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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1961
Page
2
A provincial curling club extends a warm welcome to adherents of the Roarin' Game for its annual bonspiel drawing hundreds of curlers. The event brings disruption to stores and homes, but the community embraces visitors, hoping their stay is pleasant and successful for all competitors.
Manitoba Motor Vehicle Branch reports a drop in fatal and injury accidents for January to November 1960 compared with 1959. 110 killed in 93 fatal crashes and 4,300 injured in 2,939 accidents across the province. Greater Winnipeg shows 18 fatalities in 18 crashes and 195 injuries in 1,934 incidents. Despite more licensed drivers, overall property damage fell to $4,342,200 from $4,459,600.
Quote attributed to Bernard M Baruch on reason as society and self governance. It argues reason as key to avoiding collective madness and urges thinking through problems, valuing first things, and organizing individuals and the nation to preserve steady progress.
Carol's Corner reviews cookware science and materials. It lists iron, stainless steel, vanadium stainless steel, aluminum, porcelain enamel and resistant glass as saucepan options. It notes heat distribution, ease of cleaning, and care, with advice on enamelware and glass safety when heated. It also offers practical tips for selecting a saucepan with a flat bottom, straight sides, and a rounded join for easier cleaning.
Carol McLaren notes a smooth top without crevices for easy cleaning. Emphasizes balanced weight, secure handles via electric spot welds, and integrated cast shanks. Recommends non heat conducting, moisture resistant handles and large covers to retain moisture and prevent scorching.
An editorial argues that business leaders push for better education to attract skilled teachers and prepare students for modern jobs. It cites the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Pigott Construction as examples of industry cooperation, stressing incentives, on the job training, and adequately funded schools to improve outcomes.
A safety pamphlet from Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufactur discusses how to judge when a boy or girl is ready to handle firearms. It suggests age ranges of 12 to 14 and urges parents to assess responsibility by testing trust in everyday tasks.
The Canadian Medical Council Ontario College of Pharmacy and Am Rpeakecariek Proposal in Ottawa urges a standardized six sided blue poison bottle easily recognized by sight and touch. Registrar Moisley notes illiteracy and limited sight crop risks, with 1 600 000 Ontarians affected. Production challenges include few North American makers and $11 000 mould costs for sizes from half-ounce to 16 ounces.
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