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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
4
National Immunization Week runs September 26 to October 2 urging parents not to neglect vaccines for diseases such as diphtheria whooping cough lockjaw and smallpox. Public health clinics and family doctors offer safety immunizations to protect children and communities.
A reflective story from Tama about a donkey and a blue bottle fly named Bluey. They travel together after meeting by chance and discuss their shared melancholy and distant origins in a long, winding reminiscence.
Max Ferguson explains his trip from Toronto to Halifax as the Rawhide Show returns to CBC Trans-Canada from Halifax this season. He performs numerous voices, with Scot Ferguson his son in the mix, while the rest of the family relocated to Halifax and recounted life in the new town and subsequent disaster that struck their community.
Health League of Canada marks Twelfth National Immunization Week urging parents to vaccinate infants early to prevent deaths from whooping cough. Cites 1953 Canadian data of 142 deaths and 8,520 cases, notes rapid early protection and introduces a combined diphtheria tetanus shot. Canada and New York City examples show reduced fatalities after early immunization.
Honourable Paul Martin urges Canadian parents to immunize children against diphtheria and whooping cough. He notes ongoing child deaths despite vaccines, stresses national observance and support from Health League of Canada, and encourages families to seek immunization through family physicians and public health clinics.
A partial tale from H E Raw recounts a difficult death and a survivor's flight. The speaker recalls a final gasp about garbage being diseased and notes fleeing the scene before burial. The narrator, Bluey, dies soon after and prompts the speaker to visit the town.
On Friday at midnight 2800 Toronto Massey-Harris-Ferguson workers walked out after negotiations failed over a 10 cent hourly wage increase. The company argued higher wages would raise farm implement costs amid weak crop prospects. A conciliation board had found workers earned $1.77 hourly and justified keeping wages, and a settlement preserving current pay was arranged with Ontario Labour Ministry help.
Bradford staff voted to approve the agreement and continue at work while Toronto Plant employees took strike action.
Detergents used in dishpan and washing machines are effective for shampooing upholstery and rugs. Prepare a concentrated solution in a small amount of water, whip into rich suds, apply like icing a cake, brush gently, then remove moisture with a dry cloth. Work in small areas and avoid soaking the fabric.
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