Water Diversion Debate Spurs US Canada Talks in WA
A Western Water Congress gathering of about 500 in Washington State debated diverting Canadian and Alaskan waters to the United States. No action was taken, but it served as a forum for viewpoints on potential government consideration. Canadian and Alaskan interests largely resisted export, with British Columbia and Alberta officials indicating cool to hostile attitudes.
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Washington
Western Water Congress
United States
Alaska
Canada
British Columbia
Bell’s Book For Deaf Boy Reproduced By Association
The Sanders Reader, a tiny book Alexander Graham Bell wrote for six year old George Sanders during 1873 to 1876, is reprinted by the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf. Bell taught deaf children to speak and read lips and described sounds with Visible Speech symbols. Granddaughter Mrs Jones notes the techniques still apply today, a century later.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Dr. Bell
Alexander Graham Bell Association For the Deaf
Washington, D.C
Association
Sanders
George Sanders
National Geographic Society
Joseph Marion Jones
Canadian Travel Spokesman Debates Pronunciation “Chimo” Rumor
A Canadian Tourism Association spokesman urges reform to say Chimo rather than cheers, bottoms up, or skol. Opinions split. some favor Cheemo while others insist on Chimo. Two Eskimo individuals clash over whether it sounds sigh-mo or say-mo.
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Canadian Tourist Association
Saskatchewan to Tighten School Spending Controls
Saskatchewan’s Education Minister outlined harsher local school spending controls starting next year. A provincial formula will govern grants, with budget reviews this fall and tentative budgets due by October 31. Premier Thatcher cited tax-revenue shortfalls as a reason for not adopting a foundation grant system this year.
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Saskatchewan
McIsaac
Messanec
Thatcher
L. C.° Duy
Hanley, Sask
Saskatchewan School, Trustees Association
SSTA
Duddridge
Messaac
Barley for Tuition Fees At University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan will accept barley to cover tuition for up to about 50 students on Saskatoon and Regina campuses due to a cash shortage. Applications prioritize financial need and limit eligibility to certain undergraduates. Participants must provide a barley sample meeting quality and weight standards, with deliveries capped per student. The university will pay based on market value as of August 15, enabling agriculture students to cover full fees and others up to three quarters depending on course loads.
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University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Regina
Animal Sciences Department
School of Agriculture
Unemployment Drops in May Amid Mixed Jobs News
The May report shows unemployment at 386000, down 46000 from April, with total employment rising to 7862000 but a larger than usual influx of under twenty five into the labor force. Gains occurred in construction transport and forestry while service sectors varied. Ontario Prairies and Atlantic regions showed average seasonal gains while British Columbia posted a better than usual increase.
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Manpower Department
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
Prairies
Atlantic Region
Columbia
Canadian Cancer Society Questions Tar and Nicotine Labelling
The Canadian Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute of Canada questioned the value of publishing cigarette tar and nicotine levels. They argued the main result has been shifting sales to lower tar brands, while health officials urged quitting. Dr. Copp insisted there is no safe cigarette and affirmed a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.
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Canadian Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute of Canada
Federal Health Department
Canada
Commons Health Committee
Orga
The
Health Department
Harold Copp
Vancouver
National Cancer Institute
Copp
R. A. Mustard
Hamilton
Private Radio TV May Ban Tobacco Ads
Health Minister John Munro said private radio and television stations will likely follow CBC in banning tobacco advertising after current contracts end. He warned action if private stations ignore recommendations, and noted government plans to publish semiannual tar and nicotine tables. He doubted a total tobacco sales ban.
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John Munro
CBC
Winnipeg International
Edmonton
Munro
Canada
Immigration Down in Canada in Early 1969 Report
Canada saw a 14 percent drop in immigration in the first quarter of 1969 from the same period in 1968, with 30 788 arrivals versus 35 601. European immigration fell sharply, while U S immigration rose to 3 652 from 2 478. Ontario remained the leading destination with 16 177 arrivals, down from 18 980.
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Canada
Immigration Department
Europe
U.S
Ontario
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Macgregor Herald
MacGregor
Manitoba
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Weekly Newspaper Association
Allen McGregor
Vicke
Qui-Timen
Alberta Indian Brotherhood
Daffy Demon
Ropa
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