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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1957
Page
2
The New York Rangers faced a tough outing as they extended their five game unbeaten run with a draw. Despite the push, the club still trails its all time best, having completed 19 games with 14 wins and five draws in that early period.
Publisher P A G MacKay warned that rising costs and circulation battles threaten truth in news. He urged newspapers to report honestly, avoid editorial censorship in reporting, and resist coast to coast chains that concentrate power. He praised The Canadian Press style book as bias guard. He said papers must mirror life, inform, guide, and foster unity while remaining objective.
Canaries rarely live more than 25 years.
Local meeting hears a Winnipeg firm may establish a women headwear factory in Carman while discussions push for road maintenance, water bylaw delays, and better service. Alf Strachan cites 1956 census figures on Dufferin farms, crops, and livestock, noting diversification and strict seed grain rules.
The Free Lance reports Balcarres officially opened a new three room high school costing 46 000 with a ribbon cutting by deputy minister A McCallum. Mayor M Salter L C Reid and L D Keith spoke along with contractor A Trithardt who presented keys to the deputy minister. The building includes laboratory library and staff room and was designed by Wm Swan of Punnichy.
A small shrew is described as capable of aggressive behavior far larger than itself, with the creature posing a notable risk relative to its diminutive size. The report notes its potential to engage up to twice its body length in certain conditions, prompting caution for handlers and observers.
A reflection from The Signal in Wawota Saskatchewan on how communities suffer gaps when prominent, busy citizens die. It emphasizes inheriting qualities like thoughtfulness, gentleness, and unselfish ambition to fortify families and communities against loss.
A letter from The Manitou, Watrous, Sask., dated November 7 1957 laments the retirement of a small two wheeled mail cart after 40 years of service. It contrasts the cart’s quiet reliability with diesel engines, outer space travel, and Sputnik era speed. The writer muses on aging citizens who gave much to others and wishes the cart peace and contentment.
Boston Bruins veteran trainer Charles Green says his most embarrassing moment was grabbing an injured player's shoulder only for the player to insist the injury was his knee. The remark highlights the tension between coach and athlete during injuries.
In 1956 Canada produced 100,884 bicycles and imported 124,167 bicycles. This shows a substantial domestic output alongside strong import activity shaping the market.
The Brooks Alberta school board adopts a screening policy similar to County of Newell Schools enabling expulsion for unsatisfactory work. It targets students far below ability, not those trying earnestly. November report cards will trigger probation and possible expulsion review with parent interviews and superintendent reporting.
A compact set of Q and A about Canada covering distance from the 49th parallel to the Arctic Ocean estimated at 1,600 miles. It notes postwar foreign aid at about 1,500 dollars per family in 1956, and lists primary industries such as agriculture forestry fisheries trapping mining and electric power employing ~20 percent of workers. Pemmican is described as buffalo meat dried sun dried powdered and mixed with melted fat.
One breath, one meal, one heartbeat, one step at a time. The message urges patience with time, urging restraint and focus on the present to avoid rushing into the future or dwelling on the past.
This rule urges daily action on tasks you dislike to form the habit of doing your duty without reluctance. It frames discipline as a golden path to consistent effort and self mastery through routine.
In the Swiss Alps at least 70 peaks soar over 10,000 feet, marking a high altitude landscape. The count reflects a rugged terrain with many summits drawing hikers and climbers.
Advertisement for pattern 7235 detailing knitting a bag and matching gloves in sizes small to large using sport yarn. Includes leather or plastic bag handle and 35 cent price, with order details to Household Arte Department Toronto. Also promotes two free patterns and a 1957 needlecraft book available for 25 cents.
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