No Provincial Tax Increases-Just Yet Budget hints at future changes
Premier Roblin presented a budget showing a current surplus of about 6.2 million and revenues near 151.8 million for 1964 65 with a large capital program including 15 million for highways. He warned the Michener commission could push higher provincial aid to municipalities and possibly spark tax policy changes, though he asserted no immediate tax increases.
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Viff Roblin
Royal Commission On Local Government Organization and Finance
Roland Maschener
Toronto
Commons
Michener Commission
Roblin
Public Utilities
University of Manitoba
Manitoba House Debates Sales Tax and Education Funding
Premier Duff Roblin backs a royal commission on a retail sales tax while Manitoba education spending nears 41.5 million and Saskatchewan's budget tops 57 million. NDP leader A R Paulley criticizes the education allocation as peanuts next to Saskatchewan. Dr George Johnson cites curriculum review and integration aims, as Molgat urges more cooperation with boards on school reform.
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Manitoba
Duff Roblin
Michener
A. R. Paulley
NDP
Education Department
Alberta
Roblin
Paulley
Saskatchewan
Mr. Roblin
Gteorge Johnson
Michener Commission
Johnson
T. P. Hillhouse
L—Selkirk
Opposition Attacks Premier Roblin Budget as Colorless
Liberal leader F Gil Morgat says Roblin’s budget contains nothing new and is premature due to pending Royal Commission on Municipal Financing. NDP leader A R Paulley calls it the most colorless budget, criticizing lagging economic comparisons and a public debt approach two decades old.
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Roblin
Gil Morgat
Royal Commission On Municipal Financing
A. R. Paulley
NDP
Paulley
Manitoba Telephones to Hike Person to Person Rates
Manitoba Telephone System increases person-to-person call rates by 30 to 35 cents while station-to-station rates drop five to 85 cents. The change, approved by the public utilities board, takes effect in about a month as costs are reported higher for person-to-person connections.
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Macgregor Herald
United States
Sugle Cos
Post Office Department
Public Utilities Board
Manitoba Telephone System
Manitoba
Bond Sales Flop Highlights Lack of Confidence in PC Government
Liberal opposition leader Gil Molgat said provincial savings bond sales have declined with the latest issue appearing a flop compared to prior ones. Last year’s bond issue totaled 13 million dollars, with previous issues at 40 million and 20 million. Roblin said a new issue may be possible as government reviews expenditures for the year ending March 31, 1965.
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Manitoba
Gil Molgat
Molgat
Roblin
Duff Says Paulley Was a Help
Premier Duff Roblin credited NDP leader A. R. Paulley with pressuring government action on mid term insurance cancellations. He noted two Manitoba companies pledged not to cancel mid term, and more warned against indiscriminate cancellations. He also reported 3 059 drivers are covered under the assigned risk plan, down 2 000 from 1960 peak.
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Mr. Paulley
Pauley
Saskatchewan
Duff Roblin
NDP
Jeader
Manitoba
Roblin
The
Legislaure
Manitoba Moves Toward Canadian Constitution Amendment Act
The Manitoba Legislature approved the draft Constitution of Canada Amendment Act and backed continued federal provincial efforts. A standing committee praised the draft as a positive step toward amending Canada’s constitution without UK Parliament reference and urged further intergovernmental conferences.
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Manitoba
Consid
Canada
United Kingdom
Smith Hughson Ulin Exchange at Asta
Austin United church hosted a quiet double wedding as Barbara Hughson and Richard Snaith wed, with a ceremony conducted by Rev. Bennett. Attendants included Phyllis Nelson and Glenda Hughson, a best man Dennis Hay, and a reception for about 60 guests at the bride's home. The couple plans to reside in Austin after a Brandon honeymoon.
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Austin United Church
Barbara Mar Jene
Glen Hughson
Pine Creek
Richard Roy
Roy Snaith
Austin
Bennett
Lloyd Hughson
Art Stevenson
Phyllis Nelson
Glenda Hughson
Larry Snaith
Dennis Hay
Winnipeg
Herb Hughson
Brandon
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House of Commons
Allen areGregor
Bow
MTS
Duff
Treasury Department
Jit
McLaren
Rupert
Bank OF Montreal
B of M Family Finance
MacGregor Branst
Carl Daly
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