Austin and District News Highlights Community Events
A foggy weekend gave way to sunny Monday as drivers were cautioned on slippery roads. The adult recreation association plans a Dec 11 meeting at the community hall with transport by Mrs. Fred Amann or Mrs. Lowe. Free hockey tickets for Senior Citizens to Winnipeg Arena on Dec 12, with details from Mrs. Lowe or Mrs. Amann. Preparations progress for senior activities, White Gift Sunday at United Church on Dec 9, and extensive notes on visits, bake sale success, and local standings for curling and theatre events.
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Adult Recreation Association
Fred Amann
Lowe
Recreation Association
Winnipeg
Lowe, Sr
Amann
Sne
Austin
United Church
Meikle
Bonnie Hay
McKenzie
B.C
Bruce Hay
Marvin Jones
John Gilmour
Dave Hay
Minnidosa
Kowlesky
Plumas
Jean Lowe
MLCA
Control Prospects Alarm Manitova University Leader
University of Manitova president Dr. Ernest Sirluck warns that a provincial move to create a Manitoba Research Council would give government a say in research. He cites a seminar on university and government. Liberal MLA Lloyd Axworthy condemns provincial funding choices and seeks to restore university autonomy.
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University of Manitova
Ernest Sirluck
Manitoba Research Council
Sirluck
University of Manitoba Students’ Union
Liberal
Lloyd Axworthy
Welcome to Austin Norfolk Lumber Manager and staff celebrated
The Austin and District Chamber of Commerce extends congratulations and a hearty welcome to the manager and staff of Norfolk Lumber, recognizing their arrival and new partnership opportunities in the area.
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Austin and District Chamber of Commerce
Norfolk Lumber
Lalonde Sees CPP Benefits Rising for Ten Years
Health Minister Marc Lalonde told the Canadian Pension Conference that Canada Pension Plan benefits will climb to about 250 dollars a month over the next decade. He outlined plans to raise the maximum pensionable earnings to 8 600 in 1974 and 7 400 the next year, with growth of 12 percent annually thereafter, plus adjustments related to cost of living and changes to exemptions and earnings tests. He noted reviews on women’s roles, disability, survivor benefits, and eligibility age by federal provincial study groups.
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CPP
Marc Lalonde
a _ national association of persons
Lalonde
Canada
Dundas Village Council Moves to Block Young Mayor Elect
The Dundas village council voted four to one to challenge in Rice County district court the right of 18 year old Charles Chip Demann to be declared mayor elect. Demann, a bicycle and ski salesman, won the Nov 6 election 97 to 96 over James Lehman, 60, an auto dealer. The council plans to argue the Minnesota constitution requires a public official to be at least 21 years old.
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Dundas
Charles “Chip” Demann
Rice ‘County
Demann
James Lehman
Minnesota
Daisy Pottinger Weds Alvin Hansen in Winnipeg
Eva Gillespie notes Daisy Pottinger married Alvin Hansen in Winnipeg on Saturday. Also highlights social visits among local families including Mr and Mrs Don McDonald, Mel Irwin and others, and mentions a November weather bulletin with temperatures and moisture.
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Eva Gillespi
Daisy Pottinger
Peter Funk
Arden
Humes
Gwen Reid
Winnipeg
Dana Brinley
Cheryl Reid
Heather Broadfoot
the Murray
Como
Gladston
Edith Wickstead
Ernie Wickstead
Don McDonald
Danny McDonald
Mel Irwin
Sinclair
W. H. Johnston
Robert Gillespie
Tillie
Eva Gillespie
Neepawa
This Radar Can Catch You Five Ways
A RCMP officer demonstrates the Federal Vascar speed timing device mounted under a patrol car dash near Vancouver. The unit clocks speed five ways including trailing, meeting, being followed, crossing intersections, and stationary readings, showcasing an advanced speed enforcement tool.
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RCMP
Vancouver
Lyle Kennedy
District Rcmp
Const
Kennedy
Vascar device replaces patrol speedometer in law enforcement
The article explains how Vascar speeds up traffic enforcement by replacing the traditional patrol car speedometer. A computer in the unit handles calculating speed from time and distance, while officers simply set two switches. This innovation allows quicker and more accurate timing to pull over speeding drivers.
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Vascar
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