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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
3
Montreal Daily Star reports seamen on the Great Lakes have paused their strike at government request and will submit the dispute to an investigation board. If findings dissatisfy the union, the strike may resume. The piece notes the union’s demand for a closed shop and outlines the financial status of the sailors.
Imperial Oil Limited announces Marvelube, a new motor oil refined by four modern processes to remove impurities, wax, sludge forming substances and gums. The oil promises longer life, better engine protection and fuel economy for cars trucks and tractors distributed nationwide by Imperial Oil agents and dealers.
Union demands include a delegate aboard each vessel and meetings at ports, a ten dollar monthly wage raise, and one or two extra crewmen per boat. The text argues a closed shop is unworkable, cites wage levels and board value, and notes government limits on crew size and safety. It warns against foreign agitators and calls Canada to keep inland transport moving amid wartime considerations.
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