War of nerves over atomic alarm and local wits
A wide sweep through letters and anecdotes records reactions to atomic threat calls and public interest. The column retells a Mississippi joke about a Chamber of Commerce, a Queen Elizabeth chess gift story, Manitoba embargo tensions with Saskatchewan cattle, local reader feedback on delivery, and reflections on cooperation. It notes Northern Ireland industry outreach and urges broader civic teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
S. G. Haughton
Associated Chambers of Commerce of
Northern Ireland
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Manitoba
Irish Association
Department of Industry
Industrial Development Board of Manitoba
Louis
Louis Rubenstein
Russia
Canada
Donkey and water tale among Regina readers
A reader shares a humorous exchange about temptation and belief as a tramp and an elder suspect a warning. A temperance lecturer uses a donkey water versus beer joke, prompting a witty audience reply. The note closes with a tease about W.S.K.’s Laketown column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Letter praising The Springfield Leader and local arena
A reader expresses appreciation for The Springfield Leader and its Party Line column. They praise Beausejour Brokenhead Memorial Arena as a community asset for Beausejour and surrounding districts, noting the value of rink outings for families and youth and urging municipal support for continued recreation funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Leader
Beausejour - Brokenhead Memorial
Beausejour
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Bennett Cerf
Queen Elizabeth I
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London
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Stockwell
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Philip Mountbatten
Westminster Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Henry Stockwell
Saskatchewan
Winnpeg Livestock Exchange
E. Trepel
Winnipeg
Alex Girvitz
Trepel
Alex
Exchange
Frank Bell
Winnipeg Press
Mr. Girvitz
Mr. Trepei
Cleveland Trust Company
William Pitt
Earl Grey
the Duke of Wellington
Disraeli
Lord Shaftesbury
Bill Creany
Laketown
Toronto
T.B
Bing
THE
Calvert Sports
Elmer Ferguson
St. Petersburg
c/o
Calvert House
Yonge St
Calvert Distillers Limited
Amherstburg
Ontario
W.S.K
Bill
Brokenhead
Beausejour Hotel
Mrs. F. Hayes
Beausejour, Man
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