Premier campbell sparks debate on RCMP dossiers
The controversy centers on Premier Campbell of Prince Edward Island alleging the RCMP keeps files on every cabinet minister in Canada. Opposition and media question the claim, while John Diefenbaker condemns police dossiers on MPs as a breach of parliamentary principles. The Garillon News notes a national mood questioning civil liberties.
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Alex Campbell
Prince Edward Island
RCMP
Canada
Np’s
Ottawa
Jean Pierre Goyer
P.E.I
Commons
Mounties
John Diefenbaker
Campbell
P.E
Elders and youth clash over guidance and reform
The piece contrasts youthful rebellion with elder worries about contempt for guidance. It argues many elders once shared youth ideals, fought wars, and now seek to advise, fearing a repeat of past mistakes. It questions whether a future built without respect for experience can endure.
Venereal diseases explained and risks outlined
Health unit notes describe venereal diseases as avoidable and treatable but increasing. Syphilis and gonorrhea are distinct infections spread mainly by sexual contact, not by casual contact. Symptoms can be mild early on. untreated cases lead to serious organ damage, infertility, or birth defects. Penalized as a public health issue, penicillin remains the drug of choice for treatment.
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Manitoba
Portage Health Unit
Rivers Base Announcement Within Month
Federal decision on the future of Rivers air base facilities may be announced within a month. Supply and Services Minister James Richardson said a plan for another use of the base will go before the federal treasury board this week or next, then to cabinet within two weeks, with an announcement hopefully within a month.
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Rivers
Supply and Services
James Richardson
Nas
Federal Treasury Board
Cabinet
Mr. Richardson
Mint leeway kept U.S. dimes for Canadian coinage in 1968
The Royal Canadian Mint bent rules to buy 85 million U.S. 10-cent coins in 1968 as Canada shifted its dime content from silver to nickel. E F Brown cited hoarding risks if U S mint marks were added, and said master dies and nickel were supplied by Canada. Auditor General Henderson later said an internal-control breakdown in 1968 was remedied.
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Royal Canadian Mint
United States
Commons Public Accounts Committee
E. F. Brown
U.S
Philadelphia Mint
Mr. Brown
Norman Cafik
L-Ontario
Mint
Cana
Brown
Canada
Philadelphia
Maxwell Henderson
Mr. Henderson
Manitoba Teachers Strike Right Sparks Legislative Clash
In Manitoba the plan to grant public employees including teachers the right to strike draws stiff opposition in the Legislature. Conservative James Bilton calls the move a history making failure by labor minister A. R. Paulley. Critics warn the policy could push education back to dark ages, while teachers retain collective bargaining.
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A. R. Paulley
Manitoba
James Bilton
Swan River
Department of Labor
Paulley
Mr. Bilton
Gabriel Girard
Cp-Emerson
Pi Seineneee
Borowski Backs Ottawa On Interprovincial Trucking
Ottawa meeting on trucking rules saw highways minister Borowski side with the federal government against Ontario and Quebec. He urged the federal provincial conference of ministers be run by a joint committee and noted federal authorities agreed to a framework to handle trucking regulations.
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Joe Borowski
Ontario
Quebec
Ottawa
Iil
Borowski
Iter
Lottery Bill Moves Forward in Manitoba Legislature
The Manitoba Legislature gave second reading in principle to the Lotteries Act amid a three week debate. Opponents argued legalized gambling, while proponents note revenues would fund cultural and recreational projects via a dedicated trust fund. Three draws in 1971 would be tied to sporting events, with commissions paid to community groups on ticket sales.
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Manitoba
L. A. Barkman
la la Ver
Endrye
A. H. Macking
House
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