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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1941
Page
2
The piece argues newspapers must exercise independence rather than neutrality in criticizing civic, provincial, and federal affairs. It stresses the press provides informed, timely analysis, informs the public, and helps curb corruption while defending the right to comment openly and to publish signed rebuttals.
Hedrick J. Peddie denounces Wilson's stance and defends non partisan government led by Premier Bracken. He argues the profit system harms farmers and workers, cites two billion idle dollars in Canadian banks, and emphasizes use over profit in wartime production. Russell, Manitoba, April 15, 1941.
Miss Catherine Robertson of Twin Brae underwent an operation in Russell hospital and is recovering rapidly. August Liske visited at Shevlin last weekend, Fred Merzoff and Miss Elsie Frier visited at Mrs. Kruger’s Sunday. Miss Freda Zimmer returned to her position at Shoal Lake last week. Miss Katie Prokopetz is visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo Mintenko.
Farmers in Glen Elmo report active gopher control using shooting and poisoning methods. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs on the occasion noted in the community item.
Local notes show Miss Lena Fedisyhn of Russell visiting here, with brief mentions of aviation near the new Dauphin airport. Other items include Miss Mary Brykalnik visiting Miss Mary Oryniak at Mears, Miss A Thornomoz heading to Bran don for Easter, Harry Werbowski striking water on his farm with a ten foot well, and a Churchillian remark about a brick wall around a Winnipeg home.
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