Hansen's disease shift from leprosy called progress
The article argues for renaming leprosy as Hansen's disease to reduce stigma. It notes transmission requires prolonged close contact, debunks everyday life danger, and urges public acceptance. It cites modern care that stops infectious progression and reintegrates patients, while stressing persistent fear in some communities.
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United States
Canada
French Guiana
Martinique
Guadeloupe
WHO Chronicle
Japan forecast 129 million bushels rice harvest this year
A record harvest is predicted for Japan with 129 million bushels, driven by expanded plantings and favorable weather. Last year’s yield stood at 212 million bushels, reflecting a strong crop outlook despite eurosmuggling.
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Japan
Manitoba Premier Signals 1958 Economic and Agricultural Challenges
Premier Douglas Campbell warned Manitobans that 1958 would bring continued economic hurdles and agricultural pressures. He cited rising costs and low prices for grain, congested world markets, and urged vigor, courage, imagination, and hard work to achieve national prosperity. He also noted space exploration as a global challenge and urged mounting human effort at home and abroad.
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Douglas Campbell
Manitoba
Prairie Provinces
West
Canada
Outer Space
Free World
Manitoba Premier Advocates Health and Prosperity
Douglas Campbell, Premier of Manitoba, calls for health care efforts to safeguard a prosperous and peaceful nation as the Department of National Health and Welfare promotes united action. The message underscores national cohesion and timely health policy.
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Department of National Health and Welfare
Nuts grow on G H Stinsons private almond tree
In Indian Head Saskatchewan on December 24, 1957 The News reports G H Stinson has harvested almonds from a ten year old four foot high shrub planted from nursery stock. The velvety coated almonds boast a hard shell and the blossoms were brief. The shrub stands unprotected through winter and Stinson compares the nuts to those grown in banana belts.
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G. H. Stinson
Mr. Stinson
Indian Head
Sask
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