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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1970
Page
5
Timely Topics explains tufted carpets use two backings: a primary foundation woven from jute or polypropylene and a secondary laminated backing. It notes that thicker backings can improve tuft hold but raise cost, and mentions Kraftcord and foam rubber options, urging buyers to inspect backing fibers lamination and pliability for “through and through” satisfaction.
A quoted critic argues a man clings to an aging heating setup, claiming it saves money yet causing icy water, employee contempt, and frequent colds. The piece notes sponsorship by the Electric Service League of Manitoba and lists multiple electrical brands and manufacturers involved in the promotion.
Manitoba farmers can get help with engineering questions at the Agricultural Engineering Conference held at the University of Manitoba on Thursday March 26. The one day program covers water control policies grain storage insect prevention farm machinery prices and livestock building renovation with speakers from the Manitoba government and universities. Registration opens at 9 30 am in the agricultural auditorium with a 1 dollar fee and parking available near the buildings on Dafoe Road. Campus police will direct attendees to the proper locations.
Manitoba Transport Minister Joe Borowski announced that 32000 motor vehicles will be randomly selected for a road worthiness study. Half will be tested by the department and half used as a control group, with accident records compared over time to assess outcomes and potential changes to regulations. Ten centres including Winnipeg will supply the vehicles.
A Saskatoon computer told Mayor Sid Buckwold he is fit for his current role and outlined possible future paths. It listed city planning, labor relations, executive work, political life, and sales as ideal fits, while cautioning against dress design, interior decorating, teaching, banking, or physiotherapy.
Manitoba Centennial Corporation executive director Walter F. McLean says farms eligible for the 1970 farm of the Century award must be family owned for 100 years, meet size requirements, and continue to operate as farms. The program is sponsored by the Centennial Corporation and a major oil company.
A noon luncheon will be held at the MacGregor United Church hall on April 8. A whist drive is set for March 19 at 8 p.m. at the Manor. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club.
The United Vegetable Producers of Manitoba met in Winnipeg to push for a commercial auction market where growers can sell directly. W. J. Devos of St. Vital urged replacing the marketing board system, saying government controls have harmed producers and that open market competition would raise quality while supply and demand set prices.
The Manitoba Hydro Electric Board received certification to build a 60 mile hydro line to export power to the United States. Licences allow export of firm power up to 220.8 million kWh to Northern States Power Co between May 1 1971 and Oct 31 1971. An interruptible export licence covers 200 million kWh from May 1 1971 to Apr 30 1972 plus another 200 million kWh per year from May 1 1972 to Apr 30 1977, with total yearly exports not to exceed 800 million kWh to U S utilities ending Apr 30. Licences expire Apr 30 1977.
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