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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
2
Germany tests noise trapping fences along a 15 mile Autobahn section between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. Hearing experts note noise levels here reach nearly twice non damaging limits, prompting plans to extend the project nationwide if effective.
In a repeated attack, Alberta highways minister Gordon Taylor accuses auto insurers of acting as a combine and calls for a provincial inquiry. He warns executives will wave balance sheets to deny losses, urging proof and action beyond rhetoric to protect Albertans.
A school tale recounts two kindergartners who took about $80 from a Red Cross box. They divided coins into shares, bought candy with the odd coin, and the episode offers a satirical view of provincial finance. The principal’s curiosity and hindsight call into question how public money is managed.
Gerald Cobbe a MacGregor born Portage la Prairie plumber and contractor won the Liberal nomination for Portage constituency in a tight ballot 297 votes cast with 425 supporters present at ANAF Vimy Hall. He faces incumbent S J Enns and an unannounced NDP candidate in the June general election.
Helen Mae Murray and Robert Leckie wed at Hamiota United Church on April 13 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Clark. The bride wore a white crepe and georgette gown with red rose bouquet, with Hazel Murray as bridesmaid and Garry Leckie as best man. After a wedding trip west, the couple will reside in MacGregor.
In Stornoway a 19 year old Hebridean named Donald Ross signed a clerk and writer contract with Hudson's Bay in Rupert's Land. The long career followed, including chief factor at Norway House for 21 years and an ascent to the council, with start salaries of 30 to 40 pounds and later 50 pounds plus profits and allowances. The commission in 1839 authorized him as a council member and chief factor, with orders for clerks to obey. Also noted is Manitoba place name Midway, renamed Keyes in 1900 to honor pioneer W. J. Keyes, reflecting the rail era between Portage la Prairie and Minidosa.
Manitoba Legislature debate on municipal finances features NDP member Sidney Green urging reform to reduce penalties on owners who improve properties. He notes an inconsistency where improvements are penalized while parking lots receive relief, leaving central Winnipeg looking bombed and urging incentives for upgrades over stagnation.
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