World parasite disease harms many in Philippines
An article notes bilharziasis or schistosomiasis, or snail fever, affects about 300,000 Filipinos and costs $6 million in annual agricultural losses. It describes the parasite life cycle and mentions United Nations and Philippines efforts with FAO and WHO to eradicate the snails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rome
Asia
South America
Middle East
Ria
Phillippines
United Nations
Food and Agricultural Organization
Worl Health Organization
Canadians Find English Politeness Lifts Bicycle Safety Talk
A Canadian returning from England notes English drivers are more polite to cyclists than Canadian motorists who give bicyclists wide berth in Canada where riders are rarer. He suggests English cyclists are taken for granted while Canadian drivers hesitate to share lanes. The piece ends by reconsidering Canadian politeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Theix Hi Fit
Canada
Final Responsibility Rests Upon Publisher
Summary of an editorial explaining the publisher holds final responsibility for a weekly newspaper. It covers policy, supervision of all departments, oversight of news and editorials, and accountability for ads and letters. The editor handles daily tasks within publisher policy.
Preparations for October Growers Vote Under Way
Registration materials and plan details are being mailed to about 700 vegetable growers by the returning officer. Eligible voters must swear eligibility before a commissioner for oaths or a notary public. Initial registration closes September 20 with a voters list posted September 25. A nine member producer board will be elected from 12 candidates by two thirds of voting producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Vegetable Growers’ Association of Manitoba
King Edward Street
St. James
Norquay
Winnipeg
VGAM
Gems Of Thought POWER and Justice Quote Fragment
Quote fragment features Blaise Pascal on power and justice and Calvin Coolidge remark about the price of power. The readable bits show a thematic mix of power, justice, and responsibility without a complete narrative or date. No identifiable people beyond the quoted figures are clearly named in full.
Social Welfare in St Ponuace Faces Job Pressure for Singles
A letter criticizes city welfare in St Ponuace for subsidizing idle single men and urges strict measures to force work. The writer defends Salvation Army methods, argues welfare funds must aid the truly needy, and calls social workers to balance compassion with accountability and pursuit of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ponuace Haseen
Salvation Army
Canada
Ambrose Hills Urges Industrial Dept and Inclusive Immigration
Ambrose Hills calls for a Canadian Department of Industry with a minister, a bold immigration expansion regardless of race, color, or creed, and selective tax cuts to spur growth. He warns Canada must act now to avoid lagging behind Europe and the U S in global trade and domestic market expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lar Rouock
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Department of Industry
Canada
U.S
Europe
U.S.A
Pollock
Fire safety tips for escaping smoke and heat
In a fire, crawl low under smoke with a wet towel over nose and mouth. Check door temperature before opening, and if hot do not open it. Block gaps with rugs and seek help from a window for rescue.
New Legislation Faces Resistance From Winnipeg Dealers
Howard Carter president of the Winnipeg Auto Dealers Association said dealers oppose only one clause in proposed legislation requiring retailers to provide certain information to buyers. They favor disclosure of total interest costs in dollars and cents but object to a formula for translating time payments into simple annual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carter
Winnipeg Auto Dealers’ Association
Carter
Potash Mine Opens at Esterhazy Saskatchewan
International Minerals and Chemical opens a $40 million potash shaft and plant at Esterhazy to tap a 5 billion ton Saskatchewan vein. The project aims for 1.2 million tons per year with IMC owning 250,000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
IMC
Mason City
Own
Potash Company
America
Saskatoon
Imperial Oil
Blairmore
North America
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Macgregor Herald
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Réitor
Blaise Pascal
Calvin Coolidge
Respondea
Ambrose Hills
Mr. Pollock
Bank of Canada
Chartered
Esterhazy, Sask
Prairies
Trimble-Rains Funeral Chapel
McKillop’s Ltd
Portage LA Prairie
Manitoba
Peco Ae
Liquor Control Commission of Manitoba
Manitoba Committee ON Alcohol Education
Edmonton Street
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