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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1947
Page
4
The Springfield Leader announces subscription details for the Eastern portion of the Federal district of Springfield Limited and lists flat rate district representatives in Manitoban locales. The notice shows a 1947 circulation date and mentions advertising rates and audit bureau membership.
A London commentary questions the rapid Anglo French alliance and its stated aim to curb Germany. It argues the move signals social democratic influence in Britain, critiques Soviet and Franco responses, and urges genuine unity within the United Nations framework while defending democracy and free press.
A partly grown fawn wearing a bright red ribbon and bell wanders across ice near Pine Falls and becomes a familiar visitor to the Sands family across the river. The nine month old deer, named Bambi, was raised by a cow after its mother was killed and now spends mornings with Pauline and Anne Sands, enjoys porridge and puffed wheat, and playful mischief, while residents hope it remains safe from hunters.
A Scottish glass bottle factory plans to boost annual output from 43 to 100 million, spending £500000 to meet rising world demand. The firm aims to reach the hundred‑million target within about three years, before 1950.
A Swedish letter from Gothenburg dated January 28 1947 describes Canadian travelers enjoying frequent paper mail but lamenting high prices and limited appliances. They note electrification exists yet few homes have fridges or washing machines and observe old customs like clothes beating in gardens. Roads are good though narrow and paving varied. Rationing is mentioned.
The letter laments stringent rationing of bread, flour, oatmeal, and cereal and notes pig feed limits hinder farmers from reaching 200 pounds. It suggests potatoes and scraps as possible supplements. The message ends with New Year wishes for 1947 and mentions Sweden and Canada addresses.
The Home Secretary proposes that about 1500 homeless European children may obtain British citizenship papers as a result of a new policy showing active sympathy for their plight.
A British safety glass firm, with worldwide patents, introduced WWII aircraft cabin glass resistant to temperature shifts and preserving visibility. Improved versions target refrigerator doors for easy content checks. Britain forecasts producing at least 500000 motor cars in 1947, with overseas buyers primed to gain from the expanded output.
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