Merchandising Frills Cost Too Much for Canadians
An Ottawa writer argues high merchandising frills push consumer spending into low-value channels and outpace farmer earnings. He cites a bulletin noting tomato and carrot packaging costs exceed what farmers received, contributing to slower gains in real living standards and a devalued dollar over 17 years.
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Turn on the charm in everyday conduct
Advice urges women to cultivate gracious behavior and politeness, warning that rudeness and pushing ahead harm true charm. It suggests evaluating actions in stores or queues and choosing femininity and courtesy over petty edge.
Resolutions for 1961 Hopeful Advice Card
A brief 1961 resolution notice urges health checks annual dental and eye exams and swimming lessons. It emphasizes safe driving no driving when ill tired or under alcohol influence and suggests outdoor activity birdwatching gardening for stress relief and lifelong learning.
Day of Judgment Sermon Sparks Childs School Question
A minister paints doom scenes of storms floods and earthquakes. A girl in the congregation asks her mother if she will be excused from school. The moment captures a child’s practical worry amid apocalyptic rhetoric.
Pepe among top entertainments in a banner Oscar year
The column lauds a surge of big budget color and stereo films led by Pepe starring Cantinflas. It notes star cameos with Bing Crosby Zsa Zsa Gabor Maurice Chevalier Dan Dailey and many others and highlights scenes across Mexico City Acapulco Las Vegas and Hollywood. It calls Pepe a delightful family entertainment.
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Jay North
Jack Lemon
Ernie Kovak
Tony Curtis
Janet Leigh
Edward G. Robinson
Cesar Romero
Mexico City
Acapulco
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