Canadians urged to shape up with new sports funding
A Canadian public health note argues that national fitness lags behind other nations and welcomes Ottawa’s plan to boost sport funding. It stresses shifting funds from professional leagues to lifelong activities like skiing jogging and swimming, with school and youth programs key for future Olympians. The piece questions media driven must see sports and highlights the 1976 Montreal Games as a spur for broader amateur sport initiatives.
Medical expenses guidance for 1972 tax returns explained
The Portage to Prairie Leader and MacGregor Herald publish medical expense rules for 1972. Key points include schedule 3 requirements, new eligible items such as non government medical plans and care for disabled dependents, the 3 percent net income deduction, and the Notch Provision for dependents who earned above the dependent threshold. Readers are advised to keep receipts and list payments with dates, payees, and patient names.
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Portage
Prairie Vauy
Income Tax Department
John Petunia
Naanis Weetn
Dr. Peony
Peter Petunia
John
Peter
Dairy Council Opposes Restraints in Commons Hearing
The National Dairy Council told a special Commons committee that wage and price controls would hurt the industry. President John R. Jackson of Ottawa argued rebates and subsidies keep dairy production aligned with demand, while critics warned of kickbacks. He said imports are limited to fancy cheese and subsidies may fade as demand rises.
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Special Commons
Ross Wicher
I—Bruce
Council
John R. Jackson
Ottawa
Jackson
Whicher
Trudeau
John Turner
Keith Penner
Thunder Bay
Jack Horner
Crowfoot
Jack Murta
Pc—Lisgar
Treasury
Ingenious Thief Foiled At Osaka Bank Safe
Police were pursuing an ingenious thief who installed a false night safe at an Osaka bank and nearly escaped with deposits totaling millions of yen. About 12 million yen was dropped into the bogus safe by a customer Monday night, but a shopper spotted a cloth bag beneath the device and tipped off authorities. The thief allegedly built a wooden veneer door covered with aluminum foil before the side entrance to mislead staff and patrons.
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Pelice
Osaka
Japan
Fees Rise in Prairie Pastures and PFRA Programs
Prairie pastures will charge an extra two cents a day per head, with breeding fees rising to 7.50 dollars and calving charges to 4.50, as PFRA programs expand grants for dugouts, dams, wells, and rural water projects. Justice Minister Otto Lang cited past losses near one million annually and a need to support livestock development while reducing subsidy.
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Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
PFRA
Department of Regional Economic Expansion
Justice
Otto Lang
Department
Prairies
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