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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1967
Page
2
Voters in Turtle Mountain shift from a March defeat to a December reversal on the single district school division. turnout rises from 59 to 63 percent, YES support climbs from 24 to 38 percent of eligible voters, while NO drops from 36 to 27 percent, signaling a major attitude reversal and potential broader impact on Manitoba education policy and tax levels.
A Liberal Party plank for universal medicare prompts Prime Minister Pearson and ministers to push state coverage, despite a minority CPP in Parliament and taxpayer costs. Critics urge a national plebiscite to test public support or delay, arguing higher taxes and premiums burden taxpayers.
Portage Na Prairie U C W held its Portage Presbyterial meeting at Mrs C T Boyd's Gladstone home on Wednesday afternoon November 29 with 18 members present. President Mrs M Cookson of Austin presided. Reports noted allocations to Conference, 14 U C W paid up, 15 donated to two way radio for the month. Bursary donations totaled 11 U C Ws. Status of Women study discussed, Winnipeg meeting next May. Nominating committee progress, correspondence from Board of Women in Toronto, and plans for future events noted. Presbyerial meeting in Neepawa February 22, 1968, and Conference U C W in Winnipeg March 5 7 1968.
A three year study proposes linking Manitoba schools by computer with television linked sets replacing books and tests. Teachers act as tutors while the computer handles attendance accounting payroll and progress reports. Initial installation in one Winnipeg school in 1970 would cost about 550 000 dollars with potential annual savings of 70 000 dollars and eventual expansion to all provincial elementary and secondary schools. The board commended the report.
In a letter to the editor, Lemer warns against increased government spending and the Unitary School Division plan. He argues it shifts taxes, promotes control, and deceives voters by promising relief from taxation. He urges citizens to vote on December 15 to keep local control of elementary schools.
The District Hospital at Gladstone received an $80,303 federal construction grant announced by the health department last week. The funds will support building work and improvements at the facility, aiding local health services.
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