Diary of a Vagabond Ends Its Canadian Run
Dorothy Barker leaves her Diary of a Vagabond column for a new public relations role in Toronto. J A Skull of Canadian National Railways thanks readers and editors for years of travel stories and insights about Canada. The farewell marks the end after nine and a half years and a final sign off of 30.
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Liberal Nominating Convention Endorsement Letter
In a May 16 Liberal nominating convention open to all Marquette Liberals, Rudy Usice Erickson of Manitoba reflects on the first ballot defeat of Rod Clement and Jack Nesbitt while expressing support for Clement. He notes turnout, membership costs, and calls for Western representation in the Trudeau government, praising Clement's personal character and promising help for Clement's 1968 bid. He closes with a Shakespearean quote and a personal sign-off from May 21, 1968.
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Wood tick season warns how to spot and prevent bites
Health Unit cautions that wood ticks are common in tall grass and shrubs. Ticks are brown, flattened, leathery, about 3/16 inch, with eight legs and attach to skin to suck blood for up to four hours. Inspect people and pets twice daily in tick-prone areas.
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This Week's Meditation on Job and Enduring Faith
The piece reflects on ancient shipbuilders seeking strong masts and parallels Job's steadfast faith under extreme trials. It portrays Job as a resilient figure who, despite friends' railing, a harsh wife, illness, and unheeded prayers, remains unbroken. His unwavering faith is contrasted with the storms of despair.
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