Western Development Fund eyed amid farm city debate
A column discusses a four province Western Development Fund of four billion dollars by 1985 to aid residents of Canada West. Farmers editors urge spending on grain transport rail upgrades yet oppose city focus and highlight education equity and potential for regional industrial growth.
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Canada West
Trans-Canada
Yellowhead
Nix
London
Ontario
Rural Cable Debate Emphasizes Local Economic Aid
A farmer calls for funding research on irrigation and rural communications. The discussion links cable access to town renovations and low-interest loans for merchants, urging public grants and practical uses while urging MPs to act before bureaucrats, living in cities, take charge.
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Chris
No. 2 Son
Son
Health Centre News on Salt in Homemade Baby Foods
A Health Centre report finds homemade baby foods can contain far more salt than commercial products. Analyzing 70 samples from 36 mothers, added salt averaged 64 percent above recommendations, with sodium levels far higher than Heinz products and slightly above Gerber.
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Heinz
Gerber
Increase in Phones Brings Revisions to Hamiota Rates
Manitoba Telephone System reports a rate adjustment effective April 19 due to growth in the Hamiota exchange which now has 1 951 telephones placing it in rate group three. Monthly changes include 25 cent rise for individual residence to 4 10, 25 cent rise for two party residence to 3 85, 15 cent rise for multi party residence to 3 45, 55 cent rise for individual line business to 7 05, and 30 cent rise for multi party business to 4 95.
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Brandon
Hamiota Exchange
Manitoba Telephone System
Manitoba
Public Utilities Board
Prenatal Classes Urged For Expectant Parents
Manitoba Health urges expectant parents to enroll in prenatal classes to improve pregnancy outcomes. Classes taught by public health nurses and trained instructors cover childbirth education, support, and safety. Special options exist for Caesarean deliveries, single parents, and refresher courses in Winnipeg. rural information via Community Services offices.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Department of Health
Department of Community Services
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