Fascism in Quebec and Wartime Profiteering in Canada
The piece argues Quebec faces rising fascist activity amid conscription politics and government resistance to changing the Mobilization Act. It criticizes big business profits during wartime, citing U.S. figures on executive pay and excess profits taxes, and alleges corporations conceal profits while workers seek wage gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S. Treasury
Congress
Tom Girdler
Republic Steel
H. L. Ferguson
Newport Shipbuilding
Gace
Bethlehemteel
Canada
Winnipeg Free Press
Thurman Arnold
United States Attorney-General
Can Private Profit Sustain Max Ion Under Monopolies
The text questions if maximum ion can be achieved under a system driven mainly by private profit. It notes virtual monopolies in steel and aluminum control key industries, implying a favorable outcome for profit-focused models.
Rossburn Notes Share Local Visits and Repairs
Rossburn locals report Percy Graves visiting Churchill relatives and Miss Barbara Crookshanks home from Winnipeg. Many spent Sunday at the lake and townsfolk traveled to Winnipeg for trips. A Captain from Shoal Lake had an ear gear mishap, but repaired the car and continued home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Johnston
Shoal Lake
Rossburn
Rossy Burn
Local residents host visiting Johnston guests from Shoal Lake and Vancouver
Mr Lyall takes over at National Elevator as E McIntosh seeks arm treatments in Winnipeg. Mrs Clark and Mr Ruddick of Shoal Lake visit A Alexander, joined by Ted Simpson. Capt Harry Johnston and Dr Keith Johnston of Vancouver attend Douglas gathering with Percy Johnston and Miss Milkired Douglas. slides from Philadelphia and the West Coast are shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lyall of
Lestock Sask
National Elevator
E. ¥. McIntosh
Winnipeg
Harry Johnston
Shoal Lake
Keith Johnston
Vancouver
Percy Johnston
Milkired Douglas
Selsgirth
C. D. Douglas
Dr. Johnston
Philadelphia
West Coast
Pete's Lake Red Cross Fundraisers Reported
Miss Kornyk returned home from the city where she worked last winter and spring. The Drastic Club of Ukr Peoples Home at Pete's Lake sponsored a May 16 play at Marco Hall raising 12 dollars for the Red Cross. United Church of St John at Pete's Lake hosted a May 23 social earning 25 dollars for the General Red Cross Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kornyk
Drastic Club
Ukr
Pete's Lake
Marco Hall
Red Cross
The
Ladies of United Church of St. John At
Pete’s Lake
General Red Cross Fund
Farewell party bids Roblin-bound Partridge good wishes
About a score of men gathered at Mr. Bill Kendricks home on Monday to bid farewell to Mr. F. Partridge. The group presented an electric clock and sang For he's a jolly good fellow as they wished him happiness in Roblin. A separate farewell at Mrs. Douglas's home followed on Thursday for Mrs. Partridge with twenty eight guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kendricks
F. Partridge
J. Weatherley
Partridge
Roblin
Rossburn
Douglas
Weekend Leave and Family Visits Reported Across Portage and Area
Several service members and families are listed for weekend visits and furloughs, including Peter Krysowaty and Stanley Stebeleski in Portage, Pete Prokopetz and others in Shortdale, and governors on furlough. A Greek Catholic wedding and a hospital return are noted, with damage from a lightening strike to John Nykoliation’s home causing radio and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Local Social Notes from Birdtail and Ravenvale
Spr Maxwell John is now stationed at Winnipeg. The Ranchvale Ladies Aid meets June 11 at Mrs Smith's home. Mr. and Mrs Adolf Kostesky wed May 30. Margaret Broadfoot visited with sister Doris Broadfoot. W I convention at Inglis June 3 was attended by Mesdames Smith Davi gan Joiner Binclair Crookshank. Social Evening in Ravenvale Hall June 16 with doughnuts coffee. proceeds fund quilt linings for Red Cross. Birthday Tea June 4 at Mrs W Maxwell home. visitors from St. Catharines Winnipeg Rossburn attend. proceeds to Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
A. Smith
D. Davigan
A. Joiner
L. Binclair
S. Crookshank
W.I
Inglis
Ravenvale Hall
Red Cross
W. Maxwell
Mra W. Finch
St. Catharines
D Cleland
Winnipeg
Barbara Crookshanks
Carcy Plante
Rossburn
Ladies Aid
Musical Evangelist Rev Olson to Visit Rossburn
Rev P O Olson Mia Olson and Nathaniel bring The Singing Evangelist Program by CJGX Yorkton Sask. Olson performs harp guitar Hawaiian guitar piano and accordion with many original compositions. Mrs Olson and Nathaniel also contribute. They appear from Wednesday to Friday at 11 30 at the Pentecostal church all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O. Olson
Mia Olson
Nathaniel
CJG X
Yorkton
Sask
Olson
CIGX
Prijay
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Quebec
Mackenzie
King
Percy Graves
Churchill
Oswald Armstrong
Annipeg
Bill Douglas
Adam Crooksbanks
Ossburn
Mrs
Otto Livers
Lottie Stitt
Mr. ©. D. Douglas
Walter Semkin
K.C.A.I. i
Mike Wavitsky
Gordon Young
Angusville
Miss Forrest
Miss Hughes
Delmer King
R.C.A.F
Suny
Mr. and
Mes
Harold
Oakburn
Kaufman
Merle McFeeters
Tom Mckenzie
Neepawa
Mr. Hicks
Co-op
Ninga
Laird Duncanson
Portage
E. Woods
Lin Binsearth
Vista
Boys and Girls Club
R.C.M.P
Osha
Peter Krysowaty
Port
P. Kon
Alex Yanyk
J. Kreshinski
Rossum
Stanley Stebeleski
Stanley Topolneski
Pete Prokopetz
John Prokopetz
Pete Hayduk
Harry Konaranski
Shortdale
Stebeleski
Guv
Peter Hnatin
Victoria
Gmr
Pete Dnistiansky
Stanley Antonation
Brandon
Kenneth Kaskiw
Frank Drozda
Minnedosa Hospital
A. Slone
Metro Madnke
M. A. Matiowsky
Menzie
N. Matiowsky
Shirley Kowal
Peter ‘Tokaryk
John Dnistiansky
Harry Swereda
Jean Sydor
Pete Ostash
Rev. M. Shwed
Emily
Anne
Tony
Ross Michael Michaletsky
Dauphin
F. Swedun
Nick Dnistrensky
Gizella Dnistransky
J. Borodie
F. Sweredan
Mike Swereda
John Myts
Spr
Maxwell John
Ranchva'e Ladies Aid
Adolf Kostesky
Margaret Broadfoot
Silverton
Doris Broadfoot
Birdtail
Rossburn Review
Victoria Ave
Mao
H. J. Bowley
Rossburn Salvage Depot
Rossburn Theatre
Church Services
United Church
W. G. Onions
Kelloe
A.m
ROSSBURN_ Church School
Ll. A.m
Divine Service
Pentecostal Assembly
Alvin Hall
Carole Lombard
Cary Grant
Kay Francis Charles Coburn
James Cagney
Bette Davis
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