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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 07, 1969
Page
2
The piece argues that while livestock and grain studies have advanced Canada’s agricultural sector, marketing research is underfunded. It notes world competition and a wheat glut as evidence of the need for studies on market dynamics, consumer demand, and product quality to help farmers adapt and reduce frustration.
A Yukon plebiscite on lowering the drinking age from 21 to 19 allowed 19 and 20 year olds to vote, prompting questions about the logic of extending suffrage to those deemed minors. turnout was 2,150 of over 10,000 eligible, with 1,290 in favor and 860 against.
A Reading England scientist Dr John Bench from the Royal Berkshire Hospital proposes a method to calm a crying baby by turning on a washing machine or vacuum in the kitchen. He suggests silence as the cause of crying and offers this appliance solution, noting it may make the infant sleep. The piece ends with a playful jab about hydro bills.
Northeastern United States endures 10 rain drenched days with calls blaming moon meddling after Apollo 11. Meteorologist Dr. Robert Harris notes scientific frontal systems cause the gloom while some callers cite scripture. Harris cautions a pattern break for next week with clearing skies.
After union protests and a ruling by public service adjudicator W. S. Martin, the Postal Department agreed to let letter carriers eat on their routes starting August 6 while keeping post office start of duties. Carriers gain short wash-up periods but the five day week efficiency gains are likely reduced, with projected annual savings cut in half. Jack Colville of the Letter Carriers of Canada notes the reversal.
Residential gas customers in Alberta will see an eight per cent reduction on bills after Aug 1 under a provincial discount. The rebate, exceeding eight dollars on an $103 yearly bill, arises from Ottawa’s 1965 tax-sharing deal and will apply to about 130 000 Northwestern Utilities customers in central Alberta. The move aims to align private utilities with publicly owned companies, with rebates funded from tax payments and passed through to consumers.
Edmonton public school board authorized a grant of 5350 dollars toward a school building for aphasic children. The facility will house 37 students with aphasia, a cerebral disease causing speech loss.
Manitoba Hydro told the Public Utilities Board that March 1968 rate increases will cover operating costs only through 1970. Officials argued the rise, about six per cent, is needed due to higher interest and material costs.
The European Common Market raised export rebates for cereal exporters in retaliation for price cutting by Canada and the United States. Increases target soft wheat mixed wheat and rye exports to Africa Central America and Poland. The executive commission was ordered to raise levels at a ministers meeting. The ministers accuse Canada and the US of breaking the International Grains Arrangement by pricing below minimums. The commission will report back in September on effects including freight services and labor.
Manitoba agriculture reports the crop outlook has improved owing to warm weather and frequent showers. Overall crops are good to excellent, except areas west of Winnipeg with excess moisture, while early seeded crops are headed and late crops progressing well. Haying slowed by showers. sugar beets, vegetables, canning peas and alfalfa yields expected above average.
Ontario MPP Stephen Lewis of Scarborough West argues against abolishing medical care insurance premiums, saying it would be too costly. Manitoba's Ed Schreyer announces a full abolition funded by general revenues, while PC MPA Eric Winkler contends fees are needed to curb abuses and that taxes ultimately support funding.
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