Bible Society of Brazil aims to print more Portuguese Bible copies
The Bible Society of Brazil reports rapid growth in Bible distribution since Versian, with copies rising from 1220 to 211,000 in nine years. It plans to print 45000 Concordances and separate volumes despite heavy Bible paper taxes, as local paper quality limits production. The note also lists suggested weekly Bible readings and mentions new Catholic editions and a 1959 translation based on the Maredius Version.
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Brazil
Bible Society of Brazil
Canadian manufacturing jobs rise and fall since 1946
Employment in Canadian manufacturing grew at about 80 000 jobs yearly from 1946 to 1956 and has fallen by 50 000 since. The Girl Guides began in Canada in 1909 the same year the movement started in England.
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Girl Guides
Canada
England
Dam Contracts End as Big Builds Move Ahead in Saskatchewan
A major milestone in the South Saskatchewan River dam project sees a $3 million embankment contract finished. Plans call for更多 large contracts for the world class dam between Outlook and Elbow, with embankment, tunnel, and filter material works to come. PFRA reports 748 workers on site and winter work to continue, including west-side embankment, downstream tunnel work, and 12 relief wells. The dam will be 3800 feet wide at the base, 210 feet high, three miles long, with five tunnels piercing the west bank to channel flow for central fill.
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South Saskatchewan River
Canada
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Outlook
Elbow
Saskatchewan
Coteau Creek
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
Perini Limited
Piggot Construction Ltd
PFRA
Moose Jaw
Province of
Qu’Appelle
Regina
Patterns for the Homemaker Sailor collar sheath pattern 4700
Homemaker pattern ad highlights a wide sailor collar cape over a sheath dress for Jr Miss sizes 9 through 17. Includes size 13 with 34 inch fabric, requests 50 cents send in deposits, and provides order details for Phase print patterns.
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Patton
Santa Claus pinafore pattern for children
Delight a little girl with a Santa Claus pinafore pattern 7418 in nylon organdy and cotton. Easy to sew for a Christmas belle party with Santa and sequins. Baste Santa on and remove after holidays. Send thirty-five cents in coins to receive pattern with size 4 6 8S and provide name address pattern number egormst for Sharks hunt sense.
Grandstand sportsmanship a Canadian concern in sports culture
A columnist laments grandstand sportsmanship in Canada noting boos at Grey Cup Final and Ottawa style heckling from fans in Edmonton Calgary Regina Winnipeg. He urges adults to model real sportsmanship and teach youth that games are a means, not an end, with victory or defeat not defining worth.
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America
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Kwong
Bright
Parker
Eskimos
Calgarians
Regina
Dobberville
Glen Dobbs
Roughriders
Queen City
Winnipeg
Bombers
Winnipeggers
O'Brien
curb the drivers on our highways
A letter to the editor urges drastic action to reduce the traffic toll and improve the Traffic Act. The Glengarry News argues government must curb poor and irresponsible drivers by stricter permits and penalties, but public opinion seems unwilling to support a get tough policy.
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Glengarry News
Alexandria
Ont
Tom
Harry
Smartness in Winter Weather Debunked by Coronet Article
The Globe notes Coronet magazine claims human thinking drops in heat above 70 degrees and peaks around 40 degrees. College tests show 40 percent lower scores in steady heat versus changeable winter weather, praising staying home over sun seekers.
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