Waiting for the Chief as Conservatives name leadership bets
The piece notes a Toronto convention for choosing a new party leader, with John Diefenbaker undecided about re election. Donald Fleming joins a field that includes Alvin Hamilton George Hees Michael Starr and Wallace McCutcheon. Rumors link Robert Stanfield John Robarts and Duff Roblin. public opinion remains unsettled until Diefenbaker acts.
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John Dietenbeker
Donald Fleming
Alvin Hamilton
George Hees
Michael Starr
Davie Fulton
Wallace McCutcheon
Starr
Hamilton
Diefenbaker
Robert Stanfield
Nova Scotia
John Robarts
Ontario
Duff Roblin
Manitoba
Schooling for Skills aims to lift blue collar status
A newspaper series reports rising interest in skills training as nations seek 50 percent production gains next decade. Vocational education, tied to industry needs, should blend technical and academic study without forcing high schools into workshops. Enduring prejudice against blue-collar work should fade as systems update and expand job training.
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Organization For Op Co-operation and Development
Paris
MacGregor Anglican Church Hosts Double Ring Marriage
Florence B or Mr ane Alf Ret ton Sr exchanged vows with Reginald Brian Abbott at MacGregor Anglican Church in 1967. Rev Fleming officiated, Janice Snaith played organ, and the choir accompanied the register signing. The bride wore a white satin empire gown with lace train and carried red roses. maid of honor Louise Abbott and matron of honor Mrs Harold Radford wore pink rayon dresses. Wayne Abbott was best man, with Harold Radford and Clayton Abbott as ushers. The mother of the bride wore pink rayon and white chrysanthemums. The couple will reside in MacGregor after a brief honeymoon.
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MacGregor Anglican
Florence
Ane
Alf Retton Sr
Reginald Brian ‘Abbott
Russell Abbott
MacGregor
Man
Fleming
Janice Snaith
Louise Abbott
Harold Radford
Wayne Abbott
Clayton Abbott
Knitted Work Results From the North Norfolk Fair
A dense list of knitted and embroidered entries from the North Norfolk Fair includes baby garments, tablecloths, pillow cases, centrepieces, filet and cross stitch specimens, bedspreads, crochet novelties, embroidered cushions, wool items, and various clothing pieces. Many entries credit Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. Moore, and others from Portage, Beaver, MacGregor, and Pine Creek communities, reflecting a wide show of crafts and regional participation.
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Lambert
H. V. Thomas
Portage
J. R. Stephenson
Thomas
Rose Moore
Dolly
Stephenson
Moore
Mrs. Thomas
Mrs. Stephenson
Frank Taylor
H. Gillis
Allison Leckie
Harkness
Young Women’s Club
Beaver
Austin Hobsby
Manns
MacGregor
Smith
Harriet Rou Tette
Glenda
Hughson
Pine Creek
Holly Harkness
Donna ‘Manns
Karen Snaith
Roblin Seeks Unity and Welfare Reform Insight
Manitoba Premier Duff Roblin spoke at a London Chamber luncheon on family welfare payment fairness and means tests, arguing better tax returns and testing could curb benefits for wealthy families. He supported national language equality and broad free trade while declining to discuss a potential Conservative leadership bid.
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Manitoba
Duff Robbin
Eco
London
Ont
Roblin
London Chamber of Commerce
4 Canoeists Reach Expo
The four canoeists reach the expo with hopes of showcasing skills and competing for top honors. Their team association and exact events remain unspecified in the fragment.
Paulley demands action on Manitoba minimum wage
NDP leader Russ Paulley urged firing Manitoba's minimum wage board unless it recommends a wage increase within weeks. He cited an eight month delay and cited Dominion Bureau of Statistics showing Winnipeg has the lowest family income among 18 Canadian cities. Paulley noted proposals of $1.50 and $2.00 per hour were rejected by the Progressive Conservative government.
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Manitoba
Russ Paulley
New Democratic Party
Paulley
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Winnipeg
Canada
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Progressive Conservative
Toronto
Ing
The
Magregor Herald
MacGregor Herald
United States
Cme
Ae Ee Allen McGregor
Ies Seave
Hank
North Norfolk
Mrs. Lam
Yvert
Mrs. Lambert
Mrs. Brown
Mrs.Thomas
Bob Chambers
Austin
Mrs. Moore
Mrs Thomas
Hangeran
Mary McMillan
Nancy McFarlane
Karen Smith
Marilyn Hulme
Gloria Scora
Duff
Trimble’s
Portage LA Prairie, Manitoba
McLaren
Denwal Pharmacy
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