This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1966
Page
2
The Herald distinguishes reporting news from publicity and urges full coverage of both good and bad in public affairs. It notes that some negotiations may be closed to protect negotiations, but public knowledge remains the public's right in most cases.
The piece argues married women with young children face steep costs to work, including babysitting, taxes, and extra expenses. Using a $5,000 income example, net take-home falls under $1,000 after babysitter costs, employer payroll taxes, and lost tax deductions. It cites no maternity leave and scarce daycare as key barriers to workforce participation.
An editorial argues for tougher license suspensions and jail terms to curb rising highway injuries. It notes some drivers with extensive conviction records continue to use roads and criticizes lenient courts and lax licensing practices. The piece cites Winnipeg Free Press articles on dangerous drivers.
Premier Duff Roblin told 40 US investment firm representatives Manitoba may need 30 to 40 million dollars in the next year to fund the first phase of the Nelson River hydro electric project at Kettle Rapids. He noted a Canadian government loan of about 112 million covers construction while Manitoba will raise the rest. he stressed cooperation with American investors but sovereignty for Canada. Roblin planned to attend Ottawa events and speak to financial leaders in London on November 25.
A historical note recalls Manitoba grown produce exhibition stirring Ottawa on November 20 1876 with displays planned for Montreal London Liverpool and other UK sites. English born Crea sey J Whellams led the effort with tall tale of prairie land and bounties including a pair of four and a half foot antlers cabbages weighing 26 pounds and potatoes up to two pounds. The narrative notes Whellams later helped found Rapid City and linked early industries to the town.
Iickey Levine has been elected president of the Manitoba Travel and Convention Association, succeeding W. H. Vopni. Offi cers include vice presidents Alan B. Finnbogason Roland Couture Douglas H. Lloyd and finance chairman Wm. McIntosh. Mel McMullen remains executive director. A 35-man executive council and 50 associate directors were also elected from 130 directors across 13 regions.
Sharon Lynn Manns and Neville Howard Johnson wed at the United Church Austin with Rev D Sly officiating. The ceremony featured music by Cole, soloist Mrs Allan Bredin, and a reception for 125 at Austin Community Hall. The couple reside in Winnipeg after a honeymoon in the USA.
Nobel chemistry prize awarded to Professor Robert S Mulliken of the University of Chicago for fundamental work on chemical bonds and the electronic structure of molecules by the molecular orbital method, announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.