Legislature Opens With Postwar Program in Manitoba
The province outlines postwar aims led by war effort, seeking federal grants or transfer of constitutional duties for financing. Premier Garson hints at Ottawa conference to reshape funding while adjourning could occur if talks disrupt session. Plans include health units, an agricultural high school, predator control, social service training, nonresident student grants, tuberculosis treatment, industrial hygiene, hospital reforms, and law changes.
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Maur Ota
Ottawa
Manitoba
King
Garson
Garde
Division of Industrial Hygiene
Dominion
Ottawa News Letter Signals Wartime Unity on Elections
Prime Minister King indicated a federal election this year is unlikely as Canada bands to win the war. Observers say he has seized political initiative by stressing wartime unity and a firm stand on British Commonwealth policy while challenging opposition to trigger a vote during potential heavy fighting on the continent.
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King
Canada
Kinz
Letter of appreciation from Stoney Creek readers in Ontario
A 1944 letter from Stoney Creek Ontario to the editor expresses gratitude for the Rossburn Review, noting readership from Birdtail area and fond memories of Roseburn. The writers Alex J. Saley and family describe farm life near Hamilton, work on a shipbuilding program, and subscribe to the Review at $1.50 yearly, with discounts for service members. They wish publisher Bowley continued success and invite responses about regional life.
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Rossburn
Carl Schaworcki
Birdtail
Rosaturn
Heath
Roseburn
Hitler
Stooges
Hamilton
Atpic Ent
Ieve
Rossboro
Bowley
Alex J. Saley
Soo
Bob
Toso
Turning Point Empire Speech Draws Canada Debate
Lord Halifax's wartime empire speech in Toronto stirs unprecedented interest and sharp public debate. It signals Canada’s pivotal postwar role, urging Commonwealth leadership and unity while sparking cross party discussion in Parliament and the capital.
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Lord Fairfax
Toronto Board of Trade
Llausesa
Canada
Lord Halifax
Asa Commonwealth
United
Vital
Omerly
Wartime Prices Q&A: Rationing and Can Goods in Winnipeg
Answers clarify canned vegetables released to retail trade since January and fair allotment per grocer. Guidance covers returning a found ration book, tea ration eligibility for a 12 year old born in 1943, and a standing ceiling price on Carnation evaporated milk with steps to report price hikes.
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Bes
Ration card returns and price guidance for 1941 basics
The guidance explains where to return your yellow ration card to the Local Ration Board, and that this should be done monthly only after nine meals served. It also notes price ceilings during the basic period of 1941 affect store pricing differences and that roasted shelled peanuts must follow basic period prices with no increases.
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Armed Services
Thin Stationery Helps Conserve Train Space
Lightweight stationery saves space on trains, ships, and planes. A quarter-ounce paper versus half an ounce doubles capacity, a small change with large wartime effect. Authorities urge legible, full addressing to avoid mail delays for Canadians displaced by war.
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Mullione
Five Tuesdays in February Question Answered
Local notes report February having five Tuesdays, mention visitors and events in Rossburn and area, including Balliday of Vieta and Florence McFeeters. LAC Clifford Stitt and LAC Rodney Budy are home on leave from Souris, and the community supports the Rossburn Legion Building Fund dance on Feb 18 while noting a unusually mild January and concerns over fuel costs.
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Clifford Stitt
Rodney Budy
Souris
Man
Wia
Rossburn
Tues
Mca
Jasper Strong
Folky
Vernice McFeeters
Bank of Toronto
Isabel Douglas
Barrhead
Alberta
Ressburn
Canadian Legion Building Fund
Rossturn Hall
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