14 Oct 1948
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
1
A discussion on forecasting accuracy compares old tribal and modern scientific methods. It notes Canada Savings Bonds as a concrete example of reliable prediction in finance, urging readers to try payroll savings and report results.
The Hillsburg council met October 6 1948 at the Municipal Office Roblin with all councillors present. Items include adoption of last minutes a court of revision for 1918 assessments in Roblin November 3 1948 liability matter re St Boniface Old Folks Home referred to solicitor transfer of land to Peter Shulhan final passing of by law 216 and final passing of by law 217 authorization for Reeve M Skomorowski to attend a Winnipeg conference with $30 expenses approval of accounts including voters lists stamps Roblin Review and St Boniface Old Folks Home payment totals.
Manitoba municipalities approve a pact with the Province and City of Winnipeg yielding 1 112 112 dollars yearly in added aid to urban and rural communities. Premier Garson notes this over 3.9 million dollars in annual increases plus railway tax gains of 1.5 million. A plan to reimburse 50 percent of extra old age pension aid up to ten dollars per pensioner is proposed.
Liberal MP Mr. Luger Dionne of Quebec criticizes the Prices Committee for not questioning labor leaders about rising costs. He cites bricklayers working 350 bricks daily at 31.20 to 1.50 per hour versus 1,000 to 1,200 bricks for 60 cents per hour years ago. He warns continued questioning could make Parliament an unpleasant place and sway Canadian voters.
Ratepayers gathered in the council chamber to vote on enlarging the four room school or reverting to the old three room building. Major Tipler urged action while Jonas Sherk defended tradition as the by law passed and the old school later became a medicine facility.
Trustees met in the school on October 7 with all members present. Minutes of the previous meeting were adopted. September enrollment was 386 with 93.76 attendance. Fare adjustments approved for F McDuffe and school start time set for November 1 with a 15 minute noon hour cut. Winter van tenders to be opened November 4. Coal purchases approved and multiple small accounts passed.
The Atomic Energy Commission at Oak Ridge Tennessee announces a 3000 acre Agricultural Experimental Station to study the effects of atomic radiation on plants and animals. It aims to counteract ill effects and explore fertilizer efficiency for agricultural benefit.
The Roblin column reports fall arrivals of grain measured in bushels, detailing the extent of the season's crop receipts and the implications for local trade and storage. Numbers show the volume received during recent months, highlighting regional agricultural activity.
Summer weather persists as outside chores are suggested. Inside pages note Municipal Nominations with nominations day described as quiet. Rate payers have filled vacancies and elections will occur in one or two locations.
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