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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1964
Page
2
The Provincial Cabinet declared October 12 to 18 as Alcoholism Prevention Week. Officials stressed alcoholism as a sickness not a moral failing and urged public support for treatment facilities. Mr Witney highlighted that most alcoholics are employed and that society can assist in guiding them to sobriety through community cooperation.
The CNR plans to shut unprofitable branch lines amid changing shipping practices, risking the closure of 500 rural stations and ending the public rail service beloved by local communities. Critics warn political meddling and pride must not hinder necessary cost cuts while acknowledging the station’s social value.
Premier Duff Roblin told Manitoba Urban Association delegates in Neepawa that the legislature will revisit daylight saving time. He said public wishes matter and that a uniform rule is sought. Urban dwellers favor extending daylight time to late October while rural voters prefer an earlier return to standard time.
Manitoba liquor control commission reports a shift in licensed drinking venues for year ending March 31 1964 with beer parlors down 29 to 167 and beverage rooms up 25 to 162. Total liquor sales reached 60.34 million dollars with net profit 16.43 million. Per capita consumption rose slightly across spirits, wine and beer.
Premier Roblin announced the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission report showing net profit of 16.429 million for the year ending March 31 1964, up from 15.346 million. Total liquor expenditures reached 60.342 million while per capita consumption rose slightly across spirits wine and beer.
Premier Bennett of British Columbia rejects federal musings on offshore minerals. He accuses federal minister Laing of pressuring provincial policy, saying BC resources belong to the people and asserting firms must pay fairly for development. Bennett notes BC tax collections are at record levels.
The article reports that 72.4 percent of 30,134 recent exam entrants passed, compared to 71.7 percent of 23,453 in 1963, highlighting a steady pace in Manitoba school examinations.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics figures for the first eight months of 1964 show a record tourist year for Mani despite cool spells. Americans crossed the border 46 percent more, July up seven percent, with an anticipated 1 475 000 visitors spending about 45 million dollars. The gain would top last year’s record by 17 000 tourists and raise spending by 2 million, aided by events and rising hotel registrations along the Trans Canada route.
Dr Paul LHeureux outgoing president of the Associated Hospitals of Manitoba says the era of private practice is over. Independent medical practice and hospitals no longer exist as autonomy fades. He urges government and voluntary groups to cooperate to build a new health care concept and ensure continued hospital leadership through senior advisory roles. Change will meet resistance, but succession and public education are vital for future health services.
Premier Roblin announced J Reginald McMillan has resigned as chairman of the Manitoba Economic Consultative Board. McMillan, a former CNR vice president, will stay until a successor is appointed. The premier said a successor would be announced soon.
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