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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1963
Page
2
Ambrose Hills argues against rapid universal pension proposals criticizing government officials for not fully testing details. He warns the scheme could fail like prior unemployment insurance and burden future generations. He urges delaying the plan until experts complete a thorough review.
Centenary Planning explains a three day Winnipeg symposium will engage educational groups radio and television stations religious bodies farm organizations and labor in a broad cross section across Manitoba and Canada. The event seeks to accelerate national awareness and renew unity after the war through a lively three day dialogue with widespread participation and debate.
A writer laments politicians racing to act and urges a pause to let citizens decide. He notes Canada’s bold budget push and foreign securities tax fears, contrasts with US rescue schemes, and jokes for a lethargic PM and idle MPs to calm the economy.
RCMP policed Halloween disturbances across New Brunswick and Ontario while Vancouver and Winnipeg faced blockades, fires, and rowdy crowds. A seven month old girl drowned in Timverlea as her mother answered the door for treats. Dozens were hurt by firecrackers and burning debris, with youths arrested for arson attempts and towns hiring guards to deter damage.
Russ Vaulley of the New Democratic Party urges Manitoba to convene a special Legislature session to discuss the $10-per-month increase in federal old age assistance. The provincial welfare department will not raise its $10-a-month supplement to 1,700 pensioners despite higher federal payments, drawing criticism from Vaulley and Ottawa Health Minister Judy LaMarsh. Premier Roblin was reportedly unavailable.
Rossendale News notes attendees at a 4 H banquet in Treheme with Allan and Bruce Nicoll receiving awards. Reports visits by R Buechler of Gull Lake and L McIntosh to Winnipeg, a U C W rally in Sidney, and a 90th birthday for G R Charlton in Portage. Also covers a house fire loss, bingo prize winners, and upcoming event announcements.
The ninth annual Manitoba Federation of Labour convention heard that student nurses should not supply free labor for hospitals. R. J. Henderson of CUPE urged a provincewide pay scale, noting Saskatchewan already pays student nurses about $207 per week.
A compact collection of noted thoughts on education. It includes Mary Kimball Morgan on selflessness and widening the mind, Mary Baker Eddy on education building strength and freedom, Franklin D Roosevelt urging voluntary effort in safeguarding freedom, James B Conant on democracy and merit, and Henry Peter Brougham on education enabling leadership and resisting slavery.
Lily Blaseth Painter and George Schapansky wed at MacGregor United Church on October 12, 1963. Rev. Armistead officiated. organist Marilyn Neufeld. Attendants included Harriet Painter. reception followed at Rosehill Community Hall. Bride wore peau de soie gown with lace and seed pearls. groom is son of Mr and Mrs J Schapansky of Mayfeld.
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