Pay dirt from House of Commons committee inquiry
The first day of the Commons committee hearing exposed wasteful 1957 accounts. The Navy’s electronic device project cost up to 1 9 million with a $900 000 UK buy, while the Hull Printing Bureau overran to 15 000 000. A vehicle study shows civil service drivers caused 169 000 in claims with only 863 penalty to the workers. The hearings aim to reveal Ways and Means for reducing government expenses.
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House of Commons
Watson Sellar
United Kingdom
Government Printing Bureau
Hull
Ontario rabies outbreak mostly wildlife with few domestic cases
Ontario reports persistently rabies outbreaks but livestock losses remain modest. In the last fiscal year 101 cattle 10 horses 14 sheep four swine and one goat were infected while the first quarter this year shows 77 cattle three horses 20 sheep and four swine confirmed. Wildlife foxes account for about 68 percent of cases, with dog vaccination clinics ongoing to curb domestic spread and no human infections to date.
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Ontario
Douglas S Harkness
Animal Pathology Laboratory
Northern Territories
Crochet Pattern 7050 for Chair Back and Arms
Instructions describe a 14 by 116 inch chair back with arm rests 7 by 12 using melcorized string and a spider web design. Pattern 7050 costs thirty five cents and the form asks for name and address to be mailed to the Household Arts Department at Front Street in Toronto.
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I Csehold Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Teronto
Princess Margaret Tours Skotheim Farm in Prince Albert
The Skotheim family welcomed Princess Margaret during a royal visit to the Prince Albert area July 29 30. They describe the farm as typical Canadian mixed farming with tidy buildings and modern touches. Pete Skotheim secured a royal photo with the Princess after asking the chance, and dignitaries including Prime Minister Diefenbaker attended tea in the parlour.
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Princess Margaret
Prince Albert Farm
Skotheim
Pete
Alvina Skotheim
Princess
Prince Albert
Skothheims
The
Skotheims
Alvina
W.A
Diefenbaker
Mr. Diefenbaker
Seven is lucky number in Manitoba oil fields
Manitoba oil production climbs in June with 777 wells and 501 080 barrels. Hon Gurney Evans notes daily average of 16 703 barrels and a total nearing 22 million barrels, with production value around 53 million dollars. Five new wells started producing, two old producers were abandoned.
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Manitoba
Gurney Evans
Evang
Soil loss dangers from plowing and overgrazing
An article warns that natural topsoil forms slowly, taking 500 to 1000 years for an inch, while reckless plowing overgrazing and uprooting of natural cover can destroy soil in a single year.
Vancouver native named assistant to CPR Prairie VP
Vancouver born Mr. Harrison is appointed assistant to the vice president of Canadian Pacific Railway's Prairie Region with headquarters in Winnipeg. He succeeds Murray A. Keays, has 32 years with the company all in Vancouver, and has served as assistant to the vice president there since 1952.
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Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railway
Prairie Region
Winnipeg
Harrison
Murray A. Keays
The
Railway
Princess Drops Preliminaries in Wish of a Princess
A newspaper caption notes a competition titled Wish of a Princess with a variation in wording across editions. The piece hints at the public interest and potential challengers to the leading performer, referenced by the Northern Mail from Pas, Manitoba.
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The
Northern Mail
Pas
Watchful mover doomed by careless habits
The obituary notes the death of Eustace Coleridge and his belief in longevity through strict habits. It lists his routine measures like brushing teeth, regular exams, diet, and avoiding stress, and mentions he died despite these precautions. Survived by 18 specialists, four health institutes, six gymnasiums, and antiseptic manufacturers.
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Eustace Coleridge
North Battleford Approves Railway Avenue Reconstruction
The burgesses vote overwhelmingly to approve a $90,000 city expenditure for Railway Avenue reconstruction. Total project cost is $213,000 with Saskatchewan government funds covering the balance. Parliament deadline is March 31, 1960, for funding. sewer work may begin this year and road work next year.
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North Battleford
Railway Avenue
Government of
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
L.C
the News-Optimist
Sask
Princess Margaret Dines in Saskatchewan Menu Gaffe
A Saskatchewan press report claims Princess Margaret enjoyed a Prince Albert National Park meal that featured Lake Waskesiu Pickerel and other local dishes. The piece criticizes Saskatoon for missing the intended Saskatoon pie and notes the error sparked local ire.
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Prince Albert National Park
Margaret
Saskatchewan
Our
National Park
Saskatoon
Curbs Suggested to Improve Fire Following Behavior
The News notes public behavior during fire sirens remains inadequate as bystanders hinder firefighters and doctors. Proposals for fire bylaw changes would limit general crowds at fires, addressing the heart of the trouble and the current law’s limited power to manage severe incidents.
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Sask
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the News
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