Canada Savings Bond Introduced At 2 Percent Interest
The Canada Savings Bond offers 2.44 percent annual yield with redemption on demand at any bank. Denominations include 500 1000 and 500 and 1000 dollar units. Issued November 1 1946 maturing November 1 1956 and non-transferable. Available October 15 through banks investment dealers brokers or payroll plans. Financing backed by Dominion of Canada resources and backed by the government.
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Homemaking in Britain Aims for Widespread Homecraft Training
Miss Ellen Wilkinson speaking at the Conference on Homemaking for all said thousands of teachers are being trained to teach homecraft to children and youths soon to marry. Eleven colleges offer three year courses, 5500 attended refresher courses last year, with home instruction starting in nursery schools.
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Ellen Wilkinson
United Kingdom steel output climbs in August figures
UK steel production in August reached a rate of 11,747,000 tons yearly, up from 9,465,000 tons the previous year. The month, though holiday affected, was only 12,000 tons below July, with the dip smaller than last year’s drop of 1,685,000 tons, per the Ministry of Supply.
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Two Hundred New Type Aircraft for U K Air Routes
The Ministries of Supply and Civil Aviation announced negotiations to buy more than 200 United Kingdom civil aircraft. These new types, under development, will serve overseas UK air services and are in addition to 300 already in service. Estimated cost cited by London press is £20,000,000.
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London
Gas turbines for ship propulsion push ahead in Britain
Britain advances gas turbine propulsion for ships as intensive development aims to power a deluxe passenger liner and faster ocean transit. Jet-powered rivercraft demonstrations show potential for cheaper water transport, while a UK engineer has created a water jet outboard motor slated for export with an estimated price around £170.
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Tag Day Observance Supports Manitoba Cancer Campaign
Roblin Women's Institute members sponsor a community effort for the Manitoba Cancer Relief and Research Institute. They aim to raise cancer awareness and promote early detection with a Tag Day planned for Saturday October 5th to fund local medical aid.
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Hydro Progressing in Roblin As Poles Reach Valley
A Roblin appeal asks residents to host Hydro workers as paying guests while progress continues. Poles have reached the valley, with limited use expected for the Asessippi digger. A carload of poles and building materials arrived to augment the existing line, as cancer awareness urges action.
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