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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
2
An editorial argues Canadians tolerate highway murderers while hunting harmless wildlife, urging safer roads, stricter enforcement, and real road protection. It contrasts harsh penalties for crimes like gun violence with neglect of drunk driving and reckless motorists, predicting little change.
A speaker describes a cascade of taxes licenses and insurance requirements as the cause of financial ruin. He laments legal and social pressures, noting inspections fines and boycotts. He ends by saying he sold wolves pups to obtain money for the cheque.
Alberta rancher George G. Ross argues welfare affects cattle like people. He cites Gerard Guichon who winters cattle in the mountains, notes feeding levels determine whether cows roam or stay home. The lesson is to balance feeding so cows remember home without spoilage. No politician will use cows as a welfare metaphor, yet the point persists.
Liberal leader Gil Molgat pledged a comprehensive tax policy review as the first act of a Liberal government if elected in Manitoba. He spoke at a nominating meeting naming Ralph Rasmussen as the by election candidate for the Morris seat, defeating Bruce McKenzie and Joseph Legault. Molgat criticized the PC tax plan as sloppy and called for Ottawa talks to secure more federal grants and reduce overlapping sales taxes, urging a federal level basic sales tax at manufacturing to cover both governments.
A double ring ceremony June 29 1968 at MacGregor United Church united Warilyn Mavis Leckie and Minton Frederick Bobier in marriage. Rev Earle Armstrong officiated with Cantatrice Choir. Bridesmaids wore turquoise gowns. attendants carried white carnations and orchids. The couple left for a honeymoon in southern Ontario and the United States.
Premier B C Manning of Alberta, a 59 year old Social Credit leader, became a grandfather this weekend as Andrea weighing 614 pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Preston Manning. All four were reported doing well.
Winnipeg Mayor Stephen Juba announced he will seek a seventh two year term in the fall elections. He called the decision "very, very close" and warned of a rough and tumble fight with the provincial government while outlining priorities on economic stability urban renewal a fair tax base and amalgamation of municipalities in the Greater Winnipeg area. He was elected mayor in 1956 after serving in the Legislature from 1953 to 1959 as an independent.
Edwin Moore, American auto safety expert and President of the AAA foundation for traffic safety, urged at a Canadian National Exhibition luncheon that a passenger should speak up against hazardous driving. He said most traffic accidents stem from carelessness and that failure to pay adequate attention to modern traffic demands is a major cause.
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