Parliament Hill debates foreign policy unity and UN role
The House of Commons heard a lengthy statement by Louis St Laurent on Canada's external affairs amid U N tensions. Opposition leaders Hackett and Coldwell urged stronger armed readiness and highlighted a third force of Britain and the Commonwealth resisting both superpowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis St. Laurent
United Nations Organization
Canada
Mr. St. Laurent
United Nations
United States
Ameriia
Soviet Union
Italy
Greece
China
Germany
St. Laurent
Russia
Progressive Conservative Party
John Hackett
Quebec
U.S. A
U.S.S.R
Hackett
M. J. Coldwell
C.C.F
House
Mr. Coldwell
Great Britain
British Commonwealth of Nations
Coldwell
Europe
Local Delegates Head to Legion Convention in Saskatoon
Veterans from across Canada travel to Saskatoon for the Dominion Convention of the Canadian Legion May 23 to 27. Accredited Roblin delegate Robert McBride and alternate J A Robertson, with wives, will attend. Over 1500 delegates expected to discuss pensions, housing, employment, communism, defence, and immigration. Governor General Viscount Alexander to open the event with British and Canadian Legion officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Saskatoon
Dominion
Canadian Legion
Robert McBride
Roblin
J. A. Robertson
McBride
Mr. Robertson
Saskato
Legion
Viscount Alexander
Richard Howard-Vyse
British Legion
Ernest Hartson
British Empire Service League
Wm. Rae
B.E.S.L. Council
Letters To The Editor From Carman Manitoba 1948
Two letters discuss state marketing of wheat and fair market pricing, arguing political price setting harms farmers and questions about Europe relief burden. A second note urges readers to burn brush safely, warning of past losses from brush and grass fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer
Roblin C.C.F
Grain Exchange
Europe
Carman
Roblin
Manitoba
Free Press
Legion to Name New Leader After Price Declines
The leadership of the 300000 strong Legion faces a vacancy as Major General C B Price, the current president, announces he cannot undertake another term. The search for a new commander proceeds with members awaiting a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
C. B. Price
Roblin Hospital District No 2 forms first Governing Board
Dr E R Rafuse attended the Roblin Hospital District No 2 meeting in the Shell River Municipal office Roblin on Friday May 14 1948. The organizing committee was dissolved and the first Governing Board appointed with representatives named for Roblin Shell River Shellmouth and Consul. Elected officers included Chairman Henry Jaasund Vice-Chairman M A Clarke and Secretary Treasurer Mrs H H Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Rafuse
Department of Health and Public Welfare
Winnipeg
Roblin
Shell River
T. H. Taylor
I. L. Mitchell
M. A. Clarke
Mike Yakimishyn
R. M
Hood Sunk by Bismarck in Greenland Engagement
On May 24 1941 the British battle cruiser Hood sank off Greenland after a decisive hit set off its magazines. The near-impossible hunt saw ships like King George V Rodney Ramillies Renown and Ark Royal pursue the Bismarck. By May 27 the Rodney and King George V closed in and greater fire disabled the Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Greenland
Ramillies
Renown
Ark Royal
Bismack
Rodney
Bismarck
Two Contests For Barley Growers
Western division of the 1948 National Barley Contest sponsored by the Brewing and Malting industry aims to boost Canadian Malting Barley quality. Two competitions: Farmer's Competition for one carload of malt barley and Seed Grower's Competition for at least 500 bushels of certified seed. Provincial regional prizes and entry forms distributed to barley areas in western provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewing and Malting Industry
Barley Improvement Institute
Winnipeg
Roblin Fish & Game Association Meeting Notice
A meeting of Roblin Fish and Game Association will be held in the School Auditorium on Wednesday May 26 at 8 p.m. Members and others interested are urged to attend. Films will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedogick
Roblin Fish & Game' Association
Meeting date changed for W I monthly gathering
The W I monthly meeting moves to May 20 in the church basement an evening session in place of the originally planned Friday date. The change shifts the meeting from Friday to Thursday and confirms the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I
Thursstead
Tea and Sale at United Church Basement
Cromarty W I hosts a Tea and Sale of home cooking in the United church basement from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TEA & Sale Cromarty W.1
United Church
Provincial Contests Set Prizes Across Regions
The document outlines provincial contests with prizes of 400, 300, and 200 for top winners, plus finalists advancing to an interprovincial event offering 1000 and 500. Seed Grower Competition has no regional prizes. Each province awards four provincial prizes 275 175 125 and 100 with finalists in the interprovincial round. Entries close July 15.
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Parliament Hill
CCF
Ada
the Children’s Hospital
Carman, Man
N. Douse
Roblin Hospital
Two Diamonds
Russell
Roblin Revellers
Russell Branch
Russell Community Memorial
John Dreman
Western Canada
Children’s Hospital
Toronto
Prairie Provinces
Nova Sooke
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