Debt trap alters factory worker’s life in confidential interview
A 40 year old machinist explains how debt from easy term purchases and a flirtation with bankruptcy threatens his finances. A factory credit union backstage interview reveals the helper’s confident, confidential guidance from a young businesslike woman counselor.
The Story of a Machinist and a Credit Union
A machinist crushed by high interest and scattered debts turns to a credit union. He learns about membership, savings, and low rate loans, aided by a financial counseling program. He consolidates debt, improves budgeting, and gains control of his finances through a cooperative, member‑driven system.
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Board of Directors
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Education Committee
Storage-space base with swivel top makes ideal TV stand
A storage-space base with a turntable top shown as an adaptable television stand. The base can serve as a room divider and be used from either side. Pattern 420 includes materials and illustrated directions. price 50c. Also available Modern 46 at $1.75. A man's wardrobe with sliding trays for shirts and underwear is another home craft project. pattern 222 is offered at 50c.
EEC Supplies Own Meat Across Six Member States
Statistics from the Common Market Commission show six EEC countries produce enough meat to cover 95 percent of their needs. Consumption runs slightly ahead of production in Germany with pork and poultry leading demand, and in Italy beef and veal drive demand. Dutch exports have risen enough to meet increased requirements.
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Common Market Commission
Germany
Italy
Canada Dominates In Fully Manufactured Imports
About two thirds of Canada imports are fully manufactured goods and per capita the country leads the world in purchases of such products.
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Canada
Canadians
The Nearest Star Much Farther Than the Sun
A science note states the nearest star lies about 30 000 times farther from Earth than the Sun. This highlights the vast scale of the cosmos and the distances between celestial bodies.
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Sun
Credit Unions Expand Reach Across Canada and Globally
A former employee recounts how credit unions serve millions, noting 29,500 unions worldwide with 17 million members. He explains each operator is separate except for government regulation and voluntary associations at provincial and national levels, and describes how the credit union story affected him.
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Credit Uniom
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