Cigarette smoking linked to rising cancer risk in Canada
Dr Cosbie addresses Health League of Canada noting over 34 billion cigarettes smoked in Canada last year, a 14 percent rise from 1959, and a near 50 percent increase in male lung cancer over eight years. Experts cite smoking, pollution, and preventive medicine as key factors, with women benefiting from regular exams.
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Canada
Cosbie
Health League of Canada
Britain
U.S
Denmark
Los Angeles
China occupies an area larger than the United States
The report notes that China’s land area is about one third greater than the continental United States, highlighting the vast geographic scale of the Asian nation compared with North America.
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China
United States
Temptation and the steady man who rang away
A concise proverb notes temptation can be strong yet a man who chooses discipline keeps his resolve and avoids moral failure. It emphasizes restraint and personal strength over short term impulses.
Hudson Bay Route Association Elects New Board in Saskatoon
After a successful convention in Saskatoon the Hudson Bay Route Association elected a multi province board with J S Woodward of Saskatoon as President Willis Richford of Norquay as Vice President and Jas F Gray as Secretary Treasurer The group plans public education on the routes economic benefits and urges greater use of the line A special excursion train to Churchill from Saskatoon July 31 to August 5 priced at 13280 includes fare berths meals buses entertainment boat ride prizes and guided tours to The Pas Flin Flon and Churchill
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J. A.cameron
Youngstown
Alta
Jas. F. Gray
Saskatoon
Sask
Willis A. Richford
Norquay
J. S. Woodward
W. G. Streeton
Plunkett
F. T. Appleby
C. R. McIntosh
North Battleford
C. S. Mitchell
Sturgis
Saskh
Z. Zander
Tomahawk
Wm. McK. Ross
Lackert
C. W. Dunfield
Dauphin
Man
P. J. E. Ortynsky
Canova
C. Steffensen
Regina
H. Schellenberg
Hudson Bay Route Association
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Hudson Bay
North
Churchill
Pas
Flin Flon
Saskatchewan Wheat Queen Contest Draws Votes and Prizes
The 1961 Saskatchewan Wheat Queen contest awards a trip to Florida for the winner with a chaperone, $100 each to two ladies in waiting, and wardrobes for all three winners. Proceeds go to Mental Health Research and TB Prevention. Leads include Iris Sawychyn Moose Jaw Majella Club Elizabeth Van Muillehem and Helen Britz. Vote often.
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Florida
Trans Canada Airlines
A.C.T. Regina Club
Regina
Iris Sawvshyn
Majella Club
Moose Jaw
Elizabeth van Muillehem
Simpsons and Simpson-Sears Sovial Club
Helen Britz
Notre Dame Club
Saskatoon
Summer speech program aids Saskatchewan children
A July and August pilot project in the Humboldt Wa Den a Health Region offers diagnostic and parent counseling services for children with speech defects. Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Junior Red Cross with the Health and Education departments, the University, and the Coordinating Council on Rehabilitation, the program brings in therapists from the United States. Therapists Bernard Cohen of Clayton Missouri and Lucille Holton of Turtle Lake North Dakota join a team including Dr Elizabeth Nelson and regional nurses to provide services through teacher, nurse, and parent referrals.
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Humboldt-Wadena
Saskatchewan Junior Red Cross
Departments of Health and Education
Council On Rehabilitation
United States
Bernard Cohen
Clayton
Missouri
Lucille Holton
Turtle Lake
North Dakota
Elizabeth Nelson
High blood pressure linked to overweight prevalence
A study shows hypertension occurs over twice as often in overweight individuals compared with average weight people. The finding highlights obesity as a major risk factor and suggests the need for targeted health interventions and monitoring.
Soaps Tested on Rabbits Ears Highlight Skin Sensitivity
New soaps are evaluated on rabbits ears due to their highly sensitive skin. The testing aims to ensure irritation risks are identified before human use. Public concern grows over animal testing in cosmetic development.
President Receives About Ten Thousand Gifts A Year
Report notes a president of the United States is believed to receive roughly 10 000 presents annually. This figure reflects a high level of informal gifting from various groups and individuals across the year.
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The
United States
Among Todas of India a woman greets by touching fore head
A journalism student asks for newspaper running tips and is redirected to a subscriber. The editor notes the Mongolian race is the most numerous globally with over 655 million individuals.
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India
United States outdoor editors visit Saskatchewan
Two prominent United States outdoor editors are visiting Saskatchewan to gather article material. Harvey Dryden of the Saskatchewan Government Travel Bureau notes Jack Griffin of the Chicago Sun Times is on a Chicago to Edmonton camping trip via No. 1 Highway and Alaska Highway, renewing ties with Chicago Black Hawks figures. Cal Olson of the Fargo Forum is on a fishing trip in the northern province, while Jim Peterson of the Minneapolis Tribune plans to visit for material and photos.
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United States
Saskatchewan
Harvey Dryden
Jack Griffin
Chicago Sun- Times
Cal Olson
Fargo Forum
Dryden
Griffin
Chicago
Alaska Highway
Regina
Saskatoon
North Battleford
Lloydminster
Edmonton
Mr. Griffin
Black Hawk
Jim Peterson
Minneapolis Tribune
Amsterdam bank trials kid thrift coin machine
The Albertan reports a bank in Amsterdam testing a school located coin machine to automatically record deposits as youngsters insert pennies nickels and dimes or their Dutch equivalents. Critics say children cannot realistically gauge or retrieve exact contents from a heavy machine, predicting likely disappointment.
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Amsterdam
Albertan
Keeping fit pays dividends in daily exercise
Dr. Milton G. Townsend medical director of Northern Electric Co Montreal says golfing weekends are a poor substitute for daily exercise to stay executive fit. He spoke at the 41st Annual Meeting of the Health League.
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Milton G. Townsend
Northern Electric Co
Montreal
Townsend
The
Health League
Canada
Picnic ideas come in bags say health tips
Fresh greens should be chopped and packed in a polythene bag with dressing in a separate jar. For cool picnics use ice in a bag and an insulated chest or newspaper insulated hamper. Host guests can assemble their own sandwiches with sliced French bread and cold cuts to stay fresh.
Revive Summer Drapes with Automatic Dryer
When removing summer drapes and slipcovers from storage use your automatic dryer to revive them. The tumbling procedure will aid in loosening wrinkles and removing musty odors.
Sun’s Hollow Core Would Hold 1.33 Million Earths
A scientific note states that if the sun were hollow its volume could contain about 1,331,000 Earths. The comparison highlights the sun’s immense size relative to our planet.
Hostas Thrive in Shade and Endure Harsh Weather
The article extols hostas as shade loving perennials that require little care once established. They resist pests in shade, tolerate cold and drought, and rarely wilt. Varieties range from narrow to broad leaves in green blue green and variegated forms with white or blue flowers. Flower spikes appear late July to August, and plants can be propagated by root division in spring.
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Treatment and Research Foundation
Anne Adams
Dept. Department Plp.l
Front Street
Toronto
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Willamette River
Milwaukee
Oregon
Oaks
Newfoundland
Canadian
Trujillo
Calgary
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