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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1956
Page
6
The article warns that the hydrogen bomb shifts danger from cities to rural areas through radioactive fallout. It stresses organized civil defence, farmer training, timely warnings, and shelter as key protections to safeguard livestock crops water and homes from contamination.
Civil defence planning must reach every community including farms. Farmers can shelter stock in barns and stay on site for 48 hours or more to avoid trips for feeding. Strength of radiation detection units and warning systems are essential for safe farm reentry. Farmers may aid city neighbors by supplying food, milk, eggs, butter, and shelter, but only if protected from contamination. The plan, organized area by area, aims to warn isolated farmers and expand defense nationwide.
Agricultural extension notes urge seed treatment for flax to boost stands by up to 50 percent. Approved options include organic mercury dusts and liquids with cautions on inhalation and livestock feeding. Treat at least four hours before planting. follow label directions and use well ventilated areas.
Forages need shallow, precise sowing. Small seeded types sow 0.5 to 1 inch deep, soil type affects depth viability. Plant in fall for grasses or spring for legumes, establish before heat. Manage nurse crops, avoid grazing year one, control weeds, monitor sweet clover weevil, spray if needed. Try a Herald Classified.
A 3 percent grade road to a nearby mine is cited as Canada’s most crooked, featuring 87 curves along the route. The claim highlights extreme winding and likely challenging travel conditions for miners and transporters.
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