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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1970
Page
5
A practical guide compares pillow fillers synthetic fibers feather down and foam for firmness and resiliency. It advises testing on a flat surface, kneading for uniform filling, and fluffing to a dome crown. It covers ticking fabric, stitching, odors, and correct pillowcase sizing.
New York based engineer John G. Kneeling told the Canadian Transportation Research Forum that by 1980 the raw wheat market could nearly end. He urged shrinking grain elevators, using a land ship freight system, and monolithic cartel reform to meet a consumer oriented market. A unit train system could concentrate loading points to about 20 to 40 prairie locations, with each point handling 15 to 30 million bushels annually and producers up to 50 miles from delivery.
Edwin W. Elliott, chairman of the Maritime Federation of Agriculture, urged Canada’s federal government to maintain feed grain freight assistance and other equalization policies to protect Atlantic farmers. He told the Commons agriculture committee that removing these supports would hurt growth and worsen eastern economic disparities. Robert Rhodenizer warned phasing out the aid would be an economic death by action for Nova Scotia farmers.
The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation will build a central plant in Metropolitan Winnipeg instead of Selkirk due to transportation rate concerns. Metropolitan Transcona pitched, while Selkirk supporters note long fishing history and skilled manpower. The move aims to improve efficiency for marketing fish across Manitoba and surrounding regions.
Manitoba agriculture reports that one to two weeks of warm dry weather are needed before ground is workable. Few areas have started field operations as most land remains too wet. Excess moisture affects Gretna Emerson Carman and Gladstone. Wheat acreage is expected to drop while farmers opt for forage crops flax feed grains summer fallow and special crops.
Brandon to begin a $1,000,000 shopping centre on the Wheat City Arena site. Fonger Construction Co. of St. Boniface to build a Safeway, government liquor store, and Toronto Dominion Bank premises. Completion expected this fall as Mayor William Wilton cites improved employment prospects.
McCreary school students will relive history on May 11 with a pioneer breakfast and a fashion review to mark Manitoba's entry into Confederation. Under principals Claude Desrosiers and John Hildebrand, 150 students bring grandparents or adoptive pairs, enjoy pioneer foods, and present skits on the Battle of Seven Oaks and the Manitoba Act. They will also distribute local history and help restore the McCreary museum before the events.
Ducks Unlimited Canada reports rain and snow in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba boosting nesting conditions. Up to two inches of precipitation fell in some areas, with the spring delay limiting nesting thus brood loss expected to be negligible. Water conditions are good overall except southern Alberta.
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