Diefenbaker Named PC Leader in Key Ontario Rally
John Diefenbaker won the Progressive Conservative leadership on the first ballot at Ottawa amid a party platform update aimed at challenging the 21 year Liberal regime. He pledged to unite Canadians coast to coast and uphold language and minority rights while the party shifts toward a freedom based, competitive economy. Separately Canada agreed to UN troop deployments in the Middle East, with 420 to 600 personnel to join Maj. Gen. Burns in the UN Emergency Force.
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Ottawa
Progressive Conservative
John Diefenbaker
Commons
Prince Albert, Sask
George Drew
Diefenbaker
Quebec
Progressive Conservatives
Donald Fleming
Toronto
Davie Fulton
Kamloops
Fleming
Fulton
National
Leon Baker
Canada
E. L. M. Burns
United Nations
Egypt
Magnificent
Middle East
Air Force
R.c.af
Halifax
Queen’s Own Rifles
U.N
Calgary
Howe
U.N. EF
Naples
Proper Carving Tips for a Thanksgiving Turkey
Housewives are advised on correct turkey carving to maximize white and dark meat yield and minimize waste. After resting 15 to 30 minutes, carve at the table with a sharp knife, using standard or side styles for halves or quarters, isolating joints, removing the oyster, and slicing meat in uniform portions for all guests.
The Christmas Tree Origins And Legends
A short survey traces how evergreens became a Christmas symbol in Canada and the US. Legends tell of St Winfried, an oak sacrifice, and a fir tree chosen for Christ Child ceremonies, leading to widespread use by 1800 and the apple tree tale later.
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Italy
England
Canada
Norway
Sweden
Germany
United States
Yuletide
St. Winfried
Scandinavian Countries
Denmark
Most Christian Village in World: Frankenmuth’s Unique Faith
A Bavarian bell heritage in Frankenmuth Michigan calls St Lorenz’s congregation for Christmas Eve services for over a century. Ninety five percent of residents are church members earning the village a claim as the most Christian community in the United States. The town reports no violent crime for years and no jailed residents in memory. Only transient visitors have stayed at the local lockup.
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Frankenmuth
Mich
Bavaria
St. Lorenz
United States
Holiday Dessert Yule Log for easy holiday serving
A simple Yule log dessert using a lemon chocolate or jelly cake roll. Rewrap in a towel warm, dust with powdered sugar thick as snow, and drizzle with melted chocolate to resemble a birch log. Slice and garnish each serving with whipped cream or ice cream and chocolate chips. Serves 6 to 8.
Winter Treat Toasties for Santa’s Little Darlings
Spread confectioners icing on hot toast slices. Cut into bite size strips and sprinkle with coconut. Brown lightly under broiler and serve immediately.
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Winter Wonderland
Drop Tree Seeds From Helicopter
In Nanaimo British Columbia a helicopter seeded a steep valley with fir seeds using dual hoppers and long piping. The spread rate reached seven pounds per minute as the craft hovered and moved along the valley walls.
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Nanaimo
B.C
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Don Attfield
National Party
Confederation
Atlantic
Pacific
Ander
Mr. St Laurent
U.S
Turkey
Best
Thompson Fuel Service
F. L. Wright
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North Galt
ALSCO
Acton
McMullen Alsco Sales
Andy
Yuan
Don S. Bexton
Uct Jeweller
Ledger
Aluminum Company OF Canada, Ltd
ALCAN
the Bank of Nova Scotia
Bob Ridsdale
Dad
the Lad
Srb Rani VA Rii
Baxter
Raat
Orangeville Bottling Works
Orangeville
Ontario
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Ltd
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