Channel-Port aux Basques town council launches road and light upgrades
The Town Council reports a major development program in Channel-Port aux Basques. A survey maps main and secondary roads with Highroads Department support. Fifty street lights will be installed, drains cleared, culverts and bridges upgraded, and a fire pumper acquired. The Twin Town aims to shed its prior dinginess and boost its industrial role as a western gateway.
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Channel-Port Aux Basques
Mde
Highroads
Todertake
Ben
Local government adoption seen as life for communities
The piece argues that towns like Channel Port aux Basques show new life from the seal government system. It cites a South Coast settlement with a dilapidated bridge as proof that lack of local authority harms safety and progress. It contends objections to local government are fading and civic participation grows.
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Channel Port Aux Basques
Tawa
Convention Commission Consults Governor on Newfoundland Ties
The convention committee, Sevan members, met with the Governor to discuss improving U S Newfoundland economic ties noting U S occupation of Newfoundland and free entry for U S imports. They examined UK Newfoundland fiscal relations under various government forms and considered options for federal union or other arrangements with Canada. Delegations will be sent to England and Canada to pursue these issues.
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Sevan Membare
Convyan‘tion
United States of America
Newfoundland
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Ity
Mada
England
Newfoundland Debt and Tuberculosis Measures in 1946
In 31 March 1946 figures the Newfoundland Government shows sterling debt about £19 million and dollar debt around $85 million. Interest varies on three Newfoundland war loans from 3 to 3 3/4 percent. A new sanatorium on the West Coast with 250 beds will start in spring, and a St John’s dispensary opens by March. Public health education and support for the indigent and sufferers are expanded.
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Dodds Parker
Dominion Affairs
Newfoundland
Bottomley
Parker
Canadian Naval Hospital
St. Jon's
St. John’s
Dr Chase Nerve Food Claim In Worry Relief
The ad asserts worry harms nerves causing irritability sleeplessness and poor memory. It promotes Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a remedy to restore nerve strength improve digestion and restore energy and cheerful outlook with renewed health and appearance.
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Dr. Chase
Setius
Canada Shows Little Enthusiasm For Nfid Proposal
Reuters reports a Newfoundland commission will visit Ottawa to discuss terms of entering the Canadian confederation as the tenth province. Editorial reaction in the Dominion is largely skeptical, with Newfoundland seen as seeking relief from wartime hardship and possible bankruptcy. The Ottawa Journal cites Newfoundland viewing confederation as a lesser evil than remaining a British colony or becoming a U S appendage.
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Ottawa
Reuters
Newfoundland Commission
Newfoundland
Ottawa Journal
Britain
Canada
Alaska
Journal
Debt of About 100 Million Dollars Cited by Daily News
The Daily News cites a debt of about one hundred million dollars. The report notes the scale and implications for the involved party, highlighting financial strain and potential repayment challenges.
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Dowrey
Daily News
Newfoundland Could Join Confederation For Grants Of 20 To 30 Million
A Financial Post report notes Newfoundland might receive federal grants of 20 to 30 million yearly if it joins Canada and adopts Ottawa tax transfers. If Ottawa controls Newfoundland tax sources, funds for education roads health and local needs could be reduced. The expectation is Newfoundland may attempt responsible government again before becoming Canada's tenth province.
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Newfoundland
Ottawa
Toa
Financial Post
Cuomda
Fragmentary Proverb Reflects On Marriage And Self
A clipped saying suggests a man who acts selfishly could as well marry and be finished with it. The line implies a cynical view of matrimony and personal responsibility.
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Compare & Sanborn
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Mary Stanley
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Purity
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