Letter to the editor on Newfoundland governance after war debts
A Carmanville reader writes to Twillingate Sun urging public input on form of government. He blames high national debt and wartime spending for fiscal strain and suspended constitution, questions moving to a Commission, and suggests possibilities including restoring the old constitution or uniting with Canada. He asks for representative voices at the convention and hopes for foresight and courage to improve conditions.
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Twillingate Sun
J. Smallwood
Canada
Newfoundland Debt Policy and Independence Debate
The author questions how extra funds should be used and argues for using all available money to retire national debt. They compare Newfoundland to other regions and contend Canada and the United States benefited from Newfoundland without cost to their governments, noting others seized chances to reduce debt. The piece reflects on Newfoundland's two opportunities for greater independence.
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Newfoundland
U. S
Explorer recalls encounter with native tribe during voyage
The explorer described being surrounded by natives who shouted cries, danced intensely, and struck the ground with clubs. A bored listener quips it sounded like golf, highlighting the odd contrast between the scene and modern leisure.
Public Notice on Price Increase for Fisher Men's Motor Fuel
The Commissioner for Supply has issued an Order effective February 1946 raising Fisher men's Motor Fuel prices by half a cent per gallon at all sale locations. The adjustment follows the schedule attached to the order and covers importation prices as published.
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Commissioner For Supply
Lotb
Avane F Tech Pll
St. John's
Curling
Lewisporte
Ee Port Aux Basques
A Grand Falls
Gander
Botwood
Belicoram
Burin Grand Bank
Defence Price Order Amends Fishermen Motor Fuel Rates 1946
Published by Authority. Under Regulation 2 of the Defence (Price of Goods) Regulations 1941 the Goods Current Prices (Fishermen's Motor Fuel) Order No 2 1913 is amended. Dated 13 April 1946.
Amendment to The Goods Current Prices Order 1943
The Goods Current Prices Order is amended by striking out the schedule and substituting a new schedule. The amendment follows previous orders dated 11 September 1943 and subsequent amendments through 7 February 1946, affecting Fishermen's Motor Fuel pricing.
Rotating Commission for Newfoundland Government
The island faces three paths retention restoration and Confederation as talk grows at the National Convention. A Rotating Commission proposal would have nine Newfoundland elected commissioners plus a Governor chair to maintain contact with Britain and cover key departments including Justice Education Finance and Customs Labor Health and Social Welfare and New Industries.
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FINS
Proposal for an elected commission government with nine year terms
The British Government would appoint a Controller of the Treasury and an Assistant Controller a Newfoundlander to begin after retirement. Elections every three years would fill three new seats on the Commission while six seasoned members stay, creating a nine year cycle to develop policies free from party pressure. Contenders would run on abilities and proposed programs not party lines, though campaigning risks some abuses.
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Treasury
the Treasury
Commission
Joke at Home Guard drill yields marital defense quip
A Home Guard test prompt about immobilizing a car elicited a quick witticism from the examinee who answered I will let my wife drive it. The remark sparked light laughter among participants during the drill.
Gems for your Scrapbook Benevolence and Charity Quotes
A collection of quotes on benevolence charity and justice from Adams Smith Thackeray Quarles Eddy Richter and Middleton. The excerpts exalt self restraint and benevolent affection and emphasize daily acts of kindness over extraordinary circumstances.
Public Relations Officer outlines extended application deadlines
A statement from the Public Relations Officer announces new time limits for benefit applications. Eight months from discharge furlough start applies to Education schemes and Vocational Training, with specific dates for Apprenticeship, Fur Farming, and fishery plans. Unemployment benefit rules stay unchanged. A revised booklet with April 1946 amendments will be issued mid May.
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T.ols
Aunt Mehitable Attends Boy’s First Track Meet Catty Remark
In a humorous note a stern aunt accompanies her nephew to his track meet. She mutters they will never catch up with the bullet as matches unfold to the umpire’s gun. The boy asks what she means and learns of her doubt about speed.
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Mehitable
Caution on Literal Meanings in Business Correspondence
A speaker noted that many business letters use phrases not meant to be literal. They cited lines like We expect to receive your remittance to full settlement by return as examples of non literal wording.
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