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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1965
Page
2
A public appeal warns that unemployment risks persist despite predicted growth from 1963 to 1970. Leaders urge nationwide mobilization of labor and capital, break down regional patterns, and boost education and skills to adapt to automation without protectionist tariffs.
In southern Alberta near Lethbridge a herd of about 500 antelope halted a CPR day liner for an hour and forty minutes as they walked ahead on a snowbound track. The piece notes ranchers shoot antelope in that region, and comments on the meat quality when the animal is stationary versus when chased.
The British Commons unanimously supports Prime Minister Pearson's proposal for a 20 000 strong UN standby peace enforcing army. The vote comes amid domestic controversy and concerns about Congo risks as Canada and other middle powers would supply manpower outside the Security Council veto system.
Manitoba welcomed about 1.5 million visitors in 1964, boosting tourism revenue to roughly 45 million dollars. Northern Manitoba led gains with 39 percent of registrants from the south and Saskatchewan, while Ontario rose to second among Canadian origins. Highway No 10 paving spurred northern travel, with 38 countries represented in travel.
A British trade mission spent January 25 26 in Winnipeg to assess exporting Manitoba beef processed vegetables and freshwater fish to the United Kingdom catering market. Officials warned entrants that price and quality must meet strict UK standards and packaging needs. potential savings by trimming and boning could cut shipments by as much as 58 percent.
A reader recalls kind replies from a US senator and a Canadian implement firm. He muses on farm politics, soil management, and cooperation between farmers and agencies while praising Canadian farmers and bountiful food despite soil erosion and government shortsightedness.
The author argues Canada faces a funding and readership crisis as Time and Reader's Digest dominate advertising revenue. The 1960s O Leary commission proposed that Canadian advertisers could not claim those ads as business expenses, nudging spending toward Canadian media. Ottawa is urged to implement the plan despite possible pressure from the US State Department.
Governor General Vanier attended Regina’s 60th birthday celebration despite sub zero winds. More than 2,000 residents filled the Regina Armouries to hear a call for cross language understanding and unity. Vanier, 76, delivered the main speech in English with brief French remarks, as public officials and a Gravelbourg student introduced him in French. The two hour ceremony began the province wide diamond jubilee year with messages of brotherhood and confidence.
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