Wheat Pact and Veterans Pensions Debate Move Forward
A House bill by Minister Milton Gregg to amend the Canadian Pensions Act retroactive to October 1 1947 heads the Parliament Hill agenda. The debate includes criticism of pension adequacy and a probe into political influence on veterans’ benefits. Separately, an International Wheat Agreement affecting 36 countries is outlined with Canada as a leading exporter, five year term starting August 1 1948, price ceilings 2.00 per bushel and a 1.50 floor in 1948 dropping to 1.10 by 1952 53, with Canada allotted 230 million bushels. A broadcast from CJGX Yorkton is announced for March 22 10 15 p.m.
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Veterans Affairs
Milton Gregg
Minister of Veterans Affairs
House of Commons
Brooks
Royal
House
Halifax Mail
Lberal Party
Canadian Legion
Halifax
Liberal Party
Howe
Canada
Fort William Port Arthur
United States
Australia
CJGX
Yorkton
Parliament Hill
Does History Repeat In Prophetic Lessons On Power
A sermon recalls how biblical prophets warned against state church fusion and unchecked rulers as in ancient Israel. It links Hosea’s warnings around 748 B C to modern leaders like Alexander and Napoleon, arguing internal decay precedes downfall and that God calls individuals to rightful place amid power.
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Samuel
Ssrael
Alexander
Peter the Great
Napoleon
Hitler
Propheta
God
Hosea
Israel
Assyria
Solomon
Red Cross Help For War Wounded Veterans
A London Canada era reflection on Red Cross work with air service personnel wounded in crashes near Vancouver and Prince Rupert. It recalls patients Helen and Mary at Christie Street Military Hospital, their skin grafts and burn treatment, and the steady support of Red Cross workers as they adapt to new lives. It notes ongoing Red Cross services for veterans and broader community aid.
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Air Force
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Helen
Mary
Toronto
Christie Street Military Hospital
Red Cross
Mitchell's Rink Wins Grand Challenge at Gilbert Plains
Mitchell's foursome led by J. L. Mitchell beat Vic Wilson's Gilbert Plains team in the finals to claim the trophy and four electric tea kettles. Roblin curlers praised Gilbert Plains Curling Club hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Gilbert Pains
J. L. Mitchell
Dr. A. W. Large
J. Goodbun
Harold Keast
Vic Wilson
Gilbert Plains
Larry Larson
George Aitkin
Roblin
Gilbert Plains Curling Club
Mercy Red Cross anniversary spans 65 nations
The Red Cross began as Henri Dunant's idea to aid the wounded in war and now spans 65 nations. It seeks to aid the suffering in war and peace, uniting people across barriers and nations.
Farmers face new net worth questions on tax form
The Prairie Farmers Income Tax Guide details a Farm Net Worth Statement asking for cash on hand, debts, grain on hand, livestock, land value, and even fences. Critics say the questions stray from current income and invade private affairs, urging withdrawal or revision.
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Canada
Prairie Farmers
Department of National Revenue
Ess
Ottawa
Income Tax Department
New Books At The Library Corner
The Library Corner notes arrivals from Dauphin library including Out on a Limb a humorous tale of overcoming handicap and Eagle In The Sky by F Van Wyk Mason a historical adventure about three doctors in the American Revolution meeting Lucius Asa and Peter from Maine to the Caribbean. Hours 8 to 5 Friday. Open Saturday 8 to 5 due to Good Friday holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
F. van Wyk Mason
Maine
Caribbean
Lucius
Asa
Peter
Long Levee at Boggy Creek and Lavallee Family History
Old timer Mr. Alexander Lavallee and his wife are longtime Boggy Creek residents. Born in Winnipeg in 1860, Lavallee hunted and trapped, fought in the Riel rebellion, and recalled buffalo herds. He moved to Boggy Creek in 1919 after farming at Fort Francis. they have eight children with a 41 year marriage and active church involvement.
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Boggy Creek
Alexander Lavallee
Mr Lavallee
Winnipeg
Assiniboine
Red River
Montreal
France
Lavallee
Prairies
Riel
Worsley
Gy Creek
Fort Francis
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Zapiitry
J. Gordon Anderson
Church
Adam
Abram
Church of the Prophets
Manitoba
Lotta Dempsey
Iia
Cross
Ple
Canadian Red Cross
Mitchell's Drug Store
Phone 63
Main Street
Switzerland
Duly
Henri Dunant
Haifax
Victoria
49Th Parallel
North West Territories
Winipeg Tribune
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