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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
1
Health unit explains cancer as a disorderly growth of cells in the body. It notes cancer as a leading cause of death in Canada and describes how normal cells divide from a single cell into billions, with growth halted by revure and replacement of worn cells. It includes an example of finger healing as normal cell growth.
The text explains cancer as uncontrolled cell growth that harms health and stresses early diagnosis as crucial. It lists seven danger signals including unusual bleeding, lump or thickening, sores that won’t heal, persistent bowel or bladder changes, hoarseness or cough, indigestion or swallowing difficulty, and changes in warts or moles, advising consulting a doctor at first sign. It mentions contacting a Health Unit for information and booklets on cancer.
Canadians remain the top talkers for the sixteenth year, averaging 664 conversations per person in 1966. Manitoba residents averaged 878 calls per person on 370,000 phones, while the United States held the most total telephones at 98,800,000. The global total reached 208.5 million phones, up 6.9 percent from the year before.
A 1968 greeting piece looks back at 1967’s Expo 67 and Pan Am Games, praising bright memories while joking about luck and traditions. It humorously critiques culture figures, universities, and politics, ending with a Leap Year nod from REGGIE at the ST. REGIS Coffee Bar.
Manitoba liquor prices will rise January 2 due to a federal tax increase on spirits and distiller price hikes. The Liquor Control Commission cites a 35 cent rise on the $5.15 whiskey bottle with other prices adjusting accordingly. Beer prices depend on the Brewers’ Board decision. wine prices largely unchanged.
In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother Mary who died December 18 1966. We think of you today yesterday tomorrow and through the years. Lovingly remembered by daughter Victoria grandchildren Jenny Shirley Doris Mary and great grandson Brian Burton.
A notes of gratitude from Tom and Edna Boyce for their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary with thanks to friends and relatives for kind memories and greetings. Also thanks to neighbors and the Shell River W.1. and Roblin hospital staff including Dr Layng Dorian Mrs Sims and nurses for care and kindness.
The Roblin District Hospital Governing Board and Staff extend Season's Greetings and gratitude to the Hospital Aid affiliated women’s groups service clubs local businesses schools and individuals for generous support and donations received this year. Mrs. Edna Sims Superintendent.
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