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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
3
Miss Marilyn McGregor outlines the 1973 spring fashion scene featuring soft pastels and neutrals, contrasting textures like linen and knit, shirt dominated looks, shirt dresses, belted casuals, and wide pants with palazzo styles. Lightweight coats in mohair and double knits, drawstring waists, and pastel accessories complete the versatile, soft feminine trend.
Manitoba cyclists must have a headlamp front white light visible 300 feet ahead and a rear red lamp or reflector visible 200 feet behind. Ensure rear mudguard area is white reflectorized and clear of mud or crust after rain, and check that the rear reflector and fittings stay tight to avoid loss while riding.
A double ring ceremony at MacGregor United Church on February 10 1973 joined Janice Margaret Routley and Sheldon Leonard McLeod. Rev H Ritchie officiated with Norma Diehl singing. The couple will reside at 2295 Pembina Highway Winnipeg Manitoba after a Scotland England Ireland trip.
Manpower Minister Robert Andras announced a six month plan costing about 1 million to reorganize the Unemployment Insurance Commission. It will decentralize operations with 18 new offices and upgrades to 90 existing sites without adding staff, aim for more personal service, and assign one officer to handle a claimant’s entire contact. A system for emergency payments is planned by August and a review process for disqualified claimants. The move follows criticism of benefit control blitzes aided by computers that led to mass removals from rolls, with officials defending computer use for eight million clients and 500,000 employers.
Federal health officials approved in principle the sale of Superburger, a 75 percent ground beef and 25 percent soybean protein product, debuting Tuesday at a local IGA store. The mix, priced at 59 cents per pound, sparked an immediate consumer response while regulators draft labeling and nutrition rules. Officials said no action would stop sales for now, and the product will be rolled out to other IGA stores soon.
Education Minister Ben Hanuschak told the Manitoba association that legislation could let school boards approve early retirement for teachers. He outlined a two stage plan, urged trustees to consider rural needs, and noted teachers would be phased into the program with full pension at 60 rather than 65. He cited concerns about councils pressuring teachers to retire.
Manitoba intends to spend about 1.4 million dollars this summer to hire 1,300 students for farm jobs. Teams of high school, college and university students will work on short-term projects from May to August, with pay around 320 dollars for high school and over 400 dollars for college and university students. The program is part of the 6.5 million student Employment Program.
Western harness horsemen from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Ontario pressed for winter racing in Winnipeg to extend the season and support a proposed Southdale Raceway in St Boniface. The Manitoba Harness Horsemen Inc meeting urged letters to Premier Schreyer MLAs and leaders while citing local economic benefits and rising costs of horse care.
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