March of Books aids European libraries with Canadian donations
The March of Books campaign led by the Canadian Library Association and the Canadian Council for Reconstruction through UNESCO calls Canadians to donate books and periodicals for war-devastated libraries in Europe and the East. It urges any useful educational works, in any language, to support rebuilding education and postwar recovery.
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North America
Canada
Europe
Ken Boas
East
Louvain
Belgium
Institute of Economic and Social Studies
University of Canton
Milan
Rangoon
Paris
Corfu
Norway
Holland
Canadian Library Association
Canadian Council For Reconstruction
Unesco
Governor-General
United Nations
Plan To Prevent War-Era Economic Slump In Canada
A Manitoba Commonwealth editorial laments wartime markets shrinking after the war and argues for planned national income to raise farmer and worker incomes. It urges keeping production steady, avoiding unemployment, and using policy to ensure people can buy goods, with a call to subscribe. The piece cites Nova Scotia apple payments to destroy crops and industry closures as evidence, and promotes government-led economic planning.
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Nova Scotia
Canada
Manitoba Commonwealth
CCP
Phoenix Block
Winnipeg
Man
Vezanova Wins World Figure Skating Title in Paris
Alena Vezanova of Czechoslovakia captures the women's world title at Paris Sports Palace with 988 points, succeeding Barbara Ann Scott who has turned professional. The event marks a new champion in ladies figure skating.
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Alena Vezanova
Canada
Barbara Ann Scott
Miss Vezanova
Paris Sports Palace
Silverton Curling Bonspiel Winners Report
The article lists results from Silverton’s first bonspiel played March 7 and 8. It names teams and skips such as R Kennedy V Warrian J Forsyth and others, detailing consolation and final rounds with multiple matchups and placements.
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Silverton
R. Kennedy
Akin
V. Warrian
J. Forsyth
Mrs R Kennedy
Bo Evans
Ship
A. Robertson
Simpson
D. Corder
G. Ferguson
R. Kenedy
J. Hyde
C. McFarlane
E. Beswatherick
B. Evans
R. Cochrane
A. J. Mushumanski
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Ice Thaw Warns Residents to Rethink Crossing Routes
With temperatures rising, ice loses strength below and above the surface. People should avoid walking on ice and supervise children closely. In emergencies, use ropes and poles for rescue, and drivers should detour to avoid risky tee crossings to prevent loss of life or equipment.
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Kim
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Cearty
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