Winnipeg Hydro Editorial Calls for Consumer Focused Power Policy
Guest editorial argues Winnipeg Hydro success showed benefits of public ownership but warns against surplus earnings used for other city expenses. It urges provincial oversight, shared Manitoba power resources, and strict five year accounting reviews to protect rural and urban consumers from monopoly abuses.
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Winnipeg
Canada
United States
Hydro
Winnipeg Council
Manitoba
City of Winnipeg
Rovate
Strange Facts on Wage Rates and Work Output
The piece argues that wages reflect not only money but also efficiency. It compares India China and North America, noting low money wages in Asia but higher work output in the United States and Canada due to different transport methods. It explains freight rates rise if the work required becomes excessive.
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India
China
United States
Canada
North America
Peace River
Harvest Triumph in Massey Harris History
Merrill Denison discusses the Massey Harris Co. in Harvest Triumphant, detailing its Canadian roots in Toronto and early struggles. The account outlines expansion risks, wars, tariffs, and heavy fixed costs that pushed the firm toward insolvency without bank backing of up to eight million dollars, illustrating a typical free enterprise rescue.
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Merrill Denison
Massey-Harris Co
Canada
Toronto
Free enterprise in Canada sparks case histories on banking support
The Canadian Printer and Publisher argues that firms survive financial distress only with bank backing, citing Massey-Harris Co and other Canadian companies. It urges publishing case histories to show how free enterprise operates in Canada and the role of banks in backing growth and rescue.
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Massey-Harris Co
Canada
Pre School Check Up Highlights Need for Early Exams
Dr. R M Elliott of Manitoba Extension Health Services reports nearly one third of children examined before school entry last fall required medical care. Authorities urge booster immunizations, complete exams, and early defect correction to aid school adjustment and learning.
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Manitoba
R. M. Elliott
Extension Health Services
Elliott
Teachers and harvest scenes mark a Manitoba district read
Victoria Mosquin reports on Flin Flon teacher Marie Talpash visiting Mr and Mrs S Kozyra while Winnipeg guest Mary Tymko stays with Mr and Mrs J Yalusa. Brokenhead school welcomes T Kozyra and Miss Dutchak. The threshing season is in full swing with straw piles blazing and wagons rattling as 66 years of marriage for Mr and Mrs Kasemerski nears a 67th anniversary in February.
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Marie Talpash
Flin Flon
S. Kozyra
Mary Tymko
Winnipeg
Mrs. J. Yalusa
Brokenhead School
T. Kozyra
Miss Dutchak
Beausejour
M. Kasemerski
Brokenhead
Correspondents Wanted by the Springfield Leader
The Springfield Leader seeks correspondents in Oak Bank Great Falls Hazel ridge Pine Ridge Beaconia Fort Alexander and St George. Interested writers should send applications to The Springfield Leader Ltd. 1889 Portage Ave St James Man.
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Springfield Leader
Oak Bank
Great Falls
Hazelridge
Pine Ridge
Beaconia
Fort Alexander
St. George
Springfield Leader Ltd
Portage Ave
St James
Man
Gimli Air Training Camp Shows Mighty Aircraft Fleet
A tour of Gimli Air Training Field reveals Mitchell bombers Harvard fighters and Vampire jets, plus Canso trainers. Camp Commandant G C M Hendricks oversees a skilled, eager crew training for distant missions with radar interceptions and mock dogfights. The nine squadrons Vancouver 442 Winnipeg 402 Saskatchewan 406 Edmonton 418 showcase teamwork and precision.
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Jimmy’ Doolittle
Tokyo
Gimli Air Training Field
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Life in the Services Bashin' tradition continues daily
Bright and early in the morning Square-Bashin opens and en livens the day. As night falls in the late afternoon in mess huts and rec rooms the Bash still plays its part, showing one unchanged aspect of life in the services.
Gimli Camp showcase for Fighter-Bomber training program
Fort William Port Arthur Winnipeg St James Estevan Lloydminster Prince Albert North Battleford Wilcox Assini all show keen interest in flying training. Trainees race for Catalina like Canso flights while First Aid by St John Ambulance with three instructors supports the program. Rifle shooting and small arms target work are strong as OUR Party departs Gimli impressed by Camp Commander G C Hendricks shaping the Gimli camp spirit.
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Gimli Air Training Camp
Lake Winnipeg
Gimli
Keen
Lakehead
Prairie Command
Cromwell Highlights Harvest Activity And Visitors
In Cromwell Phyllis Mroz notes local harvests with Frank Komadowski aiding the Predznowek brothers in harvest. Visitors include Mrs B Sewaldt and family from Winnipeg, Mrs Connie Sewaldt, and others at the Pfeifer home in Ladywood. Johnny and Victor Modjeskie harvest with a Massey Harris machine and Mike Predznowek shows a new John Deere self propelled combine.
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B. Sewaldt
Winnipeg
Connie Sewaldt
Bissett
Peter Pfeifer
Ladywood
Johnny
Victor Modjeskie
Massey - Harris
Mike Predznowek
John Deere
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Pine Falls
A. Ganchow
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Whitemouth
T. G. Erskine
Tyndall
L. A. Wawryshyn
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Cromwell
Phyllis Mroz
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Herbert Cottingham
C.W.N.A
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G.C. M. M. Hendricks
O.B.E
T. Cooper
G/C Hendricks
Frank Komadowski
Predznowek Brothers
J. M. McQuisten
la Fletch, Sask
Paul Maves
Netzcar
Alf Modjeskie
G. M. Horne & Company
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G. B. Dubienski
K.C
Confederation Life
Winnipeg, Man
Red & White
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Municipal Hall
Joseph Bellan
Harry Hershfield
Somerset
H. S. Kawecki
Ashton Ave
Memorial Rink
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E. M. Finkleman, B.A
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Lakeview Hotel
T. J
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Douglas Sanitary
P. F. Douglas
Carman
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Hurtig
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