Arctic weather stations receive record airlift supplies
The RCAF completed an airlift delivering 356000 pounds of supplies to Isachsen Mould Bay Eureka and Alert using two C 119s. The mission exceeded the 200000 pound target by 56000 pounds and included an air ambulance leg. Airlift operations drew on Resolute Bay Cornwallis Island Namao and Fort Churchill as staging bases.
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RCAF
Isachsen
Mould Bay
Eureka
Alert
Rcaf Station
Namao
Alts
Resolute Bay
Cornwallis Island
Fort Churchill
Man
Perfect health versus reality in a large U S study
A 12 year university study of 10 709 average adults aged 30 to 50 finds 92 percent with a disease or abnormality, often early stage. Cancer in 77, benign tumors 444, heart disease 804, and gynecological abnormalities in 65 percent of women. Tests also show a flying wasp makes 110 wing strokes per second.
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U.S
Saskatchewan Observes Credit Union Day Proclaimed
Lieutenant Governor officially proclaims Thursday October 20 as International Credit Union Day in Saskatchewan. Credit Union Day marks the movement's 26,000 unions worldwide with 14 million members. Saskatoon events include radio programs and community celebrations as 270 unions hold assets over 78 million dollars and 123000 members.
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Eae Se le Frank
Basteds
International Credit Union
Saskatchewan
Credit Colon
Canad
Agsoof
Ilan
O. A. Turnbull
Department of Co-operation and Co-operative Development
OG. A. Turnbull
Crect
Wnt
Civic Authori
Cuna Supply Co-operative
G. A. (al) Chariotineau
Credit Union League of Saskatchewan
World Seed Year adds prizes at Saskatchewan Seed Fair
The 1961 Provincial Seed Fair runs January 10 to 13 in Saskatoon with Farm and Home Week. New competition and more exhibit varieties, plus two new eligible wheat varieties Canthatch and Pembina. Special prizes total 150 dollars from FAO and Searle Grain Co with 25 dollar awards for flax and durum champions.
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University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Searle Grain Co
Willow and poplar borer spreads in Canada says expert
The willow and poplar borer, an introduced European pest, is becoming common in southern British Columbia. Larvae tunnel in bark while adults lay eggs July to November. Willow is preferred but they also attack poplar alder and ornamental birch. Heavily infested trees die or stunt, while less affected trees show boring dust and should be treated with penetrating insecticide in winter or early spring on stems and large branches.
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Europe
Canada
British Columbia
J. W. E. Harris
Forest Biology Laboratory
Department of Agriculture
Victoria
B.C
Record auto dealers hold vast 1960 model stock in US
Auto dealers in the United States faced a record inventory of about 800000 new cars. Birkett Williams, president of the National Auto Dealers Association, said roughly 600000 were 1960 models, with the remainder 1961 models awaiting sale.
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United States
Birkett Williams
National Auto Dealers Association
Skim Milk Powder in Cooking Tricks and Recipes
A compact guide promoting skim milk powder as a versatile nutrition source for adults and children. Includes recipes and usage tips such as meat loaf with powder, gravy, custards, baked custard, and whipped topping with measurements and steps.
Quick Canadian Quiz review
Canadian fact quiz covers pioneer to Pacific coast, early golf site in Montreal 1873, postwar foreign aid totals, 1959 factory wage average, and Canada U S export values. Answers include Alexander Mackenzie 1793, Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal 1873, aid over 4.5 billion, 1959 wage 1.73, and Canadian exports to the U S at 3.1 billion.
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Canada
Pacific
U.S
Alexander Mackenzie
Montreal
Royal Montreal Golf Club
North America
Quick Canadian Facts
Pocket Annual
Bees Avoid Black Surfaces, Studies Suggest
Researchers report that the color black may aggravate bees by absorbing heat and triggering defensive behavior. Observations indicate darker surfaces attract more bee activity, while lighter hues seem to calm foraging patterns.
GEMS OF THOUGHT EMERGENCIES
A compilation of quotes on presence of mind under pressure from Lincoln Eddy Sophocles Feather Macdonald and others. It emphasizes calmness, action, and leadership in emergencies. The collection links mental composure with effective responses and personal strength.
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Abraham Lincoln
Mary Baker Eddy
Sophocles
William Feather
George Macdonald
R. Shannon
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