Dauphin as Honeymoon Centre of Manitoba Idea
A bold Dauphin promotional plan promotes the town and nearby Clear Lake as Manitoba’s Honeymoon Centre. Other communities like Morris and Altona also pursue themed promotions. The piece shifts to a space repair tale where engineers fix Explorer 33 remotely, blowing a short in space to restore power.
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Swan River
Clear Lake
Dauphin
Manitoba
Dauphin Press and Radio
Morris
Altona
MacGregor
Computers to Engage in Socratic Dialogue with Students
A forecast asserts that within a few years colleges will deploy computer tutors capable of near Socratic dialogue with students. The claim envisions adaptive questioning and interactive learning as a core part of higher education.
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Lewis E. Seeburg
IBM
Los Angeles
Agriculture Federation opposes livestock futures market
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture voted against establishing a livestock futures market proposed by the Winnipeg Grain Exchange. Delegates argued it would invite speculation and pressure the live stock industry, preferring study but ultimately opposing any futures trading for cattle. Manitoba and western farmers voiced concern over market manipulation and risks to farmers' livelihoods.
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Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
CFA
J. R. Stillborn
Lorlie, Sask
Grain Exchange
W. J. Parker
Manitoba Pool Elevators
R. G. Brown
United Gra Growers
Mr. Brown
CFA Presses Labor Court to End Farm Strikes
At its annual meeting the CFA backed a federal national labor-management court with binding settlements in disputes of special national importance. It would target strikes disrupting the farm economy and flow to domestic or foreign markets. The federation also urged periodic meetings with labor representatives to improve liaison and mutual considerations. A Regina delegate stressed practical gains over idealism, noting lingering distrust from past oppressive conditions among labor leaders.
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Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Federation
CFA
Saskatchewan
E.A. Boden
Regina
Gibbings
Wwof
CFA Meets Urges Higher Wheat Prices and Domestic Two-Price System
At the Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual meeting, delegates renewed demands for an international wheat agreement with higher minimum and maximum prices and increased domestic payments. They urged a two price system with a higher home price for human consumption, arguing current domestic prices are tied to export prices rather than production costs. The CFA will present these recommendations to the federal cabinet next month alongside other grain and seed resolutions.
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Canadian Federation of Agriculture
CFA
Canada
Housing Back in Stride as 1967 Demand Grows
Cen- H.W. Hignett told the Senate Commons committee that housing construction should regain pace by year end 1967 as private mortgage funds resume with banks returning to mortgage lending under the Bank Act. A 107% rate and CMHC direct lending would boost funds, though a gap remains before all 170,000 new units are built.
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Canada
Cen
Servenet
Ada
Unis
H.W. Hignett
Senate Commons Committee On Consumer Prices
National Housing Act
I Eee
CMHC
Johnson Says Salary Scale Under Review
Manitoba foundation program proposes a teacher grant schedule from 4400 to 7600 for Bachelor of Education holders. Education Minister George Johnson says the scale is under review to determine if a readjustment is needed, as concerns arise that grants do not cover anticipated teacher salary increases. The plan aims to cover capital costs and debentures already issued by boards.
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Manitoba Foundation
George Johnson
Gil Molgat
Johnson
Foundation
Molgat
Education Minister Hints at Centenial School Holiday
In the Legislature Education Minister George Johnson said Manitoba schools may observe a centennial holiday to mark Canada’s hundredth year. He noted the plan is under active consideration and did not specify timing, responding to a question from Gordon Johnston of La Porte la Prairie.
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George Johnson
Manitoba
Canada
Gordon Johnston
la Portage la Prairie
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Sey Ab
Space Science Orbiting Laboratory
Macgregor Herald
Maccreer
United
Seaton
Brecon
Toe Dagle Cbs
Savor Bureau OF
Manitoba Wrexty Newspaper Association
McGregor
Agriculture Federation
Canadian Wheat Board
Wea
Trimble’s
Portage LA Prairie, Manitoba
Winnipeg
McLaren
Rupert
Denwal Pharmacy
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