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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1960
Page
9
A look at how silent screen icons fade from front pages as younger faces rise. The piece notes stars like Nis Aster, once a bold romantic lead, now works a different job, while Frank Maya shifts from matinee idol to television parts.
Bible circulation in Brazil rose from 122000 in 1958 to 211000 in 1959 with a plan for 300000 copies in 1960 amid taxed Bible paper. A 45000 line Concordance was issued for the Portuguese Bible revision. Separate notes cover Bible translations and Hibie readings. In Hollywood, the “IT” girl shifts to housewife life, Shirley Temple’s career evolved, and the movie industry’s earnings dynamics are explored with health and luck as key factors.
The text notes a 1946 to 1956 rise of about 30,000 manufacturing jobs per year in Canada, followed by a cumulative drop of 50,000 since then. It states the Girl Guides began in Canada in 1909, the same year the movement started in England, and defines anthropophobia as the fear of society.
Fashion notes describe a white wide sailor collar sheath for junior figures. Printed Pattern 4700 targets Jr Miss sizes 9 11 13 15 17 with front banding and waist emphasis. Include size 13 requires 31 yards of 35 inch fabric and order to area pattern department with fifty cents.
Delight a little girl with this nylon organdy cotton Santa Claus party pinafore. Baste Santa on removable after holidays. Pattern 7418 offers sizes 4 6 8. Send thirty five cents to Household Arte, P.O. Box, 6 Front Street W Toronto. Name Address Pattern Number required.
The South Saskatchewan River dam project nears a $3 million embankment contract completion and paves the way for additional tenders. PFRA engineers report about 748 workers on site with winter work ahead, including embankment, diversion tunnels, and Well and road construction.
The Independent of Stettler Alberta notes that in smaller towns residents once rallied eagerly for projects, and even now when a major undertaking arrives the community spirit reappears. It contrasts past and present engagement amid growth, while a side remark mentions bamboo can reach 120 feet tall.
Montreal authority Andy O'Brien urges national unity in cheering at games. He argues booing reflects youth revolt against authority and harms sports culture, citing Edmonton Calgary Regina Winnipeg cases. Adults must model proper conduct or the appeal will fail.
A letter to the editor asks if anything can be done to stop the highway toll and suggests higher government action. The editor urges a realistic approach, proposing scrapping old jalopies, stricter driving permits, a tougher Traffic Act, and harsher penalties for motor manslaughter, but notes public opinion is not yet ready for drastic measures. Until drivers change, the toll will rise as reckless and irresponsible behavior goes unchecked.
A short column jokes that staying home in winter makes people smarter, citing a Corgget magazine article claiming thinking drops above 70 degrees and peaks around 40. College students reportedly scored 40 percent lower in heat than in winter, making homebound readers feel clever as others seek sun and travel.
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