Canadian vote on conscription shows regional split
The People’s Answer notes Quebec’s No vote amid nationwide Yes support. Manitoba and British stock regions favored Yes while French, German, Ukrainian, Polish communities leaned No. The piece warns of division, pro Nazi influence, and urges unity and understanding to win the war.
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Call for English in public life to unite Canadians
A writer urges unity and cooperation by insisting English be used in public settings to show respect for all Canadians. He cites an English speaking couple in Rossburn and argues that using non English in front of those who cant understand breeds mistrust. He stresses teaching English in schools and calls on English speakers to remember and pronounce diverse surnames with respect.
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It Is Your War My War The Canadian Vote On Britain's War
The passage argues that non Anglo Saxon Canadians reject Britain’s war frame and see Canada dragged in through British ties. It reframes the conflict as a fight to save the world from tyranny and to uphold freedom justice and tolerance for ordinary people. It calls the war a fight for humanity and asserts personal stakes for all.
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Column of Communication Seeks Unity and Cooperation
A writer invites comments and constructive suggestions from fellow reporters to foster unity and closer cooperation. The piece warns against insulting remarks, promising to ignore or mock such content, and defends the column as started by the author.
Vista School News Update From Local Community
Mra J Brown returns home after weeks in Shoal Lake hospital. Mr Robi Miller spends weekend with his parents. Mr Alex Brown comes home after months in Saskatchewan. Mr and Mrs McIntyre attend funeral of Mrs Caromidge in Taglis on April 30. June 1 is deadline to join boys and girls clubs. Frazer and new agricultural rep Mr Goode met club leaders in town.
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Rossburn Locals and Relatives Entertain News of WW II Service
Rossburn area residents report relatives in the navy and air force. Lt Harris and Telegraphist Meredith enlistments cited with patrol and corvette duties. Families note visits to Vancouver Winnipeg Rossburn and Winnipeg Free Press photo feature highlighting local service members. Local farewells and homecomings feature prominently amid wartime updates.
Wartime Prices and Trade Board curtails deliveries
A Wartime Prices and Trade Board order curtails retail deliveries pick ups exchanges refunds and on approval. Merchants urged to follow British method to conserve wrapping paper by partial over the counter deliveries and unwrapped goods. No deliveries may be made on parcels under $1 value except fresh meat and fish or when illness confines the purchaser to home.
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