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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
2
A late 20th century analysis argues Britain moves toward decimalised measures, replacing Fahrenheit with Celsius to align with the Common Market and global trade. The piece notes Canada’s lead in decimals, predicting wider adoption in English-speaking regions and easier temperature calculations without subtracting 32 or multiplying.
A seven year cigarette smoking machine at the University of Toronto under a chemistry professor could not produce cancer. Coinciding with this, Canada's National Cancer Institute reiterates that smoking greatly raises lung cancer deaths. Smokers across Canada resist accepting the cigarette as the villain.
Canadian exporters may see tariff cuts and fewer new U.S. attempts to raise tariffs, boosting sales prospects. The U S trade plan shifts toward aiding troubled American industries with tax breaks loans and other aid, while limiting tariff hikes as a last resort. The broader Canada US economic outlook is tied to easier access and larger markets.
Scientific notes reveal evidence of early man in the western hemisphere up to 32,000 years ago from Las Vegas desert finds. Experiments on monkey development highlight the psychological costs of isolation, while University of Illinois astronomers launch a large radio telescope near Danville to study distant galaxies and protect radio windows from interference.
Leiden physiologist argues fresh water drowning deaths drop when pools are filled with oxygenated balanced salt solution. He cites experiments where submerged mice survived hours in oxygenated saline. Lancet report notes rapid death from freshwater aspiration may persist despite resuscitation. Old cancer heating methods are said to boost tumor kill when combined with X rays.
John Christianson, Manitoba welfare minister, praised the 11 cooperatives in the province, including Pine Creek Producer's Co‑op Ltd and Fort Alexander Pulpwood Co‑op. The six producer co‑ops report $85,000 in business, $8,000 in assets, and $6,000 in cash, with projection to quadruple business in 12 months. About 250 members across Indian ancestry participate, providing 100 to 150 jobs. The Pine Creek venture formed from a joint Metis and Pine Creek Reserve project processed 87,000 pounds of mullet and jackfish valued at $8,000, setting aside 20 percent of earnings for reserves. Christianson commended new and recent co-ops across the region, noting shifts toward self-reliance and equal partnership with non‑native communities.
An essay argues that although machines can process data, they cannot replace human brainpower. It warns against feeding systems with biased or incomplete facts and stresses that human creativity, balance, and common sense are essential for meaningful outcomes.
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