Bracken Government Secures 50 Seats in Manitoba Legislature
After the April 22 election Bracken Government controls 50 of 55 seats. Liberals-Progressives gain. Conservatives hold 15 with two anti-government members. Social Credit drops to 3. CCF falls to 3. 4 Independents back the Coalition. Mayor John Queen of Winnipeg is defeated. Fifteen of 94 candidates lose deposits totaling $3,000.
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Bracken
Liberal-Progressiv
Social Credit
CCF
John Queen
Winnipeg
Canada to launch Victory Loan 1941 on June
Canada will open the Victory Loan 1941 campaign on June 2 to fund the war effort. Finance Minister Ilsley announced the third loan of the present war, with the amount and terms to be set later, emphasizing every dollar spent aims at victory.
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Canada
Ilsley
Lisley
Citizens tobe thanked for war savings efforts
After the war Canada will owe gratitude to men and women who dedicate time to collect funds for War Savings Certificates, the Canadian War Services Fund, and War Loans. They work without pay and often sacrifice personal interests, switching from one campaign to the next as demands rise.
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Canada
Canadian War Services Fund
Workers on the Home Front Earn The Nation’s Shield
The piece praises workers on the home front for their vital contribution amid calls for Canadians to share in defense. It emphasizes their service as essential and their compensation as moral duty and protection of the country.
Salute to Britain service fills MacGregor Church
The United Church was packed on St George's Day as a "Salute to Britain" service united M.V.A. members, ICCE, scouts, guides and Brownies. Rural Dean Armstrong urged daily prayers for victory while a two dozen voice choir led with Land of Hope and Glory. Rev McLeod assisted.
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St. George's Day
Britain
MacGregor
Oeal M.V.A
1.C.C.E
Boy Scouts
Cubs
Girl Guides
Brownies
Land of Hope and Glory
D. G. McLachlan
R. McLeod
St. George’s Day
England
Edward the Great
Manitoba Volunteer Reserve calls for recruits and cadets
With spring arrival the Manitoba Volunteer Reserve invites more members for outside drills and an upcoming inspection by headquarters staff. Cadet corps may form from younger boys, who drill and practice with veterans but cannot be sworn in as constables until age five years. Members adopt regulation MVR attire, khaki shirts with blue and red armbands and caps. Drill nights Monday at 7 pm and Thursday at 7 30 pm include first aid training. country men urged to join at the rink.
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Oficer
Nore
MVR
Manitoba
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OKO
Ralph E. Lye
Ford Sales
M. Kirshner
General Merchant
Colgate
Old Colony
Air Force
Engla
Ross Parker
M.V.R
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