Ontario Hydro Sees Huge Bond Issue At Five Percent
Ontario Hydro and Haiie Electric Power Commission sold a $100 million bond issue in two maturities both at 5 percent. Short bonds due April 1, 1964, and 20 year notes due April 1, 1977. The issue drew oversubscriptions as Ontario plans further Hydro expansion including St Lawrence Seaway power work.
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Hydro
Canada
Province of Ontario
St. Lawrence Seaway
Milliken Lake Uranium Mines Ltd
Stanrocks
Stansleigh’s
Alphabetical Order Flags at United Nations Ceremony
The flags of UN member nations in New York are raised in alphabetical order during a flag ceremony. Delegates observe protocol as each country flag is hoisted in turn, reflecting orderly ceremonial procedures at the United Nations grounds.
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United Nations
New York
Start-up care for cold engines from Chrysler Canada
J A Dykes of Chrysler Canada Ltd advises to avoid high speed idling when starting a cold engine. Start the engine and let oil pressure build before moving, or drive at or below 30 mph until normal temperature is reached. A fast idle warm-up is best, taking about as long as finishing a cup of coffee.
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Automobile Service
J. A. Dykes
Chrysler Corporation of Canada Ltd
Saskatchewan natural resources boom in 1956 and 1957 outlook
Natural Resources Minister A G Kuziak reports Saskatchewan enjoyed a strong 1956 in forest industry, northern road mileage growth, and thriving fishing tourism hunting and sport fishing. He says 1957 shows greater interest and continued expansion across resources sectors.
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Saskatchewan
Natural Resources
A. G. Kuziak
Imperial Review
National religion in Japan evolves from Shinto roots
The article notes Shinto as Japan’s national faith with nature worship origins and a core belief in human goodness. It describes 18th century State Shinto stressing the emperor’s divinity derived from Amaterasu, its wartime ban after World War II, and the continued vitality of Sect Shinto. The piece appears in The Sun Swift Current on January 30, 1957.
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Japan
Amaterasu
Breath Under Water Soft-Shelled Turtles Survive Long Dives
Soft-shelled turtles stay submerged for hours by breathing through a pharyngeal process. Researchers note this adaptation allows extended underwater respiration without head exposure.
Canadians Oppose Britain's National Health Service Regimentation
In Maclean's Napier Moore argues Canadians may seek nationalized medicine but reject Britain's regimentation and inefficiency. He cites high tax costs, long waits, doctor shortages, overwork, and variable standards, noting Britons resist party opposition to state medicine yet accept its regimentation.
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Britain
National Health Service
Napier Moore
Maclean's Magazine
Moore
England
the Herald and
East Central News
Hanna
Alta
School Project Aims to Open Retarded Children’s Center
A Steinbach group plans to open a school for mentally retarded children next fall if current efforts succeed. Bert Friesen says 24 children are identified locally, with 48 expected by statistics, and a class could start with three or four students.
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Steinbach
Bert Friesen
Organization For
The
Carillion
Carillon News
Man
Jack Rabbit Runs Uphill Faster Than Downhill
A jack rabbit demonstrates greater speed uphill than downhill in a simple comparison. The observation notes the animal’s preference for ascending terrain as it covers ground with notable efficiency.
The Blank Cartridge Role In Stage And Screen Gunplay
A historical overview explains why blank ammunition fuels Westerns and stage scenes. It details cartridge construction, safety features, and wide use from theatre to track starts and military training, with anecdotes from Boucicault era to modern productions.
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Samuel Colt
Canada
C-I-L
Armed Services
Royal Canadian Artillery
Boucicault
Louisiana
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane Courage Through Repeated Prayer
A weekly Bible reflection recalls Jesus in Gethsemane praying before his fate. He shares with Peter James and John but finds them asleep. After two returns the thrice prayed plea, courage returns as He faces betrayal and death.
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Jesus
Gethsemane
James
Peter
John
Christ
Viking oil discovery reported in Rimbey area
Cree Oil of Canada Limited announces first oil show in the Viking sands at the Jack Manson farm four miles northeast of Rimbey. Drill stem test from 5,591 to 5,640 feet yielded gas in nine minutes at up to 60 MCF per day, with pipe recovery of mud and 400 feet of light gravity oil.
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Rimbey
Cree Oil of Canada Limited
Jack Manson
Viking
Thorn Like Steel Yucca Becomes Graveflower Tree
In Mexico the yucca grows from thorny stalks into a tree with dull blade endings. Ancients placing flowers on graves believed the dead enjoyed the fragrance of blossoms.
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Mexico
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