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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
2
A Canadian political preview notes 19 days until the June 25 federal election. It predicts a push for votes, TV debates on June 9, and a shift from rallies to media outreach as millions vote for a clear governing party. It highlights new voters and hopes to end minority government for a period.
The Dustman Prince Charles writes for Varsity sharing early morning reflections on urban life. His piece contrasts a dustman named Frank Clarke with the royal heir's journalistic voice, noting Clarke’s apology for waking the prince at 7 am and the wider question of egalitarianism in a large world.
Manitoba groups press Premier Walter West to join the July 1 federal medical care program. A St. James council vote favored participation to curb premium increases. MMS plans a 23 percent premium rise and optional extra-billing. A citizen committee, health minister Witney, and labor groups hold meetings and petitions totaling thousands of signatures backing provincial participation.
Islington Ontario Mrs Gordon D Leggett was elected president as the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire closed its annual meeting in Islington. The five day gathering highlighted chapter work in Canadian overseas services education and world affairs and approved a resolution urging constitutional care to preserve ties with the monarchy and to start an IODE study program on the monarchy’s role in Canada’s parliamentary system.
Winnipeg discussions at a Royal Commission hearing included a suggestion that bachelors pay a special tax whose proceeds would support widows and divorced women with children. Mrs. Frank Martin argued bachelors owe a societal duty and could fund guaranteed income for sole-support mothers.
The Royal Canadian Legion's 22nd biennial convention urged the government to re-examine the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act to remove anomalies. Robert Sampson of Calgary argued the fund is miles behind on payments and used to run the government, calling for investigations and higher annuities tied to living costs, with benefits based on current pay and allowances. The resolution passed.
Lemen addresses readers on the May 18 Liberal nominating convention in Min nedosa noting 254 votes for him on the first ballot and 2 000 attendees with 1 800 voting. He urges support for Rod Clementi as a Trudeau government member, praising Clementi's character and western representation while reflecting on open convention rules and voter participation.
Opposition to a 230 25 per cent increase in medical insurance premiums scheduled for July 1 by the doctor operated Manitoba Medical Service continues mainly at the political level. The MMS serves over 600,000 Manitobans and plans to pay doctors 75 per cent of the fee schedule while allowing billing of the balance. Forms were mailed to subscribers asking them to declare taxable income. those under 1000 dollars will not be liable for extra billing.
The Canadian Disaster Relief Fund Inc announced its 1967 annual report showing grants of 290,300 for Red River flood losses in 1966 and 19,000 for Yukon Poson City flood victims, with total payouts surpassing 300,000 and year end funds at 1,530,000. Two more requests await decisions. the fund, born from Manitoba Flood Relief Fund, supports disaster relief beyond local capacities.
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