Canada reports large family allowance distributions across provinces
J G Parsons says since April 1940 Newfoundland joined Confederation mothers have received 12 26,665 in family allowances. In June the average per family was 1656 and per child 50 , with 50,905 cheques for 141,900 children. Total disbursements exceed 1.3 billion dollars nationwide, amid letters describing impact on clothing, education, and welfare for families including ten children in one Newfoundland home.
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St. John’s
Canada
J.G Parsons
Newfoundland
Confederation
Hsoss
Que
Eihieso
Taen
Prba
British Columba
Lowvest Territories
Voskou
Columbia
Wencatdland
Banana Trade Etiquette Warns Against Early Blame
A trade association cites advice to stay within your sector and avoid blaming others, noting that criticism should follow proper channels and work. The guideline emphasizes unity and thoughtful discourse over quick fault finding within the industry.
52nd Anniversary Observed by Frost Family
Mr and Mrs Eli Frost of Detroit Mich celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Charles 648 North Riley Street The Frosts had 16 children 48 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren The Detroit event two years ago drew the family together A quiet observance included Edward Frost of Detroit and his wife who joined the celebration at dinner
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Mre
Eli Frost
Detroit
Mich
Harvey Charles
North
Riley Street
Charlee
Sofie
Edward Mrost
Bixter
Jake Cutting
Newfoundland Sales Tax Move Sparks Unpopular Hike
Government plans to collect sales tax for the last six months of the fiscal year prompting retailers to ready counter sales books and charts for calculating tax. Mail order firms will collect as if sales occur in Newfoundland shops with possible registrar fees.
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Tfh
Newfoundland
Newfoundland Considers Local Sales Tax Impact on Purchases
The article analyzes a prospective provincial sales tax on local and credit purchases, noting consumer confusion over tax collection and store credit. It discusses government budgeting, federal negotiations, and an anticipated surplus window ending March 31, 1953, with the finance plan relying on the tax to maximize privileges.
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Ottawa
Measure risks chaos for small shopkeepers under act
The measure threatens many small, poorly educated shopkeepers with closure if they do not secure and receive a certificate within three months of the act taking effect. This provision is likely to cause widespread confusion in the sector.
Tax Purchase Tracking and Search Powers Debate
A discussion outlines two key provisions of a tax act. It mandates declaring and paying tax on foreign purchases and allows magistrates to issue search warrants for suspected unpaid tax goods. The piece warns such powers risk abuses and witch hunts under low evidentiary thresholds.
Newfoundland Eyes 3 Percent Sales Tax Policy
Unofficial report says Newfoundland plans a 3 percent sales tax on retail goods effective October 1, to raise about 1.5 million for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Finance Department prepares an assessment organization with a staff and quarters. Local firms would act as unpaid tax collectors while external firms like mail order houses would receive a small collection fee. The measure would apply to most goods sold in Newfoundland with few exceptions.
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Newfoundland
Finance Department
Social Security
Canada
Disgrace Plates Plan By Sackatchéwen Government
The Sackatchéwen government adopts a traffic offender plate plan. Convicted drivers lose their current license plate and receive a new disjointive colored plate. Other road users will know when near a driver deemed a public danger.
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Peterborough
Impossible Task Rhetoric Sparks Debate on Effort
A provocative remark claims increasing effort could make outcomes seemingly impossible. Analysts note the statement invites scrutiny of expectations and problem solving approaches across disciplines.
Garden Advice From a Date with Father
A girl tells her boyfriend to please her father by staying in the garden to make a good impression. He replies with a humorous denial, calling himself no freebooter. The exchange hints at courting rituals and family acceptance.
Letters Dad Keeps From Mom That Were Never Mailed
A fragment notes that Dad will retain letters Mom wrote, especially the ones he was supposed to mail. The lines imply ongoing custody of personal correspondence rather than delivery.
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Carnation
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Twilingate Son
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Doyle
ST. John's
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