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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
2
British MPs discuss Newfoundland governance after the war. The case for elected commissioners and keeping the Governor as chair is weighed against stable administration and postwar finances. Emrys-Evans argues for cautious, phased self government with financial responsibility and ongoing study of the best form of government.
The speaker explains that a self governing colony’s Governor acts on ministers' advice, while a non self governing colony's Governor is to the Secretary of State. In Newfoundland the Governor in Commission reports to the Secretary of State and Parliament. if he left the Commission the Commissioner would report directly. A change is seen as breaking 1933 arrangements and requires consultation with AMRYS EVANS. public opinion in Newfoundland is uncertain about any shift.
MPs clash over a constitutional matter with Earl Winterton and Emrys Evans. Government says self-government should be returned to the Island, while Evans reads a broader proposal and promises immediate action guided by Newfoundland public opinion. The exchange cites literary quotes and stresses unity in public service.
In Newfoundland discussions Earl Winterton questions whether a fuller statement will come in this session or remain as is. A press story notes wire shortages, citing Lancaster bombers carrying eleven miles of wire.
A small Jewish boy dangled from a balloon at a country fair as onlookers gasped. His father shouted Ikey to drop some business cards, hoping to weigh down or distract the craft and save the boy.
A toast tip suggests using ammonia to float and dissolve corks inside bottles. A domestic scene unfolds at breakfast as Mrs. Smith confronts her husband over a miswritten invitation note mentioning her mother.
Couple on nature prompts ponderings about human significance as a man contemplates wonders of nature and a wife comments that women share similar reflections in Atlanta.
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