Future Can Be Confusing About Two Futures Reported
A study by federal agriculture department specialists predicts fewer farmers by the 1980s due to a declining farm population. In contrast Dr Daniel Cappon of York University argues urbanites will move back to farming, towns will grow, telemetric filing will end offices and secretaries, and computers will replace white collar work.
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Federal Agriculture Department
Daniel Cappon
York University
Association of Ontario Land Economists
Toronto
Why Can't We. Aid For Starving World Faces Obstacles
The article critiques Western overproduction and subsidies highlighting Europe and Canada as glut flood sources. It argues for international limits or direct distribution of surpluses to the needy, proposing an international body to buy and administer relief, while noting governments resist such changes.
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Europe
Canada
Olson
Back to Camel
Bashir Ahmed toils in Karachi with a camel cart. Lyndon Johnson befriended him in 1961 and secured a free Ford truck, entering Bashir into US circles. The truck’s duty exemption and embassy hire brought fame and wealth, but he abandoned work. Now the aging vehicle and lost happiness haunt him.
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Karachi
Lyndon Johnson
Pakistan
United States
Bashir
Ford Motor Co
U.S
Schreyer Addresses Kickback Remarks Misunderstood
Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer says his Vancouver comments on political kickbacks were misunderstood. He noted no illegal activity, calling such fund raising undesirable, and urged a federal response plus future legislation. He moved to refer issues to a privileges and elections committee with campaign funding controls.
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Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
Vancouver
Mr. Schreyer
Mr. Johnston
House
Nine Manitoba Bills Passed At Third Reading In 27 Minutes
The Manitoba Legislature approved nine bills last Tuesday in a 27 minute session mostly housekeeping measures. One bill targets intoxicated persons in courts by removing charges and releasing them to sober or responsible adults, to take effect in regions by proclamation. If a person is found drunk in public, they may be held up to 24 hours unless a willing guardian is found.
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Manitoba
Defence Restructuring Cuts Canadian Forces in Europe and Domestically
Defence minister Cadieux announces deep restructuring of Canada's armed forces. European NATO strength halves to 9 000 by fall 1970, with nuclear roles ending by 1972 and a light mobile force replacing large ground units. Bonaventure aircraft carrier retired. manpower drops to 82 000 in three years. Domestic forces reorganized into three combat groups. task force HQ to be stationed in Gagetown for the far north. Several regiments to be disbanded or merged.
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Canada
NATO
Europe
NFB Plans 10 Percent Cut in Staff and Production
The National Film Board will reduce staff and production by about 10 percent in the coming weeks to meet a frozen budget. Chairman Hugo McPherson stated the freeze lasts until March 1971 and the exact cut may be less than 10 percent, though the amount is still uncertain.
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National Film Board
NFB
Hugo McPherson
McPherson
Canadians Paid More In Provincial Taxes
Canadians paid an average of 348 per person in provincial taxes for 1968 69, up 44 from 1967 68. Quebec led with 375, BC 367, Ontario 366, Alberta 361, Saskatchewan 334, Manitoba 271, New Brunswick 260, Newfoundland 214, Prince Edward Island 186, and Nova Scotia 180. U S citizens paid 338 in state taxes, up 29 from the prior year.
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CCH Canadian Ltd
Ontario
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Nova Scotia
CCH
United States
Citzens
Enns Leads Attack In Hydro Debate
In the Manitoba legislature on Wednesday, Harry Enns of the PC party pressed to summon the house public utilities committee to question Hydro officials and advisers about northern hydro policy. He argued the shift away from flooding Southern Indian Lake lacks new information since the last session, while Premier Schreyer’s government contemplates controls on Lake Winnipeg and thermal power. Critics accused the move of political maneuvering, and ministers promised further study before committee review.
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Schreyer
Gordon Johnston
Portage la Prairie
British Columbia
New Democratic Party
House
Ed Schreyer
Harry Enns
PC — Lakeside
House Public Utilities Committee
Manitoba Hydro
Enns
Indian Lake
Democratic Party
Lake Winnipeg
Kettle Rapids
Nelson River
Hudson Bay
Nelson
A. R
Russ) Paulley
Paulley
Johnston
Harry
Larry Desjardins
NDP
Liberal Democrat
St. Boniface
Donald Craik
Pc—Riel
Len Evans
Turn Lake to Reservoir No Cause for Alarm
Lake Winnipeg residents were assured no alarm is warranted as the government weighs turning the lake into a reservoir. Resources Minister Len Evans told Gordon Johnston that water levels will be studied and shoreowners’ interests considered, with public hearings planned.
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Lake Winnipeg
Len Evans
Gordon Johnston
Portage la Prairie
Johnston
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Asia
Africa
Fredericton
Bashir Ahmed
The
Macgregor Herald
MacGregor
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Allen McGregor
Bruce Hutchison
Montreal
Cadieux
Bonaventure
Canadian Guards
Queen’s Own Rifles
Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment
Fort Garry Horse
Artillery Regiment
Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Gageown
N.B
Far North
Nova
Hydro
Evans
Trimble's
Portage LA Prairie, Manitoba
Winnipeg
McLaren
Rupert
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