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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1962
Page
3
Subscriptions priced at 3.00 per year or 5.80 for two years. 9400 Canada rate 6.00 for two years. Advertising rates per agate line listed. Post Office authorized second class matter. Audit Bureau of Circulations noted.
In a year end column a seasoned observer reflects on election battles in Manitoba, warns that personal prejudice fuels politics, and urges goodwill. The piece rails at Acheson's Britain critique, salutes history makers, and closes with festive wishes and a sharp nod to Christmas spirit.
The Progres sive Conservative MPs and supporters voice dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Diefenbaker amid leadership speculation ahead of the Ottawa party meeting January 17 to 19. Critics target recent Senate appointments to Grosart and Robertson, with calls for explanation and possible leadership change. Some urge waiting for another election, while others foresee a battle between George Hees and Duff Roblin, possibly involving Davie Fulton.
Western Conservative MPs feared for farm policy as Agriculture Minister Hamilton was booed at a Manitoba Farmers' Union gathering in Winnipeg. In Toronto Senator Connolly urged strong Canadian backing for freer trade with the United States and for the Kennedy Act, while avoiding critique of recent Tory failures.
General Motors parts for Oshawa cars are tested in Kapuskasing Ontario and Miami Florida. Winter tests cover batteries heaters and cold weather performance at Kapuskasing while UV fading tests run near Miami on paints fabrics and finishes.
The schedule lists choir practice Friday at 7 30 p m at the parsonage and 6 30 p m for Christmas caroling. Friday 7 p m practice for Sunday School concert at Memorial Hall. Sunday includes church school, Luther League at church, white gifts food drive, and 11 a m worship. A 7 30 p m Sunday School Christmas concert Journey to Bethlehem and Monday 11 p m candlelight service. Christmas morning worship is Tuesday at 11 a m.
At 60 mph, about 2,500 gallons of water per hour circulate in the radiator system, according to General Motors engineers.
Over 200 field crop specialists met in Winnipeg December 12 and 13 to discuss results from the past year and issue Manitoba field crop recommendations for 1963. No changes to common wheat oats hulless oats fall rye or spring rye. barley moves include Montcalm in The Pas as second choice and Betzes added as a feed barley. New forage varieties reported include Beaver alfalfa showing wilt resistance. Vernal and Ladak alfalfa top in all zones. Chief intermediate wheatgrass yields 15 percent higher than standard. Final recommendations will be published as Field Crop Recommendations for Manitoba 1963 by the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation. 795 Norquay Building Winnipeg.
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