Efficiency of Insects and the Question of Society
The National Geographic Society notes that bees ants and termites form vast social groups, yet many biologists doubt they qualify as societies. Colonies act like large families with the queen merely reproducing eggs, not ruling. some call her a primary reproductive. The Smithsonian report contrasts collective insect behavior with human awareness, suggesting colonies may resemble no more than machines navigating busy routes.
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Smithsonian Institute
Seeing It All Before The Porch Grows With Outdoor Living
The piece notes a shift from traditional porches to patios as outdoor living expands. It laments lost shade and privacy, recalling past comfort with breezes and insect control. It questions practicality, aesthetics, and costs, arguing patios feel hot and buggy and wonder who parks galoshes on a patio.
Fish Avoid Humans Says Florida Expert
The Florida Game and Fish Commission chief claims fish dislike the odor of human skin due to a secretion called serine. A Canadian workaround suggests bourbon in a spray over the body, or rye internal use, repeated every thirty minutes, to mask the odor and lure fish without bait.
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John W. Woods
Florida Game and Fish Commission
Sherbrooke Record Notes
Mr. Woods
Solid West Wins All Major Points at Liberal Convention
Western Liberals celebrate a perfect outcome at the national policy conference as all five major western resolutions were adopted. The notes include calls for agricultural reform water export policy and free trade and foreign investment, with Jeff Molgat and Ray Perrault highlighting Western unity and influence in shifting party stance. The foreign investment debate drew support from Finance Minister Mitchell Sharp and Walter Gordon after a meeting with Gordon and Maurice Lamontagne helped strike a compromise.
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Solid West
National Party
Gil ‘Molgat
Manitoba
Mitchell Sharp
Walter Gordon
Saskatoon
Perrault
Molgat
Canada
Gordon
Maurice Lamontagne
Staunch Gordon
Sharp
Pearson Keeps Liberal Lead Despite Questioning Leadership
Prime Minister Pearson, amid a policy conference finale, asserts continued Liberal leadership and urges party loyalists to judge him by national unity and Canadians’ prosperity. Thousands applauded during a 34 minute confidence display as he reflects on leadership limits and the dangers of one sided views.
Canada population to reach 25 million by 1975
Ottawa economist J. Firestone projects Canada's population growing from 20 million to near 25 million by 1975 and gross national product rising from 57.0 billion to about 117.6 billion. He warns this expansion will boost advertising spending across all media, especially radio and TV, with two growth scenarios for the industry.
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Canada
J. Firestone
Ottawa
Trade Department
Tadio
Feldices Smith Vows Exchanged at Bagot United Church
A wedding solemnized August 13 at 4 p.m. in Bagot United Church joined Dorothy Rosalin Smith and Brian Richardson in marriage. Rev. B. Pogue officiated. Bridesmaids wore gold, green and brown satin. attendants were from Winnipeg. The couple honeymooned in Calgary and Banff.
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Bagot United Church
Dorothy Rosalin
EA. Smith
Brian
C. T. Richardson
Winnipeg
B. Pogue
Marilyn Wether* Spoon
Donna Butterfield
Sandra Kalberg
William Rawson
Donald Wether
Spoon
Kenneth Green
Doctors Threaten MMS Walkout Over Fees Hike
Manitoba doctors threaten to resign from the Manitoba Medical Service plan unless MMS pays full doctor fees by July 1. The resolution, endorsed at a special meeting during the annual convention, calls for undated resignation letters ready to be forwarded if fees are not paid in full, aiming to force higher premiums and maintain full payments for services.
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Manitoba Medical Service
Manitoba
MMS
Manitoba Medical Association
G. E. Mosher
Winnipeg
Mosher
Minimum Income Plan by Year End in Commons
Prime Minister Pearson said a minimum income program for old age pensioners will be introduced in the Commons before Christmas. He also indicated the health department aims to have legislation ready next month and proposes a pension increase up to $90 a month for persons over 75 with no income beyond the universal $75 monthly benefit.
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Commons
Pearson
Health Department
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Meiwende SF Mariie
Sjighis and
National Geographic Society
MacGregor Herald
Mactareger
United States
Mnottawa
Eater
Ray Perrault
British Columbia
Liberal Party
Smith
Bagot
Donna Young
Wright
Calgary
Banff
Montre
du Havre
Montreal
P.O
Montes
Logexpo
Conan
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