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Newspaper

Springfield Leader

Location

Springfield, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 24, 1961

Page

5

Calabasas to undergo face lifting for new city complex

Calabasas close to Hollywood to gain a large electric city site replacing Warner Brothers ranch. California Edison buys 1000 acres for modern homes, two golf courses, a shopping center, an R and D center and infrastructure. The change marks end of the old Western film era yet preserves memories of Tom Mix and Hoot Gibson.

Hollywood Calabasas Warner Brothers Movie Ranch Tom Mix William S. Hart Hoot Gibson William Boyd Warner Brothers California Edison Company

Lothario jailed for marriage fraud in East Berlin court

Sixteen women from East Berlin, each about 20, testified as the Leipzig court jailed a 25 year old man for two years for marriage fraud. The Neue Zeit reported that all the women had accepted his proposals before the case.

East Berlin Leipzig Neue Zeit

Jokes and Quips From a Humorous Exchange Card

A man and two children enter a restaurant and order three plates and water. The manager questions them and the man jokes about the orchestra. A schoolboy encounters a sweet old man asking about a fairy godmother. A honeymoon morning joke ends with a breakfast request.

Weekly X-Word Across and Down Clues Puzzle List

A compact puzzle grid clue set including Across items like talisman baby sock and Arab name with several gaps and Down clues such as shore recess cultivated and play on words. The list appears to be a puzzle header or instruction page without filled answers.

Stengel Returns to Manage Mets in 1962

Casey Stengel, age 71, signs a one year contract to manage the New York Mets. George Weiss, 65, returns as president and both reunite after their Yankees dismissal. The club plans to pick players from other National League teams after the World Series with a meeting set in Glendale before scouting staff review.

Casey Stengel New York Yankees Oldtimer New York Mets George Weiss Stengel Yankees Weiss Yanks Met Weiss-Stengel New York Houston Mets Glendale Calif

Canadian flags held by three provincial banners

The quiz lists Nova Scotia Quebec and British Columbia as provinces with their own flags. Barbara Ann Scott, the Canadian girl, won European Olympic and World figure skating titles in 1948. About one third of Canadian firms operate at a loss. In 1961 Canada’s labor force rose to about 6.5 million from 5.2 million in 1951. Fringe benefits cost per employee averaged $1 036 annually.

Nova Scotia Quebec British Columbia Barbara Anne Scott

Goose with two bands shot near Endiang Alta

Albert Ziemer and brothers Albert Larry and Raymond Abram hunted near Endiang when they downed a double banded goose of the wavy white species. Both legs bore bands 597-24768 and 587-25768. It is the first double-banded bird seen here. Bands will be sent to the Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington, DC.

Endiang Alta Albert Ziemer Albert Larry Raymond Abram Fish and Wildlife Service Washington, D.C Hanna-Herald & E. Central News

Communist China U.N. bid worries Tingfu S. Tsiang

Tingfu S. Tsiang, nationalist Chinese adviser, grimly notes the debate on admitting Communist China to U.N. membership, signaling a tense moment at the United Nations amid the contentious issue.

China U.N Tingfu S. Tsiang

Life-like decoys for display and lamp bases

Life-like decoys prized by sportsmen for display and lamp bases. Crafted from shaped wood layers with water-proof glue. Pattern 404 with actual-size carving guides and finishing steps costs 50 cents, part of Sportsmen's Packet No. 24 for $1.75. Home Workshop Patterns, Department P.P.L., 4433 West Lth Ave., Vancouver.

Department P.P.L Lth Ave Vancouver

Litterbugs face $2 fines under Edmonton bylaw

Edmonton police announce $2 tickets for litter offenders after weeks of education failed to curb debris on streets. City officials note bylaw enforcement is harsh but necessary, though revenue is small and civic pride should drive change. Public cooperation remains preferred to penalties.

Edmonton Cne

Wolf tale blamed for scare on Prairie economy

In a critique of overreaction to drought, the piece argues the prairie economy is not ruined and warns against flood of doom rhetoric. It recalls past warnings, notes government support, and cites a fish packaging venture that stalled due to alleged disaster narratives. It urges caution and responsibility among leaders.

The Real Problem in Business Growth and Inflation

The article argues rising costs pressure sales and that the answer lies in higher production per worker and per unit space. It emphasizes management and engineering over blame for recessions and notes ongoing methods improving efficiency, urging a positive, proactive approach to long term profitability.

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