Diabetic Association Aids Canadians Across Provinces
An article for Health Magazine outlines the Diabetic Association’s aims. It promotes early detection through universal urinalysis, provides immediate guidance on injections and diet, offers free supplies to low income diabetics, and supports research. Formed seven years ago under Dr C H Best and Dr A L Chute, it now has branches nationwide except Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Magazine
Health League of Canada
Canada
Diabetic Association
C. H. Best
A. L. Chute
Prince Edward Island
Manitoba
Manitoba Game Branch Adopts New Olive Uniforms for Rangers
Manitoba game guardians in the south of The Pas region receive olive green uniforms for the opening of the season. Twenty one officers are outfitted, with fifteen more in the north awaiting gear. First time the force wears uniforms, the set includes an Eisenhower jacket with gold buttons, black and gold shoulder flashes, matching trousers, and an olive-drab forage cap. Summer wear removes the jacket, while winter gear includes a lined parka with detachable hood and a ski cap.
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Game Branch
Manitoba
Pas
Manitoba Game Guardians
Mines and Natural Resources, Manitoba Game Branch
Domestic and Farm Water System Shipments Rise
Shipments of domestic and farm water systems from January to June rose in value to $3,037,279 this year from $2,697,759 in 1955, with numbers of deep well shallow well and sump pumps all higher.
Pheasant season canceled as birds fail to meet target
Manitoba officials announce no pheasant hunting this year due to severe winter losses of last year’s releases. Progress on a biological study follows, while other game birds see expanded season areas east of Lake Winnipeg and north of the Winnipeg River. Sharptailed and Hungarian Partridge may be hunted province wide except in preserves.
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Lake Winnipeg
Winnipeg River
53Rd Parallel
Winnipegosis
Manitoba
McCreasry
Lake Manitoba
Bell
Game and Flcw Federation
Oil frogmen probe Gulf of Mexico for stratigraphic clues
Six scientists using a 65 foot boat and aqualung gear descend up to 65 feet offshore near Galveston Texas to study gulf floor sediments for sedimentary traps. They dredge core and photograph marine life while marine seismic blasts echo nearby. Near sighted divers regain normal vision underwater.
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Port of Galveston
Texas
Continental Shelf
Gulf
San Marcos
U.S. Navy
Great East Texas
Gulf Floor
First Metis Co op at Green Lake
The Green Lake Metis Settlement incorporated the Green Lake Sett ler's Co operative Limited on July 17. A general store venture led by the Metis is located near Green Lake with supplies bought largely from Federated Co operatives Limited Saskatoon via Meadow Lake Co op.
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Green Lake
Fall forage program urged for Saskatchewan farms
Saskatchewan farmers especially in the west and southwest are urged to plant part of their acreage to fall forage crops to boost feed reserves. The program offers two pasture and hay mixes plus alkali and flood-tolerant blends with seed at low prices and freight paid by the department. Late fall seeding after October 15 is advised. sowing depth and row spacing vary by soil zone. Prices may rise next year due to a short seed crop, and one acre of grass alfalfa per livestock head is recommended. Full details available from Ag reps or the Department of Agriculture in Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
R. E. McKenzie
Plant Industry
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
McKenzie
Ag. Reps
Regina
The Bad Bugs of Bacteria and Germs
A science note states that among about 2,000 known bacteria and germs only roughly 100 are believed to pose harm to humans, underscoring the rarity of dangerous pathogens.
Humorous clashes and quirky quotes from famous figures
A roundup of witty exchanges between G. K. Chesterton and Bernard Shaw, a Dallas grocer joke over grapes and bank favors, a lost child and quiet observers at a football game, and a humorous note on zoo warning signs in Central Park with a pun on feeding yourself to animals.
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G. K. Chesterton
Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Chesterton
G. K
England
New York
Central Park
U S Canada Civil Defence Committee Meets in Battle Creek
The fifth meeting of the Joint U S Canada Civil Defence Committee will take place October 18 19 at the U S Federal Civil Defense Administration headquarters in Battle Creek Michigan. Hon Paul Martin Minister of National Health and Welfare and federal Cabinet Minister responsible for Civil Defence announced recent. Governor Val Peterson will co chair the session. The committee formed in 1951 oversees joint planning and operation for Civil Defence between the two nations with Working Groups covering medical weapons welfare training legal warning communications transport emergency operations public information and evacuation planning. The previous meeting was July 8 1955 in Ottawa.
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Civil Defence Committee
U.S
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Battle Creek
Mich
Paul Martin
National Health and Welfare
Martin
Val Peterson
United States
Canada
Ottawa
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Rangers
Man
A. F An
Hubert de Givenchy
Suez Canal
Egypt
Suez Canal Company
E. J. Bust
Regina Leeder
Pest
Gulf of Mexico
Grover Brinkman
Dallas
U.s.-Canada
CD Holding
Prestone Anti- Freeze
Prestone
Eveready
National Carbon Company
Union Carbide Canada Limited
Combine
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