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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 13, 1965
Page
8
Extension notes cover soil preparation for heavy clays, seeding rates and depths for grass legume mixtures, nurse crops and fertilizer. It includes pruning guidelines from F J Weir, lawn fertilization schedules, and soil top-dressing methods for leveling uneven lawns.
The report details alleged tactics used in land negotiations including government pressure and nerve warfare. Government figures deny improper methods while explaining legal avenues like expropriation and negotiated settlements. Agriculture Minister George Hutton expresses regret for delays and notes preference for friendly agreements, acknowledging past missteps.
The Canadian Highway Safety Council urged federal laws to mandate breath tests for drivers suspected of drinking. Delegates also urged revisions to two Criminal Code sections on impaired driving and to permit blood urine and other tests as supplementary evidence. A proposal for red probation licenses was rejected.
The Manitoba legislature approved in principle capital expenditure estimates totaling 39.5 million dollars for the coming year. Premier Duff Roblin introduced the estimates as provincial treasurer, with highways and related projects slated at 18 million. Other major items include 6 million for the telephone system, 1.0865 million for the water supply board, 4.12425 million for soil erosion and drainage, and 3.005597 million for University of Manitoba buildings. A 1.9 million carryover was noted for next year, plus 418 thousand carryover from last year and 16.9 million carryover planned for next year. A 2 million allocation was set aside for a liquor control warehouse.
Residents share weekend visits with relatives from The Pas Winnipeg and Brandon while Grace Belous visits Gladstone. Deepest sympathy goes to Mrs Russell Sharp of New Westminster on her husband’s death. Crystal City visitors join Mrs Belous family for weekend and students participate in Gladstone Music Festival with local pupils excelling in storytelling recitation and folk song.
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