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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1964
Page
2
Gordon addresses the Canadian Club of Toronto estimating the 1963 international payments deficit on current account may not exceed 500 000 dollars, far below 1962’s 848 million. He notes room for improvement, urges continued decline in unemployment and higher incomes, with growth and revenue gains expected to steer budget toward balance despite a future cycle peak or dip.
Bend predicts a near term retail sales tax to fund public needs while noting debts cannot continue. He cites welfare benefits as a goal and cites the need for fundamental democracy education in schools. Gil Molgat urges continued Liberal effort with federal election two years away and a provincial one three years.
Manitoba reports new record mineral production for 1963 with preliminary estimates showing the mining auction exceeding 171 million dollars, led by International Nickel Company of Canada Limited. Nickel output reached 130 million pounds valued at 107 million, oil declined, and new developments at Stall Lake and Osbourne Lake foretell future production.
Education Minister George Johnson announced a joint program with the federal government to provide pre vocational courses to more than 1,000 unemployed Manitobans. About 70 classes in 25 centers will offer living allowances, free transportation and textbooks to enrolled workers aiming to enter regular trades training.
Manitoba moves black bears off the protected list allowing hunting and trapping this season. Natural resources minister C H Witney cites nuisances in some areas and bears raiding traps and garbage. Season dates vary by region with licences set at 5.25 dollars for residents and 10.25 for non residents. females with cubs and polar bears remain protected. hunting with dogs is banned.
Ludwigshafen Germany AP West Germanys Airship Association envisions nuclear powered airships larger than the Queen Elizabeth as future travel. Austrian designer Ernest von Weress outlines a 1066 foot Zepp with 800 passengers or 100 tons payload at 186 mph. Weissmann says plastics could be supplied by a major chemical firm for hull and inner structures. Construction could start in 2 3 years, cost estimated above 25 million dollars, with 500 members paying 60 cents monthly. Government says no public aid. zeppelin era thought past.
Saskatchewan natural resources department has paid 4783 to farmers for livestock shot during the 1963 hunting season. E. J. Paynter, wildlife branch director, reported 28 farm animal deaths approved, 24 claims under consideration and 14 rejected. Compensation funded by hunting license sales for four years.
Defense Minister Hellyer announced UK forces will conduct Canadian training in 1964. The 1st Battalion The Royal Scots will winter-train at Fort Churchill Manitoba in January and February, while another infantry battalion will train about six weeks at Camp Wainwright Alberta in summer. A Royal Engineer Squadron will exercise at Camp Gagetown New Brunswick.
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