Tracing the Cause of Student Unrest at Universities
The dean of student affairs at Queen's University argues that student unrest stems from liberally educated youths from permissive homes who seek explanations rather than orders. He cites discipline as essential, while educators counter that today’s youth should think for themselves within responsibility shaped by university study.
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Queen's University
Loyola University
Montreal
T. Stewart Webster
Battery heated socks enter Canadian market for cold feet
A new battery powered sock heats the toe via a hidden wire and pad, worn in winter outdoors. The article notes historical heat methods from WWII era to pre central heating practices, framing electric socks as an evolution in keeping feet warm against cold.
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Canada
Feeding Pets and Global Hunger Debate Sparks Controversy
A critic argues Canadians and Americans overbuy pet food while millions starve. He notes the pet food industry supports farmers, transporters, factories, advertisers, and taxes. The piece adds a counterpoint on complex economic roles behind pet nutrition.
Tar and nicotine table released by Health Minister Munro
Health Minister John Munro released a table of tar and nicotine levels for all Canadian cigarette brands based on tests in early 1968. Export king size plain cigarettes have the highest tar and nicotine, while Ransom king size and Richmond king size with Strickman filters show the lowest nicotine. The department will issue six-month updates and Munro again warned smoking is a health hazard and advised reduction of inhalation.
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John Munro
Canada
Strickman
Munro
W. F. Forbes
University of Waterloo
White House Overhaul Plans Shake Up Nixon Administration
President elect Richard M. Nixon plans a thorough overhaul of the White House staff, abolishing time-honored posts like press secretary. H. R. Haldeman, named as a White House assistant, says the inner circle will likely include only three or four top aides with chiefs of staff duties. Bryce N. Harlow is also appointed as a presidential assistant to focus on appointments and administration.
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Richard M.nixon
White House
H. R
Bob) Haldeman
Los Angeles
Nixon
Haldeman
J.waites
Thompson, Co
Bryce N. Harlow
Parkinson Supports Powell Plan To Turn Britain White
Professor C Northcote Parkinson, British historian, publicly backs Enoch Powell's proposal to remove non whites from Britain. He told a University of Brixton news conference that while not democratic, the policy is wise and necessary after studying US race riots. He notes Powell’s plan aims for a largely white Britain, acknowledging the crude phrasing.
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Enoch Powell
Britain
C. Northcote Parkinson
University of Bri
Powell
U.S
Guernsey
Channel Islands
Ausall
Ausre
The Country Hospital Tribute Verse
A concise poem praising a small country hospital for its patient care and staff dedication. It contrasts country and city hospitals, lauds surgeons who personally diagnose, and honors volunteers and local supporters sustaining the facility amid tight funds.
MP Demands Listening Ear For Canada’s Poor
Lincoln Alexander, Conservative MP for Hamilton West, urged federal action to aid Canada's poor and oppressed. Speaking at a Calgary Progressive Conservative Association banquet, he warned against complacency and noted the rising potential for militant protest if the cries of the disadvantaged remain unheard. He emphasized prioritizing people’s quality of life and treating citizens as the greatest resource.
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Canada
Hamilton West
Lincoln Alexander
Calgary
Progressive Conservative
Alexander
Mr. Alexander
Douglas Predicts More Controls in Canada
C Douglas told the Nanaimo Junior Chamber of Commerce that under the Nixon administration U S parent firms could impose lighter controls on their Canadian subsidiaries while Canadians faced higher tariffs and more regulated trade. He proposed a crown corporation to buy goods from U S subsidiaries for resale to Communist countries.
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National Ndp
C. Douglas
United States
Douglas
Nanaimo
U.S
Canada
One Killed In Cave-In Near Yorkton Sask
Steve Byblow, 36, died when a water check at a farm site 18 miles north of Yorkton Sask collapsed the 10 foot trench. Police stated the cave-in occurred as the man investigated the depth for water. Yorkton lies about 120 miles northeast of Regina.
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Steve Byblow
Yorkton
Sask
Regina
Board Awards Compensation After Robbery in Regina
The Saskatchewan Crimes Compensation Board awarded 617.05 to William John Carefoot who was robbed by three men in Regina on October 30, 1967. The payout covered 350 for pain and suffering 145 for a week's wages and the rest for miscellaneous expenses. award announced on Thursday. Board members include a lawyer a housewife and a farmer.
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Saskatchewan Crimes Compensation Board
William John Carefoot
Regina
Garnet Holtzman
Indian Act debate on who is an Indian at law
Delegates questioned when a person is considered Indian under the Indian Act. A white woman who marries an Indian may be Indian, while an Indian girl who marries a white man can lose status. Delegates urged repeal of the rule, noting women’s rights and mixed marriages affect children and status. Chief Mitchall called for wary openness and to keep outsiders away from teepees.
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Jean Galli
Shammon
Genevieve Mussell
Skwah Band
William Mitchall
Klahoose
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Country Hospital
Board
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Boara
Edward Quigg
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Trimble’s
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