Public Apathy Reaches New Low by Lewis Powell Jr
A luncheon speech by Lewis F Powell Jr former head of the American Bar Association cites excessive public tolerance for substandard morals as causing lawlessness. He lists juvenile drinking traffic violations obscenity pornography illegal gambling insurance fraud divorce circumvention and general disregard for law as tolerated evils. The speaker urges readers to heed his warning and reflect on the issue.
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August
American Bar Association
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Powell
Community pastures face water limits amid expansion plans
The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration expects 145 000 animals to be carried on community pastures in the Prairie Provinces this summer amid plans to reach full capacity. Water supply adequacy worries pastures in southwestern Saskatchewan and Kindersley. Artificial insemination will be offered on seven pastures, up from five last year.
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Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Kindersley
Origin of the word thug traced to historic murder gang in India
Linguistic note traces the term thug to a band of professional murderers who terrorized India until between 1830 and 1840, when British forces suppressed them. The label entered English during the colonial era as a descriptor for violent criminals.
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India
Quake Alters Southcentral Alaska Harbors Depths
A survey of Valdez Seward and Whittier harbors shows Valdez now 1848 feet deep and Seward 390 to 450 feet deep after the March 27 quake. Tidal waves wrecked docks, disrupting port use. Alaska faces $28.5 million in 1966 tax losses and over $16 million in quake expenses during the period.
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Alaska
Valdez
Seward
Anchorage
Whittier
Short
Wiggle Family Divorce Notice Stirs Local Records
Muriel Wiggle and Trevor Wiggle appear in a listed divorce suit as Goodman in earlier filings. The saga traces name changes after marriage vows and vows to avoid becoming Mrs Wiggle, with residents in Little Dean noting the identity clash and repeated use of Wiggle on legal papers.
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Muriel Wiggle
Goodman
Wiggle
M. G
Wiggle T. J
Trevor Wiggle
Muriel
Mrs. Wiggle
Trevor
Gloucestershire
Little Dean
Wiggle-Goodmans
Wiggles
Early Icelandic settlement origins and Norse arrival
The text notes seafarers knew of Iceland from the 4th century, but no settlement existed until the 9th century when Irish hermits built dwellings. A Norwegian chieftain began permanent settlement by moving his family to the area that became Reykjavik.
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Iceland
Reykjavik
Nicotine Feeding Pigs Increases Lean Meat At Nappan
Dr. Hugh M. Cunningham at the CDA Nappan research branch reports seven years of study showing 5 p.p.m. nicotine sulfate in pig feed reduces fat and boosts lean tissue. Tests indicate a 5 to 17 percent rise in protein fat ratio, 10 to 20 percent more Grade A carcasses, 5 to 8 percent higher Record of Performance scores, 2 to 5 percent better feed efficiency, and a slight dressing percentage increase.
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CDA
Nappan
N.S
Hugh M. Cunningham
Nicotine Feed Additive Boosts Pig Profits, Tests Show
Dr. Cunningham reports that adding nicotine to pig feed raises net profits and Grade A carcass yield. In trials, 5 p.p.m. nicotine increased profits per ton by 7.05 dollars and improved feed efficiency with a 10 percent rise in Grade A carcasses. Additional tests on chickens and pigs show consistent benefits, though adrenalin remains more effective in direct injections. Safety clearance from health authorities is requested before wider use.
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Cunningham
Nova. Scotia
Food and Drug Division
Department of Health and Welfare
Saskatchewan seeks provincial flag designer with $500 prize
A $500 award will be given for a distinctive Saskatchewan provincial flag design approved by the Saskatchewan Jubilee and Centennial Corporation. Submissions by Aug 31 1964 must be on 8 by 11 bristol board and postmarked to Regina. If chosen, the flag will be unveiled at January Jubilee events and used in 1967 celebrations.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Saskatchewan Jubilee and Centennial Corporation
Bristol
McCallum-Hill Building
Regina
Britain’s oldest soldier to retire on 65th birthday
Lance Corporal Tom Hooper, Britain's oldest serviceman, will retire June 27 marking 1917 enlistment. He said his aim was to see the Kaiser off, reflecting on a long career spanning the Great War era.
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Tom Hooper
Britain
Savings retreat to South as Cape Coral sees growth
Over 55,000 Cape Coral Florida homeowners inhabit the area with more than a thousand Canadian owners among them. The inland city attracts winter residents and investors, signaling continued demand for waterfront properties.
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Cape Coral
Florida
Natalie Woods Sister Lana Wood Engaged to Karl Brent
Lana Wood 18, engaged to Karl Brent road manager for Judy Garland and VP of her production company. Lana an actress, previously married. Brent also married before. Family background: father a designer and set decorator. mother a former ballet dancer. Red Skelton redecorates dressing room Japanese style and considers Tokyo trip for Olympics. World’s Fair New York Hollywood pavilion planned with Grauman's features and a museum. Kathryn Camelot theft of $30,000 in furs and jewels. Dyan Cannon's apartment ransacked with $10,000 missing.
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Natalie Woods
Lana Wood
Karl Brent
Judy Garland
Lana
Hollywood Studios
Red Skelton
Tokyo
Palm Springs
New York
Hollywood Pavilion
Hollywood Boulevard
Kathryn
Chicago
Dyan Cannon
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