A resolution urging government action against racial and religious incitement was passed unanimously by the Western Region of the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities. Drawn up by Hubert L. Lynch, Deputy Mayor of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, it was accepted by the three counties of Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne.
The resolution asked the government of Nova Scotia to submit a request to the Postmaster General suggesting that “Post Offices in this Province carefully investigate all third class mail coming into the Province, and any such literature which contains hate propaganda to be turned over to the proper authorities.”
The resolution requested the Department of Justice in Ottawa “to take immediate action to amend the Criminal Code, so that action can be taken against those who spread racial hatred in our country.” The resolution will be submitted to the regular meeting of the Union to be held in Halifax commencing August 30.
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