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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 26, 1947

Page

3

Opportunity for Artists N Manitoba Faces in Winnipeg Gallery

The Federation of Canadian Artists offers Manitoba residents a non jury display at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Up to two original paintings may be submitted, wrapped and addressed to Federation of Canadian Artists Art Gallery Auditorium Winnipeg. Forms via Mrs A Barnard 1674 Portage Ave. Deadline for October 1–15 show and entry forms ASAP.

Federation of Canadian Artists Art Gallery Winnipeg Winnipeg Art Gallery Association Manitoba Auditorium A. Barnard Portage Ave

Greek crisis tests UN unity against Russian veto

The United States seeks to push a majority international opinion through Russia’s veto as tensions rise over the Greek crisis. The piece argues the UN can withstand the strain and that the Greek crisis can be mastered through this approach.

United Nations United States

Johnson warns Article 51 could mobilize Greece defense

American UN representative Herschel V. Johnson warns that if Russia blocks UN action, the U S will use Article 51 to aid Greece with individual or collective defense until the Security Council acts. He argues Article 51 preserves the Charter against veto abuse and could prevent its breakdown.

Security Council Herschel V. Johnson Russia United States Greece Council San Francisco Mr. Johnson

General Booth a Lifelong Champion of the Poor and Mission

The piece recounts the life of William Booth born in Nottingham and his wife Catharine Mumford who founded the Salvation Army in East London. It notes Booths early poverty, conversion, social reform drive, and bold break from the Methodist Church to serve the submerged tenth. It describes the Army structure, wartime mission, and work in London and overseas, including Steads anti trafficking action and the death of Booths wife in 1890. It also mentions The War Cry and global expansion through the United States Australia India and beyond.

William Booth Vachell Lindsay Winnipeg Booth Nottingham John Bright Richard Cobden London Catharine Mumford Catharine Methodist Church Christian Mission Salvation Army Bramwell Thames England W. T. Stead Stead Church of England Booths Randall Davidson Windsor United States Australia India

Booths Life and Death Tale of a Global Revival Leader

The text traces the rise and fall of a prominent religious leader known for bold preaching and global influence. It notes his wife Emma Booth-Tucker, the death of his daughter in a railway accident, royal honors from King Edward VII, an Oxford DC L degree, and travels to the United States and Canada. It describes his rugged appearance and prophecy like bearing, his blindness after cataract operations, and Harold Begbie's tribute to his enduring impact and international pallbearers.

Emma Booth-Tucker United States Edward VII University of Oxford D.C.L Ottawa Toronto Winnipeg Vachell Lindsay Booth Harold Begbie

Silkworms May Provide Material for Royal Wedding Gown

Britons at Lullingstone Castle Kent rear a 4,000,000 strong silkworm colony that supplied silk for a royal state occasion. The cocoon set to yield two miles of thread per insect and enough raw silk has been reserved for Princess Elizabeth's wedding dress.

Elizabeth Britain Lullingstone Castle Kent

More Eggs and Bacon for Britain

The Minister of Agriculture announces higher ration allowances for pigs and poultry. Farmers may keep four pigs instead of three and 24 chickens instead of 20, with feeding-stuff rations rising from next month. The changes aim to boost Britain’s pig and poultry production by about 20 percent.

Britain

White Menace and African Rights in a Changing World

Elmore Philpott argues that racial equality advances in 1960s America and abroad, noting African ancestry citizens gaining voting rights in Mississippi and a mixed heritage athlete in baseball. He warns whites risk self-destruction if they resist decolonization and pan-African solidarity, citing global tensions and anti-Asiatic campaigns.

Africa Mississippi

Pioneering Spirit Reawakens in England and Europe

A Canadian viewpoint on postwar Europe highlights rebuilding over mere restoration. The piece notes a shift from longing for Canada to realizing England’s potential, stressing collective struggle, renewal, and the drive to build new concepts after conflict. It cites European revival as a hopeful, challenging endeavor.

Atlantic England Europe

White Supremacy Echoes at Future Olympics Prediction

Historian reflects that next Games will feature strong Black and Afro Caribbean athletes competing for gold. He notes no race barrier in Olympic competition and predicts many winners of African descent will wear national colors, challenging white prestige. A former colonel’s fear contrasts with the idea that merit will decide winners.

Great Britain Africa Blimp

England’s Time of Test Proves Nations’ Hunger for Change

The era’s hunger drives people to unite on trains, in pubs, and at home, inspiring a contagious resolve to shape the future. History records the crusades and great leaps toward civilization occurring at blackest hours, and today England faces a similar proving moment.

England

Health protection offered against three old diseases

The Department of National Health and Welfare says protection against smallpox typhoid fever and diphtheria is available today at minimal cost. Canadians are urged to consult their family physician about these and other health conservation facilities as true health can be achieved with little more than thought and care.

Old England England Department of National Health and Welfare

Stick to Experts for Health Advice Says Authorities

Health authorities urge Canadians to rely on fully qualified specialists for information and treatment. The message stresses not to trifle with wellbeing and to entrust mental and physical health to trained doctors and dentists.

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