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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1947
Page
3
A critique of government price guarantees in Britain portrays farmers losing autonomy under new controls. It cites the case of Ralph Bishop jailed and fined for slight oversteps, arguing that price security costs liberty and independence, with farmers surrendering supervision to bureaucrats.
A heartfelt poem recalls missing a friend at the meeting opening and sale while expressing sympathy for illness. It notes each contributed a portion to ensure success and cherishes the blessing felt at closing, with shared faith guiding contentment. It speaks of illness absence, collective effort, gift given, and spiritual blessing.
About 70 percent of London's children were immunized against diphtheria, a ten year decline in child death rates, aided by school meals and daily milk. 151,346 benefited in 1945. Britain’s motor industry nears pre war production at 95 percent, with forecast 480,000 vehicles this year. Exports show October output near 12,000 cars versus 4,500 monthly in 1935.
Britain’s thoroughbreds are exported worldwide during the December Sales at Newmarket. Export figures top $400,000 with UK overseas sales for the year near $1,000,000. Notable consignments include Irish Derby winner Slide On to the Swedish National Stud and Royal Hunt Cup winner Friars Fancy to Canada’s Thoroughbreds Association president.
An official report to the Chancellor from the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee urges Britain's expansion of university facilities with a $400,000,000 capital program. It aims to raise qualified UK scientists from 55,000 to at least 90,000 within ten years, prioritizing quality over speed to meet growing demand from upcoming scientific developments as part of reconstruction.
A lively reminiscence on cherished old songs from Dixieland to Irish tunes. The piece recalls singing sessions with friends, humorous mispronunciations, and popular stage stars while lamenting the fading airplay of these classics. It also updates on the family dog Dick the Digger and ends with whimsical final remarks.
The Canadian Red Cross Society expands its loan program to include crutches back rests wheelchairs rubber sheets wash basins air cushions bed linens and more. The service assists families lacking hospital accommodation or support by providing temporary equipment on loan rather than gift. Contact Home Nursing Department 31 Kennedy Street Winnipeg or telephone 93 473 to arrange a loan.
A compact maxim attributed to La Rochefoucauld notes that virtue alone is insufficient without practical application, urging action to translate talents into effective outcomes.
In Whitemouth residents look forward to Evelyn Beeshau’s visit to Seven Sisters. Lynda Rempel of Morris spent the weekend with her parents, and the Baptist Young People’s class shared a turkey dinner with teacher Henry Baker. Letters arrive from subscribers and local moves include Donald Thomson returning from Morris and John Molinski’s Montreal trip. A New Year’s dance drew a large crowd, and church services and hospital updates mark the town’s holiday period.
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