Manitoba MTS plans extend microwave to Gillam and beyond
Manitoba Telephone System announced a microwave link extending to Gillam and serving Grand Rapids Snow Lake Thompson Flin Flon and The Pas to provide live television by summer 1969. The CBC issued a cautious statement about applying for a low power transmitter at Gillam and seeking authority to extend live network service to several northern towns.
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Manitoba
Gillam
Grand Rapids
Snow Lake
Thompson
Flin Flon
Pas
MTS
CBC
Winnipeg
Department of Transport
BBG
Judy
Decline of Hippiedom and Drug Myths in Canada
The piece notes a winter exodus of hippies from Canada’s cities and Yorkville as youth seek steadier lives. It argues hippie life is transient, with two to three week stays typical before returning home, and questions exaggerated fears about marijuana and LSD.
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Canada
North America
Toronto
Yorkville
Northern TV to reach Gillam and northern Manitoba soon
After delays, live television will be available in Gillam and other northern communities through a CBC Manitoba Telephone System deal. By summer 1969, most northern Manitoba points should receive live network service, addressing long standing shortages and tax payer expectations.
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CBC
Manitoba
Gillam
North
Marijuana Outlook Across Nations and Military Use
The article weighs marijuana as a sedative with disputed harms, noting calls for repeal of laws by The London Times and doctors. It cites Canadian underworld activity, UK medical opinion, and U S Army usage in Vietnam, arguing continued prohibition until decisive medical evidence emerges.
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The
London Times
U.S. Army
Vietnam
High Altitude Recon Flight over Northern Lakes Ends Calmly
Spar tan Air Services photo reconnaissance crew completes five hours of navigation and photography, descends for landing near Clearwater Lake, and enjoys a relaxed evening at Vickerys Lodge. A WWII memory surfaces as the pilot recalls charting bomb targets over Hannover.
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Clearwater Lake
Spartan Air Services
Vickery's Lodge
Airport
Germany
Hannover
Fall Planted Coated Wheat Yields Higher Than Spring
Fall planted plastic coated Manitou wheat out yielded bare spring Manitou by up to 14 percent at University of Manitoba plots. Coated seed averaged 65 bu per acre versus 57 for bare spring seed with slight protein increase. Tests explore coating materials and commercial feasibility for seed protection.
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Kurt Schreiber
University of Manitoba
Television Schedule for The Dial Electric Co
Listing shows a November schedule with time slots for programs on Wednesday and Thursday including Test Pattern Western Schools Cuisine Love is Splendored Thing Edge of Night Blarney Boomer Zorro He and She View of a Few Mothers in Law Mission Impossible 20 Million Questions Centennial Performance The Pit and a late night feature Girl who Couldnt Quit plus Pete and Gladys on Thursday.
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Ed Allen
Mr. Dressup
Bonnie Prudden
Television Schedule for November 25 27
TV Guide lists weekend and Monday airings with test patterns and music at 1:00 2:00 3:45 2:45 3:15 12:00 1:00 and various programs including Santa Claus Parade Beverly Hillbillies High Chaparral Championship Tennis Ed Sullivan Bonanza and The Way It Is along with soap operas Guiding Light As the World Turns and Love is a Splendor.
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Ed Allen
Mr. Dressup
Bonnie Prudden
Barney Boomer
Frankenstein Jr
Red Skelton
Hatch's Mill
Public Eye
CBC News
Stan
Manitoba
Guiding Light
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Guy Hill
Goblin Hill
Rob Christophersow
Dial Electric Co
Ph. Mai Jhe Pas, Man
Barney Bomer
Tammy
U.N.C.L.E
Friendly Giant
Chez Helene
Barney Boomers
Shazzan
Don Messer
Ruby Gentry
Pete and Gladys
T.V. Guide
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