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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1968
Page
2
A Toronto Telegram reporter estimates the burden of taxes from manufacture to sale noting 3,500,000 taxpayers under five thousand pay about 2500 yearly each while 1,600,000 earn five to ten thousand pay around 5300. Citing George J. Rogers the piece cites total taxes at 20 billion from a 56 billion national budget and asks how it ends.
Ottawa reports 20 331 injuries among federal public service workers in 1966 67 with seven deaths and 14 permanent disabilities Direct costs reach 5 million up 8 7 percent from 1965 66 plus indirect losses bring total accident bill to 25 million One in twelve employees had a claim and one in thirty had a lost time injury 180 400 working days were lost equal to 694 full time positions.
British Columbia exporters may need to lower prices to keep sales in Britain as devaluation and Russian pricing moves affect the market. Trade Minister Ralph Loftmark cited a department study noting lumber and food sectors face pressure from higher British living costs and mortgage rates, with minerals and apples likely to hold demand.
A notice explains that after a federal tax rise all cigarettes increased, but two major Canadian manufacturers raised only King Size and longer models. Retailers may charge more for King Size than Regular, suggesting shoppers compare prices to avoid paying extra.
Hon. Sidney Spivak outlines Manitoba’s strong 1967 performance with population gains, low unemployment at 1.3 percent in August, and 6 percent growth in gross output to about 82.8 billion. Manufacturing, capital investment, and retail trade rose as northern hydro and southern projects drive optimism for 1968.
In Greater Victoria, stage seven pupils will soon learn to read the newspaper as a learning aid across subjects. A district elementary booklet titled The Newspaper is distributed, part of a three-year project by teachers. Harold O'Donnell notes newspapers help reading maps, pictures, encyclopedias, and looks. The booklet was prepared by a committee led by Frank Jarvis of Quadra Elementary.
US public health officials announced licensing of what they call the first clearly effective mumps vaccine. It aims for total immunity for at least one year and possibly life, with 95 to 100 percent protection, mainly given to those who have not had mumps. Merck Sharp & Dohme labs received the licence. Surgeon General Stewart urged vaccination from childhood through adulthood, especially adult males.
A historical letter from Bernard Rogan Ross to his father-in-law Jonald Ross at Norway House depicts New Year celebrations at Fort Simpson. The write up notes feasting, dancing, poor gaiety due to limited partners, and a taste of Lieutenant Pullen’s wine. He also mocks Red River and Rossville with sharp, private comments about contemporary events.
Mayor Stephen Juba announced a citizen’s committee to study Winnipeg’s potential bid for the Commonwealth Games. The five member exploratory group will be led by Jim Daly, executive director of last summer’s Pan American Games in Winnipeg, as Winnipeg weighs a possible 1970 Commonwealth Games bid.
The Liberal government weighs an early end to the current Parliament session to allow an unfettered leadership race. If adopted the session would close in late February or early March and resume after the Liberal leadership convention on April 6 in Ottawa. Cabinet ministers pursuing the leadership would be freed for about a month. An alternative plan would prorogue near the convention to keep focus on the race.
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