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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
3
The piece argues the press must not be viewed as subservient to advertisers. It explains publishers rely on advertising for revenue yet reject the idea advertisers control policy. It compares publisher advertiser ties to merchant customer relations, noting continued ads depend on value and service.
A columnist argues that income tax rules deny union dues deductions while allowing professional association dues. The piece contends civil servants view unions differently from trades or professions, exposing a perceived bias in government policy toward labor groups.
In Whitemouth Manitoba letters to the editor criticize the push to rename the new hospital as the Charlotte Ross Memorial. Readers discuss board and hospital aid tensions, expenditure concerns around 35 000 to 40 000, and protest the influence of a board member labeled A. The exchange defends the existing Whitemouth Medical Unit name and urges public involvement.
Gudlaygur Magnusson 45 formerly of Gimli and Ares Manitoba died Friday January 6 in Pine Falls. Survived by wife Beatrice and daughters Wilma Edna, plus four brothers and four sisters. Funeral held Tuesday at Anglican church with Canon W Walters officiating and burial in local cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Dr E D R Bissett J Small R Arthurs A Sherritt W Sharpe J Dean. Active pallbearers were H Halpin L Gretsinger L Frayne F Legall Sr W Sokoloski M Bachinski. Noble Grand L Frayne and R Huebner officiated graveside. Wreaths from Manitoba Paper company departments noted.
The piece recalls Thomas Hardy as a late bloomer in poetry, noting his shift from novels to lyric work and his struggle with faith. It highlights The Darkling Thrush, references to Rabbi Ben Ezra read at his death, and his burial in Westminster Abbey, alongside comments on his impact on national culture. It also mentions Canada’s sulphuric acid production and local organizers for an event.
A memorial stone honors Thomas Hardy born in a Dorchester area cottage on June 2 1840 and famed for Under The Greenwood Tree Far From The Madding Crowd. The piece recalls his Wessex kingdom and his death on January 11 1928 with notes on his novels poems and The Dynasts.
The fragment cites Tryon Edwards noting that for nineteen things no notice is needed but the twentieth requires a direction or command to be obeyed. It presents a moral emphasis on timely obedience and authority.
A list of ten contestants from Lac du Bonnet and Seven Sisters is announced with votes still open until noon Saturday January 21 to determine final placings. Fans may vote 25 cents per vote by mailing to A.C.T.T.B. Fund Box 2500 Winnipeg. Top three go to Winnipeg for the final broadcast on CJOB at 10 05 p.m.
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