Over One Million Give Up Smoking
Health Minister MacBacher cites a Canadian Facts Ltd study from late 1965 to early 1966. It shows 32 percent of men and nine percent of women among former non-smokers had smoked regularly, with BC highest among former smokers and Quebec lowest. The report notes dissatisfaction with smoking is common, health concerns drive quitting, and 21 percent of men now prefer a pipe.
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Canadian Facts Ltd
Quebec
B.C
Singleton Succeeds Andresen as MFA President
Ken Singleton, a 45 year old farmer from Denman Manitoba, was elected president of the Manitoba Farmers' Union. He succeeds Herb Andresen who led the 16,000 member group for four years. He warned that government policy shapes pricing and that cheap food policy harms farmers while possibly aiding consumers.
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Ken Singleton
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
den, Man
Herb Andresen
Points to Check Before Buying A High Intensity Lamp
Mrs Ruth Geddes advises readers to inspect high intensity lamps for close work. Read the label before purchasing and prefer CSA labeled units for safety. Compare options by price and brightness while ensuring the product carries proper certification.
Ross Opposes Sales Tax in Manitoba Open Letter
W C Ross leader of the Manitoba Communist Party urges Leg is lature members to block a provincial retail sales tax saying it would trigger wage cuts and lower living standards for low income groups. The letter warns against high intensity lamps and their use for short term specialized tasks and cautions against long desk work with such lighting.
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W. C. Ross
Manitoba Communist Party
Ross
Food Price Controls Proposed by Metro Homemakers
The Metro Homemakers' Committee urged price controls on essential foods, a windfall tax on food manufacturing, and strengthening of the Combines Act. In a brief to the Manitoba Farmer's Union, they sought farmer support to curb rising prices, arguing producers receive far less than consumers pay and warning farming could be sidelined by powerful food industry interests.
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Metro Homemakers’ Committee
Manitoba Farmer's Union Annual Meeting
Weekend Visitors Mark Local Social Scene Across Communities
Residents hosted relatives and friends from Winnipeg Portage Dauphin Glenella The Pas Minnesota and Dauphin for weekend gatherings. Celebrations included Mrs Williams McLaren birthday as families from Win pip e Pontiac Stephenfield Miniota and Neepawa joined the hosts in shared visits.
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Suinday
Kulba
Steve Kulba
Winpipe
Rudolph Kulba
Portage
Mary
Winnipeg
Stan Ryz
Kay
Stan Biahitka
Pontiac
Minois
Norman Seaman
Neepawa
Vincent Zamaitis
Pete Zamaitis
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