This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1962
Page
2
A mother who left her five small children to fend for themselves was sentenced to three months in jail after the children died in a fire. The judge cited neglect and warned that some parents ignore duties for momentary pleasures, noting many cannot afford sitters yet remain legally responsible.
Our recreation is becoming organized and less in the spirit of roughing it. Angling and hunting shift toward groups with more planning and facilities. Summer cottages and parks offer conveniences, and fewer people venture into the woods with minimal gear. The era of portable sounds via radio accompanies every outing.
Red Star reveals a scanda l where a military accessories plant in Leningrad was converted into a private factory for pens shaving goods and other items sold on the black market. Bribery corruption and infiltration of the local party organization are alleged. security concerns noted.
Canadians might share the era of tightening but Argentina already endures a deep austerity. The peso halves in value and beef prices double as the Army releases 5,000 conscripts and cancels re equipment orders. The Navy halts building four frigates and six mine sweepers in England amid protests. Deficits reach 500 million dollars abroad and 550 million internally, underscoring harsh financial realities.
The piece argues for straightforward campaign rhetoric over florid phrasing. It envisions a market-garden style speech by a candidate addressing unemployment plainly, steering away from technicolor political clichés. The author expresses openness to change and a welcome for simple, direct language.
Farmers should prepare separate partial budgets for each potential change, using existing costs and income by enterprise. Ideal budgets compare additional receipts with new costs, including fixed and variable items, while ensuring the basic cropping pattern stays clear. Realistic figures and farm-specific data, aided by university and provincial sources, support practical decisions.
Eye floaters are stray red blood cells explained by diffraction around tiny objects in the eye. Dr. Harvey E. White and Dr. Paul Levatin link floaters to normal leakage into the aqueous layer before the retina. Mental health notes caution against expecting cures, urging hard work and better treatment alongside supportive measures. Candy and soft drink bans in schools are urged by AMA to promote better nutrition. A breath test by Dr. Robert Olson suggests a simple diagnostic gauge for respiratory capacity using a blown-out match.
An old song aside, the piece argues Canada faces an exposed economy. If world demand falters we lose about one fifth of our business. We cannot preserve a high living standard and quiet life together. self restraint by citizens and leaders is needed for Canada to stay prosperous amid global shifts. The Rowell-Sirois report flagged Canada as already least self-sufficient, and while we aid friends and defend the West, real gains depend on domestic effort and frugal government.
In Edmonton CBC won the license with a vow to reflect Alberta to Canada. The writer doubts CBC’s slow start and warns about skewed reporting and sex emphasis in CBC programming. They fear the network’s rate of progress and question its objectivity on Edmonton and Alberta coverage.
Canadian Pacific Railway tested air inflated rubber bags in freight cars to cushion Okanagan cherries shipped to Montreal. The cherries arrived in perfect condition, with Tree Fruits saying it will seek tests for apricots, peaches, and other items.
Burnside United Church hosted a July 21 1962 wedding at 2 30 pm uniting Sandra Beryl Adams and FC John Fred Wood. Padre F Paul DeLong officiated. The reception followed for 55 at Grange Hall Portage with pink roses and Talismen decor. The couple departed for a Winnipeg honeymoon.
The Rev and Mrs Bruce Johnson and family spent a few Sidney days with Doug Beswitherick before heading home to Medicine Hat Alberta. They visited Winnipeg and Swan Lake with relatives and friends and praise the west as a fine place to live. Grace Ruth returned from two weeks with family in Winnipeg. Nan Meyer and family and others from Winnipeg arrived for their annual Sidney summer trip after touring Seattle Yellowstone and Glacier Park. The Sylvesters toured through Regina Yorkton and Dauphin visiting several families. Calverts Edmondsons and others attended the Canadian Water Ski Championships at Minnedosa on a sunny day. Various locals hosted or visited relatives from Flin Flon Brandon Dauphin Calgary and Montreal with summer plans noted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.