Continental Drift Theory Explored in Electronic Age
A spring issue of Electronic Age presents a layman friendly history of continental drift. It describes Earth as a mosaic of six plates moved by convection, with Marie Tharp’s Atlantic trench inspiring early breakthroughs and subduction explaining trenches, volcanic activity, and mountain formation such as the Himalayas and the Andes. The piece notes slow plate movement about six centimeters per year and marks a shift from near universal rejection to broad acceptance among physicists over recent decades.
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Electronic Age
RCA
Marie Tharp
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Himalayas
India
Austral
Asia
South America
Andes
Chile
Peru
Do-Gooder Term Draws Fire Over Belief in Good
The piece argues that calling kind acts do-gooder is a contemptuous misused habit. It challenges this view, noting Jesus and others who "went about doing good" and warns that denigrating benevolence shows a skeptic view of human nature and undermines constructive reform.
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Jesus of Nazareth
Northern Work Force Increasing to 50 000 by 1975
A Manitoba Task Force report says the northern labor force will reach over 50 000 by 1975, up from about 44 000. The study, prepared by a provincial government and northern representatives panel, will inform discussions at a northern policy meeting in Winnipeg.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Barley Crop Faces Fire Sale Amid Prairie Surplus
Prairies brace for potential fire sale prices as barley yields surge this year. Analysts note world demand shifts and a bumper Saskatchewan crop of 6.4 million acres, with estimates of 42 bushels per acre and possible 600-650 million bushels, threatening market prices and storage. Edmonton Wheat Board and Saskatchewan Wheat Pool executives anticipate discussions and caution on forward sales amid improving but volatile supply.
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Prairies
U.S
Europe
David Walker
Alberta Agriculture Department
Walker
Winnipeg
Wheat Board
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Regina
Saskatchewan
HEALTH NOTES Weight and calories guidance from Health Unit
August 27 1971 advice on weight health stressing doctor’s role in determining normal weight. explains calories proteins minerals vitamins fats and hydration, warns against fads, promotes gradual activity, and links emotions and habits to weight. encourages personal plans with doctor input and buddy system.
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R.A. Burnside
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Mai
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