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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1970
Page
2
The British Trade Union Congress survey finds that rapid computer growth in Britain over five years has not caused mass layoffs. Instead many firms hire more skilled staff to support electronic systems, while some revert to manual methods after short computer usage. Some U.S. firms report similar trends.
An education publication forecasts an extended schooling path toward a future where high school gives way to continuous study. By 2000 students may face 14 years of prep, a bachelor’s degree fading away, and a shift toward master and doctoral levels as the norm.
The Manitoba censorship review board heard calls for a more comprehensive film rating system. Caroline B. Cramer urged replacing the censor board with a guardian of public interest and clearer advertising ratings, while Norman Naylor proposed a symbol based scheme for audience suitability. The Provincial Council of Women favored keeping the current board’s powers. Hearings continue in Winnipeg and Brandon on November 10.
Stanley Knowles was installed as Brandon University's second Chancellor and Dr Andrew Lloyd Dulmage was named seventh president in a ceremony attended by more than 400. Knowles, 62, MP for Winnipeg South Centre, is a Brandon College alumnus and succeeds Maitland Steinkopf. Dr Dulmage, former University of Manitoba arts dean, follows Dr John E Robbins, Canada’s first Vatican ambassador, who resigned over student radicalism.
Russell Doern, 35, a Manitoba MLA, was named minister without portfolio by Premier Ed Schreyer last week. He replaces cabinet vacancy created by Philip Petursson’s retirement. Doern will be paid a third to half a salary plus a vehicle allowance, while also keeping his $7,200 MLA salary. Doern, a bachelor and teacher by profession, will be assigned duties as problems arise.
Federal review of grants to agricultural shows at fairs raises questions about funding levels and distribution formulas. Haggith notes larger Class A fairs complain about livestock contest costs while prairie grants averaged 10 500 per fair. Saskatoon experts urge co located industrial exhibits and public explanation of stock judging.
A Canadian Council on Rural Development report urges a new Rural Development division within the Regional Economic Expansion Ministry led by Jean Marchand. It highlights rural Canadians’ lower incomes, older housing, and poorer access to health and education, urging growth-oriented but not neglectful policies.
W J Parker, former president of Manitoba Pro Elevator, warned that Bill 107 now before Parliament would harm Western Canadian farm profits by imposing production quotas misaligned with regional advantages. He argued eastern provinces’ influence could limit fair marketing boards while subsidies lower costs for eastern broiler production disadvantage prairie producers.
A shopper recalls buying a book titled God Holds the Key and seeing a clerk write Gold Holds the Key on the receipt. The item and altered wording suggest a clerical error or misread, with no further details on motive or outcome.
By warrant dated November 4 1970 the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk Manitoba commands sale by public auction of lands for arrears of taxes and costs. Auction set for the afternoon of December 1970 details incomplete but official process proceeds under municipal seal.
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