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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
2
A detailed 1915 1940 era critique outlines tax policy in Canada. It argues the structure raised cost of living and production, shifted burdens unfairly, and hindered postwar recovery. It calls for coordinated federal provincial tax reform, stronger direct taxes, and improved provincial credit. It also notes Manitoba cooperation and postwar borrowing needs.
The article warns many prairie districts will have poor crops while others fare better and stresses the need for timely harvesting. It urges nonfarmers especially vacationing students to assist farmers, noting harvest work is rewarding and vital for feeding people in liberated European countries.
A Friday afternoon shower for Olive Nield, bride elect of August 4, drew about 15 ladies. Leona Crerar led the bride fleet to a chair, presenting gifts in a pink white basket as Mrs. Albert Bernie read an address. The bride elect thanked guests, then a dainty lunch followed.
The British Information Services booklet notes India's prewar army of 182000 expanding to over 2000000, recruitment rising 30000 to 60000 monthly, Royal Indian Navy up to 30000 by 1944, and notable gains for the Indian Air Force. It also cites India's industrial effort and reciprocal aid to the United States, plus key exports like jute, mica, manganese, and talc.
The Dominion and provincial governments advanced funds to municipalities due to borrowing limits. The borrower could not borrow elsewhere, highlighting provinces and municipalities bearing a tax base burden not intended at Confederation. Cancellation is urged as a remedy.
Members of the Vista Boys and Girls club attended a rally at Haraiota last week and won the prize for best club banner and uniforms. The Seed Club placed second in judging and fourth in their seed fistpay. Girls won four prizes in judging, canning, and bread. Guests from Winnipeg represented Calf and Swine club and Foods club.
Radar, a wartime asset now priced at debt, offers safety gains in peacetime. It could prevent airplane crashes into mountains and reduce shipwrecks by guiding aircraft and ships away from hazards.
Government plant Research Enterprises Limited produced radar and optical instruments valued at over 200 million dollars. Radar aided crucial actions in the Battle of Britain and operations in Italy, Normandy, the Philippines, and Iwo Jima, helping bottleneck enemy naval forces.
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