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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 12, 1953

Page

2

Editorial shift on tariffs marks broader American trade view

The Chamber of Commerce meeting signaled a major move away from tariff protectionism. Delegates backed importing, repealing Buy American preferences, and basing tariffs on broad national interests. The piece notes decades of change from an agricultural to industrial power and from debtor to creditor status, urging open competition and global trade while acknowledging subsidies.

Chamber of Commerce of the United States America Treasury Bingville Chamber of Commerce Congress Christian Science Monitor

Mayors Clean Up Week appealed for Lac du Bonnet

Lac du Bonnet holds its first Mayor's Clean Up Campaign May 13 to 20 with a volunteer committee led by Mayor E M Brown Art Brown and Oscar Bjornson. Black captains will mobilize residents to tidy properties ditches and lanes while donated truck services collect debris and volunteers burn grass and clean public areas.

Lac du Bonnet Board of Trade E. M. Brown Art Hugh Smith Memorial Center Grandma J.W

Titanic Iceberg Disaster Remembered In Sea Lore

A nostalgic piece recalls the 1912 Titanic tragedy, detailing the vast icefields off Newfoundland, the ship’s descent into the Atlantic, the insufficient lifeboat capacity, the delay in warnings, and the Carpathia’s perilous rescue of 711 survivors. It reflects on the era’s maritime safety reforms and the enduring image of a doomed ocean liner.

Newfoundland St. John Arctic Atlantic New York London United States Britain

Legislature Faces Clash Over Spending vs Debt Policy

The debate centers on maintaining services and grants on a pay as you go basis while revenues are buoyant. Opposition led by Roblin Willis Fines and Stinson urge greater spending on roads education agricultural research and social services. Government with Turner argues for prudent debt reduction and future growth.

Dufferin Roblin Errick Willis Gordon Fines Lloyd Stinson Turner

Lessons From Titanic and Maritime Safety Reforms

The piece recalls Maury’s 1855 proposal on ocean lanes to reduce shipwrecks, noting faster and slower lanes and southward spring routes to melt bergs. It contrasts with the Titanic disaster, praises crew and passengers for duty, and urges medical consultation if heart trouble is suspected. It also warns to follow doctors orders if disease is present.

Matthew Fontaine Maury

GIVING THE CHILD A CHANCE

Of all child deaths between ages one and nine, more than 40 percent result from accidents. Many occur in homes from burns, poisoning, falls, knives, matches, or boiling water. Keep dangerous items out of reach and block unsafe places to protect youngsters from their curiosity.

New Baby in the Family and Elder Sibling Bonds

When a new baby arrives a family with one child may see the first child feel left out. Labeling the elder child as our elder son and giving him attention helps him accept the newcomer and share in the family affection.

Junior

Enjoying Poor Health Across Many Heart Trouble Cases

A fragment notes that many people treat heart trouble as a hobby and that doctors often find such cases persistently present. The text suggests recurrent issues in health attitudes and the medical reaction to chronic heart concerns.

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