Original sentence: " Unwin was convicted and sentenced to hard labor, though his sentence was later overturned on appeal.After this failed, the government devised a plan to produce material to distribute directly to the Alberta population.In 1937 the Social Credit government was facing severe problems implementing its monetary theory, Premier William Aberhart, frustrated over increasing criticism in the press over its policies, attempted to enact legislation that would have forced newspapers to print government rebuttals to stories the provincial cabinet objected to.Joseph Unwin, along with government advisor George Powell, came up with and produced what would become known as the "Bankers' Toadies" leaflet.The leaflet, produced as an official publication of the Alberta government, urged members of the public to "exterminate" prominent bankers and politicians who were standing in the way of Social Credit monetary reform.What followed was the sensational "Bankers' Toadies Trial.While still in office, Powell and Unwin were arrested and changed for libel and for counseling murder
Edited sentence: After failing to force the press through legislation to publish the government line.In 1937 the Social Credit government was facing severe problems implementing its monetary theory, Premier William Aberhart was frustrated over increasing criticism in the press over its bizarre and unconstitutional policies.Joseph Unwin along with government advisor George Powell came up with and produced what would become known as the 'Bankers Toadies' leaflet.The government devised a plan to produce material to distribute directly to the Alberta population.The leaflet, produced to be an official publication of the Alberta government urged members of the public to exterminate prominent bankers and politicians who were standing in the way of Social Credit monetary reform.What followed was the sensational 'Bankers Toadies Trial' Unwin was convicted and sentenced to hard labor, his sentence however was later overturned on appeal.While still in office Powell and Unwin were arrested and changed for libel and for.counseling murder