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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
2
May 8 marks World Red Cross Day and the launch of Red Cross Youth Week across Canada. Junior Red Cross has grown into a nationwide youth program spanning schools and colleges with over a million and a half members. The movement promotes health, service to others.
Manitoba BCY members raised funds to aid 64 local children and 37 overseas. donated equipment and wheelchairs valued at over 1 900. prepared 300 health kits worth about 700. supported Winnipeg Children’s Hospital and hospitals, nursing homes, and Children’s Homes through weekend volunteering. The program fosters citizenship and cross cultural understanding among youths and community leaders commend teachers and staff.
Postmaster General announces a five cent brown horizontal stamp to commemorate the London Conference of December 4 1866 leading to Confederation. Designed by Paul Pedersin of Brigdens Winnipeg Limited, the issue features delegates from the historic event.
One hundred years ago figures like John A. Macdonald Georges Etienne Cartier Charles Tupper and Samuel Leonard Tilley were knighted for services to their country. The stamp picture shows the House of Commons with London’s River Thames skyline. Negotiations at the London Conference led to the British North America Act and Royal Assent by Queen Victoria on March 29 1867. The steel line intaglio stamp was engraved by the Canadian Bank Note Company Ottawa for twenty four million copies.
The Canadian Highway Safety Council warns heavy tread winter tires overheat during flexing and should be removed promptly to prevent premature tire failure. Rubber Association of Canada supports spring removal for safety and economy with some provinces mandating studded tire changes. Mark studded tires for reinstallation in fall and rotate studs front to back to extend life.
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