Cutworm control and lawn fertilization tips from agricultural news
The issue outlines methods to deter cutworms with collars around plant bases and cautions on label use for garden chemicals. It reports on a Roy Bailey farm zero tillage trial by Chipman Chemical comparing a triple disc drill to a disc feeder, and stresses vaccination against blackleg in cattle plus trace mineralized salt in rations. It also covers lawn fertilization with ammonium nitrate and 27-14-0, mowing heights, and warns against mixing chemicals except in specific registered combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bailey
Chipman Chemical
P.F.R.A
Sunday Visitors and Personal News From MacGregor Area
Southend and Macaulay visitors noted with Mr and Mrs Pete Reimer. Geo Dueck of Altona and Paul Minda family also visited Larson home. Sanford Larson takes summer highway dept job in Portage. Larry Larson earns BSc with first class honors at Manitoba May 24. Local visits from Vancouver to Snaiths and Martens family. Get well wishes for Jo Elle Wolfe in hospital. Various Sunday calls and showers attended by Bueckert and Harder families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Reimer
Geo. Dueck
Altona
Paul Minda
Larson
Sanford Larson
Highway Dept
Portage
Larry Larson
University of Manitoba
Lyn Snaith
Leonard Martens
Vancouver
B.C
Jo- Elle Wolfe
Jim Smith
Edwin
A. Fawcett
Lloyd
Nelson Hume Jr
Gordon Streich
Leon
Winnipeg
Nelson Hulme Sr
Reg Abbott
Dale
Pat Sterling
Swan River
Isaac Bueckert
Jake Brown
MacGregor
Mary
Betty Bueckert
Margaret Harder
Henry Bueckert
Pete Harder
Glee Club shines in festivals wins at Carberry
The Glee Club placed high at Gladstone and swept all three classes at Carberry while Eleanor Harder earned wins in both events. Track meet results were mixed with some standout students and May 31 dance plans announced. Get well wishes go to Murray Makinson and Mr. Cryderman in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Carberry
Eleanor Harder
Act
Mayberry
Murray Makinson
Cryderman
Winnipeg
Leaders Accept New TV Debate Proposal
Prime Minister Trudeau and Conservative Leader Stanfield accept CBC-CTV proposal for a June 9 nationally televised two hour debate from Parliament Buildings Ottawa. Douglas and Caouette join for portions. no Social Credit rep. Simultaneous translation provided. three broadcasters on panel. each leader gets three minutes opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudeau
Stanfield
CBC
CTV Networks
NDP
Douglas
Caouette
Clifford Cotton
Creditiste
Cbc-Tv
Social Credit
Commons
Mr. Trudeau
Mr. Stanfield
Mr. Douglas
Mr. Caouette
Ottawa
CBC Radio
Canada
CBC International
CBC French
CBC English
CTV
Unprecedented Rebuff of Veteran Minister in Home Riding
Veteran politicians say the defeat of Veterans Minister Roger Teillet in his St Boniface Manitoba riding Wednesday night is unprecedented in federal politics. No cabinet minister has been rejected by his local party organization for re election, a claim echoed by Senator Gratton O Leary and researchers at the parliamentary library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Teillet
St. Bonface
Man
Gratton O'Leary
Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
Parliamentary
Liberal
Conservative Party
House of Commons
Manitoba MPs hear breath test rules proposal
A Manitoba legislative committee heard that a 90 day suspension for refusing a breath test is insufficient. Lawyer Hugh Parker urged requiring drinking and driving regulations for license eligibility while Dr. Penner warned the federal threshold too high. The group cited the rising highway death toll and urged earlier action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Hugh Parker
Greater Winnipeg Safety Council
Parker
Stewart McLean
D. W. Penner
Government urged to expand urban renewal power in Manitoba
Saul Miller of the NDP in Seven Oaks urged the Manitoba Legislature to grant all municipalities the right to initiate urban renewal projects without taxpayer approval. He argued current referendums block renewals outside Winnipeg, noting Winnipeg alone can act now. The bill would require a metro approval before city projects proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Miller
NDP
Seven Oaks
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation Act
Miller
Metro
Prairie Seeding Nears Completion Says DBS Report
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports that seeding on the Prairie provinces is nearing finish with Saskatchewan most advanced at 75 percent. Manitoba shows regional variation around 50 percent in the west and 20 percent in the east due to wet weather. Alberta trails with slower progress and uneven moisture, as farmers wait for drier, warmer conditions and continued weed management. Average rainfall since April 1 has been well above normal in Manitoba and well below in Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Red River Valley
Amand
Melita
Neepawa
Pilot Mound
Beaussjour
Brokenhead
Lac du Bonnet
Shoal Lake
Russell
Willmar
Fillmore
Indian Head
Wal Marie
Melville
Sturgis
Rosetown
Meota
Saskat
Peace River
Medicine Hat
Cardston
Claresholm
Brooks
Vulcan
Hanna
Calgary
Sedgewick
Vermilion
Stetter
Edmonton
Priorities Urged by Manitoba Premier at CMA Meeting
Premier Walter Weir told the Canadian Manufacturers Association Manitoba branch that governments must set affordable priorities and invest to stimulate growth to curb high taxes. He urged accepting tax burdens and potential sacrifices to build a stronger Manitoba, noting social programs may lag wealthier provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Walter
Weir
Canadian Manufacturers Association
Toronto teen runner-up Miss Teen International
Ann Sepieja of Toronto finished as runner-up at Miss Teen International and cried afterward. She attributed the moment to nerves giving way and expressed relief at the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Sepieja
Toronto
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Grego
Southend-Macaulay
Austin Collegiate Institute
C. W. Sloik
Ninth Street
N.W
Portage LA Prairie
Herb Borton
FBI
Teillet
Sidney
Hilltop Restaurant
Austin Community Hall
John Hutchinson
MacGregor Community Hall
Barry Moore
Ken Carter
United Fellowship For Christ of Carberry
Austin-MacGregor
Penner
Manitoba ‘Fair
DBS
Prairies
Agriculture Department
Chewan
Con
Solow
Premier Weir
Ous
J. S. Thomson
Royal Road North
MacGregor Herald
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