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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1964
Page
2
The article surveys competing views on stretch yarns in textiles and fashion. It notes Canadian mills expanding capacity with 1963 production doubling prior year, and reports growing demand in active sportswear and dresses. Stretch yarns offer comfort and mobility with nylon blends, while markets test upholstery uses and high fashion potential.
A $5 million contract was signed between Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company and Underwood McLellan & Associates to construct Saskatchewan's first fertilizer plant in Regina. The facility aims for 83 000 tons annual output, with initial staff of about 100, using Kimberley phosphoric acid and Calgary ammonium supply, and a gift of 50 tons to Saskatchewan. Premier W S Lloyd accepted the model railroad car gift on behalf of residents.
Dominco and Underwood McClellan & Associates sign a contract to install Doyle gas scrubbers and a dust filter at the Regina sewage outflow project. Attending for Dominco are E A G Colls and Arthur Wilkinson. contractor representative is W G McKay.
New York reports a new face powder from corncobs described as suitable for any color. Earl Wright, 53, secured patent and licensing approval and now has 150 distributors.
The quiz asks RCMP founding year 1873 oil discovery in Oil Springs Ontario 1857 and the first North American oil well. It estimates welfare spending growth to about 4 billion. women form about one quarter of the workforce. It notes potential federal waste savings of about 300 to 450 million annually.
The article reviews durum wheat as a Canada export, with shipments of 20 to 30 million bushels yearly. At CDA Winnipeg Research Station, new shorter straw varieties mature earlier and reduce lodging, though commercial release is 3–4 years away. Durum has faced market and rust-related challenges since 1920.
The Cree name Wetaskiwin means the place where the peace was made referring to a historic gathering when the Cree and Blackfeet smoked the peace pipe there.
Report notes that elephants tolerate travel in ships when given whisky and warm water as a mild intoxication and soothing drink, suggesting ease of transport by sea.
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