Canada has ample food say Whelan to committee
Agriculture minister Eugene Whelan told the Commons food prices panel there is ten times as much food in Canada as needed to feed Canadians and no overall shortage. He said the grain harvest will be higher than estimates and government Production programs will be discussed with provincial ministers on September 27, noting some prices may be too high and price trickery by sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Whelan
special Commons food _ prices committee
Whelan
All-Party Committee
Mr. Whelan
Ross Whicher
L.bruce
Sir. Aaelan
Madame Plumptre
Food Prices Review Board
Elevators Unplugged as Grain Delays Prompt Boxcar Measures
Otto Lang says some grain elevators are full due to a national rail strike and will try placing extra boxcars while a cash advance program raises its cap. The minister notes nonwidespread congestion but cites big farms blocking elevators and farmers delaying deliveries awaiting cleared facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lang
Wheat Board
The
Commons
National Rail
Lang
Craig Stewart
Pc—Marquette
Stewart
Hockey Team Off To an Early Start in Winnipeg Game
Local hockey enthusiasts traveled to Winnipeg to play in Century Arena Fort Garry. Glenn Morris arranged the game. his team won 5 1 over MacGregorites with Murray Pierrepont stopping most trouble in net. Banquet and dance followed at St Norbert hall.
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Winnipeg
Glenn Morris
Century
Fort Garry
Glenn
MacGregorites
Murray Pierrepont
MacGregor
Murray
Pete McGregor
St. Norbert Hall
North Norfolk Council Receives Water Service Petition
Rural Municipality of North Norfolk reports a petition for water service to residents across the highway at MacGregor west end, to be discussed with the Village of MacGregor Council. Minutes from August 24 and 27 and September meeting adopted. several building permits approved. tenders discussed for a motor patrol. Utility man position and land purchase in Sidney approved. accounts paid.
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MacGregor
North Norfolk
Mac’s
Frank Wiebe
al Bollman
John Boschman
George Buhler
Counel
Council
John Wall
Reg MacFarlane
Austin Utility Service
W. Ruth
Sidney
Town Happenings and Sports Roundup From Community Centre
Rain delayed harvest operations as grain remains in fields needing about ten good weather days. Four-Way Motors rescheduled its auto show for Friday and Saturday at the Community Centre due to car and truck shortages. Artificial ice work advances with levelling nearly complete this weekend. Volunteer help is welcome any night or Monday daytime. World Series race narrows with three winners declared. Baltimore and Oakland atop the American League, Cincinnati leading the National League. Regina leads the west in football with the Elks and Calgary close behind. Lions and Bombers trail but may surge. In the east the Argos led but lost to Regina and Montreal, keeping the race tight.
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Four-Way Motors Hnd
Baltimore
Oakland
Cincinnati
Regina
Elks
Calgary
Lions
Bombers
Argos
Montreal
Pantry Shower Set for Oct 18 1973 at Central Aid meeting
Central Aid held its first fall meeting on Sept 18 1973 and planned a pantry shower for Thursday Oct 18 from 3 to 5 pm with tea and bake tables. Donations would fund canned foods for the hospital. sugar is still needed and the group noted four ants contributed items valued at 95.08 dollars for hospital equipment. The Extended Care Unit was discussed and the next meeting set for Oct 16 with Mrs W Crewson representing the Hospital Auxiliary.
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Central Aid
Brooks
Scapel Handel
Nomination Day Sets School Board Trustee Votes in Manitoba
Wednesday October 3 marks nominations across Manitoba including MacGregor and North Norfolk Municipality for school board trustees only. Municipal Act changes keep councillors on three year terms. Pine Creek School Division seeks trustees in Ward 1 Plumas Ward 3 Gladstone Ward 5 Austin Axel Christofferson Ward 7 Sidney Phil Stephenson Ward 9 MacGregor Frank Hay Ward 11 Langruth A Johnson.
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Manitoba
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Pine Creek
Plumas
W. Porosky
Gladstone
Ron Beardfoot
Austin
Axel Christofferson
Sidney - Phil Stephenson
Frank Hay
You Have A Date The MacGregor Ladies Curling Club Meeting
The MacGregor Ladies' Curling Club holds its semi annual meeting on Wednesday October 3 at 8 p m in the Community Centre. Members are urged to attend and discuss club affairs including schedules and upcoming events.
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MacGregor Ladies’ Curling Club
Manitoban To Head Information Services
Col. Lloyd C. Morrison of Ottawa and Deloraine Manitoba will become director general of the armed forces information services, replacing Brig. Gen. Louis A. Bourgeois who plans retirement. Morrison, 48, has 15 years in the field and previously led information services, and he was among three officers sent to Vietnam with Canadian troops. He flew Lancaster bombers in World War II and studied at the University of Manitoba after the war.
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Socom Mya
Armed Forces Information Services
Defence Department
Lloyd C. Morrison
Ottawa
Deloraine
Man
Morrison
Louis A. Bourgeois
Bourgeois
Forces
Vietnam
International Commission of Control and Supervision
RAF
University of Manitoba
RCAF
British Columbia
Defence Research Establishment
Suffield
Alto
Rivers
World's Wheat Shortage Cut by International Council
The International Wheat Council reduced the world wheat shortage for 1973 74 to an estimated 3 to 6 million tons. Earlier forecasts had pegged it at 9 million tons, with availabilities around 59 million to 60 million tons and imports between 62 and 65 million. The council notes improved overall food grain supply and record crops in parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Wheas Council
Coubrough family fights to spare heritage tree near Bagot
Malcolm Coubrough and his son Donald have clashed with authorities over a sentinel tree at their Bagot area farm. As a four lane highway and service road were planned, the couple agreed to part of their land but insisted the tree be spared. After disputes with the highway department and Manitoba Hydro, the tree will be saved and remain about two miles west of Bagot between highway lanes.
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Coubrough
Malcolm Coubrough
Donald
Portage
Coubroughs
Highway Department
Manitoba Hydro
Bagot
Centres May Have To Close Due To Funding Shortfall
Lloyd Sutton president of the National Association of the Friendship Centres says a Canada wide five year program for Indian and Metis centres is underfunded. About 1.4 million has been spent this fiscal year with many smaller centres closing temporarily. He calls for 3.6 million in new capital grants and a meeting with federal Secretary of State Hugh Faulkner next week.
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Lloyd Sutton
National Association of the Friendship Centres
Sutton
Hugh Faulkner
Canada
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Robert Rodgers
Doug MacTavish
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