Gas and Fuel Oil Hikes Authorized
The government authorized an immediate two cents per gallon rise in gasoline and heating oil east of the Ottawa Valley with a forecast of another three cent increase soon. It also raised the 40 cents per barrel crude export tax to $1.90 effective Dec 1. Canada will export about 1,005,280 barrels of crude oil daily to the United States this month at roughly $4.70 per barrel before the tax. Energy Minister Donald Macdonald warned of possible winter supply interruptions due to Middle East cuts, urged voluntary reductions, and noted no rationing yet.
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United States
U.S
Donald Macdonald
Tne
Portland
Montreal
Israel
Macdonald
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Ontario
Quebec
Newfoundland
Nurses Demand Higher Pay At Deer Lodge Hospital
Veterans Affairs official Donald MacDonald called nurses concerns over wages and working conditions legitimate after touring Deer Lodge hospital. He said salaries fall under the federal Treasury Board contracts, not his jurisdiction, while noting an Oct 17 arbitral award may ease staff shortages as summer ends. Nurses argued the proposed raises of six percent this year and 6.5 percent next year are inadequate to end the shortage at the facility.
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Veterans Affairs
Donald MacDonald
Deer Lodge Veterans Hospital
Federal Treasury Board
MacDonald
Deer Lodge
Tree Harvesting In Full Swing At PFRA Tree Nursery
Harvesting at the PFRA Tree Nursery in Indian Head proceeds well weather permitting. About 1,000,000 trees will be harvested weekly, aiming for 6,000,000 by late October. Visitors may view the machinery and bulk handling, while farmers can obtain planting applications and guidance on equipment and site preparation.
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Regina
PFRA
Indian Head
Flyer Sees 1974 As A Break Even Year
Flyer Industries, 74 percent government owned in Manitoba, has wrestled with red ink but aims to break even by year end 1974. Strong trolley bus orders from Canada and the US, including cities like San Francisco and Philadelphia, support optimism despite competition from Flxible Co. and ongoing trade and GM component challenges. Major costs include a rail strike and a new 2.5 million Transcona plant.
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Flyer Industries Tall, & Vus
Manitoba
Flyer
Toronto
Hamilton
Edmonton
United States
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Boston
Dayton
Ohio
U.S
Flxible Co
North America
Thomas Ault
Ault
Ottawa
National Rail
Transcona
Am. General Corp
American Motors
Deepest Cave Found in Canada and the US
A joint expedition from McMaster University Hamilton University of Guelph and the Alberta Speleological Society reports discovering the deepest known cave in Canada or the United States. Archemy's Cave in Mount Robson British Columbia reaches about 1800 feet deep and 1.5 miles long while a skeleton around 700 feet inside is believed bear. The Yorkshire Boat in Alberta was found about 1280 feet deep earlier.
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McMaster University
Hamilton
University of Guelph
Alberta Speleological Society
Canada
United States
Aueorge Tracey
Trampton
Mount Robson
British Columbia
Eldon Club
England
Guinness Books of Records
Tracey
Alberta
Neff Canyon
Utah
Centenarians celebrate 100th birthdays together
Elizabeth Bisson and Annie Lewis, both Canadian born and living in a rest home, marked their 100th birthdays with two cakes each bearing 100 candles. They shared bold quotes about aging and independence, noting their youth in spirit and reluctance for help. Annie’s birthday falls Oct 29, Elizabeth’s on Sept 8.
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Elizabeth Bisson
Annie Lewis
Elizabeth
Annie
Sissy
Receiver Takes Over Rental Firm In Winnipeg
A court approved receiver takes control of Sheps Agencies Ltd a large Winnipeg rental firm owning about 40 apartment houses. The Court of Queen's Bench found the company insolvent by at least $82 000 with assets overvalued. Principal shareholder Jack Sheps allegedly lied on Oct 16 after P U B notified an inquiry. Receiver William Shields will manage affairs and rents.
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Winnipeg
Court of Queen's Bench
Tord Sheps Agencies Ltd
Jack Sheps
Public Utility Board
William Shields
Asper urges sweeping Manitoba election system reform
Manitoba businessman Asper told a University of Manitoba forum that the electoral system needs sweeping changes. He called for public financing of elections, voting machines, a permanent voters list, fixed four year terms, and a ban on out of province campaign workers. He noted problems from the June 28 election and cited his own Wolseley riding recount. The Manitoba Law Reform Commission would conduct a comprehensive review as court challenges arise under the Controverted Elections Act.
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Mariova Lavera
Jazy Asper
Provinces
Puotic
University of Manitoba
Asper
Manitoba
Manitoba Law Reform ‘Commission
Winnipeg
Wolseley
Smallwood Says Newfoundland Liberal Return Possible
Former Newfoundland premier Joseph Smallwood says a growing movement and voter indicators suggest support for his return to lead the Liberal party. He notes overtures from Liberals but refuses to specify details, insisting he would not seek the job unless backed by a clear draft from party and people.
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Newfountain
Joseph Smallwood
Newfoundland Ueral Party
Newfoundland
Smallwood
Liberals
Dad's Mad At Teacher Sparks Probe Over Grammar Test
In Toronto a Grade 10 class received a grammar test described as brainwashing about teachers working conditions. The 10-sentence exercise included phrases like I think there are a good deal of good teachers being given a rotten deal. Gordon MacKendrick criticized the material as inappropriate celling during work-to-rule action. The school principal said he was amazed by the distribution and asked the teacher to stop using it.
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Gordon MacKendrick
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Gulf Furnace
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