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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1964
Page
2
Canadians largely agree overhaul is needed as delays plague legislation and MPs shift blame to the system. Observers say government and MPs share responsibility for inaction, with Throne Speech promises repeatedly stalled by drawing-board plans and time-wasting debates before sessions wind down.
A three year Britain driven traffic study urges banning non essential cars from city cores while Canadians wonder if similar limits can work. The piece notes downtown retailers rely on private cars, complicating transit push and expansion of suburban shopping centers.
A reader denounces an American magazine ad that touts winter sports for youths with lines implying polar Canadian air. The letter notes the irony of foreign weather branding while snowbound skiers hope for snow as temps reach 40 degrees.
A surge of interest in Manitoba’s centennial efforts highlights plans to honor Confederation history. Proposals range from restoring Ukrainian houses to establishing one room schools and folk festivals, with grants covering up to two thirds of costs and up to $2 per capita, excluding Greater Winnipeg and Brandon specifics.
In the Manitoba Legislature on Friday J H Bilton argues legislation cannot prevent accidents and urges focus on education in firearm use. Steve Peters backs registering guns in owners names, while Sail Cherniak condemns Bilton’s stance as five deaths cited last year.
A quiet wedding solemnized at MacGregor United Church with Mrs. T. Telford presiding on the organ. The bride wore a turquoise boucle two piece with black accessories and pink carnations. Matron of honor Donna Villeneuve wore white Sit of bouLe wool, pink carnations. Best man Charles Lewis attended as was the mother of the bride in powder blue silk. A reception followed for about 30 guests, then an informal party at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at Katrime.
Attorney-General Stewart McLean presented a bill to the Manitoba Legislature proposing major changes to the provincial liquor control act. It would ease proprietor liability for age verification, ban sales to intoxicated patrons, let clubs apply for licenses after starting operations, and allow immediate effect of local option bylaws instead of a three month wait.
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