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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1970
Page
2
A 35 page brief to Manitoba's education minister argues teachers should retire at 60 with a pension, citing RCMP and armed forces 25 year policies. It calls for pension adequacy to match career living standards and questions taxpayer burden and job mobility in teaching careers.
The Monetary Times reports R J Reynolds developed a tobacco shot from guns process that increases tobacco particle volume by 40 to 50 percent. The method could lower costs and tar while allowing more tobacco in products. Tobacco growers warn others will follow, fearing market disruption. Reynolds says higher sales of less hazardous cigarettes could offset any reduced tobacco use.
Federal scientists will test a novel ozone based method to remove pesticide residues from drinking water. The system, led by Dr. H R Eisenhauer, targets DDT and other chlorinated hydrocarbons at low cost, with potential use in sewage treatment. a year may pass before clear results emerge.
A gala at the National Arts Centre celebrated Manitoban pride with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet before a sold out crowd. Prime Minister Trudeau and Barbara Streisand attended along with Governor General Michener and family, as Streisand flashed star power amid heavy snowfall and a polite backstage reception. Arnold Spohr recalled Streisand's Winnipeg visit early in her career while noting no official engagement for her beyond the performance.
Toronto nutrition specialist Dr Barbara McLaren of University of Toronto told 250 people that each pound of fat requires a mile of blood to reach it, increasing heart workload. She urged parents to teach children healthy habits to prevent heart conditions.
More than 140 members of the House sign a motion urging Rudolf Hess’s release. Signatories include Douglas Houghton of the Labour back bench, Sir Arthur Harvey of the Conservative back bench, Jo Grimond of the Liberal party, and Emanuel Shinwell a former defence minister. Hess, 75, is in a Berlin military hospital after years in Spandau prison.
A Commons privileges and elections committee approved an amendment to empower the chief electoral officer to investigate and prosecute ineligible candidates. Jean Marc Hamel testified that cases of under 21 or armed forces members accepting nominations existed, noting returning officers cannot investigate beyond basic formalities. The panel also backed rules to dismiss postmasters who fail to post revision lists and to accept certified cheques as election deposits from any recognized institution.
University of Toronto economist Prof. A E Safarian warned the Commons external affairs committee that Canada is not in a position to strike a comprehensive energy export agreement with the United States. He cited a lack of knowledge about future energy needs and opposed tying oil and gas access to water deals. He urged tariff reform and changes to anti trust laws, noting Canada’s tariff is among the world’s highest.
Dead ducks estimated from 1,000 to several thousand were trapped in ice near Sylvan Lake, 12 miles west of Red Deer. As spring break-up nears, town officials seek help from Alberta Lands and Forests Fish and Wildlife to assess pollution and health risks and to find remedies.
About 150 Manitoba businessmen formed the Canadian Council for Fair Taxation in Winnipeg to oppose Finance Minister Benson's White Paper on taxation. They urged a tax payers strike by small firms and called for Benson's resignation, warning the 21 percent on a $35 000 income could rise to 50 percent, risking many businesses folding within five years. Toronto consultants labeled the plan socially reforming rather than fiscally.
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw says the federal farm loans increase of 52 million dollars for 1970-71 will not solve the grain shortage on the prairies. He argues the added funds merely consolidate debt and delay repayment. He urges Ottawa to offer cash advances on farm stored grain. He notes Manitoba’s new provincial credit program allocating 21 million dollars to diversify farming operations.
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