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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
2
The article notes poets have long drawn on woodland scenes while many readers, bound to cities, yearn for nature. It reflects on urban life pulling people from leafy retreats and imagines the scent and calm of forests after rain, contrasting with modern cars and city homes.
A reflective essay argues that summer arrivals of itinerants highlight North Americas emphasis on material values. It warns conformity suppresses personality when wealth dominates, praising intellectual or artistic goals as a path for free self expression. It cautions against extreme rebellion yet values honest opinions and diverse lifestyles.
Conflicting figures from groups like the American Hi Association and the American Kennel Club fuel a light hearted dispute over whether cats or dogs dominate in the United States. Estimates range widely with millions of animals cited by multiple organizations.
Manitoba announces deer season dates with regional openings from November 18 to 30 in fringe southern areas and November 25 to 30 in settled southern zones. Morning hunting trial runs November 25 to 30 in south central Manitoba. Special early season October 4 to 12 near the Winnipeg River. Licences vary by resident status. moose and elk restrictions noted.
Rossendale News column lists visitors and family gatherings around Portage, Winnipeg, Treherne, and Delta Beach. People dropped in for weekly visits, trips to Lynch's Point, and holidays at Clear Lake. Winners and prize recipients at bingo and 4H club rally are noted, with local families named.
Stanley Knowles asked in the Commons for more stenographic help to answer letters from elderly pensioners dismayed by the government pension plan. State Secretary Pickersgill said the public is convinced of the government's sincerity. Knowles offered to turn his mail over to Pickersgill and inquired if the pension plan would be debated again before the summer recess.
Canada plans to boost shipments of wheat and flour to needy nations under aid programs. Trade Minister Sharp told the Commons he expects Canada to dispose of about 40 million dollars worth of food annually within a few years, up from 4 million in 1962-63. He also announced a return to 1.50 dollars per bushel for No 1 wheat to prairie farmers, with 80 cents for barley and 96 cents for other grains. Opposition spokesmen accused Liberals of ignoring campaign pledges for a 2.4 dollar per bushel minimum and criticized potential payments of 3 dollars per bushel to farmers.
The Federation of Mayors and Municipalities calls for immediate sale of a federal municipal loan and development fund. A provincial conference will be held Friday and Saturday to discuss the proposed fund and its federal role.
Ottawa MPs prepare for a lengthy battle as opposition parties challenge an 11 percent sales tax on building materials and production machinery. NDP motions to strike sections failed 100 to 70, with debate likely to last four to five days. Government argues extra revenue justified though taxes may be unpopular.
The Manitoba cabinet approved a nine cent an hour minimum wage increase, boosting urban rates to 75 cents and rural rates to 70 cents. Effective Sept 3, the change affects a small portion of the labor force and follows the minimum wage board’s majority report. A minority urged lower learner rates, while the government allows lower wages under special permit to hire handicapped workers.
The Senate sent 50 divorce bills to the Commons where NDPer obstruction in Skeena and Timiskaming stalled action. Senator Roebuck plans to push a batch of 100 more, while Senator Pouliot criticizes the handling of divorce cases. Proposals include empowering the Exchequer Court to hear Quebec and Newfoundland cases and increasing judges.
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