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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
2
Russell Manitoba weekly newspaper details the publication schedule and publisher Cecil Sanderson, noting the paper appears every Thursday as part of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association.
Hon. J. G. Gardiner urged support for fairs amid war sacrifices. Russell and Rossburn Societies promote annual exhibitions with prize lists and sports. Russell Fair and Races Friday July 19 will support Red Cross funds. Rossburn Fair and Sports Wednesday July 24 offer livestock displays and events.
The council proposes lending $5000 to the Dominion Government for the war duration with no interest. It reflects the patriotic spirit of the civic body and townspeople, while appearing small beside daily wartime expenditures.
Joralidation of War Work With the reorganization of the Cabinet, it is expected that the whole varied work on behalf of the defence forces at home and overseas will be consolidated in the new Department of National War Services. Plans aim to consolidate appeals by patriotic organizations with approval of W. Gordon Gunn of Ottawa including the Canadian Legion AA, Salvation Army, Knights of Columbus. Naval military or air force members may be exempt from the new National Defence Tax only while on active service beyond Canada or in Canada and in certain duties, else all defence force members are taxed to the extent of service pay and allowances. The tax target is at least $20,000,000 in the remaining nine months of the current fiscal year, about $2,200,000 per month. Discussion on passports and foreign exchange reveals confusion at Parliament Hill over wartime travel, with Canada and the United States relations affecting passport and currency rules and calls for prompt action to control spending of American currency.
A veteran observer argues that new US passport rules for Canadians are miscast as Canada’s wartime policy. The piece cites a U.S. spy scare, anti-subversive laws, and executive steps cited by President Roosevelt, asserting Washington drives the measures with Ottawa’s cooperation. It notes rumors of harsher treatment for noncitizens, while stressing official city and state tensions and limited impact on Canadian-born travelers.
An analysis by H. G. L. Strange warns that Nazi domination across Western Europe endangers 200 million people with scarce wheat and fodder. It cites expected price influences from Hungary Spain Sweden and the Orient while noting relief efforts to Britain would fuel German bombings if aiding Britain continues.
Mortgage sale notice for North Half of Section 16 in Township 19 Range 24 West to be sold by public auction at Vista Community Hall on July 27 1940 at noon. Property includes 6.23 acres with a 16x20 frame house 1 1 2 storeys and a 18x24 frame stable, fenced land with drainage. 20 percent cash down, balance per sale conditions to be set. reserve bid applies. Solicitors Phillipps & Tallin Winnipeg Manitoba. Dated June 1940.
The Minister of Justice Hon. Ernest La Pointe told the House that Arcand and associates are interned to ensure custody safety. Adrien Arcana led the Canadian Unity party which seeks totalitarian aims. further proceedings or prosecutions may follow.
The Department of National Defence states Canadian Active Service Force personnel may obtain one way fare read trip tickets by presenting forms to their commanding officer. They are also eligible for any civilian excursion fares in effect.
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