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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
2
Provincial horticulturist F J Weir warns homeowners about misleading garden ads selling exotic shrubs and flowers. Buyers should verify guarantees exceed six months and limit purchases to nursery stock on current Manitoba department lists to avoid winter losses and no recourse.
Farmers have a ten day window to spray melesone and barley with 2 4 D or MCPA during the four leaf to six leaf stages. Best wheat and barley yields come from spraying before the six leaf stage when stool numbers rise, dependent on weed competition. Liming and favorable weather are also urged to ensure crop readiness.
The Royal Canadian Air Force backs Air Cadet squadrons with practical training, discipline, and enjoyment, aiding Portage la Prairie squadron near RCAF Station Portage. Liaison officers and RCAF personnel contribute enthusiastically to all squadrons, making the program worthwhile for boys and helping them become better through active participation.
The Financial Post notes Canadians will spread and spray pesticides more than ever this summer to achieve green status. Suburban lawns showcase landscape features and rich plant life, with middle income families spending up to 200 dollars yearly, much of it on chemicals for weedless, manicured appearances as science touts powerful home pest control tools.
The article notes plentiful Canadian beef, with porterhouse and T bone steaks, sirloin, round, wing, club, and flank cuts suitable for dry heat. A Manitoba tenderizing process enhances tenderness for new boneless cuts, labeled Savory Broil Steak and Niagara Oven Roast, while rotisserie cooking yields juicy chickens and roasts.
The Glassco royal commission on government organization praised the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for high quality programming with wide audience appeal. It notes CBC shines in culture but criticizes budget allocations, urging more funds for production and fewer spent on Press and Information Services.
A political column argues the Progressive Conservative Party faces a testing period. It urges cooperation with the Liberal government, warns against revenge or bitterness, and says Canadians seek stable governance and civic responsibility over partisan swings. It notes Diefenbaker’s call for non retaliation and highlights the need for bold, principled action to regain trust and power.
A discussion of recurring public uproar when government defence secrets leak. It argues that Britain Canada and the United States underestimate Soviet spies and insists on realism about espionage and security. It notes the reaction against security efforts and the political pressure for full government statements.
A Duck Unlimited Canada report notes central Manitoba waterfowl habitat is as good as last year with drought still in the west. The Saskatchewan picture is described as poor and spotty, while Alberta shows generally good conditions except in the south.
A collection of compact maxims on advice from Rochefoucauld Goethe Cicero and Johnson. The lines explore giving and accepting guidance, wisdom, self-reliance, and the varied reception of advice across thinkers. Strong voice underscores personal growth and prudent use of counsel.
The Commons faced a lively Monday as Lester Pearson and John Diefenbaker debated economic policy and Canada U S relations. A roll call vote on Diefenbaker’s non confidence motion looms Thursday night while Pearson reiterates his minority government will not seek special arrangements to stay in office. The motion faults the throne speech plan’s promises and calls for broader social and economic progress. Social Credit leader Robert Thompson urges focus on legislative business and criticizes the motion as flawed. NDP leader T C Douglas commends government speed and warns against obstruction. Diefenbaker calls the throne speech the “shifty days” and national disappointment.
A local advisory highlights that four of ten child fatalities occur at home, urging parents to store matches and cleaners out of reach, unplug appliances, supervise near baths and stairs, teach road safety, and check for hidden dangers like old refrigerators and abandoned wells to prevent drownings and injuries.
Color and color schemes influence mood and perception in home decorating. Warm reds and oranges feel closest, yellows brighten, while blues and greens are most restful. Cool colors imply spaciousness, warm colors bring objects closer. Consulting an experienced decorator helps avoid costly mistakes. Stock soft drinks to complement visits and hospitality.
A Canadian Press tally of the Victoria Day weekend reports 66 accidental deaths across Canada with 40 in traffic. Ontario records 23 fatalities, while provinces vary in highway, drowning, and fire deaths. The survey excludes snow slayings, personal crises, and industrial accidents.
Periodic testing of water from natural sources for drinking and domestic use is advised, especially in spring when runoff may pollute wells and springs. Until tested, boil water before drinking. Salads should appear on menus regularly as fresh vegetables are widely available across Canada year round.
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