Indian Picket Line Protests Health Services Demands
A Friday picket outside the Indian health services building in The Pas protested federal health and welfare services. Led by Chief Gordon Lathlin, protesters demanded band council control over community health workers and the dismissal of Nora Andrews. Chief Lathlin and council walked out of a meeting with Dr. Maurice J. Dekoven after he said he lacked authority. The demonstration remained peaceful with signs calling for justice and stating they will not be cheated. Minister John Munro said he is reviewing reports from three groups and has not decided, while Andrews was ordered to leave the clinic.
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Indian Health Services
Pas
Winnipeg
Gordon Lathlin
Big Eddy Reserve
Federal Department
Lathlin
Maurice J. Dekoven
Manitoba
Dekoven
Federal Building
Indian Health Clinic
Indian Affairs Department
Band Council
Nora Andrews
John Munro
Employment Picture Brighter Despite Small Job Declines
Government survey shows unemployment fell to 7,424,000 for the week ending January 18, a drop of 143,000 from December. The decline was the smallest on record, following an unusual decrease between November and December.
Farmers Told to Wear Ear Plugs for Tractor Noise
Dr. Herb Buchwald of Alberta health warns at Western Canada Farm Safety Conference that long tractor noise can cause hearing loss and that 105 decibels from exhaust is well above safe levels. Saskatchewan official A L Reigert dismisses cab noise reduction as futile and suggests extending exhaust stacks. Agricultural engineer Tom Preston notes farmers modify tractors to gain power or hear engine notes, risking silent, lasting damage.
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Herb Buchwald
Alberta ‘Health Department
Industrial Health Branch
Western Canada Farm Safety Conference
Buchwald
A. L. Reigert
Saskatchewan Health Department
Occupational Health Branch
Mr. Reigert
Tom Preston
University of Alberta
Edmonton
Preston
Urban Association Seeks Assurance on Medical Care Tax Relief
Manitova Urban Association president urges no extra taxes to cover delinquent medical care accounts. Mayor Hugh Dunlop released a letter to Health Minister Dr. George Johnson dated February 20 urging a guarantee. He argues municipalities face higher premium payments for indigents under proposed care plans and pushes for a guarantee before the April 1 start.
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Manitova Urban Association
Hugh Dunlop
George Johnson
Manitoba
Johnson
Dunlop
Transcona Shops Admin Moving East Under Railways Plan
Canadian National Railways will direct the administration of its main western shops from Montreal to suburban Transcona starting June 1 as part of a broader plan to centralize shop jurisdiction and maintain uniform standards across the system. E. P. Stephenson of Winnipeg said Transcona personnel and works program will be unaffected, and administration of secondary shops at Symington yards, the Lakehead, Dauphin, Melville, and Saskatoon will not change.
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Canadianational Railways
Transcona
Montreal
E. P. Stephenson
Winnipeg
Symington Yards
St Boniface
Lakehead
Dauphin
Melville
Saskatoon
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H. K. Schroeder
Marquette
Portage
Ladies
Fluency Organization
Craig Stewas
John Christianson
Neil Muir
Urban Assn
Admin
MacGregor Herald
John Deere
Zenith Number
First Street
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Trimble’s
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Youth For Christ
John Hutchinson
Calgary
Austin Community Hall
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Color Motion Pictures
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