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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1961
Page
3
Advertising rates and subscription terms listed for the Springfield Leader in 1961. Rates include yearly and two year options, with a note on office and advertising pricing. The paper is described as independent weekly serving the district, with contact and staff listings across Manitoba communities.
Defence Minister Douglas Harkness ordered the army to reveal the FN automatic rifle troubles. Demonstrations at Camp Borden showed the FN’s superiority over the Lee Enfield, with 206 hits out of 258 rounds versus 89 hits from 303. Injuries from blow backs were minor, with primers piercing at a rate of about one in 900,000. Modifications at the Canadian Arsenal plant in Toronto addressed ammunition pressure issues, while officials defended the FN as a first class weapon.
Home Economist News explains that floor wax forms a hard shiny, moisture resistant surface and protects against stains and scratches. It covers paste and liquid polishing types, with guidance on selection by floor material and traffic, prep, drying times, odor, and applying two coats plus occasional touch ups.
A Manitoba weekly editor reflects on harsh public criticism and the ease of critics to attack from anonymity. Across Canada leaders including Dr Halpenny and Ottawa mayor Charlotte Whitton illustrate a culture of blunt commentary on politics, defence spending, and media independence, while Communists challenge taxation and policy openly.
The article explains cleaning and waxing practices for linoleum vinyl asphalt and other surfaces. It covers spills dust mopping weekly or more often downstairs and occasionally upstairs, stain removal with steel wool dipped in liquid wax, and using liquid or self polishing wax. It details application methods preparation drying times and maintenance schedules for busy areas.
Agriculture Minister Alvin Hamilton announced the 1961 62 eggs price support remains near last year levels with minor changes. Grade A Medium eggs gain 4000 dozen per producer eligibility and a 34 cent per dozen support price based on Grade A Large, under the Agricultural Stabilization Act and deficiency payments to be reported by grading stations.
A promotional notice offers a higher opportunity for agents to sell 250 household items including cosmetics culinary extracts tonics and farm goods with high commissions and bonuses. Montreal department address listed as FAMIL EX PRODUCTS Dept. R.F. 1600 Delorimier. Also rooms for rent in a modern Lac du Bonnet home with contact Mrs. Fournier Box 645 Lac du Bonnet.
Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet announces a Court of Revision the assessment roll deposited for fifteen days inspection. complaints in writing to the clerk ten days before the sitting. The council will hear revisions at Municipal Hall Lac du Bonnet October 27 1961 at 10:00 am. Clerk L Cherrey signs the notice.
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