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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1974
Page
3
Statistics Canada reports May consumer price index rose 1.7 percent as higher food costs drove about half the increase and petroleum product prices contributed about a quarter. Fresh produce prices surged with bananas and tomatoes leading gains while beef and pork showed mixed movements.
Geraldine Dennie left envelope licking for a dirtier task at CP Transport. At 28, she became the first woman to work in the greasepit, earning 4.19 dollars an hour while inspecting, greasing, and testing trucks. She says if you can do the job, why not. CP spokesman adds that sex does not enter the hiring.
Danish Social Democrat Ole Espersen, part of a three member delegation backed by an international commission, reports that torture is still used in Chilean prisons more than eight months after the military junta seized power. The group was in Chile to investigate alleged crimes of the regime.
A Bank of Montreal manager invites customers to discuss car loan options this year. The message promises guidance to help buyers get rolling and suggests visiting for personalized assistance.
Debra Gail Manns and Thomas John Jennings wed in a May 4 ceremony at St. Agnes Anglican Church Carberry officiated by Rev. Michael Tipper. Music by E Williamson. Brenda Manns solos. Attendants included Donna Manns maid of honor Fern Frank and Leslie Jennings bridesmaids. Reception in Carberry Hall. Couple to reside at 606 Victoria Ave East Brandon after a Minot North Dakota trip.
Conservative Affairs Minister Herb Gray announced at the Consumers' Association of Canada meeting that imports advertising and sales of electric kettles with lead solders releasing over 5.95 parts per million lead in boiling water will be banned. The measure targets kettles deemed unsafe and aims to protect consumer health.
Federal Finance Minister John Turner warns that the 1.7 per cent cost of living increase for last month is troubling but not unexpected. He links the rise mainly to food price gains and a May fuel price uptick, saying neither wage nor price controls would fix the problem. Turner points to supply issues and says Canada must boost agricultural production while rejecting Stanfield's wage and price freeze as harmful to food supply.
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