Electronic People Processing and the Loss of Individuality
A dense discussion questions whether society risks treating people as numbers through automated systems and targeted marketing. It contrasts personal identity with data driven commerce, noting the tension between convenience and intrusion while warning against surrendering personal wishes to algorithms and sales pitches.
World Bank calls for more aid to developing nations
The Developing Lands report by the World Bank highlights vast needs in developing nations and urges industrialized countries to increase aid beyond current levels. President George D. Woods warns that stagnation and political turmoil loom if rich nations do not boost development assistance. some countries still face political excesses delaying independence, while others progress with outside help.
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Old Age Pension politics and a mayoral push-up challenge
The piece critiques old age pension as a vote getter while outlining party plans to raise the pension and fund sources. It notes a Manitoba town mayoral race with four candidates who issue a 100-yard dash and 25 push-ups challenge to voters and rivals, as a lighthearted political aside.
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Chamber of Commerce
All Time Record Wheat Sale With China Agreement
The Canadian Wheat Board plans a large wheat sale to China starting Aug 1 with a minimum 112 million and maximum 186.7 million bushels over three years. A five year option could raise minimum to 280 million and maximum to 466 million bushels, with prices and shipping periods to be renegotiated. China has already placed orders totaling about 187 million bushels valued at roughly 336 million dollars.
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Ukrainian German For Some Schools In Manitoba
Premier Roblin said Manitoba may offer German and Ukrainian as second languages in lower grades in districts with sufficient demand. Currently French is taught from Grade 1 in many schools. French and Latin are offered in high school, Ukrainian taught in several high schools but not in lower grades.
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Derel anderson wedding at Austin United church
October 9 at the Austin United church marked the double ring ceremony uniting Lynne Anderson and Allan MacDonald. Guests included relatives from Winnipeg and Lyleton, with a reception and hot chicken supper for 35 family members.
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Darwin Anderson
Larry McDonald
Frank Anderson
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New Fee Schedule Sought From MMS
The Manitoba Medical Association debated a new fee schedule with the Manitoba Medical Services Plan to avoid higher subscribers' premiums. If agreed, the schedule would start January 1 and raise initial visits to 8.40 and normal visits to 4.20, with doctors currently receiving 80 percent under the pro rating system.
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Manitoba Medical Services Plan
MMS
Medical Association
Manitoba Medical Services
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MacCharles
Garth Mosher
Feed Grain Authority Suggested by Social Credit Leader
Social Credit leader Robert Thompson told about 60 residents in Caroline that a feed grain authority akin to the Sepnaian Wheat Board could end inequities in Canada's feed grain marketing. He charged that somewhere along the line someone is getting a Take-off.
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Robert Thompson
Sepnaian Wheat Board
Canada
Caroline
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