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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1970
Page
2
Consumer Affairs will introduce reform to empower buyers in long term financed purchases. Finance companies and retailers may be required to address consumer complaints about goods and services, tying promissory notes to remedy obligations and improving recourse for those who suffer from poor delivery or quality.
Montreal doctors Dr F G Fam and Dr S Skoryna report three alcohol absorption types with peak blood levels at 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Two thirds in the intermediate group drop quickly yet still feel intoxicated as nerves recover over about three hours, potentially yielding negative breathalyzer results while impaired.
The Globe and Mail reports twenty officers have finished a two week sociological techniques course. They will pursue dialogue with out crowds including Yorkville hippies and ethic communities to build trust and prevent confrontations, aiming to set a precedent for other forces.
In a tight Manitoba legislature vote Speaker Ben Hanuschak of the NDP cast the deciding vote to approve second reading of a universal public insurance bill. The measure would create a basic compulsory plan with private options and faces a hard fight through committee and third reading amid opposition from Conservatives and some Liberals. The bill's fate hinges on committee support and potential government backing in later stages.
A draft Municipal Act proposes new powers for municipal councils including setting their own budget ceilings for capital and current spending, passing capital borrowing bylaws without plebiscites subject to Municipal Board oversight, and negotiating joint projects with school divisions. It mandates provisional year estimates, a five year capital plan, a fixed election date, and three year council terms with staggered elections possible.
Manitoba legislature passes third reading of a liquor law overhaul after extensive committee debate. The bill allows beverage rooms to serve liquor if local opt in, sets broadcast ad limits to nine hours nightly, and extends hours for exhibitions, fairs and live events with cabarets open until 2 30 am Sundays.
The Manitoba government introduced a bill by Labor Minister A. R. Paulley to grant seven statutory holidays per year and require overtime pay after a 44 hour week. Holidays include Labour Day Christmas Day New Year's Day Dominion Day Good Friday Victoria Day and Thanksgiving. Employers would pay staff regular salaries for these days and an extra 1 percent of regular salary for hours worked on holidays. If passed the holiday rules would take effect July 2, 1970 and overtime from January 1, 1971.
Manitoba Legislature rejects a bid by Liberal Gordon Johnston for an emergency debate on farmers seed ing disrupted by heavy spring rains. Agriculture Minister Uskiw notes seeding continues and a federal submission is being prepared. opposition cites potential loss of an entire year’s income. Manitoba Elevators report shows showers and thunderstorms limiting seeding to about 20 percent in the Red River Valley.
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