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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1960
Page
2
Figures from Accounts committee show Canada’s federal outlays rising from twelve million in 1867 to 2.174 billion in 1949 and to four billion in 1959. The rate of growth outpaced national production, meaning a larger share of tax dollars funds government expenditures each year.
The All Canada Insurance Federation warns the Labour Day weekend may be the most dangerous of the year with one person killed every hour and a half. It urges travelers to pace trips in stages, rest, avoid main arteries, and take precautions for fatigue, children, and vehicle failures.
A syndicated column laments cautious home builders in Winnipeg facing winter slowdowns due to mortgage funds and serviced lots. It critiques Ottawa’s inaction on the economy, predicts tax hikes, and envisions a future where government funds nearly all citizen costs. The piece ends with a child’s quip about a TV commercial.
Ag Rep Barnsley notes farm grain storage is often inadequate and piles appear when bumper crops arrive. For long storage moisture should stay around 12 percent, with careful drying, storage construction, and drainage to prevent spoilage, odors, and pest damage.
The piece argues that a demagogic dictatorial style harms democracy, praising the 1958 Canadian administration for its efficiency while cautioning that governance must protect individual rights. It notes Manitoba plans to develop tourism, with roads to Grand Rapids and new cottage areas, opening vast hunting and fishing lands.
In the two week period ending August 26, Red Cross swimming classes at Hidden Valley Lake report 75 successful assessors. Beginners include Betty Jean Hay MacGregor Robert Denser Austin. Juniors Rose Denser Austin. Intermediate Linda Boat MacGregor. Seniors Joyce McDougall MacGregor.
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