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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
6
Sprayers need proper maintenance to avoid uneven weed control and chemical waste. Follow a six step routine: clean all parts, check for worn components, adjust boom height for overlap, verify uniform nozzle discharge, calibrate the sprayer at 4 mph for a half mile, and calculate chemical amounts per tank and per acre using labeled active ingredient data and tank capacity.
As warmer weather approaches homeowners worry about tiny reddish bugs about the size of a pinhead. Clover mites move from lawns to house walls, entering through cracks. they are harmless but unpleasant. Keep the lawn 18 inches from foundations and apply early malathion or chlordane around doors and windows. vacuum up intruders.
A public message extols trees as vital to welfare and climate with benefits from shade to air purification. It stresses forests prevent droughts and floods, support biodiversity, and provide resources. Citizens are urged to prevent forest fires, noting 80 percent arise from carelessness and urging personal stewardship.
The Manitoba Farmers' Union urges federal action asking Agriculture Minister J. J. Greene to launch a full enquiry into a cattle Salmonellosis outbreak in Manitoba. It calls for immediate legislation to control and eradicate contagious livestock diseases, bans infected animals from community pastures, and urges producers to keep infected herds separate pending further research clarification.
RCMP commissioner George B. McClellan announced withdrawal of horses from the force except for the musical ride. In Macleod constituency Lawrence E. Kindt pressed to retain the mounted name, but Solicitor-General Pennell stated no change is being considered for the RCMP name.
Dr. John McGowan urges Manitoba livestockmen to act on Salmonellosis now diagnosed in over 25 herds. The disease has caused about 80 cattle deaths since appearing in February, with Interlake and scattered districts affected. Early signs include high fever and bloody diarrhea. diagnosis requires veterinary input and lab confirmation. Prompt isolation, treatment, and sanitation are essential to prevent spread and recurrence.
Trade Minister Winters announced in the Commons that the International Wheat Agreement is extended for one year under its present terms. The International Wheat Council recommends extension while Geneva negotiations seek a global cereals accord. The TWA exporters and importers set a max No 1 Manitoba northern wheat price of 2.025 dollars and a min of 1.625 dollars.
The United Nations discusses civil political and economic cultural rights with ongoing consideration of both. It supports global aspirations, provides a forum for nations, and emphasizes peaceful dialogue with a moment of silent reflection at each General Assembly meeting.
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