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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1963
Page
3
The Springfield Leader lists subscription options with annual 33.00 in advance and two-year rates 5.00 for two years, plus outside Canada 4.00 for two years. It identifies district representatives and local contact details, including office phone and advertiser rates, with a 1963 audit and association notes.
The Manitoba legislature nears Roblin’s budget reveal balancing a record year’s expenditures with a full week or two of debate. Welfare costs top the session scrutiny at 17.5 million while Municipal Affairs and Labor face sharp questions. Laurent Desjardins pushes for state aid to private schools, warning of Royal Commission recommendations.
The Pearson Liberals unveil a cabinet aimed at balancing regional clout with capable policy makers. Ontario and Quebec dominate, with ten and eight ministers respectively, while Saskatchewan is shut out. Key posts go to Walter Gordon Finance Mitchell Sharp Trade and Commerce Paul Martin External Affairs and Harry Hays Agriculture with Rene Tremblay as associate minister.
Canadian hog prices are forecast to peak in summer 1963, lower than 1962, with heavier marketings and a trend toward reduced prices in the United States. Western producers recover from 1961 drought, while prairie winter breedings boost farrowings by six percent. Eastern Canada increases production to fill the west, but total Canadian slaughterings may fall three percent from midyear work. Dehorning calves early is urged, with caustic paste available free through the Horned Cattle Trust Fund to reduce horn growth in young stock.
An advertisement promises Rodney Seed Oats at .60 a bushel, Maling Barley at 1.10, Selkirk Wheat at 1.60 with delivery and collection handled. Mentions top earners up to 12,000 yearly in other regions and an opening for the Lac du Bonnet area. Pay in advance, confidential letter to R G Swallow, Southwestern Petroleum Co., Fort Worth Texas.
A report notes Maurice Lamontagne, former economic advisor to Mr. Pearson, joins the new ministry as President of the Privy Council with special responsibilities for federal provincial matters. Continued on Page 8.
The schedule lists weekly events at the church and parsonage including choir practice Thursday at 7:30 p.m. board meeting Sunday at 8 p.m. church school at 9:45 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. fireside group Sunday 3:00 p.m. LCW gatherings Monday 8:00 p.m. at M Kreishman home District meeting Tuesday 1 to 5 p.m. at Kenora and Luther League Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
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