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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
2
The El Molo along Lake Rudolf faced malnutrition as their diet relied on fish. After aid, diversification to meat milk fruits and vegetables alongside a new school, the population doubled from about 150 to near 300 in five years. The government and relief groups adapted feeding and schooling.
The Quechan near Yuma will open a trailer park and shopping complex creating 20 jobs. White Mountain Apaches plan a $2 million sports resort with ski lift and lodge. San Carlos Apaches link to a tourist centre near Globe for dances. Pimas near Chandler develop a box factory and broiler unit. Seventeen other tribes join a 155 acre copper smelter site at Clarkdale Arizona. Canadian department of Indian affairs should take notice.
The article notes about 300 million people are left-handed, citing figures like Franklin and Ruth, and traces how left-handedness has been viewed with superstition and bias. It discusses origins of the term southpaw, Roman as sinister, and social biases, plus everyday design skew toward right-handed use, with the typewriter as a notable exception due to left-dominant key layout.
A quiet wedding was held December 19 1968 at Oak River Reservation Grievolt Man. Helen Bernice Bohpa daughter of Mr and Mrs Wall face Pratt exchanged vows with Johnson son of Mr and Mrs James Blacksmith. Rev Robert H ONeill officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Riggs from Griswold Man Tena Hofer sang Jesus Patte during the register.
CMHC reports 1968 housing starts total 196,878 units, 20 percent above 1967 and exceeding the 1965 record. Apartment units lead with 103,383 starts, while single houses and duplexes total 85,453. December also sets a record with 15,095 urban starts.
Kenneth Singleton, president of the Manitoba Farmers Union, accuses Premier Walter Weir of a political dodge by sending Agriculture Minister J. D. Watt to Vancouver to address threats to wheat markets amid shipping delays. Singleton warns Vancouver hold notes could hurt Manitoba farmers by delaying final Wheat Board payments, estimates losses under 1 percent, and cites potential 4 million bushels at risk of spoilage if warm weather arrives by May 1. He notes drying aid in Commons may take three months, arriving too late for farmers facing 12 million bushels of damp grain.
The Northwest Territories unveiled a record 40 million budget almost double last year’s, with most increased funds earmarked for education and public works under territorial control. Ottawa transfers are expected for eastern and central Arctic administration as the council plans centennial events and Arctic games. The opening included Indigenous and Inuit leaders as Commissioner Hodgson aims to bring people into government or bring government to them.
Postmaster General Eric Kierans announced postponement of the five day postal delivery week to February 17. He cited ongoing talks with union representatives to clarify issues raised by the thousands of Letter Carriers Union of Canada members and noted department changes require more time for adjustments. The minister said continued operation by the department will help resolve the dispute over the new schedule to everyone's satisfaction.
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