extend prevention efforts. Seals ensure access to free community health resources.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Imports Spuds for Markets
The Manitoba department of agriculture reports about 70 carloads of Alberta potatoes were sent to Winnipeg along with 10 carloads from other Canadian and American points. About 20 more carloads were shipped to western Ontario, with Manitoba growers' supplies sufficient to meet demand and current prices likely to entice growers to sell.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Winnipeg
Ontario
Rex Theatre Opens First Show House With Week of Events
Five year delay ends as Rex theatre debuts with official opening led by Mayor Stratford. Warner Bros. representative Frank Davies attends. Every night during anniversary week features two performances, free passes, and a nostalgic segment with Betty in past eras.
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Nex Theatre
Motion Picture Company
Frank Davies
Warner Bros. Pictures
J. R. Stratford
Suoeriley
Chamber Urges World Calendar On UN Agenda
The Canadian chamber of commerce asks the government to lead in pushing the world calendar onto the United Nations agenda. Proponents say it would reform the year by equalizing quarter lengths and may reduce date-related disparities.
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Weit
Publispryte
Ike
Adlai
Blue Bombers
Ehallie
Camphed
Shufnt
Gberatire
Campbell
Ivan Schultz
F.C. Belk
Ron. D. Robertson
C. Rhodes Smith
Ottawa
Smith
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
United Nations
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the Royal Bank
THE
Royal Bank OF Canada
Hanny
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Gilchrist Apartments
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Strand Theatre
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