Co operation urged to resolve federal provincial rift
The piece argues provinces seek more autonomy while Ottawa maintains power to manage the economy. It cites Quebec protecting language and culture, energy provinces demanding higher prices, Newfoundland offshore rights, Ontario manufacturing, and British Columbia Senate reform. It calls for renewed federal provincial co operation to heal battles and preserve national wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Worth
Quebec
Alberta
Newfounland
British Columbia
Ontario
Canada
Newfoundland
Senate
Tme
Ottawa
Portage to Kingston Life Terms Highlight Contested Case
Dorothy Malette Archer details a convoluted family and criminal history. Peter Warren Ofrey and Herbert Bruce Archer received life with no parole for at least 25 years. She notes appeals denied and claims she never fired a gun while serving as an accomplice. The letter references RCMP and multiple locations including Prince Albert Sask Virden Manitoba Oak Lake Minnesota and public statements by Archer.
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Ofrey
Portage
Kingston
Herbert
Prince Albert
Sask
RCMP
Onofrey
Dennis
Virden
Man
Dorothy Archer
Hes
Herbert Bruce Archer
Oak Lake
Dorothy Malette
Archer
Public Hearings May Decide Canadian Rail Lines Future
Mayer warns that the CTC hearing process will demand time and effort from communities and could take years. He says lines may deteriorate and elevators may struggle to decide on maintenance, criticizing Pepin's attitude as showing lack of understanding of Western Canada problems.
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C.T.C
Mayer
Pepin
Canada
Downey urges Ottawa on grain handling and rail interchange
Victoria meeting chaired by Mr. Downey includes Mr. Pepin and several provincial delegates. The group discusses port development, rail line status, rights of way, and a plan to extend the CN CP interchange to move more grain, potentially boosting shipments to Churchill.
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Downey
Victoria
Pepin
Hazen Argue
Canadian Wheat Board
Gordon MacMurchy
Saskatchewan
Hugh Planche
Dallas Schmidt
Alberta
Don Phillips
Jim’ Hewitt
British Columbia
Winnipeg
Fed
Morris
Elgin
Rossburn
St. Rose
Manitoba
Mrr
Mr. Downey
Churchill
Federal
Wns
Herchmer
Wheat Board Announces China Wheat Sale Contract
The Canadian Wheat Board announced a sale of 1.4 million metric tonnes of wheat to China, to be shipped from Pacific Coast ports from August for six months through January 1961. Shipments include No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 Canada Western Red Spring wheat and small quantities of related grades, with payment in Canadian dollars.
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China
Canadian Wheat Board
Pacific Coast
Canada
China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation
Peking
Olden Days notices span eras from 1910 to 1970
A compilation of local items records openings and projects such as Owen Burdette starting a restaurant in the Ledingham block, plans by JA Callin Jas Rea and Sam Rea to build new farm residences, and the Russel Agricultural Society expanding its park by five acres for facilities including two baseball diamonds a football field and a track. It also notes Dr E H Whelpley departing Angusville to rejoin his regiment as a medical officer in the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery, Russell School athletes competing at a provincial meet, a miscellaneous shower for Lois Robinson, a 50th wedding anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs Dave Goddard, Loney and Fraser changing rail express duties, and George Forsyth’s standout performances at a Winnipeg track meet plus Vic and Mrs Harvey Keams traveling to England.
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Owen Burdette
Ledingham
JA. Callin
Jas. Rea
Sam Rea
E.H. Whelpley
Angusville
Royal Canadian Garrison (Heavy) Artillery
Bob Smellie
Bill Forsyth
Charlie Bily
Russell School
Portage la Prairie
Winnipeg
Derkach
Dunham
Montgomery
George Forsyth
M-P.c
Vic
Harvey Kea
Saskatoon
England
Vera
Quotable Quote Reflections On Knowledge And Rights
Quotations reflect on the conceit of the average scientist or scholar claiming to know all. The piece notes frequent discussions in newspapers about organizations that protect rights and privileges, framing it as a pleasing change.
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Erwin Chargalf
Toronto notes mix censorship jokes with real estate costs and wildlife
A travelogue style column from Toronto observers sharpens on film censorship jokes and hotel prices while detailing local life. It notes sky line calm, cheap TV blue movies, and a condo surge at 175000 dollars. The writer chats with comedian Dave Broadfoot and mentions Prairie farming profiles and a book on Georgina Binnie Clark.
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Realdee Fm
Thunder Bay
Mercury
Toronto
Canada
New York
Yonge Street
Dave Broadfoot
Broadfoot
Chris
Royal ‘Canadian Air Force
CBC Radio
Ottawa
NHL
Dauphin
Robin
Martin House
Dorothy
Altona
Red River Valley
Echo
Manitoba
Duane Johnson
Duane Johnston
U.G.G
Duane
Griggsville
Tinois
The
Melfort Journal
Edna Pitchford
Pleasant Valley
Elsie Etling
Elsie
Edna
Georgina Binnie-Clark
Sheecame
Miss Binnie-Clark
Fort Qu'Appelle
University of Toronto Press
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Russell Banner
Russell
Main Street
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Peter Warren
Mir
Ling
Prince Rupert
Russel Agricultural Society
Ted
Mr. W. Hoffman
DeLuxe Art Studio
J.H. Hainstock
Lois Robinson
Marjorie Dunn
Lome Davidson
Don Bicknell
Ernie Hainstock
Olga Kukura
Dave Goddard
CR. Loney
C.N.R
Loney
C.P.R
Lyle Fraser
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