Defining a Gentleman Beyond Courtesy and Courage
A columnist questions the modern focus on masculine image and cites Hemingway’s view that grace under pressure defines a gentleman. They argue true gentleness includes respect for those unable to help oneself, stressing character over outward acts and nerves, in a broad, reflective critique.
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Hemingway
Laments Sound Hollow Over Canadian Drug Firm Standards
In Ottawa the House of Commons debated the failure of 63 of 140 Canadian drug firms to meet government standards for supplying drugs. An advisory group drew up rules, 86 sought inspection, 35 did not reply, and 63 improved to acceptable status. Critics call it shocking, urging stronger enforcement and proper staffing to ensure compliance.
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Ottawa
Federal Food and Drug Directorate
House of Commons
Learning With Music Links Language Learning to Listening
Albert-Josef Schardl argues music aids language learning across languages and nationalities. He notes music is sound plus meaning and says 90 percent struggle to perceive sound fully, hindering language acquisition. He serves as conductor at the University of Toronto orchestra and general director of Berlitz Canada.
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Albert-Josef Schardl
University of Toronto
Berlitz School of Languages (Canada) Ltd
Schardl
Like A Sales Tax Debated In Manitoba Legislature
The NDP finance critic Ed Schreyer criticized the budget’s near twenty two million dollar tax rise and ten million rebate plan as biased and uneven. He urged redirecting rebate funds to school board expenditures and warned of lagging education and vocational training. The debate touched on citizenship ceremonies, education spending, and the Attorney General estimates, with mixed opposition criticism and cautious government confidence.
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Winnipeg
Michener Commission
Education Department
Noth
Jake Froese
Eagle Eyes
NDP
McLean
Lkely
Expo 67 World Fair plans eye Montreal Centennial
Exposition details show forty nations announcing participation in Expo 67 with Soviet Russia among those confirming. Canada allocates 21 million for a pavilion featuring an inverted pyramid, while the western provinces add two more. A 1000 foot tower will dominate the site, offering a 5000 square foot observation deck and wide 50 mile views. Tourism is poised to majorly benefit from Expo 67 as Ottawa Quebec and Montreal share the funding burden.
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Montreal
Russia
U.S
Canada
New York
Ottawa
Quebec
Manitoba Raises Compulsory School Age to Sixteen
In a bill approved in principle the Manitoba Legislature raises the compulsory school attendance age from 15 to 16. Second reading occurred with no debate. The change ends the term attendance rule for those turning 16, effective in the 1965 fall term, requiring school until term end.
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Manitoba
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