Wartime housing and fuel costs in Canada
Wartime housing strains Canadian cities as slums persist and Wartime Housing Limited builds temporary workers’ dwellings. A Saskatchewan co op oil price structure is noted, while gasoline costs and distribution profits are discussed. Parliamentary questions reveal alleged conflicts of interest involving Mr Hirst and aircraft production tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Britain
Winnipeg
Dominion
Wartime Housing Limited
House of Commons
Saskatchewan
Public Affairs Committee
United States
Rovernment
Couttry
U.S
Diefenbaker
Hirst
S Oneone
Mr. Hirst
Aire al
Government should pay men on straight salary basis
A historical opinion argues that if the Government requires men for special jobs, they should be put on a straight salary basis. The approach, it contends, would serve the country's interests better in the long run.
Price control proposals for beef and essentials in Canada
Advocates call for simple fair price control and rationing. They urge clear retail pricing for staples and a just margin across the supply chain from producer to consumer. Electors urged to act if legislators do not act soon. Witness Birtle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Control Board
Canada
Influence of Weeklies in Shaping Opinion
The Times editor Simeon Strunsky argues a single weekly newspaper can more effectively drive home a point than seven daily papers over a week. He says a weekly read in a small town or farm is absorbed with less distraction, producing a greater pull on readers than the urban daily press.
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The
Times
New York
Simeon Strunsky
Sle
Megan
Red Cross Appeals for Continued Support in Roseburn
Contributions totaling 966.00 have been collected for the Red Cross since January. The Roseburn and district community, led by President Mr. Dawson and the Executive, thanks donors who contributed personally or via local groups. A substantial sum has been raised and the appeal calls for ongoing support to ensure funds never run dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Roseburn
Dawson
Former Angusville Teacher Missing After Cologne Raid
Pilot Officer Albin Lucki, a former Angusville school teacher and Rivers graduate, is reported missing after air operations in Cologne. Loved by many in Ressboro for his work with the Dominion Provincial Youth Training program, he is feared lost though hope remains for his safe return.
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Albin Lucki
Angusyville
Rivers
Ressboro
Albin Luck
Dominion- Provicial
Salvage Old Tires and Toner Tubes Notice
Salvage guidance notes scrap rubber tires may be stored outside for a year or more, but toner tubes require different handling. The text distinguishes tires as salvageable under time and toner tubes as not.
Rural Council Minutes From Rosshamn June Meeting
The Rural Municipality of Rosshamn council met June 8 with all councillors present. Minutes from the prior session were confirmed. The meeting approved rent settlements, grants to the Rossburn Agricultural Society, road work discussions, cemetery arrangements, Old Age Pension approvals, by law readings for transfer and tax cancellations, and a notice to advertise sale. The council planned fence removals and road clearances, with repeated mentions of payments and monthly aid limits.
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Rosshamn
Yarmey—Drozla
Karmazenuk—Drozda
Thit Dan Butrynowski
Harry
Drozda
W. W. Wilson
Ghway
Wills
Karmaz ‘Nuk — Yarmey
Alex Tucker
Carrie l. Croazda — Varmey
Rossburn Agricultural Society
Sam Kawa
Andrew Tanasychuk
Steve Saust
Pabbolis
Union Cemetery
Drozda—Karmazenak
H. Dutehak
Drozda — Karmazenuk
United Courch
Vista
Yarmey— Karmazenuk
Court of Ofes
The Starting Of The Rain And Victory Song
A poetic fragment describes rain, wind, and trees before a soft shower interrupts a calm scene. It includes a brief Victory Song titled Same Tune as I t e a Long Way to Tipperary and credited to Elsie Klym and Franko Man.
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Tipperary
Elsie Klym
Hranko Man
Rossburn Notes and Local Greetings Reach Across Manitoba
Local visitors include Mrs Tom Motehel and son Barry in Binsearth and Mrs Barton in Winnipeg. Douglas Bell from Winnipeg visits Rossburn as does Mr Gordon Bell. School and church activities feature a June 19 Agricultural Society meeting, a May 30 concert and dance raising 10.50 for Red Cross, and a wartime salvage drive with quilts and cash donations. Canadian Air Cadet League reports 15000 enrollments in year one and 50090 next year.
Competition results for boys and girls rubber drive
The Review sponsored event drew ten boys and girls who collected 2401 lbs of old rubber on Saturday. Winners include J Alexander and Billy Mcintosh delivering 797 lbs, Robbie Crookshanks and Audrey Palmer 548 lbs, Maxwell Taylor 419 lbs, Martin Kozar Wayne Mcintosh Melvin Charney 314 lbs, Dan Strank 201 lbs, Anton Gummanie 106 lbs, and Milecant Sidlar 83 lbs.
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Review
Geo Pboiton
H. McIntosh
J. Alexander
Billy Mcintosh
Robbie Crookshanks
Audrey Palmer
Maxwell Taylor
Martin Kozar
Wayne Mcintosh
Melvin Charney
Dan Strank
Anton Gummanie
Milecant Sidlar
Local Notices and Rates From The Rossburn Review
The Rossburn Review lists pricing for various notices and advertisements. Births marriages and deaths are free to subscribers, with paid formats for memorials and thank yous. transient and special notices have per line or word charges and minimums.
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Cologne
Rural Council
Rossburn
Tom Motehel
Barry
Binsearth
Mrs. Barton
Winnieg
Mrs KE. M. Peixoff
Gordon Bell
Alice Pelen
Mrs. Alcock
Gav. Rowatt Veitch
Geo. Kelso
Betty of
Roblin
Tuaday
Jean Brown
Brandon
Horace Carson
Grandview
C. McFeetorn
Treherne
Nat
Vernice
Weldon McIntos
R.G AF
Dauphin
Pte
Arthur Andrew
Agricultural Society
Hranko
Kford
Mr. Hall
Roasburn
Lyndal
Minonedosa
Little
Rovers
Katz
Air Cadet League
Rossburn Review
Bowley Pub
Church Services
United Church
W. G. Onions
Kelloe
Rossburn Church School
Divine Service
Pentecostal Assembly
Alvin Hall
Rossburn Theatre
James Cagney
Bette Davis
Stuart Irwin
Eugene Pallette
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Lynne Overman
Eddie Bracken
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