Thoughts at New Year's on World Affairs and Democracy
The piece reflects on New Year themes and recalls 1931 events in Asia, criticizes appeasement and British policy toward Japan, and urges Canadians to stay informed. It argues democracy requires global awareness and citizen engagement to prevent catastrophic foreign policies and to become citizens of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janus
Pacific
Japan
Manchuria
China
Herg
United States
Great Britain
Britain
League of Nations
Europe
Tokyo
Robert Craigie
Sir Robert
Courchill
Rosevelt
Maxim Litvinoff
Czecho Slovakia
Ethiopia
Record shows 46 percent rise in Manitoba power use in November
Figures from the Manitoba Power Commission reveal a 46.0 per cent increase in kilowatt hours sold in November compared with November 1910. Analysts note airfields contribute to the rise, with broad-based growth across sectors and continued expectations of higher loads ahead.
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Manitoba Power Commission
Conscription debated as war needs clash with recruitment
A letter argues against blanket conscription in Canada, urging mobilization of all resources and selective service. It contends recruitment quotas rely on existing responses, warns of manpower gaps, and calls for universal service to unite the nation while balancing civilian labor demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Japan
Hong Kong
S. C
Canadian Legion
W. Churchill
S.A.S
Churchill
Ottawa
Washington
United States
Britain
Rossburn Locals Share News and Acknowledgments
Rossburn residents and visitors are reported in a holiday round of travel visits, enlistee departures, and family gatherings. Notable items include Rossburn pairs visiting Hamiota and Winnipeg, RC A F enlistments, and the death of Dr J W Evans in Lindsay Ontario with community sympathy extended to Mrs Evans.
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E. McKague
Hamiota
Harold Lindsay
Rc.a.f
Mrs Lindsay
Rossburn
J. W. Evans
Lindsay Ontario
Evans
Hugh Warnock 84 Dies After Short Illness in Rossburn
Hugh Warnock aged 84 a longtime Rossburn resident since 1879 died Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Born in Dowick Ontario he moved to Rossburn with family and was a faithful church member. Funeral held January 2 at the Pentecostal church with Rev McCallum and Rev Onions officiating. Interment in Rossburn cemetery. Pallbearers were E Warnock C D Douglas J Lindsay Geo Nield G Taylor W W Williams. Survived by a son and daughter.
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Hugh Warnock
Rossburn
Mr. Warnock
Dowick
Huron County
Methodist Church
Methodist
Pentecostal Assembly
Pentecostal
KR. McCallum
W. G. Onions
United Church
Rossburn Cemetery
Messrs
E. Warnock
C. D. Douglas
J. Lindsay
Geo. Nield
G. Taylor
W.W. Williams
Avon
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for New Work Room
The Canadian Red Cross Women’s War Work Committee opens a work room in the former RCMP Barracks on Saturday January 3. They need new members, wool and sewing supplies on hand, and stove wood donations for heating. Contact convenor Mrs. C. R. Dawson.
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Womens
Canadian Red Cross
R.C. M.P
C. R. Dawson
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R.C.A
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Strathclair
May Armstrong
Oakburn
Phyllis Black
Jean and
Chrissie Brown
Y.W.C.A. Brandon
Jack McLeod
Winnipeg
C. Barlow
E. McIntosh
Irene Scrong
Michael Urbanowski
R.C.A.F
C. E. Beirnes
Langenburg Sask
G. H. Beirnes
Blair Lindsay
Pte
Elmer T. Brown
Lake Superior
T McDonald
Floyd McDonald
Wm. Mclntosh
Wesley
W. Sherritt
Regina
Geo. Hardie
Morris
A. Wyness
Shoal Lake
H. Mclntosh
E. Mclntosh
Arther
Dawson
Yukon Territory
RED Cross
George Williamson
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