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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1966
Page
2
An opinion piece laments the decline of Indigenous self reliance across reserves. It condemns liquor use, court involvement, and dependence on government aid while noting widespread crime, bus driving misconduct, and youth issues. It questions pride and urges work and personal accountability.
A ballistic balloon parachute keeps pilots aloft after bailout to dodge Viet Nam snipers. Propane-inflated balloon rises to about 5,000 feet, out of ground fire range, then a cargo plane recovers the drifting craft and rescues the pilot.
A Canadian economic growth outlook urges community action to create jobs for about one million entrants. It argues expansion, especially in manufacturing, must be community driven. Industrial Development Committees and Chambers of Commerce should spearhead the effort now.
The Manitoba Association of School Trustees outlines five steps to ease teacher shortages in Manitoba. It urges joint action by the Teachers Society and Department of Education, promoting recruitment from elsewhere, year round campaigns, engaging ex-teachers, better use of current staff, and adopting modern methods and equipment to raise productivity.
Dr John E Robbins president of Brandon College said the Council of Higher Learning has recommended to the Manitoba government that the college become a university. An order in council is expected this fall with July 1 1967 as the target date. The act requires only an order in council to proclaim status. Brandon will offer arts sciences music and education degrees once established. Last year 681 students attended the college and enrollment is expected to rise.
Jane Emily Underwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Perce Underwood Colgate Sask married Glendon Keith Patterson son of Mrs E D McAfee and the late Keith Patterson in All Saints Anglican Church Weyburn Sask on July 23 1966 The couple will reside in McAuley Manitoba The ceremony was conducted by Rev Arthur Bell with 115 guests attending in Colgate Community Hall reception prior to a west coast honeymoon trip
Canada Savings Bonds will go on sale Oct 3 with a centennial series offering a double-your-money feature if held to maturity in 1979. The issue promises the highest average yield in its 21 year history, with a 5.48 percent annual return if held to maturity, plus annual coupons and new compound interest certificates.
John Storman of Rolla North Dakota announced at the Peace Garden annual meeting that over $390,000 was raised for projects to be completed by year end. A Canadian Centennial pavilion costing $100,000 is a key item funded mainly by the Manitoba government, with federal support. Other major work includes U S side road paving costing $76,000 funded by North Dakota and federal governments. Two U S companies donated outdoor displays including 1,100 roses and a 18 foot floral clock replica.
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