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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
2
A playful analysis of common phrases such as making a long story short going without saying and promising not to tell. The piece questions why speakers use lengthy warnings after asserting obvious facts and notes humorous contradictions in fashion talk and private business.
A silent revolution in handling and shipping commodities cuts time and labor costs. Danish bacon illustrates the change: from burlap bales hoisted on and off ships to stainless steel pallets in self refrigerated containers holding 18 pallets, towed to docks and loaded aboard ships. Britain receives the product with reverse operations, and butter is expected to follow. World trade hinges on evolving shipping methods to stay competitive.
Quebec orders all foods sold in the province to carry French labels, including imports, prompting bilingual packaging across Canada. Meanwhile the English-Speaking Union holds its summer school in Canada at Laval University, with the opening address delivered in French.
The Manitoba Economic Consultative Board reports 1965 to 1966 manpower issues cost the province about 48 million in production. Lost 68 000 man-days from job changes, 680 000 from absenteeism, and 98 40 ma y days from strikes. The study urges better management and utilization to cut losses and boost incomes.
US auto critic Ralph Nader urged Canada to assert economic independence by demanding strict auto safety standards stalled in Washington. He spoke at a press conference organized by Conservative MP Howard Grafftey advocating Canada lead safety research and development, citing ongoing unsafe car and tire marketing.
For two years ending this September the National Research Council promised support but may not receive extra federal funding. Nader estimates an np Canadian program could cost about 5 million dollars to build up to 24 crash testing vehicles. He criticizes US tire makers and car manufacturers for safety delays and argues for faster production timelines and safer vehicles.
MacGregor locals recount visiting friends and relatives over the long weekend. Mrs E Wright and John Lawrence P join Mr and Mrs Ron Wright and boys of Virden, while L B Patterson enjoyed a long weekend at Minor Miss Carole Dankesreiter's Calgary visit. Ada Stewart receives a Churchill call. visitors include the Bottoms and Nowells. Seeding starts at Makaroff amid cold spring and rain shortages. Wayne Johnson and Ada Stewart traveled to Makaroff with Charles Elliott guests. Pearl and Charlie send greetings to MacGregor friends. More arrivals include T H Pennell and Winnipeg visitors, Calgary guests, and I Amann returning to Austin. Mrs Moore travels among Port Coquitlam, Portage, and Westbourne visits. Busy travel and social notes fill the weekend.
The MacGregor and North Norfolk district branch of the Association for Retarded Children thanks Marjorie Lusier for designing their emblem. The Manitoba School choir will perform at Austin Memorial Hall on Friday May 26 at 8 p.m. with other local groups assisting to raise funds.
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