Parliament Hill Debates Emergency Power and Bretton Woods
Parliament Hill debates focus on government Emergency Power Bill and a Bretton Woods resolution. Critics warn of wartime powers in peacetime and fear of executive overreach while supporters stress needed controls during transition. The Bretton Woods plan faces opposition and committee study, with broadcasts planned for May 13 at 10 15 p m CJGX Yorkton.
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House of the Bretton Woods
C.C.F
House
Social Credit Group
Banking and Commerce Committee
International Monetary Fund
Bretton Woods
CJGX
Yorkton
Parliament Hill
Community voices weigh plaques versus rink or hall
In letters to the editor and replies, residents debate whether funds should buy plaques or help build a rink or community hall. Supporters urge unity and patience while thanking officials who extended the hydro line to Roblin and considering using proceeds to fund a rink.
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Er Commission
Correction notes Van Tenders cost and Route 5 driver
A correction clarifies that Route 5 Van Tenders include R Bogle at 3.50 per day rather than 2.50. It notes school vans cost 69.50 daily plus 0.50 for a railroad crossing guardian totaling 70.00 per day with provincial government subsidies.
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R. Bogle
For Sale DeForest Crossley cabinet ra dio and gramophone
50p Young Mammoth Bronze Turkey hens from Govt. Banded A. A. Tom, No. 903. Weight 12 to 18 lbs. Price $5.00. Mrs. Frank L. Mills, Makaroff, Man. 1p Wanted 100 cords of green poplar wood, cordwood length. Roblin Creamery. 50e
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A. A. Tom
Frank L. Mills
Makaroff
Man
Roblin Creamery
River Bend Community Notes and Local Updates
Local notes report Mrs. Ralph Wells of Bield traveling to Rapid City on Wednesday. The River Bend Community meets Tuesday January 8 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Harold Wenner’s home. Chas. Elder and daughter Mina of Makarot visit Eburne B C for the winter. Allan Martin visits Winnipeg this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blaschuk travel to Bredenburg Sask. CN R stationmaster Valentine Schappert leaves Roblin for Portage la Prairie to join a new staff. Village Council calls meeting Wednesday December 12 to discuss Roblin rink plans. Subscribers reminded to renew before month end. mailing list changes after Christmas may drop delinquents. Milton Carlson visit noted. he now runs fruit orchards in Kelowna after seven years away.
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Ralph Wells
Bield
Rapid City
River Bend
Harold Wenner
Chas
Elder
Mina
Makarot
Eburne
B.C
Allan Martin
Winnipeg
Wm. Blaschuk
Bredenburg Sask
Valentine Schappert
C.N.R
Roblin
Portage la Prairie
New Organ To Be Dedicated At Knox United Church
At a Knox United Church Board meeting, delegates urged buying an electrical organ. The board approved a cash transaction and set up an organ fund. Choir representatives canvassed for funds and the organ was ordered that week. The Minshall electric organ should arrive this week and be installed for dedication at Sunday night’s service.
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Knox United Church Board
Minshall
C.G.I.T
Legion Elect New Officers at Roblin Branch
At the Roblin Branch of the Canadian Legion regular meeting on December 11 the slate for 1946 was elected. Pres T A Cameron. 1st Vice R McBride Jr. 2nd Vice F Rice. Treas J Haines. Sec J Adam. Exec H C Cranwell H Keast M Kelso J Ashby T Kelso T Heming. Programme Com J Waddy D F McWhirter W Angus P Hansen. Pension Advocate W Waddy. Sgt at Arms E Shirley.
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Roblin
The
Canadian Legion
T. A. Cameron
R. McBride Jr
F. Rice
Treas
J. Haines
J. Adam
H. C. Cranwell
H. Keast
M. Kelso
J. Ashby
T. Kelso
T. Heming
J. Waddy
D. F. McWhirter
W. Angus
P. Hansen
W. Waddy
E. Shirley
Anglican Church Holy Communion on December 16
Rev. S. L. Nash will conduct Holy Communion at the Anglican Church on Sunday at noon.
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Anglican Church
S. L. Nash
World government vs unity in a divided world
The Nation al News Letter promotes world unity under a divine framework as the remedy to atomic warfare. It argues that true union comes from shared faith and moral reform, citing Lincoln and the London Conference, and warns that any lesser solution remains a utopian dream.
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Stephen King-Hall
Reader’s Digest
Dominion
Lincoln
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Peter Mysko Lumber Mill
Nolan's Mill
Jas. Puritcha
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Milton Carlson
Milt
British Columbia
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McCormick
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Roblin Auditorium
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