Forecasters urged to speak plainly not with gobbledygook
A reader implores weather offices to state rain or snow plainly. The piece condemns cautious forecasts and insists on direct language about weather trends. It also notes political campaign fatigue and the return to real news as parliament schedules focus on budgets, ridings, and commissions.
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Fellows
Diefenbaker
Rare Stamp France Bid and Ex Missile Test on Riviera
The piece notes France plans a bid for an independent rocket mail strike force with an experimental shot on the Riviera this spring while the United States works on automated post offices and fax mail. It cites a stamped misread on a wrap and a priest’s line about a found object in a supposedly empty piece of equipment.
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France
Riviera
United States
Christian Science Monitor
Teach That Life Is Short Says Ambrose Hills
The writer argues life is fleeting and schools should teach the facts of life and death early. He compares youth to months and pennies, urges awareness before hospitals and tubes, and vows to live boldly while time remains. He challenges readers to seize remaining mornings and enjoy wind in their hair.
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Kew
Jones and Julys
Buster
Strong government? A Canadian voter’s view on power
A writer argues against the need for strong unyielding government and cites historical regimes. He urges voters to hold MPs accountable and support stable policies over election‑driven power grabs, advocating five year planning with responsible representation.
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Canada
Ottawa
Easter Hospital Report and Community Notes
Miss Marilyn Hulme recovered from tonsil surgery at Portage General Hospital during Easter holidays and is back to school. Local groups praise MacGregor 4H Sewing Club for standout work and a successful achievement night. Community visits occur across districts with many Winnipeg and Brandon connections. Southern Schemers Hospital Notes report a 12 member attendance, new members, regional meeting, and plans for Austin Thresherman’s Reunion booth contributions.
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Marilyn Hulme
Portage General Hospital
MacGregor 4H
Cliff Lee
Keith Gorrie
Treherne
Jack Wolfe
MacGregor
Ed Chant
Doug McGregor
H. Myhre
Winnipeg
Louis Kreitz
Roy Glover
Elsie Grove
Mildred Vint
Kivelhan
Minnedosa
Jack Romanuk
John Scora
Clarence Pennell
Earl Maxwell
Wm. Pennell
Bill Hampton
Calgary
Shirley Palmer
Art Palmer
Austin Thresherman
Bill Roberts
Phyllis Lee
Health Notes Early cancer diagnosis aids treatment
Cancer can develop anywhere in the body but early discovery improves outcomes. When symptoms appear a doctor should be consulted promptly to increase the chances of successful treatment.
Spring Returns to Sidney District Amid War News
April brought thaw and signs of spring as farms thawed and roads opened. Gophers and birds appeared while residents faced hospital stays and family updates. A birth, travel, visitors, and a successful rummage sale for the Community Club added local notes to the month.
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Bert Lintott
Fox Memorial Hospital
Ronnie
Grant
Lloyd
Sidney
Wilf Peck
Vermilion Bay
Ont
Garry Lee Harland
Howard Lintott
West Coast
Norton Kennedy
RCAF
St. Jean, Que
Terry Andi
Manitoba Premier predicts record revenue and spending in 1964 budget
Premier Duff Roblin, acting as provincial treasurer, forecast total revenue of 136,215,633 and expenditures of 136,061,241 for Manitoba in 1964. He noted a 1962 rise of 15,000,000 in net public debt to 169,000,000.
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Wanoureu
Duff Roblin
Manitoba
Roblin
Burnside United Church Women Plan Floral Demonstration
The Burnside United Church Women met April 24 at Mrs. Ora Towle’s home with 12 members attending. They planned a floral demonstration and bazaar for May 29 at the Burnside United Church and set the next meeting for May 22 at Mrs. Margaret Munro’s home.
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Burnside United Church
Ora Towle
Hilda Hyde
Margaret Munro
John Towle
Portage
F. Landers
T. Coltart
Winnipeg
Gerald Faurschou
Ralph Faurschou
Portage Hospital
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