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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1962
Page
2
All Canada federation warns summer accidents may reach high levels with deaths from drownings and fires. Officials urge table lamps off when away from cottages, safe fuel cans, limited outdoor fires, ensure boats are seaworthy, avoid lone swims, supervise children, and keep a first aid kit plus knowledge of artificial respiration.
Shorter Sleep Time suggests future rest may rely on two to three hours of sleep aided by an electronic shock. Air Force scientists say six hours suffices for space work. Edison predicts a lighter sleep future. Valentin Medina Poves, a 62 year old Spanish farmer, claims never to have slept, shocking locals who doubt the claim. Experts warn prolonged wakefulness endangers health.
A brief meditation on the clash between blunt language and euphemism in literature. The piece notes Shakespearean-era bluntness, contrasts with today’s desire for discreet phrasing, and laments excessive circumlocution in contemporary writing while acknowledging its occasional value.
A Ducks Unlimited report notes excellent June rains preserving spring water levels on prairie and parkland breeding grounds. Cool weather reduced evaporation, supporting renesting and late broods. July rains and continued cool conditions are seen as key to sustaining production. Alberta report says broods appear late but a good hatch is still possible.
A roundup of research topics including hurricane sound recordings to study eye dynamics, lunar radio communications to overcome the moon’s lack of an atmosphere, and a device enabling infants to trigger a movie by tapping a crib sphere.
The National Council of Women pressed for improved pensions for widows and widowers, criticizing the budget for offering no relief. They argue the tax on projected pensions, based on life expectancy, is unjust and punishes widows no longer supported by a breadwinner.
The piece argues for voluntary cooperation over coercion, contrasting the old North American voluntary system with growing government compulsion. It warns that while compulsion yields quick results, society should revive voluntary collaboration, urging citizens and politicians to commit to reform through consent and cooperation.
Trine LWNBUN defends use of the word tripe during a toe Lancashire tripe-dresser incident. Phil ips, referenced in the report, questions the terminology and its fit in the recent exchange. The coverage notes local reactions and the potential impact on ongoing community discussions.
A Winnipeg Tribune survey notes editorials growing livelier and clearer, urging shorter witty lines over long campaigns. It cites a father praising his son’s call to public service and laments ad sponsors shaping public discourse, urging reforms through accessible writing.
Janice Elaine Kelly and Melvin Herbert Creyke were married at Trinity United Church Portage la Prairie on Saturday June 30 1962 at 430 pm Rev H L Bowman officiated The bride wore a white nylon gown with lace jacket and scalloped tiara veil The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Creyke The reception followed for 20 at 218 Lorne Ave East The couple will reside at Boissevain Manitoba
To ask wisdom of God is the beginning of wisdom. The wise man judges relative value of things. The strongest sign of wisdom is recognizing one’s own follies. Any fool can go on, but the wise man knows how to shorten sail. True wisdom is knowing what is best to know and doing what is best to do.
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