03 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
1
The speaker denounces the means test in the old age pension act and condemns the complex application form as a nightmare. He urges universal pensions, reform for the blind, and inclusion of Indians, warning the bill remains inadequate but urging immediate parliamentary action and a future committee.
A bolt struck the Ayer residence north of Deepdale on Friday afternoon June 27 at 4 15, starting in the east end bath room. Mr and Mrs Ayer and their son Clif escaped with only a few personal items as the fire consumed the house and its contents. Neither was injured, and sympathy is extended for the loss.
The Roblin baseball team had a big day on July 1 at Saltcoats in a 15 team tournament. They beat Yorkton 4 2, defeated Russell 3 1, topped Melville 7 2, and the Bangor final was tied 4 4, splitting 1st and 2nd money.
Citizens are urged to lock doors when leaving homes following a report of pilfering last week. Authorities advise vigilance and safe practices to prevent further incidents.
The Athletic Association announces Sports Day on July 10 at Roblin. Businesses are asked to decorate their premises with flags and bunting for the day to show support.
The speaker urges the house to carry a proper bill addressing pensions for the blind and crippled and old age pensions on a national scale, stressing the need for a measure they can be proud of.
The observer envisions Canada’s government atop Parliament Hill in Ottawa, noting the House of Commons and Senate, cabinet ministers and a civil service of about 120 000. He cites Westminster heritage, federation origins, and the nation’s balanced, broad-based rule shaped by free institutions and gradual progress.
The weekend brought fine weather with sun and outdoor activities. People visited Shell bridge to view flood waters as the Shell river rose 15 inches in under eight hours and approached three feet on the east approach, though the bridge remained intact for light traffic.
Prince Rupert in British Columbia marks one of two CLN.R. terminal points on the Pacific coast, located 40 miles from Alaska and 500 miles closer to the Orient than any other U S or Canadian west coast port.
At the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture convention in Winnipeg, delegates urged a special 500 tax exemption for farmers in hog dairy and poultry sectors. Critics led by president C. E. Wood argued against discrimination while calling to fix inequities in income tax calculations including recognizing farm wives work as a legitimate operating expense.
The Minister of Education announced that Britain will add about one million pupils to state schools over the next five years. He attributed over half to the 1943 birth rate rise and the rest to raising the school leaving age from 14 to 15 starting April 1.
Announcement that Martha Elizabeth Lesack will marry Samuel Lebedovich, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Lebedovich, with a planned wedding date of July 20.
The tee of which R. C. Smellie, of Russell, is chairman, have asked that route follow No. 4 highway to meet Saskatchewan highway No. 14 west of Russell. Towns and individuals along the route were urged to contact federal and provincial members to support and advance this highway.
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