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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
2
A call for national unity urges Canadians to put Canada above party, adopt a spirit free from prejudice, and demand honest leadership. Citizens, families, and communities should model civic virtue year round, not only at election time, to rally national strength.
The Winnipeg Free Press reports the resignation of Hon. J. A. Gen minister of Mines and Resources. His departure changes the cabinet and parliamentary ranks as Mr Glen leaves due to ill health after nearly a year of poor health and restoration efforts.
A digest of past events from June issues recalls Brando n logs reaching Brandon on the largest drive over the Assiniboine in ten days, new grain elevators planned by Imperial Elevator Co of Minneapolis, farm and school district news, weddings at Minniska and Dumas, a labor strike at Millwood brick yard, power plant contracts, church additions, and community projects in Christchurch Fish Lake Russell Binsearth Angusville and Shellmouth with weather highs and plowing match winners.
The Winnipeg reading notes describe Mr. Glen’s illness ending his political run and triggering a temporary cabinet reshuffle. J A McKinnon of Alberta will take over the portfolio with Leslie Mutch moving to under secretary to the Veterans Affairs minister as Manitoba awaits a Liberal convention in August and a new leader.
A letter from the Russell Banner editor complains that the June issue misstates a public speaking contest in Silverton. The writer notes the Manitoba Pool Elevator Co. sponsors it with the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Cooperation and United Grain Growers involvement, urging accuracy about joint sponsorship by MFLAC and UGTD.
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