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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 25, 1961
Page
2
After eighteen months of wage talks a May 16 rail strike was canceled as Canadian National and Canadian Pacific presidents agreed to pay 14 cents an hour to non operating staff. Officials hint government subsidies may follow to offset costs, leaving taxpayers to cover the bill.
The piece reviews ongoing difficulties in North American transport. Railways in Canada and the United States face economical operation while trucking sits near profit and loss. Airlines in the U S grapple with profitability amid safety device funding debates. Department of Defense aircraft already use the devices, suggesting higher safety standards in government fleet.
Governments argue in opposite directions over tourist trade. The United States plans to cut duty exemption for returning goods to 100, while Ontario seeks to tax goods brought back by travelers. This policy clash may reduce cross border shopping and dollars spent by Ontario tourists in the U S.
Carol McLaren reports that 1961 furniture trends blend modern and traditional, with softened lines and rich finishes. Molded foam seating and glassy plastics appear, while traditional mahogany and cherry dominate in larger-scale pieces. French Provincial colors give pale blues and soft pinks a prominent role in bedroom groups and contrasting finishes.
Health items show long odds for women over 50 bearing a first child, with NYC data and broader US birth trends. An electronic cane using infra red pulses aids blind users, while TB bed rest may not improve recovery, as London doctors report no advantage to strict confinement.
A reflective piece on future progress at the 143rd World’s Fair and the rapid failure of startling tools. It notes 85 percent of once new tools became ordinary, urges openness to new ideas, criticizes overconfident experts, and cautions against imposing ignorance while promoting independent inquiry and diverse candes.
An editorial warns that language is being corrupted to undermine democracy freedom liberalism and human rights. It cites a CBC panel on rights versus privileges and discusses union dues checkoffs marketing laws and government boasting as examples of distorted meanings causing public confusion and hindering progress.
Prof Cecil French of the University of Alberta notes in an American Journal of Sociology article that top sellers combine ambition with honesty. The text argues the best falsemen push for high standards, avoid shady tactics, and succeed through hard work and sincere, persistent effort. It stresses that Canada needs quality salesmanship guided by strong character and high aspirations.
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