World Newsprint Growth and Capacity Through 1972
The 1970 Newsprint Data report charts global demand rising from 4 million tons in 1927 to 22 million in 1969, with U S consumption increasing via Canadian imports and domestic mill expansion. Canada remains a leading producer, while Latin American demand and European tariffs shape trade, and Canada’s capacity, along with Quebec BC Ontario and Manitoba outputs, set regional futures.
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North American
United States
Canada
U.S
Catawba
S.C
EEC
Group of Nations
Quebec
British Columbia
Ontario
Manitoba
Edmonton Faces Record Crime Surge In 1970 Rise
Police report a sharp crime rate jump in Edmonton as murders rose from two to thirteen in ten months, robberies exceed five hundred with 56 percent growth, rapes up from 31 to 71, and drug charges up 79 percent amid rapid city expansion. Police chief attributes rise to population growth and ongoing urban development.
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Edmonton
Fred Sloane
Schreyer challenges Asper over forestry funding claims
Premier Ed Schreyer denounces Liberal leader J. H. Asper for statements about Manitoba integrated forestry development in The Pas. He says funds were lent under pre 1969 contracts and accuses Asper of ignorance or deception as he defends the NDP government’s renegotiation efforts.
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Ed Schreyer
J. H. Asper
Pas Whiich
Manitoba
Asper
Government of Manitoba
Stan Roberts
Liberal Party
Schreyer
NDP
Change Focused Plan Aimed at Manitoba Industry Leaders
Manitoba industrial development course heard assistant deputy minister Ian Bliec stress keeping up with gradual, ongoing change to attract and hold industry. He noted external factors from world events to freer trade, urged community participation, and discussed agriculture, fishing, mining, and service sectors along with labor upgrading and regional growth imbalances.
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Ian H. Blieg
Industry and Commerce
Manitoba
Blicq
Central Plains Inc
Federal Department’ of Regional
Provincial Department of Industry,and Commerce
Roger Wilson
Federal Department
Portly Police Must Slim Portly Police Must Slim
Brandon Police Chief David A. McNamee says some members of his 40 man force must lose almost 100 pounds. He cites inability to tie shoes and heavy breathing on stairs. He plans to seek doctor exams to design proper weight reduction programs for overweight officers. The chief, 50, seeks better health and a better look for the department.
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Brandon Policee
David A. McNamee
Army
McNamee
Cities Seek a New Deal for Municipal Power
Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities executives agreed to brief a joint Senate Commons committee on a new deal for cities. They urged consultation before municipal matters are decided by federal and provincial governments, while experts warned equal power is impractical.
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Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities
Senate Commons
Federation
Aio
Mnany
Ronald Burns
Department of Governmental Affairs
Queen's University
Oil Search Agreement Under Way In Manitoba
Premier Ed Schreyer announced the Manitoba government is pursuing a joint oil exploration deal with a private company in Manitoba. The plan envisions modest government spending and mirrors Panarctic Ltd, aiming for private industry collaboration in Arctic petroleum exploration. The deal would exchange government royalties for equity in the venture.
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Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
Schreyer
Panarctic Ltd
Arctic
No Right To Be There Says AG In Manitoba Case
Manitoba Attorney General Al Mackling says contractors The Pas Foundation and Excavation Ltd and Robbins Equipment Ltd had no right to stay on the pulp and paper project site after the Manitoba Development Corp did not approve their retention. He notes subcontractors faced layoff as the government placed the mills under receivership and new firms were brought in to complete work.
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Pas
Manitoba
al Mackling
Mackling
Pas Foundation and Excavation Ltd
Robbins Equipment Ltd
Manitoba Development Corp
Tor
Churchill Forest Industries
Pas Foundation
Thepeo
MDC
Evans
Monyak
The
Two. Com
Soins
Chamber Asks Inquiry At The Pas
The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce calls for a judicial inquiry rather than a special Legislature session or closed party meeting to probe Churchill Forest Industries. The NDP government had court orders placing four logging pulp paper firms in receivership over alleged default on 1966 provincial loans. The chamber seeks an independent inquiry to test government actions and restore credibility in Manitoba’s development potential.
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Mannoon Champers. of Commerce
Churchill Forest Industries
Pas
NDP
Manitoba
Fashions Move Into Snowmobile Suits
Fashion houses expand snowmobile gear with stylish suits and accessories to appeal to women not keen on extreme sport. New designs include a toy-soldier look, three-color diamond jumpsuit, and a fake lamb fur top. Prices range from 30 to 80 dollars for suits, boots 12 to 80, gloves 8 to 14, helmets 10 to 40, goggles 3 to 6, and a 19 ounce nickel plated flask at 25.
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Macgregor Herald
MacGregor, Manitoba
Seventh Fleet
Endurance
Gulf of Tonkin
Mr. Blicq
Winnipeg
Thompson
Blieg
Minneapolis
Chicago
Portage la Prairie
Toronto
Vancouver
Montreal
Burns
Meyer O'Brien
Halifax
Repose
Flanders Installation Ltd
Toomplete
Leonard Evans
Commonwealth Construction Co
Technopulp Inc
Chamber
Chris) Christianson
Notary Sigolts Laupdoomat —MacGregor Treed Altrnoone
MacGregor
John
Webster's Dictionary
Jesus
Reuven
Benet
Hatsoever
Jim
Webb
Brandon
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