Saskatchewan Rivers Development Association promotes irrigation project
The SRDA continues its Alberta area tours and publishes a 5000 copy informational pamphlet to build national support for central Saskatchewan irrigation. The brochure includes a map, dam and lake sketches, cost table showing $73 million Saskatchewan share of $135 million total, and notes the project would transform the region with power and irrigation potential.
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Newspapers to publish names in minor crime reports
The Advance will publish names and facts of law infringements reported by local police, arguing that publicizing convictions helps deter minor crime. The editorial defends unadorned factual reporting and rejects prior restraint, urging readers to accept publicity as community service.
Funny and Otherwise A Laughing Ledger of Lines
A collection of short humorous exchanges about flattery misfires, courting woes, and social foibles. Jokes about dating misreads, post office gaffes, a new M P and engagement breakups reveal light, punchy one liners and playful misdirections.
Scouts finish 370 mile North Saskatchewan river trip
Eleven members of the 25th Edmonton Scout Troop led by Scoutmaster F G McCoy completed a 370 mile journey from Edmonton to North Battleford in two canoes and two rowboats. They left July 4 and faced rapids, rain, and sandbars, losing provisions and shelter but reaching North Battleford after 11 days, then returning to Edmonton by car.
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Beet Webworm Threat to Flax in Southern Saskatchewan
The beet webworm is attacking flax fields at scattered spots in southern Saskatchewan with infestations found at Bengough Radville Swift Current Elbow Rosetown and Davidson. The pest is a small green caterpillar whose preferred foods include weeds and some crops but will damage flax and rape seed. If infestations exceed eight to ten worms per square yard spraying with toxaphene is advised with aircraft application preferred to minimize crop damage.
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R. E. McKenzie
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McKenzie
Canadian Health Plans and Vehicle Registration Rise
The five year end 1953 saw 6.6 million Canadians covered by voluntary hospital insurance, up from 4.46 million in 1950, with an estimated 3 million more under government plans in four provinces. Vehicle registrations hit 3,948,787 in 1955, up 83 percent from 1954, while passenger cars reached 2,935,412. The consumer price index rose 1 percent May June, driven mainly by a 2.9 percent food increase. Canada’s population stood at 15.861 million as of March 1.
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Beware that bouncing ball
A Brockville Recorder and Times warning stresses drivers must brake for bouncing balls crossing streets between parked cars. It notes children chase balls and may dash into traffic, urging motorists to anticipate and slow down to protect kids.
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Brockville
Missing Mail Card Hoard Found in Marseille Post Office
Workmen remodeling a Marseille post office uncovered postcards mailed between 1914 and 1916. The cards slipped into a slit from the street and wedged between the wall and the interior box, preserving a forgotten bundle of mailed messages.
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Marseille
France
Whisky Imports and Exports in Canada for 1955
Canada imported 2 015 426 proof gallons of whisky valued at 9 044 728 in 1955 and exported 7 064 442 proof gallons valued at 60 862 136. The figures reflect the trade activity for the year.
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Canada
William Pitt Becomes England’s Prime Minister at 24
William Pitt ascends to the position of prime minister of England at age 24, marking a remarkable political rise. The event highlights Pitt's early influence in British governance and sets the stage for his future leadership.
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William Pitt
England
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