Che Springfield Leader March 4 1947 Audits
Independent newspaper details subscription price in advance two dollars per year. Rates per agate line and advertising charges listed. Local insertions for Lac du Bonnet Seven Sisters Falls Pinawa with contact names. Member Audit Bureau Circulations notice dated Tuesday March 4 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Lac du Bonnet
Cliff Brown
J. W. Wade
Seven Sisters Falls
M. Everson
Pinawa
H. Leith
Member Audit Bureau
Britain Sets 1948 Deadline for Indian Independence
The Attlee government announced transfer of authority to Indian or provincial governments by June 1948, signaling a shift in policy. Mountbatten may assume ceremonial viceroy duties as Nehru and Jinnah respond, while Pakistan’s position looms amid Moslem-Hindu bargaining and security commitments.
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India
Britain
Attlee
Viscount Wavell
Viscount Mountbatten
Pandit Nehru
Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Pakistan
Solitary leisure amid memories and quiet solace
A reflective verse by Gemmill about leisure days spent in quiet thought. The speaker finds solace in solitary memory after love’s blows, noting enduring sparks of affection and the sense of shared journeys with unseen companions.
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Gemmill
Young People Snack Bar supports care for child in Europe
The Young People's Club ran a snack bar at the curling rink raising funds for a less fortunate child in Europe. Proceeds support care for a length of time, with plans to foster twins in future. Toward Valentine events, dances and social notes mention local residents and guests in Bissett.
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Europe
Young Peoples Snack Bar
Pine Falls Police Warn of Pulp Wood Traffic Dangers
Chief Constable F Mastin warns Pine Falls parents that several thousand cords of pulp wood will be delivered by truck near the Indian hospital route. Streets will be danger zones for children. avert playing there and travel with supervision. Drivers are skilled but heavy loads can sway and icy surfaces may cause skids. Exercise caution and yield to trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
F. Mastin
Indian Hospital
Changing British women’s suit silhouette influences hats and blouses
Fashion notes that Britain's new women's suit line shifts to longer jackets resembling the 1910s. The change implies hats must adapt, blouses become more feminine, and high heels reemerge to suit the updated silhouette.
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Britain
Manitoba Power Commission reports January power gains
The Manitoba Power Commission System saw a 28.77 percent rise in kilowatt hours purchased and generated in January from the previous year. Despite fierce blizzards, four construction crews set nearly 400 poles and strung 90 miles of wire as Pioneer Electric transformers begin usage for farm electrification projects.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Manitoba
Pioneer Electric Company
Commission
Canadian Brands Kept on British Market
A Canadian Commercial Counsellor reports from London that prewar exporters may continue in 1947 via token shipments to keep products before the British public. A list of eligible items exists with more to come, and token shipments cannot exceed 20 percent of prewar average export value. Already 115 Canadian firms have reintroduced products in the UK.
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United Kingdom
A. E. Bryan
London
Eng
Be methodical in work and time mindful
The quote urges method and diligence, urging a task for every moment and awareness of the moment's work. It emphasizes disciplined effort as a key to success in business and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mathews
Great Falls Citizens' Forum on US policy and British recovery
A Canadian forum discusses American presidential impact on Canada and Britain. It argues Republican business influence could raise tariffs and subsidies, US foreign policy may stay involved, and British postwar reorganization must be rapid with cooperation across Government, Business, and Labour to win peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
White House
United States
America
Britain
Russia
Great Britain
Labour
Pine Falls schools break for two days to attend teachers convention
Pine Falls High School will observe February 27 and 28 as school holidays for students as teachers attend a Teacher's Convention. Many students plan trips to Winnipeg during the break while carnival events and local visits provide weekend activity.
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Winnipeg
Wonder Clock of Greenwich Timepiece Exhibition
Greenwich Observatory now measures time to one part in 100 million with the Quartz Crystal Clock developed in Britain. The public can see this new wonder timepiece at a London Science Museum exhibition in South Kensington where three quartz crystal oscillator clocks are on display with comparison devices.
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Greenwich Observatory
Britain
London
Science Museum
South Kensington
Pine Falls Couple On 40th Wedding Anniversary
Pine Falls honors Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown on their fortieth wedding anniversary with a party hosted by their daughter Mrs. W. Crawford. Guests enjoyed cards and a wedding supper, then viewed a rus tic stone wishing well cake decorated with shamrocks and a miniature well.
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Pine Falls
W. H. Brown
W. Crawford
Mrs. Brown
Berkley Crawford
Trade Ties Grow Between Canada and Newfoundland
Canadian trade with Newfoundland surged since before the war and now stands about five times higher. Newfoundland relies on Canada for foods, coal and fuel, plus a widening range of goods such as apparel textiles building materials electrical appliances canned goods and chemicals. For 1945 46 Canadian exports to Newfoundland reached 41 376 293 while Newfoundland imports from Canada totaled 9 770 461.
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Canada
Newfoundland
J. C. Britton
St. John's
Wedding celebration with family gifts and toasts
Privileged to see the cake and decorative ice cubes, Herb Brown toasted the honored guests. Mrs. W Crawford accepted a wedding fan case y and grandchildren presented flowers. Family attendance included Mr and Mrs Crawford and Brown siblings with congratulatory messages from absent relatives.
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Herb Brown
Wilma Crawford
W. Crawford
Foster A. Brown
Keith Brown
Anne Crawford
Wilma
Betty Crawford
Berkley Crawford
Foster Brown
W. Brown
Little Marsha Mansie Missing From Carnival Fun
Measles struck Marsha Mansie the day before the carnival, ending her chance to be named in the paper. The piece notes her steadfast effort and promises to publish her name in gratitude for her perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsha Mansie
Marsha
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