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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
2
Canadian population is projected to hit about 20 million around 1966, with estimates updated five times yearly from census data. Latest figures show 19.705 million in October and 19.44 million at the start of 1965, with regional counts listing Newfoundland and others totals such as Quebec around 5.692 million and Ontario near 5.0? million, reflecting the evolving national total.
Maj Gen Rockingham said new science fiction style weapons are nearing reality with highly mobile units and advanced conventional arms. He argued nuclear power does not deter guerrilla warfare and noted will retire after final Winnipeg visit before joining a Calgary firm.
A tongue in cheek census result on the Isle of Man reports 10,345 female residents versus 9,320 males. The piece notes women outlive men by three to four years and discusses changing sex ratios in global populations.
A quirky note questions US sidewalk mailbox reorientation aimed at efficiency. Boxes will face different directions causing longer wait times between drop and final pickup. The author jokes about checking schedules while preferring not to take the easy route.
In January 1743 in London Arthur Dobbs and Joseph LaFrance discussed inland routes and the Lake of Woods map. LaFrance, using French names like Great Lake Ouinipique, helped sketch a chart that foreshadowed later North American exploration while both men pursued their own aims with Hudson Bay and colonial governance. LaFrance died soon after aboard a naval vessel. Dobbs later became governor of North Carolina.
Boston Children’s Hospital pediatrician Dr Fred S Rosen told a conference that a child should not be overprotected from dirt. He urged natural exposure to dirt and infections to build defenses, noting some children lack gamma globulin and may need monthly protection. mothers should seek testing if infections are frequent.
In Cudworth Saskatchewan a barn fire killed twenty cattle and 45 hogs last week. Fire chief Joe Saxinger estimated losses at about 8 000 dollars. The fire, started by a heat bulb igniting straw, damaged the barn owned by Irvin Kitzinger. Cudworth lies 60 miles south of Prince Albert.
In western Prince Edward Island treasure legends persist with maps found but no loot from Captain Kidd. A new tourist draw spurs Cedar Dunes Park construction in West Point village, aiming for a next year's season. A hoped ferry to New Brunswick could boost summer travel and local spirits.
The Village of MacGregor and Rural Municipality of North Norfolk announce first readings of By-law Nos. 152 and 136 under health services and municipal acts to expand MacGregor hospital facilities. A weighted share of $37,500 will be funded via debentures and a hospital tax, with voting set for January 28, 1966 at multiple polling stations.
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