Canada's Pivotal Election Campaign Shapes Maritimes
Prime Minister Diefenbaker campaigns across the prairies and Ontario attacking Pearson while promising a strong stance on defense and disarmament. Pearson emphasizes farm aid and bilingual civil service, with regional hopes for a Liberal-NDP balance amid a potential minority government scenario in Atlantic Canada.
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Diefenbaker
Prairies
Ontario
Harry Truman
Liberal Party
Lester Pearson
Canada
Pearson
Maritimes
Quebec
Fredericton
Cooksville
Ont
United Nations
Voice of Women Organization
Dief
Liberals
Social Credit Party
Robert Thompson
Heal Caouette
Messrs. Diefenbaker
Confederation
Real Caouette
Socred
Thompson
Moncton
Caouette
Quebecker
New Democrat
Tommy Douglas
Guelph
Saskatchewan
Regina
Douglas
NDP
Ottawa
Newfoundland
Joey Smallwood
St. John’s West
Richard Cashin
St. John’s East
James McGrath
Prince Edward Island
Winter Works Program Surpasses Last Year Early
Labour minister Hon. John 8 Carroll reports by February 15 amid the Winter Works program that 268 projects have been approved and by month end will exceed last year’s 277. Employment stands at 3 819 versus 3 990 for all of 1961 62, with project values more than doubling last year’s final figure.
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P.E.L
Kings
J. A. MacDonald
John Mullally
Nova Scotia
Malcolm Vic MacInnes
Cape Breton South
Halifax
Ed Morris
Diefenbaker
Finlay Macdonald
Robert McCleave
John E. Lloyd
Gerald Regan
John Stewart
Antigonish Guysborough
Nowlans
Digby
Cape Breton North
Cumberland
New Brunswick
York-Sunbury
Chester McRae
Fredericton
Jaconte Telegram New Service
John 8. Carroll
Ularly
Carroll
Canada backs cancer research and winter works program
The speaker notes rising municipal participation in the winter works incentive from 49 to 71 and an October to April timeframe with possible extension. He argues cancer research in Canada offers tangible gains through projects like the cobalt bomb and radiation studies, while highlighting Canadian scientists’ impact, intellect, and national pride fueling ongoing support for research to conquer cancer.
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Canada
Madam Speakers and Vision for Winnipeg Politics
Reggie reflects on Nancy Hodges and Thelma Forbes as pivotal female figures in Canadian politics. He muses about a future Winnipeg with a Lady Mayor, likens public opinion polls to fleeting snapshots, and pokes fun at public discourse, church labels, and curling culture. He signs off inviting items of interest.
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Nancy Hodges
British Calumbia
Commonwealth
B.C
Manitoba
Thelma Forbes
Steve Juba
Charlotte Whitton
Ottawa
Russia
Abe Harrison
St. ‘Regis
Field Miller
United Church
Canada
Mom
Pop
Cat
Reggie
St. Regis Hotel
Winnipeg
A Quizzical Look at Cancer Research
This April the Canadian Cancer Society asks for 3 682 000 from Canadians to fuel cancer control, public education, and patient welfare, with 11 400 000 already provided since 1947 for research. A survey of annual papers shows each piece contributes to a global eight decade effort toward a complete picture.
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Canadian Cancer Society
Canada
Poe
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Ray Argyle
Bank of Microphones
Partic
RED Cross
K. R. McBain
Roblin Red Cross
Sume
Macleod
Roblin, Man
Aiphe
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