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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
2
A Winnicaplas educator denounces examinations as a nervous breakdown and brainwash, arguing schools should teach real world facts. She warns exams drive boredom, poor teaching, and lure some pupils to pills, while noting graduation signals employability and proof of persistent effort.
Ottawa readers note a heated push by Ontario police leaders criticizing a proposed police state measure. B Percy Milligan frames criminals as ruthless, likening them to Nazis, while chiefs urge tighter gun controls and record keeping for firearm transfers. Debate grows over warrants and arrests for minor offences.
The column discusses a pension plan white paper claiming a decade long $4 billion surplus for provincial borrowing to fund schools roads and utilities. It outlines compulsory contributions for high earners starting January 1966 with benefits phased in by 1967 and full by 1976. It notes limited impact on private savings and calls for federal provincial tax structure study and a referendum on a flag issue.
Lorna Jean McLachlan daughter of Mr and Mrs N McLachlan Winnipeg married Garry Glen Shyiak Portage la Prairie in a July 11 1964 MacGregor United church ceremony officiated by Rev Armistead. Attendants wore baby blue gowns, reception at MacGregor Memorial Hall. The couple will reside at 315 244 Talbot Ave Elmwood after returning from the east.
Faye Crocker elder daughter of Mrs. K H Crocker and Robert George Welch son of Mr. and Mrs. George Welch wed in Grey United Church Winnipeg on Saturday July 18 1964 at 6 90 pm Rev Tan Harland officiated the double ring ceremony Miss Valdine Mack sang The Lord's Prayer Bride wore a floor length Italian silk gown with Alencon lace extensions and cathedral train Attendants wore pale pink gowns with matching hats and carried white pom cascades Wedding cake displayed mauve gladioli and Shasta poms Guests from Regina Sask Calgary Chicago and Long Beach attended The couple left for a West Coast honeymoon
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