Compulsion For Farmers and Bill 25 Debate
John Atkins editor of The Scene from Shingwauk Farm argues against Bill 25, which empowers government marketing boards to compel farmers to sell at fixed prices. He cites co operative values, warns of reduced freedom, and contrasts with voluntary models in the United States and Britain. He urges independent production and marketing for Canadian agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
John Atkins
Shingwauk Farm
John
House of Commons
Ifetime
Owith Sea Aon
United States
Great Britain
National Council of Farm Co-operatives
Britain Shall Be Free A Poem Of Hope And Resolve
A prophetic poem speaks of Britain enduring a time of decline and global threat. It laments vanished fleets and ports yet asserts that Britain will regain freedom through its people and science, urging steadfast faith as God marks the path to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Great Britain
New world water speed record bid and RAF women pilots
Sir Malcolm Campbell tests a Goblin jet engine for Bluebird Two as he plans lake runs on Coniston for a new water speed record. In Parliament, Philip Noel-Baker announces women will join the RAF in non combat roles and form a dedicated flying branch in the WR A F Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Malcolm Campbell
England
Malcolm
Lake Coniston
Lancashire
Great Britain
RAF
United Kingdom
House of Commons
Philip Noel-Baker
Royal Air Force
Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
RAP
Air Transport Auxiliary
Spring and Summer 1947 Collections At London Gressmakers
Buyers and journalists from Britain and abroad crowded the salons to view the 1947 spring and summer clothing collections, with notable interest in new designs and fabrics showcased by London fashion houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Britain weighs shore radar for harbour supervision
Harbour authorities in Britain actively consider shore radar for harbour supervision. The Mersey Docks and Harbour Board reviews specifications for a permanent installation with five displays and an estimated cost near 130000 dollars. Officials hope to have it installed and usable by June next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Mersey
Seven Sisters Falls Forum Debates Palestine Policy
The Seven Sisters Falls Adult Education Group discussed UN responses to Palestine. Members queried options from limiting Jewish immigration to partition into Jewish and Arab states and urged Canada to accept a limited refugee quota if absorption fails. They recommended Britain bring the issue to the UN and support a majority decision with allied help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Sisters Falls
Canada
Palestine
United Nations
United States
Europe
British Isles
Britain
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Magic Sprayer Eliminates Mustard in Wheat Trials
In June 1946 experiments near Regina and Indian Head Saskatchewan a machine called the Magic Sprayer applied a 2 4 D solution at 4.4 gallons per acre to nearly wipe out mustard in wheat. The spray cost under a dollar per acre and yielded an average wheat increase of 2 6 bushels per acre.
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Regina
Sask
Indian Head
Canada
Flax Seed Seed Bulletin Details Seed Classes and Grades
A seed bulletin from Professor T. J. Harrison outlines flax seed information for prospective growers amid a $5.00 per bushel price. It lists three seed classes registered certified and commercial with grades Nos 1 2 3 for most classes and Nos 1 2 for certified, noting registered seed has a recorded history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Harrison
National
Great Falls Forum and Seven Sisters Hold Joint Meeting
Great Falls Forum members visit Seven Sisters for a joint supper meeting on April 1. They discussed Canadian prisons and reforms, noting education as essential to producing understanding citizens. Al Ross and Alex Lee contributed research, stressing reforms to improve medical services and conditions in penitentiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls Forum
Seven Sisters
Seven Sisters Falls Forum
Little Sisters
Archambault
al. Ross
Alex Lee
Canada
Big Brothers
Halifax
Vancouver
Welcome to Dr J McCawley at local hospital
A note from Bissett welcomes Dr J McCawley as the new successor to Dr J H McDonald and wishes him success. Farewell wishes to Dr McDonald after three years of service, and best regards to Dagmar Larsen and Gladys Erickson on upcoming travels and health. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Wendell Wicks on the birth of a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J McCawley
J. H. McDonald
McCawley
Carter
McDonald
Dagmar Larsen
Lac du Bonnet
Gladys Erickson
Lac du Bennett
Winnipeg
Gladys
Vancouver
W. Ormshaw
K. J. Erickson
New Westminister
B.C
Gladdie
Mrs
Wendell Wicks
Darlene
Seed categories and purity standards for farm production
The passage describes seed classes including pedigree certified seed and registered seed, their inspection, sealing, and uses. It notes that certified seed may lack full pedigree, may contain weed seeds, and is mainly for stock production. Commercial seed is graded by control samples and sold bulk or in sacks with varying weed seed content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant Products
Seven Sisters Curling Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Curling club met in the club room on Thursday April 3 to review a successful season and elect a committee for 1947 48 with P Cinq Mars as chairman supported by A Frantz M Everson A F Bartley and F King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curling Club
P. Cinq Mars
A. Frantz
M. Everson
A. F. Bartley
F. King
Britain to open new National Police College for officers
This year Britain will open a National Police College to train inspectors and top-ranking officers. The college will allow constables to rise to the highest posts, aligning with a policy that officers are drawn from the ranks. It replaces the former Metropolitan Police College at Hendon which was discontinued during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Police College
Britain
Metropolitan Police College
Hendon
Paint on Toys Warns Health Authorities
Health authorities caution that toys can be harmful due to lead paint on toys cribs and furniture which can cause lead poisoning if chewed or swallowed. The medical profession favors vegetable paints for items a child may mouth.
Hershfield Re-Elected President Of Luxton Royals Club
At the third annual Luxton Royals Athletic Club meeting in St. John’s Technical high school, Dr. Harry Hershfield was re-elected president for the third consecutive year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxton Royals Athletic Club
St. John’s Technical High School
Harry Hershfield
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Springfield Leader
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Bedenon
Bent
Her
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Agste
Pirs
Cliff Brown
W. S. Kennard
Pinene Mre
H. Leth Great Falla — Mies
Betty Jean Thorbergson
Bissett
Martha Wegle
Whitemouth
T. G. Erskine
SH. Georges
E. J. Bouvier
Beausejour
Valerie Manchester
Elma—C. Wendeborn
Pointe du Bois
Alex Brown
Tyndall
L. A. Wawryshyn
Weekly Newspapers Association
Audit Bureau Circulations
Vesta van Malsen
Albion
Norman Hartnell
Peter Russell
Bianco Mosca
Citizens Forum
Falls
Mrs. M. Everson
Mrs. H. Hudson
Brian and
Patsy Ann
E. Diamond of
Broadview, Sask
J. Sutherland
A. S. Williams
Gilbert Rougeau
Gerald Rougeau
Francis Steeves
Mrs. E. Outhwaite
G. L. Cousins
G. L. Carr
Lanny
Ronnie
G. M. Ambrose
Chas. Hill
R. H. Becker
National Police Training College
Hershfield
B.B. Dubienski
K.C
Confederation Life Bldg
Winnipeg, Man
Man
Drache & Matlin
Joseph Bellan
Manitoba
Somerset Bludg
Portege Ave
Dr. M Buook
Sediageery
Nees
Manilola
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