McGill aims high with space gunnery project
McGill University leads Canada in space research by developing H AR P High Altitude Research Project using a 16 inch ex US Navy gun at Barbados to launch catapult projectiles to space. The program directed by Dr Gerald V Bull, involves 16 faculty, 25 technicians, radar, data center and US Army backing. Shots reach 70 miles, pierce through the ionosphere and enter the E region, with future aims toward 100 miles and potential rocket integration.
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Montreal
McGill University
H. H. Wells
McGill Faculty of Engineering
Gerald V. Bull
McGill
Barbados
West Indies
United States Army Research Office
Project Hla.r.p
D. L. Mordell
eGill
Caribbean
University Space
False theory on alcohol protecting arteries dismissed
The Heart Foundation says the idea that heavy drinking guards against artery hardening has little basis. Researchers found alcohol raises blood cholesterol, a fatty substance linked to artery disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
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The
Heart Foundation
Canada natural gas production rises sharply in 1962
Canada produced 936.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas in 1962, nearly triple the 337.8 billion cubic feet produced five years earlier. This jump reflects growing energy demand and expanding exploration during the period.
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Canada
Hanging Racks and Outdoor Storage Patterns
Magazine wall racks offer eye level access with three designs shown, pattern 206 provides cutting guides and directions. A six foot by three foot outdoor storage unit fits along a drive or boundary. pattern 416 gives dimensions and construction steps. Both patterns priced at 50 cents each, with packets and bundles available from Home Workshop Patterns in Vancouver.
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Boundry
Department P.P.G.L
West Sth Ave
Vancouver
Honey support price unchanged for 1963 64 period
The Agricultural Stabilization Board set the honey support price at 13.5 cents per pound for July 1 this year through June 30, 1964, unchanged for three years. Helpers receive deficiency payments equal to the shortfall between the average market price of White No 1 extracted honey and 13.5 cents, with eligible Canadian extracted honey deliveries to approved packers or sold through commercial outlets.
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The
Agricultural Stabilization Board
Canada
W L F U Schedule September Games
Montreal visits Vancouver on September 16 followed by Edmonton at Saskatchewan on the 21 and Edmonton at Winnipeg on the 23. The schedule lists three CFL style matchups with teams traveling between Canadian venues this month.
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Montreal
Vancouver
Edmonton
Saskatchewan
Winnipeg
Salad dangers from improper refrigeration
Health warnings from the Health League of Canada urge careful storage of salads custards and cream filled desserts to prevent food poisoning. Warm moist kitchens promote rapid growth of staphylococcus bacteria and toxin production can cause illness boils or death if contaminated food remains above 70 degrees. Proper refrigeration prevents activation. Scientists note normal sleep involves 35 to 60 movements.
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The
Health League of Canada
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Regina
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