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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1951
Page
4
A look at Edward Russell's resignation from the cabinet and expulsion from the Liberal Party amid party tension. The Premier defends the government while Russell criticizes it, signaling upcoming political tests in 1951 including state cement and gypsum mills, and potential economic moves.
An Open Letter to Twillingate Sun editor arguing the causes of a third world war. The writer cites mistrust and domination as roots and predicts inevitable conflict between Communism and Democracy or Capitalism, urging peaceful effort as insufficient.
A fragmented excerpt critiques a premier and Russell, arguing against hero worship. It defends honest criticism as the conscientious stance, praising fair credit while avoiding blind adulation, and remarks on loyalty to a great reader.
A concerned speaker laments widespread conflict and dishonor of truth. They warn that greed and power threaten unity and brotherhood, asking whether we are our brothers keeper and calling for true peace and goodwill to prevail.
Fog shrouds Cape Bonard as sealing ships including Linda May Glenwood and Placencia drift south toward Brench Shore. Placentia was reported in open water near Gros Isle. Arctic Sealer expected in St John’s today with about 35 000 seals aboard.
A Sunday incident prompted gratitude to those who pulled the Margaret Josephine from the water. Special thanks go to Mesurs Harris Hamlyn Walter BiHott Augustus Price John Manuel and Herbert Gillett who remained aboard all Saturday night keeping the vessel afloat despite cold conditions.
Hd McCurdy, known for authentic ballads and Canadian folk songs, hosts a radio program on Eastern stations CBN St John s Gander CBT Grand Falls CBY Corner Brook at 915 pm each Tuesday for the next few weeks. He recently toured Newfoundland and seeks to preserve traditional songs as living links to past life and times.
A reader presents a mystery about an ancient coin showing a monarch’s head. The deciphered inscription yields George followed by Roman numerals, with a date worn to around 1720 or 1750. The question asks which George is pictured, noting George I in 1720 and George II in 1750, with the answer promised next week.
Fragmentary notes indicate deteriorating ice conditions over the past three days. Reports mention seals at Nook and Couche with both old and young individuals observed, while a tragedy is linked to the area and about nine hundred seals are noted in some accounts.
The Margaret Josephin, after a spinal mission on Back Harbour Beach under Dr. James Adey SB, is pronounced physically fit from Thursday of this week and cleared to resume active duty.
A fragmented notice lists fish patrons and places along the Newfoundland coast including Gundet Ter A G Borde Eliott Lobster Head and Little Burnt Cove Green Cove and Too Good. It mentions herring collections at Neck Merritt’s Hr Indian Cove and Sunnyside Salt Hr Isld with Ship Isld and Cobbs Arm awaiting further action.
Mrs Charlee Newnan dies in Victoria on March 8 1951 in her 79th year. She leaves three sisters Mrs Levi Young Vancouver Mrs Lewis Young and Mrs Frederick Burt Boston and one brother Mr Frank Mutfora Twillingate. Her husband a Twillingate native predeceased her eight years ago Interment in Victoria.
Claude Elliott traveled from Gander by plane arriving Sunday. The brief note records a personal movement with no additional details about purpose or destination.
Eye witnesses report rapid ice around Twillingate last week as the Arctic Sealer and the Lady Macdonald faced heavy pack. The Arctic Sealer attempted to discharge crews near St John s but met ice twelve miles off. The Lady Macdonald, struck by pressure from sheets of ice near Cape Notman, sank at 1 00 p.m. Thursday after distress signals.
Hospital notes record multiple names from Twillingate to Arm. births announced include a son for Mr and Mrs James Greenham Twillingate and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Harry Bulgin Gilesporte. Other names appear as patients and visitors across communities in Newfoundland.
A library note highlights THAT COM MON COLD AND How To Fight It by Dr N D Fabricant. The text praises the book as a concise guide on prevention and treatment of colds, comparing methods from vaccines and penicillin to home remedies. It notes illustrations aid non medical readers and suggests the work offers practical guidance to avoid illness and expense.
Mrs Andrew Anstey, a 96 year old resident of Black Island, is reported to be gravely ill at present.
The text notes Newfoundland delegates and Northern Labrador representatives mix with locals, speak a fair brand of English, and understand basic conversation. It recalls individuals like Martin Martin, Joe Milley, Abis, Robert Mitchell, and Chesley Ford, and comments on interpreter needs among older people and for discussing charitable terms.
Mrs Israel Dave of Little Harbour dies on Good Friday in her 96th year. Survived by sons Edgar and Adolphus, stepson Jonathan, brother John Pardy, sister Mrs Edgar Hawkins. Interment held Monday from the United Church at Little Harbour with Rev C Freake conducting.
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