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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1971
Page
8
The Hartford-Currie News reports Mrs P Malmost and her spouse were honored at a Sunday pot luck on their 13th wedding anniversary hosted by Mr and Mrs J Frank. Corsages were worn by daughters Lois and Lorna Lacombe while Don McDougall spoke for the group. Gifts included a china cabinet and a foot stool.
The fourth annual accident report shows home incidents at 47.9 percent of 1,080 total, with yard mishaps 17 percent. Young people 16 to 20 form the most vulnerable group, while Saturdays and late afternoons peak. Road crashes total 240, with overall declines since 1968 noted by Dr. Huo Cheng.
The U S Civil Aeronautics Board consumer affairs office led by Jack Yohe uses moral suasion to secure nearly $100 000 in refunds and penalties over six months. Airlines were ordered to provide proper written compensation notices to bumped passengers and compliance is now widespread. A traveler's amputation led to a refund dispute resolved by Yohe, who ruled the policy invalid as cancellations within 60 days were impossible.
About 50 Alberta Indigenous people from Kebewin Cold Lake and Saddle Lake reserves occupy the CN Tower regional Indian Affairs office in a sit in date Sept 13 triggered by protests over education and living conditions. They demand a face to face meeting with Jean Chretien and say they will stay until specific improvements or a meeting is arranged. The group has bedding reading material food and was allowed to remain after hours by the building lease firm.
Mrs. Short, who has been holidaying with her son and daughter, returns to Seagrove Ontario by plane. Mr. and Mrs. Van Hill came home after months away. E Painter and Don with Glen and Michael traveled from B C to Winnipeg to see Faces Jim Hill and Leonard. Leonard and Jim wish good luck on their southward venture. Harold Biberdorf of Transcona visits Edwin homes.
Manitoba Finance Minister Saul Cherniack announced draft legislation to collect succession duties and gift tax from January 1, 1972, if federal collection fails. He urged provinces to join a draft bill under which the federal government would collect taxes, while Manitoba may act unilaterally if no agreement. Cherniack called for a revenue equalization system and suggested expanding Bank of Canada involvement in stabilization measures and continuing cost sharing for higher education without a 15 percent ceiling.
The Toronto Telegram ends after 95 years with a 96 page final edition. A new tabloid morning daily may rise, while 800 Telegram staff find new jobs. Publisher John Bassett cites heavy losses and a union wage dispute as factors.
Mr and Mrs Walter Adams enjoyed a West Coast trip while Ralph Faurschou drove to Regina for the Inter Provincial CSGA and western seed trade conference at the Saskatchewan Hotel returning home Friday. Miss Joyce McKenzie left for Pembroke Ont to reside.
Novembers mark birthdays for Lucille Boehlig on the second and Drew Chant on the ninth. The Bueckert and Wiebe families hosted visitors. Harvey Robinson of Worley visited Clarence Pennell. Jack Wolfe and family spent the weekend with Ralph Bailey in Macdonald.
A civic reflection urging Canadians to honor the 14 000 young lives lost by reviewing national choices. It frames Remembrance as a moment to confront whether the country is failing its duties and to recall values, urging action over complacency.
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