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Marshall Crowe of the Canada Development Corp is named chairman of the National Energy Board to succeed the resigning Dr. R. D. Howland. D. M. Fraser is reappointed vice chairman. Turdeau stresses strong leadership amid rising energy questions and Crowe’s long government and business background.
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Marshall Crowe
Canada Development Corp
CDC
National Energy Board
NEB
R. D. Howland
Turdeau
D. M. Fraser
Mr. Crowe
Crowe
Rossburn
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Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Canadian Forces
External Affairs Department
Ottawa
Moscow
Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada
Diary turmoil as mayor bans rookie reporter at council
In Fort Spitzee, High River officials dispute a missing diary belonging to Darlene Kinsella of the Fort Spitzee Signal. Mayor Stan Gordon denies wrongdoing as the paper seeks the diary’s return under threat of legal action. Alderman Jim Lee questions authority, while Dr. David Mercer condemns the council move to close the youth office.
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Fort Spitzee
High River
Alta
Stan Gordon
Darlene Kinsella
Miss Kinsella
Department of Youth, Culture and Recreation
Gordon
Grant
Jim Lee
David Mercer
Autopac May Add Surcharge for High-Risk Drivers
The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation considers adding a surcharge to next year’s auto insurance premiums for accident prone drivers.
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Autopac
Manitoba
Manitoba Teachers Urged to Refresh Credentials in Plan
The Manitoba Association of School Trustees urges ongoing training for teachers with retraining every five years to keep certificates valid. The plan, discussed at a regional meeting, also proposes continuous evaluation and pilot changes in teacher education to bolster teaching staff.
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Manitoba Association of ‘School Trustees
Turnbull Pushes Manitoba as Computer Hub
Communications Minister Turnbull urges Ottawa to decentralize federal computing. In a letter to Gerard Pelletier he notes high data transmission costs justify locating new machines in Manitoba. He cites Winnipeg currently hosting two small computers and predicts Ottawa will buy larger systems and centralize functions. An expanded site could employ about 9% to 180 workers and spur servicing jobs.
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An Turnbull
Manitoba
Gerard Pelletier
Winnipeg
Turnbull
Ottawa
Federal aid to upgrade Yellowhead Route announced
Alberta minister Fred Peacock said Ottawa and the four western provinces will share equally the cost of bringing the Yellowhead Route up to Trans Canada highway standards. The plan covers a route from Portage la Prairie to Prince Rupert with an offshoot to Kamloops and calls for a 110000 pound weight limit across the region. Construction is planned for next year with a December conference to finalize federal provincial planning.
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Ottawa
Yellowhead
Fred >Eacock
Alberta
Industry and Commerce
Peacock
Jean Marchand
Portage la Prairie
Man
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Jasper
Alta
Prince Rupert
Kamloops
Bureau Rejects Autopac Claim
The Insurance Bureau of Canada rejected claims that Manitoba Public Insurance Corp extended coverage to victims of impaired drivers. Officials said the move aligns with other private insurers and remains behind advances in provinces with private auto insurance. Minister Uruski announced the change, while a public manager noted Manitobans still sue for damages in drunk driving cases.
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Insurance Bureau of Canada
Manitoba Public Insurance Corp
Richard Cooper
William Uruski
Reward For Bones In Missing Peking Man Case
A Chicago man offers 100000 dollars for the discovery of missing bones of the Peking man fossils in Taipei. Christopher Janus, an investment broker, traveled to Taiwan after receiving tips from a US Marine who was in China. The fossils, dating 500000 to 650000 years ago, were unearthed 1927 to 1929 at Hou Kou Tien near Peking and disappeared while being shipped out of China.
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Chicago
Taipei
Taiwan
Christopher Janus
United States
China
Hou Kou Tien
Peking
Manitoba Plans War on Litter Campaign
Manitoba unfolds a total war on litter with a fall start. Minister Mr Green says the province will cover labor costs for municipal cleanups not handled by local services and seeks municipal input on program ideas for riverbanks lake fronts rights-of-way and remote communities.
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Green
Manitoba
NDP Offers Help To Municipal And School Board Candidates
Manitoba's NDP will provide encouragement and organizational aid to candidates in municipal and school board elections. Party president Murdoch MacKay said no money will be supplied, focusing on areas where the party lacks strong support.
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NDP
Manitoba
New Democratic Party
Party
Murdoch MacKay
Burned Out Pensioners to Gain From Government Increase
The government will raise old age pensions and guaranteed income supplements by 5.30 and 9 respectively, with cheques to reflect next month. About 50,000 war veterans and 35,000 widows and orphans will receive a bigger allowance, ensuring a fair shake for those needing aid.
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Commons
Veterans Affairs
Dan
MacDonald
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Virden
Fraser
United College
Idustry
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Trade Department
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Council
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Ed Schreyer
Uruski
MacGregor Herald
MacGregor
Member
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Allen McGregor
Favor
Maneyer
Grande Cache
Vancouver
Mnner
Hamilton
Marchand
Bureau
Trimble’s
Portage LA Prairie, Manitoba
McLaren
Ruport
Main
Denwal Pharmacy
Tion Chemists
Tesc
Goa
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