Continuous cropping proves more profitable than summer fallow
Experimental data from Brandon experimental farm show continuous cropping with weed control chemicals, intercropped rotations, and proper fertilization yields greater profits than summer fallow, except when land value exceeds 35 dollars per acre. Moisture retention is weak. seed bed prep needs efficient straw incorporation. rotation and fertilizer reduce salinity risk and weed losses.
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Brandon Experimental Farm
Winnipeg
Tribute to Doug McBride on Retirement as Festival Chairman
A letter praises Doug McBride and his wife Reg for guiding the Trappers' Festival with leadership, imagination, and forcefulness. The author thanks them for a well run festival and hopes Doug may still offer assistance, even as he steps down from the chairman role.
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Toba
McBride
Doug
Reg
Two charged in dance hall stabbing in Manitoba
RCMP from Dauphin called in to investigate a February 16 stabbing at the Ukrainian Labour Temple where Dennis Morrissette, 18, is charged with wounding with intent. A second man received a superficial knife wound and Morrissette faces a prior $25 fine for a disturbance linked to the same incident.
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RCMP
Dauphin
Swanson
Dennis Morrissette
Northern Manitoba
Ukrainian Labour Temple
Morrissette
Canada to unify warning signals against nuclear attack
The March 1, 1987 change replaces the two existing Canadian alerts with a single ATTACK WARNING signal. A wailing undulating siren three to five minutes or repeated horn blasts will mean an attack has been detected and protective action is needed. Radio instructions will follow.
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Erica
North America
Canadian Armed Forces
Government of
Canada
United States
Sig
NSAWS Siren Network Expands For Likely Attack Areas
The NSAWS siren system begun in 1955 is expanded by the Department of National Defence. Sirens will be installed in major municipalities and eventually in communities deemed more likely to be affected by attack.
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Department of National Defence
Warning system proposed for smaller towns
Radioactive fallout coverage leads authorities to ask smaller centres to establish a warning capability using devices like horns whistles or church bells as part of civil defense measures.
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Pas Herald
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