Anti litter campaigns span cities and nations worldwide
A 1950s era report notes governments spend large sums cleaning streets and parks while communities push education and humor to curb littering. Examples include Canberra helicopter pleas, Copenhagen pig figures, Richland teens making baskets, and Burlington meters tying bags to curbside trash. The term litterbag rises in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London County
CCL
Canberra
Copenhagen
Richland
Wash
Burlington
Iowa
Softening the Signage for Retarded Children Transport
A letter argues against featuring the word RETARDED in bright black on yellow on a bus used to transport mentally challenged children. The writer believes the bold label brands the children as different, suggesting a subtler approach to publicizing assistance efforts and awareness campaigns.
Legal reform urged on CBC school broadcasts ethics
An editorial lament warns that over sixty percent of Canadian schools use CBC school broadcasts illegally due to Copyright Act limits. It argues the act forces impractical tape distribution and calls for legalizing copying for educational use to prevent widespread violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBC
Boards of Education
World Health Organization overview and malaria campaign
The World Health Organization, a UN specialized agency, outlines its charter, structure, funding, and regional offices, noting 118 member states and a 1965 budget of 38.36 million. It details the World Health Assembly, Executive Board, and public health programs including malaria eradication begun in 1955, with thousands of staff and numerous global projects across 146 countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Health Organization
WHO
United Nations
World Health Assembly
Organization
The
Security Council
Assembly
Pan American Sanitary Bureau
World Faith Organisation For America
Washington
USA
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Pan American Sanitary Board
PASB
Cam
Opening of Manitoba Legislative Assembly Session
The fifth session of Manitoba's 27th Legislative Assembly began with a colorful ceremony and a packed chamber. The Throne Speech by Lt Governor Richard S. Knowles spurred debate led by Liberal leader Gil Molgat and NDP chief Russ Pauley, while reflections on the Printing Press highlighted its role in spreading knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Legislative Assembly
Richard S
Earl McKellar
Louris-Lansdowne
Gordon Beard
Churchill
Gil Molgat
NDP
Russ Pauley
M. A. Gray
Ed Schreyer
Ottawa
Acete Alley
Broadway
Neca
Fort Dauphin and Red River Metis History Highlight
This history sketch traces Fort Dauphin on Lake Dauphin, its wintering voyageurs, and officers like Angus McGillis. It notes marriages shaping Red River Metis society, including Cuthbert Grant and Marie McGillis, and the 1828 social event at St Boniface Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
David Thompson E
Fort Dauphin
Lake Dauphin
A. S. Morton
North West Company
Angus McGillis
L. R. Masson
Les Bourgeois de la
En Derourine
Daniel Williams
Harmon
Mossy River
Meadow Portage
la Verendrye Sonser
Pond
New England
Red River
Marie
McGillis
St. Boniface
Cuthbert Grant
Fort Garry
Pembina
Grant
White Horse Plain
St. Francois Xavier
Windaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
Katara Ecco
Christian Sciente-Monitor
Free Lance
Saad
Jone
Luna 9
United Nations Work
World Health
Health Committee
League of Nations
Office International Hygiene Publique
el Comerces
M. G. Candau
Brazil
WHO Organization
Palais Des Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Africa
Brazzaville
Republic of Congo
Eastern Mediterranean
Alexandria
Baroy
Cop
Southeast Asia
Meat of India
New Delhi
Manila
Ppine
London
Olin Peon
Macgregor Herald
RasGregor
Sanit
United States
Post Office Department
Ontario
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Allen McGregor
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