Aid Aid A Useful Qualifications Increases Involvement
Volunteers arrive under the Canadian University Service Overseas Program to teach and share expertise for two year postings. They will work as teachers, nurses, and agricultural experts to aid India and other countries, emphasizing mutual learning and postassignment Canadian growth. They will teach English history psychology anthropology agriculture physical education music and nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian University Service Overseas Program
Nekoshi University Preuotes
Manners and Road Manners in Modern Society
A reflection on deteriorating conduct in public life and driving. The author contrasts past courtesy with present behavior and argues that reviving good manners could reduce road accidents, curb blasphemy, save souls, and improve social cohesion. Encourages viewing manners as good form and a civic asset for society.
Bold Talk as Wilson Seeks Stable Labour Majority
UK Prime Minister Wilson vows to govern as if with a safe majority amid a fragile Labour margin. Analysts question feasibility while party whips balance MPs daily, recalling 1950s Labour wins and 1951 Tory victories. Possible early election pressure and potential Liberal coalition lingers.
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Wilson
Canada
Safe Driving Week Aims to Cut Canadian Traffic Deaths
Canada’s Safe Driving Week, first held in December, is credited with lower yearly deaths and a forecasted toll of about 50 for the week, down from 58 last year and 70 in 1962. The campaign, coordinated by the Canadian Highway Safety Council, targets all provinces and promotes vigilant highway conduct.
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Canada
Dée
Canadian Highway Safety Council
Atlantic Provinces
Quebec
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Council
Bureau of Statistics
W. Arch Bryce
Ottawa
Limited Trusteeship Resolution Defeated at Conference
The Manitoba School Trustees Association rejected a proposal from Lena Consolidated School District to limit trustees to two consecutive three year terms. Proponents argued long tenure stifles educational interest while opponents said term limits would threaten democratic process and dedication to education. about 500 delegates attended.
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Manitoba School Trustees Association
Lena Consolidated School Trict
Food Drug Committee Finds Most Firms Fail Standards
A parliamentary report reveals only 63 of 140 Canadian drug firms meet acceptable standards for supplying drugs to Defence Health and Veterans Affairs. After initial inspection of 86 firms, none qualified on minor points. 63 later improved, while others remain unrated but can still sell to the public.
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Departments of Defence, Health, and Veterans Affairs
Toronto Globe and Mail
Ottawa Journal
H.A. Showalter
Tax Rebates Will Be A Help Says Roblin
Roblin told municipal representatives that Manitoba school tax rebates will dramatically ease municipal tax burden. He said $20,000,000 in new revenues will back the tax relief and fund provincial takeover of roads and drainage, following Michener recommendations. A Manitoba-wide shift to finance municipal costs is planned, with a summer legislative session to raise funds through a general sales tax. A Ochre River delegation warned road maintenance savings may not offset lost grants as the takeover progresses.
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Duff Roblin
Manitoba
Michener Finance
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Michener Commission
Roblin
Michener
Peeter
Wie
Ochre River
Manitoba Trustees Pledge to Remove Exam Fees
Delegates at the Manitoba School Trustees Association annual convention unanimously supported removing education department exam fees. Grade 12 students face five departmental exams at seven dollars each, while grade 11 students must write seven exams at four dollars each.
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Manitoba School ‘Trustees Association
Provincial Education Department
Rene Prefontaine
Association
Savings dollars work hard in 1964 Bank of Montreal message
Carl Daly, Manager of the MacGregor Branch, reports that savings in 1964 supported consumer financing, business loans, and government bonds. The Bank notes a year end deposit total of 4,340,434,848 and loans of 2,728,862,030 with 674,460,266 in bonds and 268,181,390 in other securities. The message thanks customers for their confidence and highlights national impact on jobs, industry, farming, schools, roads, and community projects.
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Bank of Montreal
Canada
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Shimenty
India
Great Britain
Caf
Labor
Churchill
MacGregor Herald
United States
Mail
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Allen McGresor
Baitor
Parliament Hill
S. J. Enns
M.P
Nelson Castonguay
Winnipeg
Portage-Neepawa
Diefenbaker
Carl Daly
MacGregor Branch
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