Canada’s Stance on Privy Council Appeals and UN Role
The piece discusses Canada’s debate over ending appeals to the Privy Council of Britain and affirming a Canadian final court. It weighs Canada’s place in the British Commonwealth, its sovereign role in the Americas, and the hope that United Nations ideals guide policy for citizens’ welfare.
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Canada
Pan- American Union
Privy Council of Great Britain
United Nations
Privy Council
Parliament of
Union Nationale
Premier Duplessis
Quebec
Britain
North
South America
British Commonwealth of Nations
Film productions for Britain’s school children
Britain unveils an interim report by the National Committee of Visual Aids in Education outlining a forthcoming service to schools. One hundred thirty films and other pictorial aids will be available soon, with teachers guiding selection and preparation of materials on site.
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Britain
National Committee of Visual Aids In Education
Ministry of Education
Canadian First Quarter 1947 Furnace Output Tops 11000
More than 11,000 warm air furnaces were manufactured in Canada during the first quarter of 1947, reflecting strong industrial production in the postwar period. Production carried through early 1947 with firms expanding capacity to meet demand.
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Canada
Standard Traffic Regulations For All Manitoba Towns
Trevor Davies of Manitoba's Department of Labour urges a uniform system of traffic markings and regulations across towns to reduce accidents. He notes current rules fall under municipal authority and that inconsistent signs cause confusion and hazards at crossings and bus stops. Municipalities should write to the Department of Labour in Winnipeg for guidance.
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Manitoba
Trevor Davies
Manitoba Department of Labour
Davies
Manitoba Travelogue Through Reston and Valley Towns
A rambling letter describes Manitoba scenic routes from Reston to Minnedosa and Roblin, noting floods on bridges near Miniota, river valleys at Shell River and Birdtail, growing Roblin population, and pleasant visits with old friends. The piece ends with farewell from Reston and a nod to Killarney lakes.
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Manitoba
Reston
Woodworth
Bossey Creek
Hargrave
C.P.R
Assiniboine
Miniota
Birtle
Russell
Roblin
Minnedosa
Fly Sprays with DDT and Pyrethrum End Fly Pests
The article notes that modern household sprays combine five percent DDT with pyrethrum to kill flies. DDT remains toxic on walls for two to six weeks and kills flies by contact, while pyrethrum speeds their knockdown. The result is a potent home insecticide that does not stain walls.
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Irrate
Health advice urges stockings and rubbers for children
Ottawa health experts stress early dental and medical checks for kids entering school. They note 60 percent of Canadian school entrants have defects and 23 percent of WWI volunteers were unfit due to poor teeth and gum disease. Authorities urge twice yearly dental visits and doctor exams now to boost success and health.
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Canada
Ottawa
King's Ministress Ward Duo to Sing at Bethel Church
Rev Clinton Ward and Thelma Ward will hold a single service at Bethel Gospel Church on Sunday September 7 at 3 p m. The Canadian artist paints oil works lit by colored lights and shares Bible truths while their seven year old daughter joins in on the trio. An invitation urges all to attend for an enjoyable and profitable afternoon.
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Clinton
Thelma Ward
Bethel Gospel Church
Canada
U.S.A
Alaka
Rev. C. Ward
Ward
Registration For Nurses Special Manitoba exam posting
A special registration examination for nurses who graduated before September 1944 in Manitoba is set for December 8 and 10, 1917. Conducted by the Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses with the University of Manitoba to help graduates complete registration and membership under the 1945 statute. Applications due October 31, 1947.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses
University of Manitoba
Province of
Balmoral
Winnipeg
Man
Heating and kitchen cautions in Canadian homes
Nearly half the homes in Canada still use wood as heating fuel. Always use a cutting board when shredding or cutting vegetables or slicing fruit on the drainboard or sink to avoid chipping the enamel. Nine out of ten Canadian farm homes still carry water from a well. Summer is best time to clean and repair heating systems.
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Canada
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