Rivers urged to back Royal Bank of Canada expansion
The Rivers board of trade promotes attracting a Royal Bank of Canada branch to the town and district. It notes banking needs, historic loss of facilities, and the value of a local bank to support business, amenity for residents, and shoppers from nearby communities. A bank representative will visit in October to gauge interest and support.
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Rivers Board of Trade
Rivers
Roseville
Ancrum
Canon I. A. Norris
Sec
Treas
Diocese of
Brandon
Committee backs plan for new bank in town
Residents urge action as members push for establishing a local bank. Delegates emphasize community support and economic benefits, aiming to move the proposal through the committee promptly.
Communist bogey blamed for strikes shaking Canada economy
The Vancouver Province warns that a new note portrays communism as using the trade union movement to sabotage Canada’s economy and discredit democracy. It argues the bogey has grown serious as costly strikes hinder postwar recovery and worsen shortages of goods.
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Vancouver
Tts
No Taxation Without Representation in Coal Levy
Ottawa Journal argues against John L. Lewis plan to tax coal tonnage for union revenue. It would impose a direct tax on consumers, with Lewis alone controlling the funds and no legislative audit or budget process. The piece condemns personal levies bypassing government accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Journal
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Love your enemies and bless them, Jesus teaches
A brief biblical verse quotes Jesus urging love for enemies. It urges blessing those who curse and doing good to those who hate. The teaching emphasizes prayer for persecutors and faithful response amid hostility.
Ducks Found in Town After Accident Night Walk
A quiet day ends with a small incident as boys return to town with three ducks they collected after an accident. The scene shows local curiosity but no further harm reported.
World trade bid crosses borders and labour struggles swirl
The Quebec Chronicle Telegraph notes Rus ela aims at global trade with cheap labor advantages while Western unions face strikes. Brantford Expositor defends Britain’s Palestine role and UN trusteeship as a path to peace. Canadian reaction to Polish Army intake labeled wary but practical amid Cold War tensions.
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Quebec
Palestine Daily Express
London
Palestine
Britain
United Nations
Anglo-American Committee
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F. W. Lee
Young Peo- People’s Rally
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Quick Oil & Grease Service
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Chicken Haddie
J. A. Grummett
Chesterfield
Vacuum Cleaner Premier Vacuum Clean
Dinette
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Forman
the Rivers Drug Store
Nysorbo
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