Immigration drives Canada's future growth says Royal Commission
The Royal Commission on Canada's Economic Prospects argues immigration will shape growth for 25 years. Immigrants boost labor supply and bring diverse skills and cultural contributions. It urges Ottawa to back Gordon Commission's long term, continuous immigration policy recommendations with action and support.
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Royal Commission On
Canada
Commission
Ottawa
Gordon Commission
Panama Hat Industry Origins and Production Shifts
The piece notes that while some Panama hats originate in Panama, the majority are manufactured in Ecuador. It discusses regional production patterns, sourcing, and potential implications for trade and regional crafts.
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Panama
Ecuador
Free patterns from Alice Brooks Needlecraft book offer
Plainly write your name address and pattern number to receive two free patterns printed in the Alice Brooks Needlecraft book. Stunning designs for home and self, plus dozens of other designs to order. Send 25 cents for the copy.
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Alice Brooks
Polymer rubber plant proposed near Red Deer
Mayor J M McAfee announced at the Chamber of Commerce that the Polymer Corporation of Canada will build a synthetic rubber plant on the Red Deer River within eight miles northeast of Red Deer. The project, costing about 30 million dollars, will reuse by products from Nevis field gas. construction could start late 1957 or early 1958 and employ 80 to 100 operatives plus temporary workers during building.
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Polymer Corporation of Canada
Red Deer
J. M. McAfee
Chamber of Commerce
C. D. Howe
Defence Production
Polymer Corporation
No. 2 Highway
Blackfalds
Nevis
Alberta
Coronation
Alta
Unsigned letters and mild mischief in office hints
A fragment notes a gossiping tone about a steady but uniform bad temper in an office, compares sneaky behavior to anonymous editor letters, and comments on household roles and spring decor contrasts.
Carman District Farm Business Association formed in Canada
A new group formed at Carman will be Canada’s first farm business body. The Carman District Farm Business Association aims to improve farm management with charter members limited to 75 and total membership not over 100. Dr. J C Gilson of the University of Manitoba discussed rising farm business values from 1941 to 1951 and the need for specialized services in accounting planning and credit. The university would provide a farm management specialist and confidential data analysis to help improve incomes, with minimal member costs covered mainly by external supporters.
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Carman
Canada
Carman District Farm Business Association
J. C. Gilson
University of Manitoba
Dufferin, Grey, Thompson and
Roland
Gilson
University
Department of Farm Management
Dufferin Leader
Man
Trellises and garden pattern patterns for do it yourself
A vintage pattern description explains trellises for house exterior charm and privacy, showing four trellis styles and three flower box designs. It includes door side seats and a garden gate pattern with detailed instructions for the DIY builder, priced at 3ac.
Publicity credited in reducing Manitoba tractor deaths
Manitoba newspapers and radio were praised for publicizing tractor operation dangers. In 1956 fifteen tractor deaths occurred, eleven from upsets and four from machines running over people or pinning them. Six upset deaths happened on roads or ditches, five in fields. Overall farm fatalities reached 25, with 54 non fatal accidents, many tied to maintenance and handling of machinery.
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Manitoba
Thomson
U.S
Remodeled chair pattern mailed to Vancouver address
An advertisement offers Pattern 312 Remodeled chair with detailed directions for overhauling old rockers and upholstering, including sagging springs. The complete illustrated guide promises a useful life through remodeling. Send 35c to Frame Workshop Patterns, Department P.P.L., 4433 West Sth Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
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Department P.P.L
West Sth Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Distemper Like Epidemic Strikes Surrey Dogs
The Surrey S P C A inspector reports a distemper like outbreak affecting mainly dogs over three years old. Up to five dogs daily are destroyed at the holding unit as the disease proves fatal. Symptoms include loss of appetite fever coughing runny eyes and paralysis. Local vets cannot diagnose or cure it and vaccination at six months old is advised. The Surrey Leader Feb 4 1957.
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Surrey
S.P.C.A
Cloverdale
B.C
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