Mortgage policy shifts spark housing finance debate
The piece argues for raising the official mortgage limit from 66 to 75 percent of valuation to curb inflated property values and ease borrowing costs. It cites lender risk, large stock offerings like Union Carbide Canada and Bell Canada rights issues, and notes life insurers could gain from a broader market, while urging savings pools remain accessible for these moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igantic
Giileilion Sevinge
Gorestone
Union Carbide
Bell Telephone
Ontario Liquor Control Act Criticized In Guelph Court
A Guelph police court case highlights what a writer calls hypocrisy in the Ontario Liquor Control Act. A youth fined 25 dollars for a disturbance and 50 dollars for underage drinking prompts a critique that the law is outdated and inconsistent. The piece argues for sensible controls and the removal of rigid underage rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Guelph
More Females At Work In Britain In Modern Times
More than a third of Britain's workforce are women and the home role adage seems outdated. Women now enter textiles, domestic service, electronics and science as employment shifts from single to married women aided by household appliances. The London Letter notes men increasingly help at home, whether by choice or necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Manufact
Loyable bus tour and UCW notices in Portage item
A Rossendale District News item recounts a Winnipeg bus tour visiting the Manitoba Legislative Buildings the Manitoba Museum Clover Crest Honey plant Western Gypsum 7-Up Bottling and CBC studios. It notes a Japanese band singalong and meals at Mid Town Buffet and Marigold Restaurant. UCW updates cover meetings October 21 rally plans November 5 11 fundraisers and a sewing of thank you notes plus a Halloween bazaar and a spelling match results Blaine Thompson and Pauline Roy win and will travel to Gladstone. Numerous local visits and social notes follow including plans for a masterade dance October 30 and various weekend visits.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Legislative
Manitoba Museum
Clover Crest
Western Gypsum Co
CBC Radio and TV
Legislative
CBC
McDougall
Webb Bus Lines
Portage
W. Anderson
James Watson
UCW
Bagot
Randy Henry
Blaine Thompson
Currie
Pauline Roy
Hartford
Gladstone
Blaine
Pauline
J. Kelly
R. Moffat
W. Domi
S. Thompson
Walter Thompson
Jack Wilson
Kincardine, Ont
Floyd Blight
Oakville
E. Robertson
J.B. Charlton
N. English
Community visits and anniversary notes from Pine Creek
Neepawa resident Wilfred Rogers spoke with Lottie Hanna and family on Sunday. Several locals attended Knox church’s 54th anniversary service including John Ubrin and family and Grenville Smith. Visitors from Austin Gladstone Currie Portage Winnipeg and Carberry are listed along with weekend and Sunday gatherings. Sympathy is offered to the Osborne Williams family.
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Wilfred Rogers
Neepawa
Lottie Hanna
Dennis
Jim
Ed Morris
Portage
John Uhrin
Donald Patterson
Helston
Knox Church
John Ubrin
Grenville ‘Smith
Alex Livingstone
A. Livingstone
Pete Galloway
Gladstone
Jim Lowe
Jean Lowe
Austin
Clintonberg
Dolores
Jutta
Sidney
Bob Hotel
Phyllis Nelson
Winnipeg
Charles Elmhirst
Wallace Elmhirst
Carberry
Osborne Williams
Beaver News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Funeral
Miss Mae Morgan visited over the weekend with Miss Sharon Smith. Raymond Smith and family attended Harold Cameron’s funeral in Winnipeg. Clarence Smith Heather and family left the district to stay with Gary and (Mrs) Thurston in High Bluff awaiting their new Portage home. Sunday guests at Raymond Smith’s included Donald Cameron Dona Leyne and Harry Burke.
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Portage
J. B. Chariton
M. Ward
Winnipeg
J. Fisher
Jacqueline
W. Henry
R. Frizzley
T. Martin
Oberon
W. Bieganski
Bieganski
M. Bieganski
Mae Morgan
Sharon Smith
Raymond Smith
Harold Cameron
Clarence Smith
Heather
Gary Thurston
High Bluff
Donald Cameron
Donaleyne
Local social event at Portage with arrivals and gifts
Edwin News reports a social evening honoring newcomers from Winnipeg and Portage guests. Gifts including an occasional chair and jewelry were given, lunch was served by curling club ladies, and other district families were noted as preparing to move. Communion services are announced for Burnside and well-wishes extend to Mrs Cave Boak.
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Gushwa
Leonard
Donna Cumberland
Motor
C. Harvey
Winnipeg
Portage
John Hill
J. Blair
Lloyd Slater
Curling Club
Es Mee Ea
R. Boyer
Michael Kostinnik
Boyer
Burnside
Edwin Church
J. Crosby
T. Ferguson
Hugh McDermott
M. Cleaver Vissad
Cave Boak
Edin UW
Hartford and Currie News Household Social Ledger
Community notices record Sunday visits from Blaine Thompson of Currie school winning spelling contests at Rossendale and Pauline Roy of Hartford school placing second. Various locals from Gladstone to Winnipeg are noted visiting, with weekend trips and family gatherings at several homes. Belated birthday wishes extend to Mrs Stark Sr. for October 26.
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Livingstone
Galloway
Roy Thompson
Currie Distric
Curtis
Rossendale
Joe Livingstone
Winnipeg
Livingstones
Harold Rosling
Donna
Gladstone
Ernie Livingstone
Neepawa
S. Thompson
Burnside Community Joins McKays in Farewell Party
Neighbors in Burnside honor Mr and Mrs McKay and son Bert at their home on Friday Oct 23 before their move to Portage. Brenda Treffry presented a money gift. Bert received a mantle radio from C Troop. Mr Askin spoke. Attendees included other McKay children and many friends. A tea and bake sale followed at Burnside UCW on Oct 22 with demonstrations on gift wrapping and Christmas table centers.
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Treasury
B. Saunders
Rita Lemoine
Portage and District
U C W Rallies In Portage Presbytery High Bluff Bagot
United Church Women in Portage Presbytery plan two fall rallies with the theme God and His Purpose. Vera Boyd, missionary to India, will speak. Mrs. R. T. Bailey will report on the gen ial council. Bagot rally set for Nov. 5 and High Bluff for Nov. 6 with registration at 9 30 each morning and box lunch provided.
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God
United Church
Portage Presbytery
Vera Boyd
India
R. T. Bailey
Bagot
High Bluff
UIC Cheques To Replace Cash Payments
Unemployment insurance payments will switch from cash to cheques. A pilot program using electronic equipment in IPEG will expand to other UIC offices as feasibility allows. G. R. Douglas of the auditor-general's office announced the change during a reference to UIC practices.
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UIC
Commons Public Accounts Committee
Ipeg
G. R. Douglas
Auditor - General's Office
Sunday Visitors at Local Homes Share News
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Duncan and Clayton visited Olga's parents Mr and Mrs G Finkevich of Glen Sunday. Also, Sunday visitors at the J McRae home included Mrs Minnie McRae of Westbourne and Mrs L Amann of Austin. Supper guests were Mr and Mrs Clarence Pennell of MacGregor and Mrs Elsie Schmidt of Montreal.
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Terry Duncan
Clayton
Olga
G. Finkevich
Glen
J. McRae
Minnie McRae
Westbourne
L. Amann
Austin
Clarence Pennell
MacGregor
Elsie Schmidt
Montreal
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Lift Insurance
LCA
London
Macgregor Herald
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Alen McGregor
Rossendale District News
Felaives
Retr
Meh
Breth
Regina
McLennan
M. Robinson
D. Bent
John Watson Jr
T. N. Ferguson
R. F. Culbert
R. Welch
K. Crocker
Isabelle McLean
Pine Creek News
Paul Ubrin
Pete Galloway of
Mrs
Beaver News
Edwin News
Hartford and Currie News
Frank Denkes Reiter
R. Thompson
A. Dickson
T. English
Killarney
Garnet Dobbin
Lounsbury
Ladysmith
Reg. High
K. Stewart
Cliff Blagden
Hugh Henry
Lavenham
Oliver
J. Rintoul
J. Smith
Don, Garry
Allan Cleaver
Harold Jonasson
Norma Smith
Rivers
Ted Cleaver
Allan Johnston
W. Johnston
R. Gould
D. McDougall
Billy
Donnie
W. McDougall
Toronto
Stark Sr
Burnside News
Gene Mt Oa Teie Ped Oeger
Nell McKen
J. W. Hyde
S. Mitchell
New York City
Frank McKenzie
U.C.W
Katrime News
Pauch
G.E. Appliances
Macenegon
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