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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
1
W L Belton of Gladstone Manitoba offers a comparative critique in a column style piece. The writer assesses contemporary performances and trends with cautious, measured language highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. The review reflects regional perspectives and cultural tastes of Manitoba readers.
The writer discusses whether health program funds should be allocated by need rather than population. He plans a Ottawa visit to meet Mr. Deachman, noting their opposing views and predicting an engaging lunch. The piece praises Seager Wheeler and nominating courtesy, closing with gratitude to Mr. Strange for a timely word.
Mr. E G L Strange discusses the Grain Commissioners plan to downgrade Red Bobs wheat and Alberta's protest for a replacement. He highlights Seager Wheeler as the discoverer and credits his work for Alberta farmers benefits before Wheeler retires. The piece then extols Britain's export surge toward 1948 targets, strong steel output, and socialist policy effects on industry and national character.
A poetic call urging aid for the oppressed and resistance to wrong. It frames a duty to help others, defend liberty, and work toward a hopeful future through individual action. The verse emphasizes justice, courage, and communal responsibility.
The Cogitator casts doubt on farmer support for Wheat Board pricing noting that the board is a government bureau and not a farmer body. It argues flax has been restored to open market, predicts a shift toward allowing both open market and Wheat Board marketing options for Canada’s farmers.
Life Magazine spotlights Midwestern leadership in using 2 4 D chemical spray to kill field weeds. A full page photo compares sprayed green weed-free strips with adjacent weed-filled areas, noting similar programs by National Grain Co Ltd in Canada and ongoing agricultural tests to improve weed control.
A quotation attribution discusses manners as the blossom of good sense and feeling. True politeness equals ease and freedom and is rooted in treating others as you wish to be treated.
Anniversary services will feature Dr E Guthrie Perry who opened KnoxChurch in 1900s and preached at 10 am and 7 pm on Sunday Oct 3. The event recalls Methodist and Presbyterian roots with Roblin United Church history and early district ministers. A pre anniversary sermon will be delivered by Rev Kenneth McKillop.
The September regular village council meeting chaired by Mayor T H Taylor at the new town office records minutes from August 3 1948. Accounts for general municipal and fire hall construction are approved for payment and a tax remission bylaw is set for Public Utility Board approval. Building permits granted to Steve Andronyk and Edward Goods. Meeting adjourns with closing sentiments from Eliag L. Magoon.
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