Budget in Parliament Hill Promises Tax Shifts and Disappointment
Parliament Hill reviews the 1946 financial position and the 1948 fiscal plan presented by Finance Minister Douglas Abbott. The speech touts tax relief up to 29 percent for personal incomes starting July 1 but lacks exemption raises, while rising living costs, including a 10 cent butter hike, erode gains. Social security measures seem limited and broader social reforms appear sidelined amid cautious optimism.
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House of Commons
Douglas C. Abbott
Abbott
Canada
Ture
Dominion
Address By C Simpson To Women's Institute
C Simpson speaks to the Women's Institute about the value of service and the joy it brings. He praises local impact in health education philanthropy and wartime cooperation while sharing a story of sacrifice and noting international interest in WI activities. He urges continued work to aid those in need and to bring sunshine to the world’s unfortunate.
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W.L
England
London
W.I
Australia
Canada
Community Memorial Hall Fund Drive Appeals in Roblin
Local leaders urge Roblin and district residents to back the Community Memorial Hall project with donations. They emphasize civic duty to support facilities for neighborliness and wholesome recreation, urging individuals to deliver contributions to collectors named by organizers.
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Roblin and District
Legion
Western barley contest warns on pure seed and suitable varieties
Contestants must obtain pure seed of recognized malting varieties for the National Barley contest. Of 1 234 entries last year many were disqualified for not growing malting types. Eligible varieties include Montcalm O A C 21 Oll and Measury Ottawa 60 with regional recommendations for Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Montcalm
O.A.C
Ottawa
Western Canada
Manitoba
Menury
Saskatchewan
C.A
Alberta
C.A.C
Olli
Mont
Manitoba Power Commission Sees 27.76 Percent March Increase
Consumption on the Manitoba Power Commission System rises 27.76 percent in March 1947 over March 1946. Despite spring thaws hampering construction crews, farm electrification lines near La Salle are completed or advancing in three areas. Minnedosa to Clear Lake line energized with service to Sinclair and Lyleton. Valley River and Sitton line nearing completion.
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Manitoba Power Commission
la Salle
Minnedosa
Clear Lake
Sinclair
Lyleton
Valley River
Sifton
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Lews
Parliament Hill
Fred S. Zaplitny
M.P
Canadian Roosters
South Africa
C. Simpson
Women's Institute
Makaroff
Canadian National
North America
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
C_N.R
Canad
Canadian National Sides
The
Seven Dwarfs
Deepdale School
R. Boyce
Roblin School
Roblin Adult Club
A. A. Cottick
Winnipeg
Roblin
Taylor
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