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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1967
Page
2
The piece praises haute couture for its artistry while urging designers to prioritize comfort and practicality. It argues fashion should be warm in winter, cool in summer, and suitable for non-model wear, noting issues like very high heels and sheer stockings as examples of impracticality. Increased emphasis on comfort is proposed.
The Carter report faces whether a comprehensive tax base with all income taxed at full marginal rates is efficient and equitable. Dissenters Beauvais and Grant argue exemptions may exist, notably for capital gains, while the majority insists all income belong in the base. Financial Times supports a comprehensive base, noting the need for careful study on marginal rates.
Citizens prepare for a wave of oddball cross country stunts in Centennial Year. Reporters expect bold performers to ride, pogo, or pose in quirky outfits as they travel from town to town, receiving mayoral welcomes and media attention.
The federal government will announce a program of generous grants to assist Indians in moving from reserves to industrial and urban areas as long as they have a job. The plan aims to help families with vocational training while preserving reserves and encouraging reserve development with education seen as key to improving the Indians' place in society.
Indian Affairs Minister Arthur Laing reports Manitoba will spend over 2.5 million for housing for Indian people by March 31 in the $112 million community improvement program. Of 440 units planned for 40 reserves, 245 houses are completed and Peguis reserve shows 16 units with basements on a site designed for 300 homes. Other reserves receive professionally planned layouts to extend services from nearby communities.
The Canadian Medical Association urges middle aged men and women to exercise regularly to combat rapid tissue degeneration in heart lungs and muscles. Automation reduces activity and apathy grows. a simple home program like SBX or 10BX keeps weight normal and boosts zest for living. The CMA calls for active participation in exercise programs for this group.
A broad range of price increases at the wholesale level pushed Canada’s general wholesale index to 262.0 in February from 260.7 a month earlier. Six of eight product groups rose, per the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. Major gains occurred in copper and its products cedar wood and paper board soaps and ingredients sulfur and petroleum products sugar and its products tea coffee and cocoa and animal products.
The Manitoba government won approval in principle Thursday for a five percent retail sales tax after a month of delaying tactics. The bill passed second reading 29 to 28 with all opposition parties voting against, and a clause by clause review is expected next week ahead of third reading and June 1 implementation. Opposition leaders warned the government that continued resistance could deepen public anger.
Prime Minister Pearson dismissed claims he would delay the armed forces unification bill after passage. He said unification will proceed, and televised Parliament proceedings might be used to inform the country. He noted an Alberta Liberal suggestion to meet cabinet in the west, but called it a special occasion. Pearson arrived in Calgary on a western trip and received a Doctor of the University of Calgary degree. He defended his stance against misinterpretations about delaying implementation while acknowledging timing concerns. An immigration inquiry into harassment claims at a mime troupe case proceeded as Vaughn faced bail issues. A student group protested bail for two other troupe members.
A printed bill from the Manitoba Legislature confirms that apartment blocks will carry the same nine mill levy as farm property and homes under the new education foundation program. Introduced by Education Minister George Johnson for first reading, the bill shows the levy applying to land and buildings used solely for residential occupation, with some exclusions to follow.
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