Safety features drive car design shift in Canada and U S
An article discusses how Canadian and American lawmakers push stronger highway safety rules. It notes Canada plans 1966 safety features including front and rear seat belts, with calls for collapsible steering wheels and cushioned bumpers. It argues for harsher penalties and compulsory inspections to curb dangerous driving.
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Howard Grafftey
Pearson
U.S
Congress
Canada
A Week In History Sept 1 1715 York Factory
In 1715 at York Factory pelts filled storages as the company feared for the next year's trade goods at Western Canada's first permanent settlement. Gunfire and a possible sail raised brief hope, but fog and chill waters ended any ship this year. Governor James Knight’s pro-
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York
Canada
James Knight
Blockhead Turns Tail and Runs Under Pretence of Water Need
A fragment from The Pas Herald describes a man who fled under the pretense of needing water while his boat remained afloat nearby. The tone hints at a cold, terse dismissal of cowardice in a maritime or rural setting.
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The
Pas Herald
Blockhead
Canada Pension Plan benefits illustrated for Mary
The advertisement explains Mary’s potential retirement pension of 77.50 plus 75 Old Age Security, disability pension of 83.12, and a $465 death lump sum. It notes cost sharing of 4.68 monthly by Mary and the employer, with pensions indexed to living costs and wages. Issued by Minister Judy LaMarsh.
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Mary
Canada Pension Plan
Minister of National Health and Welfare
Canada
Judy LaMarsh
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