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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
2
A critical assessment argues democracy is failing as faith in democratic principles wanes. It calls for overhauling party politics, boosting public intelligence, and ending blind party allegiance to restore confident citizen participation in governance.
The Canadian Legion War Services launches a nationwide fund drive on February 12 to support educational personal services and recreation for troops. Funds stay with the program, not the Legion, and are supervised by government audit. Manitoba is asked to raise 25000 with a focus on aiding ex servicemen and troops of the first division.
What The Weeklies Say notes that Premier Hepburn and Opposition leader Drew face a fragile balance in Ontario politics. The commentators warn a split in the Conservative party may loom, as questions of war policy and federal relations loom large. The Star and Times suggests an impending Liberal victory if mismanagement proves unfounded.
A Friday night event in Vista drew a large crowd for a concert pie social and dance hosted by the Vista Boys and Girls Club. The program featured songs by high school girls, recitations, solos, a piano set, and talks on agricultural topics, followed by a pie auction and a late dance with the McIntyre orchestra.
The Knox Young People's Union awarded a silver dollar prize to Robert Peddie for top performance in a recent contest. Jack Tivy placed a close second. The event boosted the YP U treasury and thanks are extended to contributors and participants. A February 4 meeting featured a panel discussion on what the union owes to the church and concluded with a Bible contest.
A Finnish minister in Paris says Finland must secure aid or face defeat against the formidable Russian army. The statement emphasizes the high-stakes clash and urges Western support to counter Soviet military pressure.
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