Exchange teacher jolts PTA with Europe Italy contrast
Iver A Pontoni told a Lord Tweedamuir High PTA meeting that European education is stricter and more centralized than British Columbia. He described Italy where discipline rests with the custodian, secondary education costs, three five year tracks, and university paths, noting wealthy or brilliant students gain access.
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Red Cross donation marks Castlegar fundraiser
Junior Red Cross groups from Kinnaird Brillant and elementary schools donate 152.95 to the Castle gar Branch of the Kootenay Society for Handicapped Children at Castlegar School. A raffle for skate pair donated by Mr and Mrs Gleboff raised the funds. C J McCreight of Kinnaird won, ticket drawn by Joanne Sewell, with presentation by Susan Mitchell. B H Cherrington accepted for the society.
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Canadian National Rails Aids Town Planning Experts
The Canadian National Railways maintains experts in town planning to assist cities in shaping future growth and infrastructure.
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Brandon youth brings pistol to community dance
The Brandon event at Community Hall caused a stir as a youth reportedly checked an overcoat and a revolver fell out. The gun was later said to be hidden outside the hall and police investigate whether charges will be laid. Police say the weapon is a starting pistol.
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Piped In TV Plan Discussed at Estevan Meeting
Mayor Harry Nicholson spoke to the Estevan Board of Trade about a plan to pipe in Regina Saskatoon Williston Minot and possibly Brandon television to Estevan. Towers may be built, erection to start when weather permits, with coaxial cables run where telephone lines exist and a $5 000 per mile initial charge to TV owners connecting to the line. The scheme aims to enlarge the audience and influence licensing by the Department of Transport.
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Benjamin Franklin’s Jharmonica Invention Described
An account claims Benjamin Franklin invented a jharmonica formed of glasses with water, producing tones by rubbing rims with a finger. The snippet outlines a glass-based instrument and its arcane mechanics.
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Canada’s Progressive Plan Highlights National Development Steps
The Prime Minister details eight months of governance including tax cuts totaling 178 million dollars, boosted old age pensions, increased disability and veterans benefits, expanded hospital funding, 87 million dollars in provincial aid, and housing loan programs reaching a winter building peak. He cites easing of prior tight money policy, lower bank rates, farm income alignment efforts, dairy and agriculture support, and major works projects to create jobs across provinces.
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