Insect Plague Destroys Valuable B C Timber
A spruce bark beetle infestation devastates forests in British Columbia. Officials report hundreds of millions of cubic feet of timber killed or dying, threatening regional mills and the forest economy. The outbreak endangers development and pulp operations, prompting urgent logging and salvage efforts.
Tools and Toys for Creative Play in Early Childhood
Homemakers CORNER explains play as essential to learning in the first six years. It outlines toy types from pretend play dolls to creative dress up and painting, with tips on safe materials, home made easels, and fostering a supportive, uncriticizing environment.
Manitoba consumer credit act praised by dealers
Earl Murray of Neepawa for the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association tells a legislative committee that the consumer credit act favors buyers but hurts dealers and repair garages. He notes 360 dealers back in principle the recommendations, while objecting to limits on suing after repossession and to the way finance charges must be disclosed. The Automotive Trades Association warns the act makes time payments for auto repairs impractical, as garages may have to hold cars and charge storage if the buyer cannot pay in full.
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Farmers Union urges $4 domestic wheat price
The Manitoba Farmers Union will ask the federal government to set No 1 Northern wheat for domestic use at $4 a bushel. Delegates at the MFU convention decided this with other resolutions including reversing legislation that lets feed mills buy grain directly from producers.
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