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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1962
Page
3
Advertising rates listed for the Springfield Leader weekly newspaper dated Tuesday September 18 1962. Subscription costs show 3.00 per year 5.00 for two years 400 Outside Canada per year 6.00 for two years. Notices of publication as second class matter and Ottawa authorization. Page includes names and local offices.
The Glassco Royal Commission concludes Canada’s federal machinery is bogged by sprawling, centralized controls and outdated methods. Findings urge shifting key powers to departments while creating a central policy body under the Privy Council. It estimates reforms could save about 50 million dollars, but only with cabinet resolve and a stronger central authority to enforce changes. A parallel push will mount a global trade blitz, with over 700 buyers and 139 trade commissioners to seek new markets for Canadian goods.
A reader argues neither the United States nor Soviet Russia want the cold war to end due to defense expenses and a peace-time economy. The piece suggests leaders aim to live and ensure future generations, while noting the burden on common people and urging wisdom to end the conflict amicably. It also discusses Ottawa bureaucracy and a Royal Commission report calling for major reforms to reduce waste and modernize federal administration.
Retired Manitoba farmer recalls lifelong work in farming and the drastic risks of modern agriculture. He notes flooded Red River Valley crops rotting and contrasts current hazards with his forebearers who faced land clearing, primitive tools, and no insurance or telecommunication.
Thursday 7 30 p m choir practice at church Thursday 8 30 adult discussion group at parsonage Sunday 9 45 am Sunday church school classes for all ages including teenagers and adults Rally Day and Promotion Sunday 11 00 am divine worship Sunday 8 00 pm young adult discussion group at parsonage Monday Sept 17 4 00 senior confirmation instruction All announcements fast time
Manitoba district home economists report growing reach in the extension program with over 10 000 contacts by letter and phone across 14 rural offices. They hosted 50 leader courses training 603 women, reaching 3031 participants, and expanded radio TV and newspaper columns to educate homemakers statewide.
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation invites sealed tenders by 2:00 p.m. CDT October 10, 1962 for construction of a staff hostel and cafeteria at the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited townsite in Pinawa Manitoba. Plans and documents cost 100 dollars. bids require security deposits or bid bonds. C. E. Locke, P. Eng., Regional Engineer, Winnipeg.
The passage recalls a figure who traveled long overland journeys on rough trails and river fords, enduring hardship with no income tax but also lacking roads and modern services. It hints at continued details on page 8.
The Village of Powerview gives notice that the general and business assessment roll is open for fifteen days for inspection. Written complaints must be lodged with the Court of Revision. The Court will meet on October 16, 1963 at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal office in Powerview No 11 highway. J. F. Turcotte, Secretary-Treasurer.
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