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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1960
Page
2
The Russell Banner lists EC Sanderson and HM Rutar as publishers. The notice highlights their roles in producing the local newspaper and distributing news to the community.
During the first half of June plans were laid for The Voice of the Women, a Toronto disarmament group aiming to persuade Prime Minister Diefenbaker and Liberal Leader Lester Pearson. Gladys Porter of Kentville, Nova Scotia, was elected the first woman to the Provincial Parliament, with praise for her public service and family support.
Stewart E. McLean, minister of education, announced that plans for 77 new high schools with 1,144 classrooms have been approved. Bylaws for funding are in place and work has begun on 29 additional schools containing about 500 classrooms, aiming for student readiness by fall.
Windbreaks on the treeless prairie protect crops and livestock, reduce soil erosion, and conserve moisture. They offer winter shelter, protect homes, and serve as wildlife cover. Successful shelterbelts require long range planning, right species selection, proper planting and maintenance, with guidance from extension agents or forestry services. Thousands of prairie farmers find windbreaks a sound investment for home, crops, and livestock.
A lengthy local discussion analyzes a proposed Ontario school project. It cites a $3.2 million total, $2 million for new parts and $300,000 for land and demolition, with 1,600 pupils costing about $2,000 each. Observers note a large swimming pool, gym, and plans for television and mass communication tech, while questioning extravagance and long term education costs.
The province launches a prepaid health plan offering medicare cards to over 10 000 social allowance recipients and families. Doctors dentists and pharmacists join to provide free services with government prepaid coverage for medical care dental work optical services and essential drugs. By next March the program aims to serve up to 20 000 people with joint government professional group support.
Mrs G D Finlayson of the National Council of Women of Canada urges mothers and housewives to act as safety engineers during summer travel. She cites Ontario traffic data and offers tips to reduce accidents including volunteering as a spare driver, early departures, regular stops, keeping children occupied, and carrying coffee and snacks.
Manitoba 4H girls will attend four week long camps starting July 17 at Dauphin with 65 girls, then Killarney August 1 to 6 for 70, Crawford Park Clear Lake August 22 to 27 for 80, and Gimli August 7 to 12. District home economists lead programs with junior leaders assisting. Awards honor best all round camper and best in crafts sports or public speaking.
The Manitoba Department of Education and the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce sponsor an eight annual summer course for teachers. The 42000 mile bus tour begins July 4 from the Legislative Building. Teachers will prepare lesson plans based on trip experiences for three credits.
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