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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1960
Page
6
In a Manitoba highway construction program this summer the department accepted tenders totaling 1.5 million dollars. The project includes a 38 mile stretch on Highway No 83 from Drop More Corner southward. The grading contract went to H C Haten for 74 812 dollars.
A library column reviews Pharaoh by Elvise Jarvs Mo ran, a sweeping tale of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III with Senmut’s intrigue. It also highlights Angu s by William Hoffman, a Southern town drama about a lawyer’s client and personal redemption.
The University of Manitoba invites applications for the Diploma Course in Agriculture with a September 1 deadline. Send to Prof. E. J. Lange, Director, and obtain course notes from agricultural offices or Prof. Lange. Open to those of requisite age and education. selected students may receive Manitoba Agriculture bursaries up to a sizeable yearly amount for three years if they stay in provincial agriculture.
The Manitoba Women's Institute selects safety in home and farm as its major project for the coming year. President Mrs J Moss Amaranth emphasizes safety for pedestrians and drivers. WIL officers for 1960 61 include President Mrs R Moss Amaranth Vice President Mrs Geo Black Pilot Mound Treasurer Mrs Jno L Rose Ocher River Corresponding Secretary Mrs Bert Hark ness Gilbert Plains Executive Member Mrs Don Burton Swan River.
The article argues democracy requires active citizen participation beyond voting. It emphasizes educating individuals from family through life to enable enlightened mass decisions, arguing against technocratic rule and urging continuous liberal education to refine talent and wisdom of the people.
Local notes list visitors and guests in Dropmore and district including Dro pmore area residents venturing to Winnipeg Brandon and Minot. Names include C Pyott Victoria BC Burke Cameron Winnipeg George Barnhard MacNutt Sask Alvin Robb Regina Mary Bird Winnipeg and Irene Robertson Roblin. A church supper is planned September 28 at the Dropmore Community hall hosted by the Ladies RD CG church club.
Mrs FE Weber hears from her cousin owners of Craig Vara Hotel at Portrait Country Antrim near Giants Causeway that the cross channel boat strike has hurt North Ireland tourism this season She looks forward to a visit by her niece and family from Brockville Ontario by air.
World of Wheat columnist W G Malaner notes protein prospects for the 1960 Western Canadian wheat crop based on early trends and rainfall patterns. He explains that above average rainfall generally lowers protein while dry spells raise it, with April and mid July rainfall having a pronounced effect. Through mid May precipitation was about 70 percent of normal, and July rainfall was well below normal, suggesting a likely high protein content if trends continue.
In a satirical exchange the speaker notes the socialist press ridiculing doctors in Saskatchewan as farmers reportedly voted for social democracy. The remark hints at broader public reaction and questions whether farmers would laugh if their interests were affected by the outcome.
The speaker ridicules the idea of socialized farms and medicine, accusing state managers of being "all thumbs." He warns that rising medical and service costs will erode public support and turn voters toward plans to protect families from high bills, urging doctors to expect patient backlash.
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