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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1973
Page
7
Extension Home Economist Miss Marilyn McGregor explains how to prepare and freeze chopped and grated ingredients in advance. Suggestions include prepackaged onions cheese bread crumbs and peppers stored in airtight containers or freezer jars to save time and reduce prep effort.
A private member's bill proposing direct election of Winnipeg's mayor drew Liberal and Conservative support. Jean Allard says 7,000 to 8,000 signatures back the idea as December 1974 elections approach. Lawmakers noted unicity government since 1972 and debated whether voters should choose the mayor directly.
The Clear Lake Campers Association argues the Wasagaming post office will not reopen for 1973, noting lack of postmaster hiring, reduced funding, and limited rent. It warns retirees and cottage residents would struggle to receive mail, urging immediate protests to Postmaster General Andrew Ouellett.
Uskiw says a new system will provide a fairer deal for ranchers by transferring crown land administration from mines to agriculture on April 1 1973 74. Guidelines outline alternatives to bidding and link leases to cattle prices aiming to protect rural populations and ordinary farmers.
Brandon visitors greet friends in Portage and Kakabeca Falls while early spring birds return. The piece notes wage retroactivity concerns for fixed incomes, crowning a call for broader rent relief and veteran consideration, plus community fire safety, weather shifts, and local weddings and condolences.
D V Gilson vice president of research at the University of Manitoba warned a wheat surplus could reappear if western farmers push wheat farming in 1973 and 74. He noted ready cash markets and price advantages may lift production while demand from Russia China and India grows. He proposed compensatory price policies including support prices marketing certificates and open market sales with payments for limited volumes.
The federal government announced tougher rules for barbecued roasted and broiled meat and poultry to curb food poisoning. Regulations require proper storage below 40 or above 140 degrees and labeling. Dr. Morrison notes emphasis on barbecued chickens in supermarkets and delicatessens and urges shoppers to trust dealers. Poultry is especially at risk as organisms can transfer post cooking during handling.
Spokesmen for Winnipeg's business community praised Manitoba budget steps cutting taxes for individuals, including June 1 abolition of health insurance premiums and higher education property tax rebates. Critics argue small business burdens remain, while CMA's Bulman supports broader production equipment tax relief. a Toronto theatre opens a new Midnight Specials series with Luella Booth’s Hickory Victory Doe.
A 10,000 watt English language radio station approved by the Radio-Television Commission will operate at 1220 AM from Boissevain Man. The station plans to broadcast day and night with programming sourced mainly from Altona Man 140 miles away, where the owners also run another station.
The Canadian Automobile Association urged blood tests as a stricter deterrent to impaired driving, citing Britain Denmark and Sweden. The brief says blood sampling determines precise alcohol levels and would be backed by trained technicians. refusal would be an offence. It also calls delaying emission standards to 1980 for more research and awards broad warranty and safety measures.
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