Manitoba budget 1973 74 sparks tax and spending debate
Report from the Legislature notes Manitoba's budget released March 27 1973 under the NDP. It highlights plans to eliminate health premiums increase education grants and boost local government funding while criticizing the rise in total spending 888 million and a high provincial tax burden. The piece argues for cost control and urges tax and policy shifts to aid Manitobans and small business.
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Manitoba
Canada
NDP
Manitoba Beef Boycott Sparks Local Tax Debate
A Weyourn Manitoba farmer Raymond Paulus launches a self imposed beef boycott over farm spending impact. He warns canceled spring orders could cripple the economy. The piece also criticizes Manitoba NDP taxation and welfare policy, citing a 31 percent provincial rate and calls for tax relief and revenue reform.
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Raymond Paulus
Paulus
Winter Fair Attendees Share Social Evening in Brandon
Mr and Mrs J Johnson at eden and Mr and Mrs Wm McCollough with Cecil led Saturday night gathering. Families of Ralph Schnieder and Fred Smith attended. Robbie Smith joined Calf Scramble at the fair but did not catch a calf, wearing a calf halter and tee shirt. Mrs Kulba is a Brandon Hospital patient. Ernie Dahmer of Austin visited Ken Smith on Sunday. Marion Henderson Ken Smith Fred Klassen and Dave Weibe attended a Children’s Aid meeting at Neepawa United Church Wednesday evening.
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J. Johnson
Eden
Wm. McCollough
Cecil
Ralph Schnieder
Fred Smith
Brandon
Robbie Smith
Kulba
Brandon Hospital
Ernie Dahmer
Austin
Ken Smith
Marion Henderson
Fred Klassen
Dave Weibe
Childrens Aid
Neepawa United Church
McKenzie Ltd Posts 1972 Loss After Subgroup Purchases
E McKenzie Ltd reports a net loss of 128812 for the year ending Oct 31 1972. Seed firm owned by Manitoba government attributes the loss to expenses from acquiring Steele Briggs Seeds in 1971 for 2 million and Brett Young Seeds in 1972 for 1.3 million. Trustee since 1965 by the university of Brandon. four profitable years since 1963. Company aims to realize benefits of combined operations in the current year. Previously 30,000 profit in 1970 and 150,000 profit in 1971.
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Manitoba
McKenzie
Steele Briggs Seeds
Maple Leaf Mills
Toronto
Brett-Young Seeds Ltd
Winnipeg
University of Brandon
Red Meats Set to Rise and Tourism Push Urged
James O Rourke Canada restaurant boss says red meat prices will climb globally as Canada remains a net exporter. He warns restaurant owners gamble on buying large quantities. He promotes expanding Canada’s tourism to generate jobs and diversify beyond American visitors. Also notes local social events and club activities in Portage with dinners, skits, and community donations.
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James ‘Rourke
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Fishermen Clash With Government Over License Rules
Manitoba fishermen at the federation meeting accuse the Department of Natural Resources of imposing license requirements quotas and lake limits against their wishes. Delegates say regulations are dictatorial, with Lake Winnipeg quotas labeled unrealistic. Federation secretary Dempsey Valgardson and fisheries chief Ward Falkner defend process and note limits are needed to maintain livelihoods.
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Provincial
Department of Natural Resources
Manitoba Federation of Fishermen
Federation
Dempsey Valgardson
Gimli
Lake Winnipeg
Ward Falkner
Manitoba sunshine drifts amid Austin district notes
The Austin district reports a sunny day after cloudy skies with farmers hoping for rain. Local families and visitors share travel updates to Regina and Brandon, and to Texas mobile home park life 1850 miles from home. Easter plans and hospital visits accompany community notes as a popular youth leaves town.
Livingstone News Sunday Visits Across District
Sunday visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Humes hosting Morley Henderson of Roblin and Mrs. Sadie Cowan of Winnipeg with the Humes. Frank Weber and family visited Carruthers in Austin and grandfather Lionel McLaren of Toronto. Roy Meloney and Mrs. Ash in Winnipeg. Seneral Hospital visitors with Walter Humes included J. Seddon and Harold of Arden and Fraser of Treherne. Johnny Johnston Sr. visited his mother Minnie Johnston in Macdonald. Gud Turner of St. Lazare attended a Sunday supper with Ernie Wickstead. Danny McDonald attended the Wellman McMillan wedding at Swan Lake. Royal Manitoba Winter Fair attendees from the district included Ernie Wickstead, Ronald Fehr and family, Vic Fehr, Gerald, Glen and Stan Fehr, Robert Gillespie and Tillie and Eva Gillespie, Jones Hunt gun women, AF, and Mrs. Gordon Hay. They are selling their house and moving to Vancouver this month. we extend best wishes.
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Morley Henderson
Roblin
Sadie Cowan
Winnipeg
Walter Humes
Frank Weber
Dick Carruthers
Austin
Lionel McLaren
Toronto
Roy Meloney
Donald Meloney
Ash
Seneral Hospital
J. Seddon
Harold
Arden
Fraser
Treherne
W. H. Johnston Sr
Minnie Johnston
Macdonald
Gud Turner
St. Lazare
Ernie Wickstead
Danny McDonald
Wellman—McMillan
Swan Lake
Amateur Show at Austin Big Success
The Austin Centennial club sponsored an amateur night at the community hall on Friday April 6 drawing a full house. About $220 in profit was added to the senior citizens home fund. Judges included Mrs C Williams Mrs A Manns and Mrs Smith. Top scores were close. 34 items on program. M C was Mr H Shortridge. Junior winners were Andrew Dennis and Perry Peters for instrumental guitar and drum. Grade VI Alice Blue Gown drill and chorus took 2nd. Terry Storie won 3rd with a solo. Loretta Klassen honorable mention for a solo and Coral Callers skit. Stephen and Cameron Hay earned a duet. In seniors Rhea and Kim Fredrickson placed top, Bar W Ranch boys took 2nd, Stuart Denby 3rd with a solo. Honorable mentions went to Austin Glee Club Marlene Schellenberg piano solo and Hanna sisters instrumental. Club ladies express deep thanks for support.
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Austin
Austin Centennial Club
C. Williams
A. Manns
Smith
H. Shortridge
M.C
Andrew Dennis
Perry Peters
Terry Storie
Loretta Klassen
Stephen
Cameron Hay
Rhea
Kim Fredrickson
Bar W. Ranch Boys
Stuart’ Denby
Austin Glee Club
Marlene Schellenberg
Hanna Sisters
You Have a Date on Thursday April 19 1973
The notice invites a social date event on Thursday April 19 1973 from 2 30 to 5 00 p m. It names the time window and date for the gathering as published.
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Bager Sprung Vex Aid
Dabeat
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