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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
2
A reader supplied poem mocks military leaders with parody referencing Longfellow, Stanley Holloway and WW2 figures. It uses backward narration to critique Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler, comparing blitzkrieg and naval power with British air and sea strength. The piece ends noting the anonymous author and a prior poem titled Bombing the Hitler Crew.
The Dominion Government weighs keeping the Dominion Experimental Farms under federal control versus provincial transfer. Advocates urge maintaining central direction with higher funding. Mixed market factors push prices up and down: floods in Italy, Russian harvest, and favorable U S crop progress. Insolation and European seedings may affect futures.
Ottawa outlines a War Requirements Board under C D Howe to mobilize Canada's resources for war. The plan features a broad national coordination, aims to boost industry priorities, and prepares for defense partnerships with the United States as part of a hemispheric security strategy.
Silver Creek Council meets at Angusville on November 6 1940 with Reeve D G Nield presiding. Minutes from October 9 1940 adopted. By Law No 533 third reading for a physician’s medical care approved and signed. Several tax cancellations approved for parcels in Angusville and Silverton. By Law No 534 continues into discussion.
Minutes show tax roll readings, a 15 dollar grant for the Foxwarren Fat Stock Show and Sale, and a 100 dollar expense appropriation for Municipal Convention delegates. Delegates G Breckenridge and P W Chittick are listed for Rossburn and Birtle expenses. Accounts totaling 20 dollars and 5053.79 are approved for payment. Meeting adjourned to December 11, 1940 at 10 AM.
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