Small Town Life Debated Amid National Politics
Canadian readers weigh life in Manitoba towns against big city perks as Raymond Varela questions small town charms. The letter-writer defends rural values, notes neighborliness, and argues civilization exists with modern amenities, while politics and TV debates spark lively coffee club talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Varela
Manitoba
Teillet
Knowles
Pierre Bertons
Pearson
Diefenbaker
Thak Dief
John
Mike
Tommy
Thompson
Mr. Bonanza
Doc Casey
Lead poisoning from shotgun pellets hits waterfowl
Constable Jack Barry investigates dead ducks at Grant's Lake under the Migratory Birds Act. Hundreds of birds were sent to the Game Branch, with X rays showing an average of three embedded pellets. Lead ingestion caused weight loss and organ damage, sometimes from a single pellet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barry
R.C.M.P
Grant’s Lake
Game
Rod and Gun Hunters Reflect on Dead Ducks
The piece discusses hunters' reactions to dead ducks, noting the typical image of a mallard drake and contrasting it with the reality of unfortunate birds meeting untimely ends.
Toughening Up: Lessons From Harsh Life Training
The essay promotes parental toughening of children to face real challenges. It argues that letting kids endure minor hardships builds character, patience, and resilience, whereas overprotection leads to soft adults unable to cope. It warns that lack of adversity can drive youths toward mental health institutions for false security.
Water versus air cooled engines in winter
The passage explains that water and winter cause issues for conventional engines but notes that a Volkswagen uses air cooling. Air cooling heats instantly, avoiding the long hesitation required by water warming, suggesting practical advantages in cold weather. It emphasizes the difference in cooling methods and their impact on engine readiness in cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volkswagen
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WERON
Charles Lynch
Southern News Services
Winnipeg
House of Commons
Ottawa
Lynch
Toronto
Glenn
Shepherd
Grisson
Schirra
Tom Breen
God's Lake
God's River
Wayne Pay’s
Illinois
God’s Lake
State
Ilnois
Lyle D. Ludwig
Florence Irene Ludwig
Roblin
Man
Micmac
RCN Atlantic Command
Goose Lake
Navy
The
Roblin Review
P.O. Box
Roblin, Manitoba
Canada
Northwest
Northwest Nitro - Chemicals Ltd
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Alberta Pacific Grain Company
Federal Grain Limited
National Grain Company
Pioneer Grain Company Limited
United Grain Growers Limited
Rod and
R. T
Bill” Robinson
By Ambrose Hills
Royal Bank
Royal
Mickelson Farm Equipment Ltd
Main Street
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