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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1974
Page
2
Prof. D J Gorman of the University of Ottawa reports a stainless steel muffler designed to last the life of a car. Tested on a 1968 station wagon after 4,000 miles showed good condition, despite higher material costs. He notes safety, potential plastics research, and Canada’s $150 million yearly muffler spend.
Ten Manitoba Indian bands have formed the Dakota Obisway Tribal Council to assume local government duties and pursue economic independence. The signing ceremony was attended by chiefs and regional Indian Affairs officials. The council will receive initial funding of 30000 dollars, with bands contributing, and will report annually to the All Chiefs Conference while remaining connected to the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood. Reserves involved include Birdtail Sioux, Dakota Tipi, Oak Lake, Sandy Bay, Swan Lake, Dakota Plains, Long Plain, Roseau River, Sioux Valley, and Valley River.
Statistics Canada reports the June unemployment rate at 4.9 percent, the lowest in over four years, with Prairies showing best improvements and Atlantic region still above double digits. Regional rates read 10.3 percent Atlantic, 6.4 percent Quebec, 3.6 Ontario, 27 percent Prairie, and 5.3 British Columbia with 9,868,000 in labor force and 469,000 unemployed.
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw urges the province to seize land held by speculators to lower home prices. Mines Minister Sidney Green backs public value creation while Conservatives warn against government ownership of farmland. The issue faces the legislative committee, with a fall meeting planned.
Jim Sarten, 38, Utah, on the set of The Mighty Niagara by Playboy Productions, was swept half a mile downstream after his raft overturned in the Niagara River. He was found face down and revived with an oxygen mask by Jim and Frank Belme of Niagara Falls. He suffered a concussion and possible chest injuries as cameras continued rolling.
Dr E Stanton Maxey of Miami described acupuncture as a way to recharge the body's electrical system. He said the body contains 350 trillion cells acting as batteries and 1 200 skin points with lower resistance. He compared needles to antennas helping the body absorb electrical charges from the air and noted negative ions improve mood while positive ion surges like a Chinook wind can cause crankiness.
The Commercial Safety College on a 62 acre site 12 miles west of Truro Nova Scotia graduates about 120 drivers a month for straight and tractor trailer trucks. It is Canada’s largest safety college with 35 staff and 52 training vehicles and a three acre practice field. Despite 1 000 annual graduates demand remains for 1 400 new drivers yearly. Basil MacKay says it is not a correspondence school and driving cannot be taught by mail. Harry G March founder says the college has gained prestige through careful evaluation and training. The school attracts inquiries from Ontario and Western Canada and may expand or establish a second site outside the Atlantic region.
Baltimore tourism officials promoted Charm City U S A while garbage workers strike and heat mounts. Police issue tickets to press demands for higher pay. The 200 closes amid union violence threats. Animal dung remains uncollected as goats may be slaughtered for lions. The Unarm City ads delay until crowds can be welcomed.
Hampton E MacGregor Chartered Accountants formerly H A Lye's office list contact details and telephone number 685 2323 for client inquiries and services.
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