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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
6
Mrs J M Paskier’s Bagot column notes concerns over newspaper figures, urges accuracy in percentages, public fund implications, and honesty. Recaps visitors, health updates, sympathetic notice to Basler family, harvest mood, and local greetings while urging ongoing community interest and engagement.
Stafford Smythe and Harold Ballard, directors of Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd., had their income tax evasion case adjourned to Oct 2 after brief court appearance. They received summons July 10 for $278,920 and $134,685 respectively, with accusations of diverting Garden funds to personal use between 1965 and 1968. They were fired from president and vice-president roles but remain directors, with Smythe an NHL governor and Ballard an alternate. They together hold 40 percent of the Gardens stock.
The Salt Plains Raceway hosted a multi race meet on Sunday Sept 14 featuring 24 Manitoba cars. Races included Le Mans style events and a rainout makeup, with winners named for each trophy including Portage Garage Ltd Gladstone awards and Shell Oil Company prizes.
Last Sunday visitors with the Dicksons included Mr and Mrs Eichhorn and family from Winnipeg. S Thompson returns home after a 10 day Portage Hospital stay. District ladies attended a shower for Helen Jodie bride elect. Mr and Mrs J Smith traveled to Brandon for an overnight visit with H Jonasson and Doug. Mrs J Dickson resumes kindergarten duties at Tong Plain School. A Gourley family trip to Selkirk joined by M Gourley attended the Place- Indrid ion wedding. R Thompson and Victor motor to Winnipeg with Blaine and Allyson starting studies at University of Manitoba. J Rintoul and family spent two days in Winnipeg. T Rintoul and Randy attended Wilson- Bodie wedding in Portage. District residents attended an evening dance.
A two year Canadian study urges alternatives to jail for those unable to pay fines while supporting jail for those who defy the system. It recommends medical handling for mentally impaired offenders and abolishing preventive retention for habitual and sex offenders.
The Manitoba government plans to introduce four additional pieces of legislation in the upcoming summer session. Labor Minister A. R. Pauley replied to a question about Winnipeg charter changes for a civic tax freeze, saying no knowledge of such action. He added that no action this session isn’t ruled out.
Manitoba considers treating public drunkenness as a social issue not a crime. Attorney-General Al Mackling outlined a bill allowing custody or release to a responsible adult without charges or court appearances. If no adult is available, the person is released when sober.
In the Manitoba Legislature Harry Enns removed his tie and draped it over his microphone prompting questions from Russell Doern and James Bilton about proper dress. Premier Schreyer recalled an earlier ruling that there are no coat hooks in the chamber as members debated attire amid warm conditions.
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