Red Cross Warns to Take Long Way Round Ice Open Water Risk
The Canadian Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Department urges pedestrians drivers and truckers to avoid crossing ice on deep bodies of water as thaw weakens ice in many areas. Open water and running streams can form rapidly, making travel dangerous.
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Canadian Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Department
Minne cola choirman named youth work director
The Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Cooperation announces the appointment of Deugias of Minne cola Manitoba as director of youth work. He grew up on a farm, active in 4-H and the United Church youth group, and will succeed Mrs. Gamey. He joined the federation staff in mid March.
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RFR. O
Beh
Douglas
Young People's Union of the United Church of Canada
Minnedosa
Federation
W. R. Gamey
Visual impairment in children and need for eye exams
The passage notes that young children may have sight defects they cannot explain. It emphasizes that bright children can be slow in reading and writing due to poor vision and recommends a thorough eye examination before starting school to detect and treat impairments.
International tax deductions from around the world
A United Nations survey compares how nations grant dependents and family benefits through tax rules. It highlights Brazil, France, Sweden, Norway, Canada, Denmark and others with varied allowances for children, spouses, and non blood relations, plus special cases like working wives and domestic help deductions.
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United Nations
Brazil
Papa
Ecuador
Greece
France
Canada
Chile
South Africa
Philippines
Sweden
Australia
Britain
Norway
Denmark
Gymnastics Activity Described With Cheerful Vigor
The passage extols gymnastics as a universal sport improving strength, coordination, and confidence. It highlights various apparatus and stunts from trampoline to high bar and rings, praising the thrill of achievement for all ages and sexes and urging parents to value their children's development through gymnastic exercise.
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Canada
Chief Shot-Both-Sides Dies in Cardston Alberta
Indian buffalo hunter known as Chief Shot-Both-Sides of the Bloods in the Blackfoot Confederacy died at the Cardston Indian hospital in Alberta. He led the Bloods during transition from raiding to reservation life and helped promote Canadian citizenship while preserving tribal traditions. He was born four years before the 1877 treaty and was a key figure in Blood leadership and sun dances.
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Cardston
Alta
Canada
Prairies
Shot-Both-Sides
Alberta
Mekcisto
Red Crow
Crowfoot
Horn Society
J. J. Bowlen
Fabric lined gloves boost handcare with splash guard cuff
The market offers fabric lined rubber gloves that beautify hands while worn and feature an extra splash resistant cuff. Cucumbers yield a mild skin bleach when sliced and rubbed on face neck and arms for lightening.
Scientists aim to cut salmon egg losses at spawning beds
Scientists at the Pacific Biological Station near Nanaimo report field tests on Fraser River spawning beds cut mortality from about 90 percent to 35 percent. They study water flow through gravel to oxygenate eggs and flush toxins, aiming to identify suitable gravel and even create artificial spawning beds with controlled water flow.
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British Columbia
Pacific Biological Station
Nanaimo
Fraser River
Percy Wickett
Wickett
Mr. Pickett
Lunch box glamour and healthy fillings for school
The lunch box can be made attractive with shape cut sandwiches and surprise fillings. Older carriers may enjoy onion herbs parsley or watercress. Wholegrain bread provides protein minerals and vitamins with vegetable sticks. A vacuum bottle of hot soup milk or chocolate boosts nourishment on cold days.
Australia's human bloodhounds track fugitives across remote bush
An American-assembled report details Australian Aboriginal trackers helping police in vast northern outback regions. It highlights trackers like Ceci Garvey and Mundi, their methods such as mud maps, and dramatic chase feats including cattle thieves and escaped outlaws in Kimberley and Port Moresby linked hunts.
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CPC
Sydney
Australia
Law and Order
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Queensland
Ceci Garvey
Port Moresby
Papua
Alice Springs
E. L. Bonython
Musgrave Ranges
Bonython
Victoria River
Northern Territory
Wild Johnnie
Kimberleys
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