Education's Basic Task Transmit Our Legacy of Learning
Editorial argues education should focus on universal core aims derived from human nature and civilization. It traces man’s uniquely human capacities to work, language, and thought, and their role in preserving knowledge as civilization’s enduring legacy. The piece contrasts ancient and modern learning and ends noting continuation on page ten.
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Ian MacDonald
The
Edmonton Journal
God
Egypt
Judea
Greece
India
China
Arabia
AMA Head Sees Polio End and Cancer Victory Soon
Dr. Edward J. McCormick of Toledo heads AMA predicting polio to end imminently and cancer to be conquered in five to six years. He spoke at the ninth annual rural health conference in Dallas, addressing the closing session.
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Dallas, Texas
American Medical Association
Edward J. McCormick
Toledo, Ohio
AMA
Manning Calls Gas Export Key to Alberta Industrialization
Premier Manning argues large scale industrial growth in Alberta depends on exporting natural gas. He opposes limits on exports, noting processing removes by products and domestic demand is insufficient to absorb residue gas. Export offers practical solution to spur oil and gas resource development.
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Edmonton
Manning
Alberta
Graham Takes to The Pubs and Market Places
Billy Graham entered a London pub with his Bible and spoke to patrons during a London crusade stop. He and campaign secretary Jerry Beavan said crowds in markets and workers invited him in as he planned a Burtonwood base stop to reach American servicemen and address their needs.
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London
Billy Graham
Harringay Arena
Jerry Beavan
Graham
Beavan
Arena
Jis
Burtonwood
United States Air Force Base
Lancashire
Pictorial
Education series begins in The News by Ian MacDonald
A daily series on the concept of education starts in this issue, written by Ian MacDonald B Ed associated editor of The Edmonton Journal. The contributor notes his Edmonton schooling and University of Alberta degree, promising insight into the province's educational system and its shortcomings for parents, teachers, and educationists.
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Ian MacDonald
Edmonton Journal
Medicine Hat News
MacDonald
Edmonton
University of Alberta
Canadians spend on drugs comparable to hospital costs
Health Minister Martin cited 1951 survey findings showing Canadians spend about a quarter of the average health budget on private and public medical protection, with drugs nearly matching hospital and dentist costs. The national health bill reached 675 million dollars, with personal care dominating the spend.
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Sarnia, Ont
Martin
Canada
Sarnia General Hospital
Mr. Martin
Polio Fears Prompt Talk of Royal Tour Cancelation
Reports of 22 new polio cases in Perth spark speculation the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh may cancel or alter Western Australia engagements. Officials emphasize health screenings and possible limits on handshakes as safety measures while touring Australia.
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Sydney
Australia
Western Australia
Perth
Queen
Duke of Edinburgh
Melbourne
Reuters
Elizabeth
Busselton
Eric Harrison
Britain
Public Health Department
Vegreville Death Leads to Manslaughter Charge
Ray Champagne a 29 year old Camrose salesman was charged with manslaughter in the Vegreville death of Steve Hayduk 37 father of seven who died from head injuries after a hotel yard brawl Dr Cantor provincial coroner ordered autopsy in Edmonton
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Vegreville
Alta
Ray Champagne
Camrose
Steve Hayduk
Hayduk
M. M. Cantor
Edmonton
Storm center nears coast as Alberta keeps March clouds
A storm system approaching the Washington coast will keep cloud cover over southern Alberta today and tonight. Snow flurries are possible around Lethbridge overnight. Central and northern areas may see continued cloudiness with no break in the mild March weather.
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Edmonton
Washington
Alberta
Lethbridge
Leadership Issue Likely Flare up at Start Tory Parley
Warren Baldwin reports from Ottawa on advancing debate over party leadership at the National Conservative Association meeting. Endorsement of leader George Drew seems likely, while leadership and national president votes stir speculation among MPs, with Macpherson of Regina and Toronto’s George Trees among possible contenders.
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Warren Baldwin
Southam
Ottawa
National Conservative Association
George Drew
Resolutions Committee
Drew
George
Trees
Toronto
University of Toronto
Hees
Old Guard
Bennett
Earl Rowe
Row
Tragic Russian Roulette Death In Milwaukee
Albert Grein aged 19 was shot and killed in Milwaukee during a fatal Russian roulette game. Police say he loaded a single cartridge, spun the chamber, aimed at his chest, and the gun fired on the eighth attempt.
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Milwaukee
Albert Grein
British Columbia Hikes Sales Tax to Five Percent
Premier Bennett in a budget address announced raising the sales tax from three to five percent to fund hospital insurance. The plan projects a $23.42 million revenue for year ending March 31, 1954, with exemptions for children’s clothing and shoes and a $5 rise in the cost-of-living bonus for the elderly and disabled. Expenditures and surplus projections were outlined for 1954-55, including borrowing powers for the Pacific Great Eastern Railway and liquor tax reductions.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Bennett
Canada
Quebec
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Navy Plans Enrol Cadets 16 to 19 Under Venture Plan
Ottawa CP The navy announces a venture plan to enroll up to 150 cadets aged 16 to 19 with junior matriculation in a seven year service, addressing a shortage of about 300 officers. The plan supplements existing entry schemes and aims to cultivate future permanent commissions.
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Ottawa
Navy
Defence
Claxton
Alberta education plan sparks student protest at hearing
Alberta legislators heard opposition to a six week course for student teachers as university students applauded witnesses. ATA argued the plan lowers standards and cites Manitoba’s shortage data. The Education Committee adjourned after a fourth applause incident while hearing ATA briefs and questioning.
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Edmonton
Maynard
Alberta
Social Credit
Alberta Teachers’ Association
ATA
Aalborg
Issu
Philip Redd
Executive Council
Education Stdents
University of Alberta
Manitoba
BC Opposes Federal Return in Budget Remark
In a legislative budget address Premier Bennett says BC seeks a more equitable return from Ottawa. He cites projected provincial revenue under the taxation agreement and contrasts with federal collections from direct and indirect taxes and other revenues. The premier, ex-minister Gunderson and AG Bonner visited Ottawa seeking a joint highway railway and forest protection investment partnership.
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Bennett
Einar Gunderson
Robert Bonner
Ottawa
B.C
Canada
Scale dispute over table says five inches taller
A woman steps off a coin-slot scale and disputes its readings with her husband. She says the front table indicates she is not overweight but that she should be five inches taller, highlighting a humorous misalignment between measurement charts and body image.
Plans Completed For Tiger Dinner
Plans are set for a public hail and farewell dinner honoring the Medicine Hat Tigers on their Regina return. The 6 30 p m event Wednesday in the New Assiniboia banquet room features Picardy's turkey dinner with trimmings, a mayoral presentation, and a team fund contribution cover. Tickets cost 2 with 50 cents to a fund. dinner is 150 plus 50 cents. Volunteers contact Pete Sereni at Beveridge's.
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Medicine Hat Tigers
Regina
Assiniboia
Picardy’s
City of
Medicine Hat
Tigers
Hee Turvey
Capitol Furniture
Beveridge’s
Pete Sereni
Lorne Tansley
Orv Kope
Mr. Sereni
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