"Across the Island" - Politics

1960

Across the Island - 1960 October 21

Agric. Minister Is Real Farmer -- Lead Canada In Production -- Outstanding Military Record -- Agricultural Hall of Fame -- Type, Production In Her Pedigree -- Island Livestock For The Royal

1961

Across the Island - 1961 January 27

Time battle flares anew -- Rival Factions Are Farther Apart -- Feelings Run High On The Question -- Potato Compensation Seen Likely -- Highs And Lows In P.E.I. Farm Picture

Across the Island - 1961 February 3

Montague vote stirs interest -- "Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained" -- Plowing Match Change Discussed -- Kings Exhibitiona Are Discussed -- Leader Gets Vote of Confidence -- Prov. Veterinary Director Resigns

Across the Island - 1961 February 10

New approach to sales urged -- Marketing Premium Could Be Lost -- "P.E.I.s" Potato Tag Is Misleading -- Federation Tradition Is Upheld -- Two P.E.I. Jerseys Are Class Toppers -- Spirited Elections In Island Towns

Across the Island - 1961 March 3

Support voice for insurance -- Grave Misgivings Are Voiced -- Lord Selkirk Planning Recalled -- Handling Difficulties Are Seen -- MacKean Rescue Comment Heard

Across the Island - 1961 March 17

Montague MLA is record holder -- Wintry Storm Curtails Meetings -- Suspense Builds Up In Beef Ring -- Angus Sire Brings Record Price

Across the Island - 1961 April 7

Queen Square Planning Seen -- Interesting Changes Are Proposed -- Building To Be Nationed Shrine -- No Mail Delivery In 4 Weeks -- Laugh Is On Me In Souris Error -- Tignish - Borden Tramp Recalled

Across the Island - 1961 April 14

Interest Stirs In Kings Voting -- Follow In Husband's Footsteps -- Labor Asked To Comment -- Potato Production Costs Increase -- Refused To Sell Spuds At $3.25

Across the Island - 1961 April 28

Transportation Need Stressed -- New Emphasis On Need Is Urged -- Quadruplet Lambs In West Prince -- Landrace Hogs Gaining In P.E.I. -- Snow Reported In Every Month -- DHIA Is Good For Grade Cattle

Across the Island - 1961 May 5

Island Winter Is Appreciated -- Lobster Fishing In Early Days -- Dougald MacKinnon Reminisces -- Choice Of Site Is Awaited -- Snow Did Come In Every Month

Across the Island - 1961 May 12

Action In Kings Unprecedented -- Tories Are Pressing Harder -- Pearson And Pickersgill -- Commons Pension Explained -- Beef Prospect Achieves Fame -- Mrs. McLure Wins 2 Ribbons

Across the Island - 1961 May 19

Kings Reports Are Confusing -- Liberals Stressing Experience -- MacLean Athletic Feats Recalled -- Gormans' Island Connections -- "Porridge To Cake" Change Is Noted -- Beef Cattle Are Sold Rapidly

Across the Island - 1961 May 26

Fall Vote Seen If Tories Win 3 -- Liberal Triumphs In Other Years -- National Sheep Show Is Challenge -- Bisley Qualification Recalled

Across the Island - 1961 June 2

2 Byelections Stir Interest -- Sir Andrew MacPhail Recalled -- Violin Played To Canadian Title

Across the Island - 1961 June 16

Ottawa Blast Is Resented -- Angus MacLean Lost 2 Elections -- Cyrus Ching Visit Recalled -- Calf Born With One Eye

Across the Island - 1961 June 30

S'side Lad Rates As Nations Best -- Interest Stirs In 5th Kings -- Leavitt Woodcraft Plant Visited

Across the Island - 1961 July 7

Mink Raising Costs Are Cut -- Big Ranch Is Interested -- New Sire Is Son Of Royal Champ -- Close Voting Is Predicted

Across the Island - 1961 July 14

Lib Convention Seen This Year -- Close Battles Are Predicted -- Strawberry Picking Champion -- Low Price Season Was Good -- W.I. Sees Dream Come True -- Heifer's Production Praised

Across the Island - 1961 July 21

Dealer Losses To Be Stressed -- More Meaning Is Seen Need -- Human, Helpful Side Is Stressed -- Cream Mink Seen At Morell

Across the Island - 1961 July 28

Liberal Convention Stirs Speculation -- Former Highways Minister MacKay -- Keir Clark and Watson MacNaught -- Matheson Backers Are Confident -- Byelection Winners Congratulated

Across the Island - 1961 August 4

Younger Men Are Advocated -- Leo Rossiter Was 32 -- Neighbours Act Swiftly -- Small Hay Bales Are Popular

Across the Island - 1961 August 18

Douglas Seen Top Salesman -- Farmers Produce Gasoline -- Caps Help Identify Cattle -- An Outstanding Success -- And Now Comes Vacation

Across the Island - 1961 September 8

Liberal Contest Could Be Close -- Luncheon At Green Park -- P.E.I. Exported Grain Then -- Old Neighbours Are Visited -- Small Businesses Are Thriving