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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
2
A reader laments early holiday ads pressuring families to overspend. They condemn September to December TV campaigns promoting toys and brands like Snoozy-Woozy and Biff Baff, arguing it distorts children’s sense of money and generosity. The piece urges teaching giving over receiving and recognizing global poverty.
In Regina Health Minister Munro endorses federal legislation to lower prescription costs by passing savings to consumers. He frames the move as overdue, arguing Canada’s drug industry is dominated by foreign subsidiaries with high prices and insufficient research funding, urging swift passage of the bill.
In a Commons supply debate Opposition Leader Stanfield assails the government for misleading statements on the 1968-69 deficit and forecasted expenses. He cites a $10.225 billion figure, claims revised estimates rise by about $1 billion, and criticizes treasury officials for possible miscalculations and political manipulation. He notes the use of the figure in a May 28 prospectus to the U.S. SEC. Transport Minister Hellyer dismisses as speculation a report Air Canada may sell its Winnipeg overhaul base to a private firm.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports that American visitors reduced spending in Canada by 27 percent in the first half of 1968 from the same period in 1967, though total outlay reached 273 million dollars, up 25 percent from 1966. Canadian spending in the U S rose to 30 million, with other countries at 12 million. Canada’s travel deficit widened to 138 million.
Manitoba plans a universal medical care program with wide coverage starting April 1. Premier Weir announced the date after a letter from MMA President McPhail warned doctors to participate or risk non-participation, though services would not be withdrawn and premiums may be required for some.
British Columbia agriculture minister Cyril Shelford urged a national policy to curb synthetic foods. He pressed health and agriculture ministers to close legal loopholes before the next legislature session, aiming to make health the priority over profits.
The Indian Association board urged a Canada wide fund to lift reserves via light cottage industries. Alan Clarke said 250,000 registered and 250,000 enfranchised Indians need capital though lenders avoid loans and the Indian Act blocks pledging reserve land for security.
A Wheat Pool founder who farmed near Pelly Saskatchewan until 1929 and helped establish the Pool in 1924 has died. He served on the Board of Grain Stoners and retired in 1948.
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