Britain tests Blue Streak rocket for world-round TV plan
Derek Harvey notes ground tests in Britain of the de Havilland Blue Streak rocket. Rolls-Royce reports the engine at an advanced stage and the vehicle, on the pad at Woomera, weighs over 100 tons and may begin live testing soon.
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Britain
Rolls Royce
Woomera
South Australia
France
Blue Streak
Germany
Australia
Belgium
West Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Europe
Hair fashion sparks global wig boom and space links
The wig trade surges as women and star performers choose colored wigs and switches. Britain’s Lancashire firms switch to synthetic fiber for wigs while film projects like Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra drive demand. European space efforts expand with satellites and a Goonhilly station enabling future telephony and TV links.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Cleopatra
Wig Creation Ltd
London
Boating Lights Rules Explained For Safe Night Vessels
Stan Davies reviews the night boating hazards and outlines the required navigation lights for power boats under and over 26 feet. He cites disaster cases in Canada and directs readers to the Safety Afloat booklet from the Department of Transport for full regulations.
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Department of Transport
RCMP
Stranger Cashing Saskatchewan Cheque Delays Courtenay Visit
A stranger entered Courtenay and District Credit Union asking to cash a Saskatchewan cheque. Teller checked with manager Myrtle Vickberg, a BC Credit Union League director, who learned the cheque was drawn on Sherwood Credit Union in Regina. The visitor was identified as Woodrow Liloyd of Saskatchewan, holidaying in the Comox Valley.
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Courtenay
B.C. and District
Saskatchewan
Myrtle Vickberg
B.C. Credit Union League
Regina
Brucellosis Losses Significantly Down Under Policy
By June 1, 1963 Canada had paid 9 million dollars for cattle slaughter under the brucellosis control program. The payment matched estimated farmers annual losses at that time. Officials hoped to complete initial testing of the national herd by the end of 1965.
Kokanee Introduction Expands Fly Fishing Prospects in Manitoba
Fisheries officers report Kokanee salmon thrive in borrow pits along No. 10 highway and other waters, showing aggressive strikes when young. By next summer fingerlings may reach pound size, potentially opening a Kokanee season in 1964 and boosting Manitoba fly fishing popularity. Over 50,000 Kokanee fry released this year in Whiteshell lakes, with total Manitoba releases nearing a quarter million. additional stocking includes 65,000 young trout and millions of whitefish eggs in Gull Lake.
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No. 10
B.C
Manitoba
Borrow
Caddy
Falcon Lakes
Whiteshell
Manistikwan
Flin Flon
Gull Lake
Duck Mountains
British firm lands $322 575 sugar plant order for Colombia
A British company received a $322 575 order for sugar plant equipment from a Colombian sugar factory after delivering a successful sugar mill last year. The package includes a four mill cane crushing line with three rollers per mill and belt transport. two steam turbines drive the plant capable of grinding 1 000 tons daily. Ninety percent of production is exported.
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Columbia
Incentive to Hire Over Older Workers Announced in Ottawa
Finance Minister Gordon unveiled a special bonus for employers hiring workers aged 45 and above from November 1 to January 31. The bonus, capped at 50 percent of wages or $75 per month, lasts up to 12 months and targets those out of work for six of the last nine months who are not on unemployment benefits. Employers must provide significant approved training to the worker.
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Quebéc
Maritimes
B.C
Gordon
Ottawa
Pride and Modesty in Christ Jesus Reflection
In Romans 15 17 the apostle Paul notes pride in the work done for God and urges true pride to glorify the Savior. He warns against self credit while celebrating being used by Christ to serve. Pray to remain in Christ and seek His work. Read the class ads.
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Christ Jesus
God
St. Paul
Christ
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Provencher
St. Boniface
Leo Pelletier
Pelletier
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G. M. Derrington
Winnipeg Grenadiers
Stan Davies
Ness
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Flower
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