Manitoba Legislature Debates Wheat Acreage Reduction Program
Opposition MPPs led by J Douglas Watt attack the federal wheat acreage reduction plan as Manitoba debate on expenditure estimates ends in a 25 to 21 defeat. Watt urged stronger aid for farmers while Uskiw defended provincial limits and Ottawa’s role. Premier Schreyer defended cautious, cost-sharing support. debate urged bolder action and different policy approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Democratic Party
Manitoba
Ottawa
Ed Schreyer
Leonard Barkman
L—La 1 Verendrye
Schreyer
Ottawa Boosts Provincial Funds Ease on Austerity Plan
Federal finance minister J Benson outlined a 285 million dollar relaxation of spending austerity aimed at helping y have-not provinces. The package accelerates provincial shares of federal corporation tax, increases equalization payments to below-average tax provinces, and immediately distributes 150 million for capital grants to build technical and vocational schools. Ontario leads with 73.5 million, followed by British Columbia and Alberta. other provinces receive smaller amounts. The plan reduces the federal surplus forecast from 250 million to 150.2 million for the current year.
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J. Benson
Ottawa
Benson
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Six Counts Of Arson Charged In Red Deer Case
John Lawson Lawlor, 22, unemployed laborer, was charged in Red Deer Alberta with six counts of arson relating to fires from April 21 to June 5. He appeared in court and was remanded until next Friday. Affected sites include Sacred Heart church where a storeroom fire caused about 20000 dollars in damage, and other fires at Central School YMCA pancake house and two private garages.
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John Lawson Lawlor
Red Deer
Alta
Lawlor
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic
Central School
YMCA
Lavenham News Highlights Local Visits And Reflects On Community Events
Mrs. Delmer Dobbin returns home from hospital as visitors combine with Hird and Hood families from Winnipeg. Portable notes mention the Ladies Group meeting rescheduled to June 11 at Mrs. Delmer Dobbin’s home. Walkathon participant Malcolm McDougall finishes among the quickest in the 25 mile MacGregor event to aid the Community Centre. Sunday church service seen through the hands of Miss Sharpe and Miss McKay in Lavenham with guests noted from Steinbach Winnipeg and Neepawa.
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Lavenham
Delmer Dobbin
H. Thomas
Portage
Bill Rodgers
George Stewart
Winnipeg
Dave Hird
Charlie Hood
Malcolm McDougall
MacGregor
Alden McKay
Wilma Sharpe
United Church
Brandon
Miss Sharpe
Miss McKay
McDougall
Ken Kane
Steinbach
Don Evenson
Neepawa
Lois McDougall
Gil Ross
Edwin
Bob Ross
Clayton “ Ross
Ross
Treherne
Hugh Henry
Treherne Hospital
Explosives Plant to Close in Fall at Selkirk
The Canadian Industries Ltd plant at Selkirk after 35 years of producing high explosives will halt operations September 11. Plant superintendent Grant E. MacPherson cited a trend to supply products from on-site plants at or near mines. He noted plants at Thompson, Pipe Lake, and Bruce Lake can offer faster service. The Selkirk site will be used for storage and limited manufacturing of lasting agents.
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Canadian Industries Ltd
Selkirk
Grant £. MacPherson
Thompson
Pipe Lake
Bruce Lake
Fear-Sowing Farm Policy Debate in Commons
Agriculture Minister H A Olson and Otto Lang accused the opposition of downgrading farming as they criticized a fear-sowing approach. Alf Gleave urged a broad price support program and clearer trade policy while criticizing tariff cuts on farm products and subsidies that affect farmers. Adrien Lampert urged eastern dairy payments not to produce, mirroring western wheat subsidies.
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H. A. Olson
Otto Lang
Mr. Olson
Alf Gleave
NDP
Saskatoon-Biggar
Harold Vantorth WU
Kent Essex
Adrien Lampert
Creditiste — Bellechasse
Radiator Repair Auto Service on Eighth St and Sask Ave
A local auto service business formerly Wilman Motors now operates as Radiator Repair Auto Service at the corner of Eighth Street and Saskatoon Avenue West. The shop provides radiator and general repair work for vehicles, serving nearby residents and drivers.
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Wilman Motors
Eighth St
Sask. Ave
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Broadway
Portage la Prairie
Hay
Austin Ford Sales & Service
McMaster
Mary Maxim
Ralph
Sask. Ave. E
J. Douglas Watt
Arthur
Mr. Watt
Sam Uskiw
Uskiw
Watt
Henry Einarson
Rock Lake
Mr. Askiw
Warner Jorgenson
PC — Morris
Penmans
Harris
Moss Shure
Ipsid Tue
Trimble's
Portage LA Prairie, Manitoba
Austin Credit Union
Austin
North Norfolk
Asseys
Eres Itera
P. B. Ewen
H. K. Schroeder
Lavenham News
Delmer Dob*bin
Ivy Bowman
Dobbins
Cantwell
Allan Woodward
Darla Friesen
Diana Bezo
Don Newton
Ken Newton
E.aikens
Wilbert
Agnes Aikens
Ken
Jack
Edna Clark
Jim Culbert
Rossendale
Stan Woodward
Tilley Woodward
Andy Henry
Mary MacDonald
Sam Henry
Lang
C. W. Sloir
Ninth Street
N.W
Herb Borton
Financial
Regina
Canada Agriculture
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