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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1947
Page
2
The Springfield Leader is an independent weekly newspaper published every Tuesday. It serves the eastern Manitoban region within the Springfield Federal district and is produced by Springfield Leader Limited and printed by The St James Leader in St James Manitoba.
The Christian Science Monitor reports Senator Joseph Ball introducing Measure P to outlaw the closed shop the union shop and maintenance of membership contracts. It argues these arrangements create labor monopolies and restrict hiring. The piece notes unions defend these forms citing self preservation and past hostility from employers.
A contemplative verse portrays winter’s harsh cold as a breach in life, yet asserts resilience. The speaker looks ahead to summer after spring, trusting future joy will endure despite present gloom. The hopeful stance centers on inner warmth despite external winter.
A Manitoba Teachers' Society summary of the 1944 Special Select Committee report. It finds Education in Manitoba rated unsatisfactory across administration finance curriculum and teacher status. It calls for a Manitoba comeback led by Premier Garson and the Legislature to take the initiative.
The Ottawa gradual removal of price controls is seen as acceptable, with rents and essentials kept regulated to avoid sudden cost increases. Wages tied to living costs are viewed unfavorably. bargaining between Labour and Capital is preferred, per A C M Rass, secretary.
In other matters John Citizen of Manitoba is urged to take an active part in the game if the comeback is to succeed. Later articles will discuss findings and recommendations of the Special Select Committee.
A letter from A C. M. Ross of Great Falls Manitoba thanks Editor for space given to Citizens' Forum reports in The Springfield Leader. The writer hopes others will be stimulated to greater civic activity and says they will continue sending reports for publication.
The piece traces Egypt’s long bid to control the Sudan, detailing British occupation from 1882 to 1924, the rise of Khartum, and the 1917 Protectorate, then notes Egypt’s current push to withdraw British troops amid Arab League support while praising Britain’s role in stabilizing the region.
Windsor will host a 600th anniversary pageant of the Order of the Garter in late spring 1948. King George VI assigns Poet Laureate John Masefield to write a pageant play and Sir Arnold Bax to compose its music. The setting is St George's Chapel with Knights of the Order planning the event.
Members of Parliament in Britain have access to a library with 100000 books and a trained staff. Each librarian is a specialist and can read and speak a dozen languages. Researchers prepare bibliographies covering each legislative field with references to debates for briefing on measures before the House.
A large scale air conditioning system will be installed in Royal Navy aircraft carriers under construction. The refrigerating plant lowers temperatures in messes and vital compartments improving health and comfort in hot climates. The largest unit can produce nine tons of ice per hour. Improved ventilation and air conditioning reflect science serving sailors.
A reflective column notes reader tastes lean toward light bits on dogs and food, cartoons and cartoons’ setup, Army jokes and welfare of staffers. The piece mentions reactions from C. E. Garland, Mains, Hanks and Dick the Dog, ending with a quip about old friends and Famous Last Words.
Mrs Marguerite Bieler wife of the late Major G D A Bieler MBEE DS0 will receive the Croix de Guerre avec Palme posthumously awarded to Major Bieler for heroic action in the campaign that liberated France. Investiture at the French Embassy in Ottawa with Countess Hauteclocque as host. She travels with her two children Jean Louis and Jacqueline.
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