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Eye Witness No. 9
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Mackenzie King Retires: At Rideau Hall, Canada's long-time prime minister surrenders the reins of office; later Louis St. Laurent, his successor, addresses the Canadian people. Crossroads for Ducks: At Manitoba's Netley marshes three of the continent's main flyways meet, making a duck hunters' paradise. Whaling Begins Again on the British Columbia Coast: After a five-year halt, whaling resumes off British Columbian shores. Pennies from Canada: Children from all over Canada collect pennies and nickels to buy school supplies for Europe.
1948, 15 min
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