Residential Wiring Thirty Offers Home Planning Tips
An article urges flexible wiring in modern homes as appliances spread across rooms and multiple sets of TV hardware proliferate. It notes 1946 Canada had few televisions and stresses safety and convenience, recommending outlets at appropriate heights for elderly and safety outlets in children's rooms, with Farm Progress Days in Brandon showcasing wiring displays from November 22 to 25 at the Provincial Exhibition Grounds.
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Manitoba
Aleut
Brandon
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
Manitoba Hydro
Canada’s cautious stance on immigration policy in 1966
The article contrasts Canada’s 1966 immigration policy with 1955 and 1947 positions, noting continued selectivity. It cites Marchand’s neutral stance, Pickersgill’s earlier no race-based prohibition, and Conservative efforts to erase racial discrimination. It warns that only skilled, adaptable entrants will be welcome, while a flood of qualified applicants remains distant.
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Marchand
Pickersgill
Canada
Computer to Dust Driver Foresees Automated Highways
A Ford transportation economist predicts within 25 years up to 30,000 miles of U S highways will feature automated lanes. Cars would be checked for mechanical efficiency, and drivers failing to obey speeds could be overridden by voice and lights as computers guide vehicles. Passengers might watch television or play games while the car handles the drive.
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Ford Motor Car Company
United States
OE Ak
Ontario Gains Population Via Immigration Across Provinces
Ontario, despite a low birthrate, shows population growth driven by immigrants from other provinces and overseas. The Ontario Economic Council notes a 2 percent 100-year growth versus a national 1.8 percent, with immigration exceeding natural increase. The report cites urbanization, language barriers, and rising tech in the 1960s shaping employment and demographic patterns.
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Ontario
Canada
Ontario Economic Council
British Columbia
Manitoba
Atlantic
Saskatchewan
Alberta
200,000 Goal For Immigrants
Immigration figures for the first nine months of 1966 nearly match all of 1965, with officials keeping 200,000 as a yearly target. Last year total 146,000. this year the ten‑month figure is 144,594, and the fourth quarter is expected to rise. The third quarter shows 58,533 arrivals.
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Spccant
History of United College Roots in Manitoba Starts 1871
Ninety five years ago the first college west of the Lakehead opened under the Presbyterian church in Kildonan area, later part of United College. Rev George Bryce led classes beginning November 1871, with instructors John Black and John H Bell, as fees and terms described, amid early moves toward Winnipeg and eventual union into the University of Manitoba in 1877.
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United College
Manitoban
Manitoba
Lakehead
Presbyterian Church
Kildonan School
George Bryce
D. Murray
Kildonand Church
John Black
John H. Bell
London Commercial College
The
David B. Whimster
Winnipeg
Methodist College
United” College
Church of England and
Catholic Colleges
University of Manitoba
Marquis of Lorne
Presbyteraas
Prices Watch Christmas Shopping Rising Concern
Parliament Hill reports show a cross-country group of women shoppers will sample prices during the pre Christmas season to detect any price markup. Data will feed a government computer to flag unusual food price changes, with a dedicated team monitoring trends.
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Joint Committee
Senate
House of Commons On Consumer Credit
Dean of Medicine For U Appointed
Dr T W Fyles named to succeed Len Nox G Bell as dean of medicine at the University of Manitoba. Bell relinquishes the deanship for health reasons but will remain as a professor. Fyles has served as associate dean since January 1966.
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T. W. Fyles
Faculty of Medicine
H. H. Saunderson
University of Manitoba
Dr. Kyles
Lennox G. Bell
Dr. Fyles
House To Open Dec 5 In Manitoba Legislature
Premier Duff Roblin announced the 28th Manitoba Legislature will convene Monday December 5 with 31 Progressive Conservatives 14 Liberals 11 New Democrats and one Social Credit member. Donald W. Craik from St Vital will move the speech from the throne with Peter Masniuk as seconder. Thelma Forbes, ill, musters urban development duties and a new speaker will be elected.
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Manitoba
Duff Roblin
Progressive Conservatives
Liberals
New Democratic Party
Social Credit
Thelma Forbes
Roblin
Donald W. Craik
St. Vital
Peter Masniuk
Fisher
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Africa
Mackenzie King
MacGregor
Toronto
Miagara
Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
Upper Grand River
Georgian Bay
Kear
Ovemper
Manitoba College
Parliament Hill
S. J. Enns
Mir
Vanier Family Institute
Chateau Laurier
Ottawa
Government House
Vanier
Wilder Penfield
Montreal
Committee On
Pharmacists
Denwal Pharmacy
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