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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
2
Canada Magazine reports doctors surveyed hospital patients finding wine drinkers with meals more satisfied with visiting hours regulations beds comfort and hospital food. Non drinkers show lower satisfaction on doctors meals and comfort suggesting wine may influence perceived well being.
Chicago’s police department allows officers to report for duty on one of two days off per week or use half vacation time. The Reader’s Digest report, cited by the Chicago Tribune, says the program boosts officer income, reduces moonlighting, improves recruiting, and enhances crime prevention as experienced staff remain on patrol. Chief John T. Kelly notes more traffic and felony arrests, while officers report preferring regular duties over odd jobs.
The Population Reference Bureau reports mid 1869 world population at 3.6 billion, up 72 million from 1868. Growth now equals 2.2 people per second, 190000 per day, and over 1.3 million per week, with a projected 4.4 billion by 1980, a 23 percent rise.
Canadian transport commission chief says full public hearings will precede any discontinuation of passenger services by CP Rail or CNR. Twenty five proposed trims include Montreal to Vancouver service. Decisions will balance needs with public funding and availability of alternative transport. Government subsidies for trucking in Atlantic provinces noted.
Frank Syms, newly appointed chairman of the Manitoba Liquor Commission, resigns as president of the Manitoba New Democratic Party effective December 1. He cites prior understanding with the premier and attorney general and outlines liquor policy ideas such as lowering drinking age to 18, allowing beer at sporting events, extending hours, and removing government liquor outlet order forms.
A letter circulated to federal health and welfare and Indian affairs officials reports rising Indian mortality in Canada from 1965 to 1968, driven by young men. It cites infant mortality concerns in British Columbia Yukon Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and notes Ontario shows the greatest rise in young adult deaths especially males. Life expectancy for Indian men is 60.5 and women 65.6 years, with severe disparities in British Columbia and Yukon.
Gerald Malin told Manitoba Metis Federation members they must organize or be relegated and officials noted long standing neglect by power groups. A speaker blamed the social services system for punishing self help, noting welfare earnings above 20 dollars monthly are deducted, with a member arguing earnings should fund essential items without clawback.
The Canadian Consumer Council urged broad reforms to the Small Loans Act in its first consumer credit report. The 24 member body recommends raising the $1,500 limit to $7,500 and shifting admin to the consumer affairs department. It also calls for a federal disclosure act for loans up to $25,000 and credit card misuse regulation.
A Christian explainer contrasts wages rewards and grace. He cites Romans 3 24 and Eph 2 8 to show justification and eternal life as free gifts from God, not earned by works. Interested readers may write Jim Webb P O Box 731 Brandon Man.
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