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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 02, 1961

Page

3

Springfield Leader Ad Rates and Distribution Note

Advertised subscription prices in advance for local and Canada regions are listed with annual and two year options. Post Office second class matter designation and Ottawa rate details are noted. The notice also lists distribution regions Powerview River Hills Whitemouth and associated contacts. Audit Bureau of Circulations date is May 2nd, 196.

Canada Post Office Advertising Department Ottawa Diefenbaker

Social Credit conflicts loom in Ottawa politics

Ottawa notes rising tensions as Social Credit eyes gains in Quebec and the federal scene. Alberta Premier Manning defends a rightward stance while Caouette and Gre goire press for bold cash promises. Financing, party purses, and eastern outreach spark consternation among ground politicians.

Social Credit Canada Ottawa Alberta Manning Caouette Quebec Fredom Party Party of Reaction B.C Prairies House of Commons Social Credit National Robert Thompson Federal Social Credit Party Mr. Thompson Montreal Bennett Fanning Thompson B.C. Socreds Herb Bruch Victoria Bruch Socred Red Deer West

Parliament Extends Hours in Canada House Debate

Canada’s Prime Minister Diefenbaker announced extended hours for the House of Commons to push through remaining business of the current session. The plan adds six mornings, six afternoons, and three evenings weekly as MPs strive to finish about eight months into the session.

Diefenbaker House of Commons CCF the Commons

All-Canada Sheep Show planned for Manitoba coast

The All-Canada Sheep Show is tentatively planned for Brandon in the 1962 Provincial Exhibition package. The plan includes sheep hearing contest, sheep dog trials, wool fashion show, lamb enfolding demonstrations, and a large trade and educational exhibit. Committee members from Manitoba Sheep Breeders' Association and government and private interests met to draft plans and secure financing, with minimum funds set at 16000 dollars and several commitments already made.

Brandon Canada Manitoba Sheep Breeders’ Association Departments of Agriculture Manitoba H. E. Abey Chater William Munro Canadian Meat Packers Council D. S. Stevenson Manitoba Department of Agriculture & Conservation Lloyd Hatch Oak Lake Robert Smith Alex McPhail W. R. Holland B. R. Bennett Deloraine Harold Scotchmer Canada Department of Agriculture Esmond Jarvis Frank Baker Leicester Corriedale

End of an Era in Manitoba Liberal Politics

The Manitoba Liberal Party sheds its Liberal Progressive tag and a veteran leader, Douglas Campbell, reshaping its future. Gildas Molgat is named new leader with praise for youth, charisma, and bilingual ability, seen as a promising, unifying figure amid past regime changes.

Liberal - Progressive Liberal Party Progressive Party Toby Norris John Bracken Bracken Federal Conservative Party Progressive Thy Liberal-Progressive Party Manitoba Liberal Party Douglas Campbel Campbell John Tenniel Bismarck Douglas Campbell Manitoba Gildas Molgat Free Island Ste. Rose Gil” Molgat Toth Roblin Molgat

Distinctive Flag Debate Sparks Canadian Youth Idolization

A historical editorial explores why Canadian youths favor Wyatt Earp and Davy Crockett over local heroes. It discusses choosing a flag by blind selection from Ottawa files to satisfy Native Sons, noting the controversy over a distinctive flag and the risk of angering critics.

Ottawa

Care of Woolens for Spring and Summer Transition

Spring care tips for wool garments advise washing knitted woolens in tepid water with mild soap, avoiding rubbing or wringing, and rinsing in multiple cool waters. Dry lay on a padded towel, shape carefully, and let dry a day. Press with a cloth, moderate heat, and upward patting motions, then hang to finish drying away from heat.

J. M. Isa Dr. Isa

Home grown heroes vs. myth of screen cowboys

A critic argues that Canadian youth are guided away from national figures by American film and literature. Until Canadian stories and heroes are glorified on screen and page, Western icons like Wyatt Earp and Davy Crockett will keep shaping young minds despite flag symbolism.

Att Earp United States Wyatt Earp Davy Crockett, Et al

Household and farm goods sales pitch and pups ad

An advertising notice urges immediate action to increase income by selling household and farm products with high commissions and a 30 day trial. It offers a catalogue on request from Familex Products and lists border collie pups with pricing. Includes contact in Montreal and a separate notice for Robert Henderson and Son in Whitemouth, Manitoba.

Delorimier Montreal Robert Henderson Whitemouth

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