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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1964
Page
21
A returned Canadian asks what living quarters are like in China and whether the conditions considered inadequate here would be acceptable there. The query reflects concerns about shelter standards and daily life for Chinese residents compared with Canadian expectations.
An observer tours Shanghai Medicine Lane and apartment blocks, contrasting pre 1949 conditions with modern improvements. Residents report better housing, lighting, drainage, schools, libraries, stores, and savings. the visit notes families sharing tiny suites, rising incomes, and continued health progress despite crowded living.
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