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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1969
Page
2
Opinion argues against censorship while urging late night adult content. It contends parents must supervise children and that real violence on screen should be depicted accurately to reduce acceptance of violence as problem solving. It critiques sensational depictions and calls for responsible programming.
In a nationwide debate barbers resist price cuts yet face a shrinking youth clientele. Proposals include reduced rates or free shampoo for hippies who shed long hair, while older customers continue paying higher prices. Some urge special student discounts to revive business.
Opposition leader Gil Molgat accused the Manitoba government of back door tax increases after the budget debate began. He cited shifting $3.9 million from general revenue to medical care premiums, inflating Medicare costs by over 15 percent, and noted broader tax hikes including property income liquor fuel and a five percent sales tax. He urged setting up committees on the TED report and urged government leadership to pursue economic development without partisanship.
Transport Minister Hellyer, also housing minister, said new urban renewal guidelines will be announced soon after cross country housing survey findings. He plans to inspect projects in Vancouver and Calgary this week and warned amendments to housing law may come before the spring building season. Prime Minister Trudeau said there will be no separate minister for housing and urban development.
David Gibson of Montreal has been named British Columbia fields representative for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He will assume his new post in Vancouver on April 13. Gibson replaces John Tibbits, who was appointed manager of the chamber's organization services department in Montreal.
Joanne Evelyn Thompson and David Ronald McMillan were married January 11 1969 at MacGregor United Church Brandon Manitoba officiated by Rev Earle Armistead with music by the Beaver junior choir and Cantatrice ChRors t ers. The couple reside at Lot 12 White Swan Trailer Court Brandon.
T P Hillhouse urged repeal of religious limits on adoption arguing child welfare should drive placement. He noted 450 infants under one month were placed in 1966-67 and questioned the relevance of religion. Joe Borowski backed removing religious provisions as mothers’ surrender showed lack of concern. Debate adjourned by Health Minister Johnson.
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