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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1966
Page
2
A Manitoba Town Council and the Chamber of Commerce face decisions on town planning as The Pas absorbs a $100 million forest industry incentive. Local leaders discuss business area policy, new shopping centers, and space for professionals as growth rises and housing and church needs loom.
The Pas council calls for filling gaps on Edwards Fisher and Gordon with new businesses and warns that without unified effort a new shopping district may be developed. It urges a clear stance on a trailer court, subdivision plans between Grace Lake Airport Road and the Technical School, and land for schools, stressing swift planning.
Premier Duff Roblin and government officials announce a major industrial surge driven by the Nelson River project along with civil service and consultant support. The plan aims to boost Manitobas economy, especially The Pas and northern regions, by bringing new jobs and investment. Critics warn of potential outsider control and question loans from the Manitoba Development Fund as part of electoral politics.
In Ottawa the events are debated as to the nation's leadership and governance. The text critiques lawmakers earning $18 000 yearly and accuses them of personal vengeance sniping and intraparty intrigue, claiming it defrauds the people who elected them.
March 16 to March 21 broadcast listing shows test patterns, game shows, soap operas, dramas, and CBC news. Notable entries include I Love Lucy Guiding Light As The World Turns Password Bob Hope Theatre Festival and Ed Sullivan. March 21 features Manitoba Schools To Tell The Truth and more.
The Dial Electric Co listing shows daily broadcast slots from 6:30 p.m. to 12:10 a.m. across Friday March 18 Saturday March 19 and Tuesday March 22 with programs including McHales Navy Hogans Heroes I Dream of Jeannie Seaver The Maltese Falcon and CBC News. It notes channel identification and program times for audience reference.
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