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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1956
Page
2
A reader recalls a morning greeting from a stranger outside the Hamilton post office and argues that friendliness improves mood and social harmony. The essay advocates greeting others, even enemies, and notes friendliness can soften daily life despite potential awkwardness. It compares cordial behavior to a cat chasing its own tail.
The Mail Drumheller notes lightning as a dramatic stage effect of summer storms. It highlights lightning as a major, deadly natural force yet a source of benefit by delivering nitrogen compounds via thunderstorms. It mentions historical lightning arresters developed since 1892 to protect power lines.
A Canadian reader criticizes an embassy official in Ottawa for an unwholesome reference to Britain's rule in India on a CBC radio feature. He argues the CBC tolerates Communist propaganda and laments the Indian Pakistan disputes, urging better manners before using Canada’s airwaves.
A 167 year old Colombian man, Javier Pereira, is in New York for medical age tests. Reports describe his diminutive four foot four inch frame and the public attention while doctors question the age evidence. A neighbor recalls Pereira as old since her childhood, and locals argue moral concerns about treating him as a spectacle.
A plea to back local hockey youngsters aged seven to sixteen practicing at the Wigwam after six. The piece notes equipment costs, growing out of gear, and calls for financial help from organizations to outfit bantams through juveniles, arguing hockey should have community support alongside Little League.
The Canadian urges Camrose to actively pursue industry by organizing efforts with the Provincial Industrial Development Board member Hal Yerxa. It calls for transparency through the Board of Trade Industrial Committee, public records of negotiations, and a city-wide self analysis to attract projects without delay. It notes Camrose proximity to Edmonton and its labor potential to sustain sizable payrolls.
A Women’s Institute exhibition reveals quirky heirlooms. A Sheffield wife risked life to recover a family thimble. a Manchester woman valued a tattered teddy bear stuffed with sovereigns. A Sussex farmer’s wife cherishes silk from a parachute once saving her husband’s life.
Municipal organizations concerned with fluctuations in Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba water levels are invited to submit written briefs to the board. J. A. Griffiths said briefs should describe problems from rising and falling levels as field studies and topographical surveys proceed on the eastern shore of Lake Manitoba with aerial studies planned later. Eduard Kuiper, former well dyking engineer, directs technical work. H. S. Cameron acts as administrative secretary.
Skim milk powder is claimed cheaper than liquid whole milk and usable in most cooking and drinking. It is presented as a weight loss aid and long lasting in its own container with minimal waste since only the needed amount is used each time.
Iceland, with 160000 people and few resources beyond fish and hot springs, has developed a modern civilization. Reykjavik's growth, airports nationwide, and two busy airlines reflect the bustling capital, while turf insulation and hot water mains power homes and greenhouses, fueling widespread electrification and a robust foreign trade per capita.
Holiday period offers rich photo opportunities from turkey prep to tree decorating. Close ups capture family moments at Christmas dinner, Christmas Eve gatherings, and eggnog parties. Simple cameras and four foot focus produce warm, personal keepsake greetings for next year.
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