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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1968
Page
5
Liberal leader Gil Molgat accused Air Canada of ignoring federal government policies. He cited the Winnipeg base and Montreal maintenance as examples and warned that the airline is too independent and that its wings must be clipped if it does not start following policy.
Extension Homie Economist Barbara Jones argues plain potatoes can become gourmet with new mashing liquids like sour cream vegetable juices or stock. Heating liquids prevents soggy results and color changes such as blue cheese and chives add appeal. Baked scalloped and stuffed potatoes offer variety, with potatoes boiled in skins handy for quick meals and a protein pair. Potatoes provide about 100 calories per medium, deliver vitamin C and minerals, and remain affordable and Manitoba grown.
John Laxton BC NDP president tells the BC Federation of Labor that strikes harm workers more than bosses. He urges labor to pursue unified, constructive goals and seek agreed solutions rather than relying on compulsory arbitration.
Robert Allen McLean, 50, of Maple Creek Sask, was found guilty of manslaughter in the May 1 slaying of Freida Anderson of Maple Creek. A Court of Queen's Bench jury deliberated three and a half hours before the verdict. McLean faced non capital murder charges.
Canadian highway safety ministers from all provinces and territories except Newfoundland resumed their third annual meeting behind closed doors. They discussed helmet standards for motorcyclists and general traffic risk reduction but did not decide the location of the next gathering.
Robert Laurie Siliker, 25, of Port Elgin New Brunswick, was sentenced to three years in prison for manslaughter after a trial at The Pas. He had faced non capital murder in the June 10 death of Alan Magas, 28, of Selkirk, Manitoba. Siliker worked at the Manitoba Hydro Kettle Rapids project. Magas was a Manitoba Hydro security officer struck during rounds and died in hospital after transfer to Winnipeg.
Delegates from Grain Growers with 56 000 farmer owners urged the Canadian Wheat Board to craft a more flexible sales policy to prevent losses to other nations over minor price differences. They backed maintaining or raising producer prices via subsidies, reviewing grading to reduce wheat trades, and adding export sales representatives. Resolutions also supported a two price system for wheat and a domestic feed wheat classification, while reelection and new appointments refreshed the UGG board for 1968 69.
Mayor Stephen Juba of Winnipeg plans an international billboard blitz against Air Canada calling for non discrimination. Signs reading Air Canada stop discrimination will appear soon in London Amsterdam New York Chicago Toronto Montreal and Tampa. The campaign targets Air Canada's closure of Winnipeg overhaul base and consolidation at Dorval Quebec after 1973.
The speech urged formation of home and school associations at junior and senior high levels. Teachers should stimulate parent initiative and inform boards to fund regular newsletters. Ken Ingle echoed calls for better liaison between media and education, noting educators must express ideas clearly and provide concrete, human interest details.
Residents and visitors share news of travel and visits to relatives in Riding Mountain Glenella and Edmonton Fort McMurray and Kamsack. Local weddings anniversaries and a well attended masquerade dance are noted with thanks to volunteers for costume efforts and best wishes to Mr and Mrs A McCuaig on November 14.
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