Lakes Winnipeg Manitoba board to study flood control and power
In the House of Commons on July 12, the Minister announced an agreement with Premier Campbell to establish a joint Lakes Winnipeg and Manitoba board. The board will study water resources affecting Manitoba, focusing on flood control and hydro power, with equal funding from federal and provincial governments.
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House of Commons
Northern Affairs and Natural Resources
Manitoba
Lake Winnipeg
Lake
Campbell
Lakes Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Railways Told to Explain Wheat Boxcar Shortages
In a House of Commons Agriculture Committee hearing, Transport Controller Milner said from mid March to late April CPR failed to cooperate on boxcar provision for Western Canada wheat. He noted over 98 percent cooperation otherwise from CPR and CNR. The committee approved inviting CPR officials to explain, with Western members united in support. President or officials from CPR planned to appear to discuss the issue.
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Agriculture Committee
House of Commons
R. Milner
C.P.R
Canada
CPR
CNR
Milner
Western Canada
Coumittes
Fowler Commission On Broadcasting
Joe Galonsky
Manitoba Farmer's Union
Royal Commission On Broadcasting
Manitoba
CBC
Whitemouth Social Notes Highlight July Events
A surprise birthday party honored postmaster R. Belliveau on July 12 with friends from River Hills. Messages mention arrivals from Los Angeles and Saskatoon, Canadian Forces leave plans, and a vacation lineup to Newmarket Ontario. Local farewells, church history references, and leaders ship school notes appear among community updates.
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R. Belliveau
River Hills
Farming of Tomorrow and Harvesting Advances Compared
The article surveys future farming in Canada and the United States with ideas on data driven yields, lab like plant improvements, and machinery dominated by selective pest control. It reviews a 1943 1954 Canada experiment comparing binder and thresher with swather and combine harvesting, noting cost, weed, and residue effects across rotations. It also discusses broadcasting ethics and the Royal Commission on Broadcasting, urging responsibility and independence for public media.
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Canada
U. S
Whitemouth and Winnipeg News Briefs Highlight Travel and Local Events
Joy a vacation in Winnipeg with relatives. Walter Davydhuk and family, plus Donnel Kushner of Whitemouth Hotel, travel to Saskatchewan to visit relatives. Dorie Helbrecht enjoys two weeks at her parents. Whitemouth Chamber of Commerce meets with Hadashville and Lac du Bonnet members to push No. 11 completion to the international boundary and plan a spring cleanup. Wedding visit noted for Mr and Mrs Jim Thomson. Parsons and Barbara Dunn visit from Winnipeg. Henry Alpers reports well after Toronto trip. Paulsen family back from lakes vacation. Lutheran Ladies Aid holds a meeting at J Neva’s home. next gathering at E Schatkowsky’s with a social evening and a planned weiner roast. Paulsen and family return home. Karl Werga and guests praised at a house party for Werean’s new home. Albert Hildebrandt shares thanks and gifts from the assembly.
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Walter Davydhuk
Allen
Donnel Kushner
Whitemouth Hotel
Sask
Whitemouth
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Whitemouth Redeenger Lutheran Church
J. Neva
E. Schatkowsky
Karl Wergat
Neve
River Wills Olnenberg
Lonely Lak
Steinbach
Albert Hildebrandt
Werean
Aingsons
Of Many Things By Ambrose Hills Fun
A light essay urges daily fun for all people and notes humor as a business aid. It muses on a tax dispute prank yielding a larger refund and jokes about politicians who lack humor. The author asks readers to loosen up, enjoy life, and keep dignity through laughter.
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U.S
Department of Internal Revenue
Quebec
CBC Subsidies to Big Advertisers Sparked Editorial Pushback
The author recalls alleging CBC subsidized major advertisers by up to 40 percent of program costs. CBC public relations reacted by pressuring editors of papers that ran the column to challenge or discredit the claim.
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CBC
CBC Public Relations Department
Canada hospitals count and transit revenues in 1955 report
As of January 1, 1956 Canada had 1 400 public private and federal hospitals of all kinds. Urban transit passenger traffic in 1955 was four percent lighter than 1954 while revenues declined to 120 144 007 from 120 238 000 despite higher fares in some areas.
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Canada
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D. G. Crook
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Ottawa
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Beausejour
Brokenhead
Lorene
Edna Hintz Buchan
Nelle Kazier
C. Gmiterek
Stella Valenta Cromwell Deicross
Rita Kowalchuk
Elma — C. Wendeborn
Girson
Glenfields
Beverley Belton
Glenmoor
J. Otto
Grand Marais
W. Kowalchuk
Greenwald
Elsie Petznick
Amit Bureau OF Circulations
Anton B. Weselak
M.P
Agricultural Committee
Telephone System
T. G. Erskine
Saul Adam Herve
Los Angules
Saul
Frances Aitkenhead
Billie Kellner
Germany
Norman Erickson
Leann and
Wendy
Saskatoon
Mary Brandt
Sally Hildebrandt
Darlene Grvnd
Kenora
Newmarket
Nick Huck
Lottie Paget
Charlotte Ross
Ross United Church
Katherine Steiner
Luther College Regina
John Russ
West Hawk Lake
Henry Alpers
Whiteshell
Baptist
Mrs. A. Sinclair
Jefto
Rey
Farm News
L. ©. Currie
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
CKBW
Joy
Dorie Helbrecht
Jim Thomson
Eric Parsons
Barbara Dunn
Toronto
Mrs. P. Paulsen
Ambrose Hills
Red River
Adolf Gesell
A. Barry
Chiropractic Clinic
Davidson
Somerset Bik
A. T Turner
Man
McGill
Morley R. Shuckell
Salter St
Weselak & Middleton
Crawford
Municipal Hall
E. Steiner
Whitemouth District Hospital
Matlin & Company
Bank of Nova Scotia Chambers
Joseph Bellan
Beausejour, Manitoba
T. C. Greschuk
Q.C
Confederation
Drache, Meltzer, Essers & Gold
Trans-Canada
South Main Street
A. H. Basman
Beausejour Hotel
Portage Ave
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