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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1966
Page
3
A sailor near Saigon recalls nights of bombing and shelling, questions the purpose of Vietnam and global wars, and urges peaceful ways to settle disputes. He notes rising tensions in Asia and fears future global conflict, hoping descendants may live in peace.
The Pas Chamber of Commerce urges the Federal Government to repair and maintain the dock on The Pas River at the foot of First Street near Booth Fisheries An official note for the department outlines the request.
The Department of Transport visited The Pas to review the dock condition. A sale or closure is proposed though repair costs are estimated at 10 000 dollars. The chamber argues to maintain the dock to support future river traffic and local barge operations. Smaller craft could use the dock while larger ships would rely on the east side main dock.
Manitoba education reform under the Roblin government boosted per capita spending from 24 to 86 dollars. Public school enrolment rose 29 percent, Grade XI enrolment up 106 percent, and vocational places grew from 800 to 2,440. Teachers increased 30 percent with a 72 percent rise in university degree holders, while provincial investment climbed 270 percent to 82.9 million dollars.
The Roblin government pledges a brighter future for Manitoba youth with expanded education access. Full provincial grants for kindergarten start this September, targeted grants for disabled children, and a policy uniting bursaries with federal loans to ensure equal university or technical education opportunities.
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