Unfair Criticism of CBC Critics Sparks Debate
The piece denounces accusations that CBC commentators are Reds or leftists as a sign of ignorance about freedom. It notes critics dislike free opinion and equate disagreement with conspiracy. It cites Daniel Johnson and Barrette, arguing Quebec voters rejected the National Union’s rigid thinking in the 1960 campaign.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Daniel Johnson
National Union Party
Quebec
Barrette
National Union
Russia Faces UN Budget Hike amid Soviet Claims of Prosperity
The United Nations committee proposed Russia increase its regular budget share by about 900000 next year while Moscow protests the burden. Soviet leader Khrushchev boasted of a booming economy and rising wages, prompting U S delegates to question the reliability of Soviet rhetoric amid calls for fair burden sharing. The piece also touches on Quebec separatism and bilingual Canada, urging bi lingual nationhood and cross language respect.
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United Nations Committee
Russia
United States
Khrushchev
U.N
World Organization
First Compulsory Medical Scheme to Start April 1st
Regina dispatch reports Saskatchewan aims to launch Canada’s first government sponsored compulsory medical care program by April 1, 1962. Premier Lloyd seeks doctors’ cooperation and a new commission to administer funding and services, amid long running tensions with physicians and a policy debate on subsidies for existing plans. The bill would cover about 892,000 of 930,000 residents, excluding armed forces, RCMP, Indians, certain state patients, and some mental health cases. Financing comes from income, corporation and sales taxes plus personal premiums as the plan evolves.
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Regina
Canada
Saskatchewan
Woodrow Lloyd
W. G
Bill) Davies
Davies
Walter Erb
Erb
Mr. Davies
CCF
Saskatchewan College of Physicians and Surgeons
Saskatoon
H. D. Dalgleish
Medical Services Incorporated
Armed Forces
RCMP
Apples Cut Health Calls Among Michigan Students
A three year study at Michigan State University involving over 1,300 apple eaters shows they made one third fewer calls for upper respiratory infections and one sixth as many calls for tension related issues than non eaters. Vitamin C and diet balance are cited as possible causes. Researchers note growth effects of gravity on mice and facial growth timelines in humans, with continued facial development into late adolescence.
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Michigan State University
Eugene H Luas
Lanets
Earth
Charles C. Wunder
State University of Iowa
Quick Clay Mystery and Mars Dust Theory
The week’s science notes cover quick clay in Norway and Sweden that can mobilize masses and threaten property. A Columbia mineralogist links a termite-attracting chemical to feeding grounds and potential control methods. Wisconsin researchers test slow fertilizer release via plastic capsules. A Soviet astronomer argues Mars yellow fogs are iron oxide dust, not moisture or cementing ice.
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Mars
Norway
Sweden
Quebec
New York
Maine
Paul F. Kerr
University of Columbia
Quick Gay
Univerisity
Wisconsin
Vsevolod, Iharnov
Leningrad University
Severe Drought Could Affect Manitoba Hydro
Winnipeg man cites lack of precipitation harming electricity costs in 1961 and 1962. D.C. Myrden says Winnipeg River low, forcing use of Brandon thermal station owned by Manitoba Electric Board. If drought repeats, hydro generation could face higher prices and supply challenges.
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Manitoba Hydro
Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Fiydro
D.C. Mryden
Priday
Forest Hydro
Hydro Hes
Manitoba Electric Board
Brandon
Giant Canada US Exercise Planned In Yukon 1969
Major General Rockingham chief of Canadian Army western command confirms a large Canada US joint exercise set for early 1969 in the Yukon. He notes it will be bigger than the 1950 exercise which involved about 5,500 troops and 5,000 vehicles and mentions a Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry unit participating via a U S scheme in Alaska.
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United States
Yukon Territory
J. M Rockinghan
Western Command
Rockingham
Princess Patricia
Canadian Light
Alaska
Whitehorse
Edmonton
Nehru’s Goa action sparks call for strong defence in Canada
Ambrose Hills argues in a column that India’s 1961 62 Goa strike reveals a rough world where even pacifist leaders may use force. The piece contends Canada must strengthen its defence, noting Nehru’s shift from peace broker to practical realist and the risk of underestimating external threats.
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Ndia
Nehru
India
Portugal
Goa
Canada
Margarine debate tests farmers unity in Edmonton
A farm wife admitted using margarine when butter was unaffordable at a Farmers Union convention in Edmonton. She opposed banning colored margarine, arguing margarine is a legitimate food product using vegetable oils. The crowd’s silence angered many, and critics say dairy leaders harmed their cause by shunning competing products.
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Ac Une Auperta Farmers’ Union
Edmonton
Canada
Wen
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Aleksei A. Roshchin
U.S.S.R
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Albert F. Bender Jr
Rashchin
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Laurentian Republic
Cac
Prairie Provinces
Soviet
Reed
Jagdish K. Bambhe
Denver
Science At Work
Canada-Us
En. Rockingham
Alaska Highway
Ambrose Hills
Gandhi
China
Courageous House
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