Canada faces price and wage control challenge in postwar era
The article outlines that price and wage controls loom large in Canada’s political debate, framing government responsibility for business labor markets and market finding for farm and natural resources. It notes lines of opposition led by the Progressive Conservative Party and analyzes Liberal, CCF, and Social Credit positions, while stressing the stakes for postwar prosperity and export markets as Canada shifts to peacetime production. It also cites 1946 export data, forest products leading, agriculture second, and a 568 million dollar rise vs 1939 totals with more payroll employment vs 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Progressive Conservative
House of Commons
Prices and Trade Board
C.C.F
Social Credit
Social Credit Party
Great Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Passing of a Friend From Scotia’s Noble Daughter
A tribute to a devout Scottish woman named Gemsimii whose gentle grace and steadfast faith guided her last years and her quiet departure. She feared life’s rush but fulfilled her duties to God and family with calm serenity as she faced eternity. Her memory remains in the community.
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Scotia
Double Taxation and Public Transit Beliefs Across Papers
A compilation of editorial snippets from Canadian papers critiques taxation on transit canals and bridges. Includes notes on forest industry efficiency and the need for robust marketing. Also reflects on public interest in hospitals, church and civic life, Main Street publicity, squid fishing lore, and a critique of backseat legislators.
Woodstock Sentinal Press Calls for Community Action
The Woodstock Sentinel Press urges decisive citizen involvement to spark a sustained surge of interest in improving the community. The call to action emphasizes unity and proactive efforts to create a better place to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
N.B
Sentinel Press
Pulpwood Exports Stir New Brunswick Liberty Debate
The Newcastle Advo cate argues that women and children in New Brunswick share pulpwood with draw-knives for the Big Interests. The piece warns much of the pulpwood is exported and turned into magazines used by sacirists to spit their slime at a bewildered world.
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New Brunswick
Liberty
Newcastle
N.B
Unilon-Advocate
Perfect stocking claims wowed by UK firm
A United Kingdom firm asserts it has produced the perfect fully fashioned silk stockings that are ladderless. Miss Caroline Haslett, chair of the Government Hosiery Working Party, calls them very good and ladder proof, a tremendous development, though production remains experimental and market availability unknown due to wartime delays after a 1939 patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Caroline Haslett
Government
Letter From Dr Reid Reflects Chicago Assignment
A personal letter from Dr Reid in Chicago describes his move to Cook County Hospital, the 3500 bed facility serving the uninsured, and his experiences with heavy trauma caseloads. He notes the mix of progress and shortages in supplies, discusses continuous spinal anesthesia concerns, and details life in a trailer park, including break-ins and traffic challenges. He closes with reflections on medical standards and appreciation for the send-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonne
Cook County Hospital
U.S
Canada
Times
Army Cadets Honor Long Service and Workshops
Cadet Corps No 1823 Pointe du Bois was inspected by Captain Eustace and CSM Pyper on October 15 as a new cadet workshop opened. Woodworking and leathercraft start, sewing to follow after Christmas, with metalwork planned. The corps earned 22nd in Youth of the Empire and 2nd in Earl Haig Sword Competition 1945. Bronze King’s Trophy Instructor’s medal awarded to Lieut. A A MacDonald. Community supper followed with thanks to the supper committee.
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Pointe du Bois
Eustace
Prairie Command
C.S.M. Pyper
H.Q
S. S. Square
L. Seline
J. Garrett
H. K. Willams
C. G. Anderson
John Victor Simpson
E. K. Bissell
Bissell
St. John’s Ambulance
Helgi Storseth
Albert Knox
Edwin Laurila
Irene Allen
Artillery Cadet Corps
Gliechen
Alberta
Great Britain
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
Canada
MS. Burbidge
Boyd
Niemi
Lepl
Spirito
Laurila
Lodge
Allen
A. A. MacDonald
Mra. Niemi
B. Holliday
E. D. Anderson
Mra. Storseth
Upritchar
Mra. Live
MacDonald
Britain to Build Europe’s Largest Suspension Bridge
The Ministry of Transport announced plans on September 17 for a road bridge across the Severn mouth. The Severn Bridge would have a 3000 foot center span with two 1000 foot side spans, becoming Europe’s longest suspension bridge and surpassing Oakland Bridge in San Francisco by 700 feet yet 1200 feet shorter overall.
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Ministry of Transport
Severn
Britain
Severn Bridge
Europe
Oakland Bridge
San Francisco
Recognition for Matt Pearson Newspaperman and Pioneer
Matthew Pearson, born 1881 in York England, is honored as a leading Pinawa citizen. A landscape gardener by trade, he farmed briefly in Canada before contributing to the Pinawa power plant and community life. He supervised hedges, organized school and recreation efforts, and earned longtime recognition for service.
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Matt Pearson
York
England
Canada
Lioydminster
Saskatchewan
Lioydmingter
Winnipeg
Milner
Pinawa
Lac du Bonnet
Winnipeg Electric
Old Timers
Curling Club
Bond Drive
Log Shack
Daugher Kathleen
W. Loveridge
St. Boniface Hospital
Thelma
A. Heeney
Lonely Daie
Seven Sisters Falls
Dot
Ruch
Margaret
Robert
Ivy Richards
Severn Bridge spans to exceed Sydney harbour link
The Severn Bridge will top the Golden Gate length by about 900 feet and provide 120 feet of high water clearance for shipping while 450 foot steel towers rise over concrete piers. Miles Aircraft Limited workers in Reading plan a 600-house village near the works financed by a housing trust. Sir Charles Reilly may supervise planning on the Reilly plan with a green surrounded layout and shared services.
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Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
Severn
Sydney Harbour
Severn Bridge
Daily Mirror
Miles Aircraft Limited
Reading
United Kingdom
Charles Reilly
Scotland Plans Great Tourist Revival
The Scottish Council (Development and Industry) issued a Tourist Committee report on September 25 proposing full use of Scotland's assets to draw world visitors. It calls for expanded accommodation, specialty country hotels with national dishes, at least 60 camping sites, crofters hosting hostels, and repurposing redundant shooting lodges for lodging.
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Scottish Council (Development and Industry
Scotland
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J. W. Wade
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Dr. Reid
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Ciizen
Matthew Pearson
Mr. Leith
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Manitoba
A. W. McLimmet
C. H. Dahl
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K.C
Confederation Life Bldg
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Man
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Drache & Matlin
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Harry Hershfield
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