Manitoba Legislature’s publicity driven politics and urban plans
The column lampoons Manitoba legislators for heavy publicity use, cites L Desjardins and J Borowski as headline makers, and mocks public debates over auto insurance and St Boniface, Thompson. It critiques urban planning ideas for Main Street Portage Avenue and Memorial Park as well as imports of American ideas by students and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Legislative Assembly
St. Boniface
L. Desjardins
New Democratic Party
Ed Schreyer
Schreyer
Desjardins
Thompson
J. Borowski
Blue Chamber
Winnipeg
Main Street
Portage Avenue
Main
Portage
Errick Willis
Duff Roblin
Memorial Park
Portage Main Corner
Rest and Remedy Found in Faith and Sleep Cure
The text links modern drug use to overwork and sleepless nights then offers a conversion tale. A weary executive seeks rest, tries biblical practices, finds true peace in Christ, and invites others to respond to the gospel message.
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Christ
Calvary
Maple Leaf Spring Stamp Issue Sets Canadian Symbol
Ottawa announces 26 million stamps depicting a maple leaf in spring will issue April 14. First in the Maple Leaf in Four Seasons series designed by Alma Duncan of Galetta Ontario, the 6¢ stamp features winged seeds among grass. Five colour lithography by Ashton Potter Toronto. Maple leaf long linked to Canada with roots back to the 17th century and formal arms recognition in 1868. Maple syrup production across Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario valued at 10 to 15 million dollars yearly.
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Ottawa
Alma Duncan
Galetta
Ontario
Ashton-Potter Limited
Toronto
Canada
Quebec
North America
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Equal Opportunity for Music in School Curriculum
Letter from Marjorie Giles explains the lack of entries in high school choral classes. It argues art and music are forms of expression and should not be deprioritized over sports or vocations. A parent urges inclusion of music in the curriculum and notes Festival participation is voluntary under general rules.
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Department of Education
Farm Loan Rates Drop for Farmers in 1971
Ottawa April 1 1971 Agriculture Minister Bud Olson announced a rate cut for Farm Credit Corporation loans effective today through September 30 1971. Long term Farm Credit Act mortgages drop to 7 percent per year and Farm Syndicates Credit Act loans also fall to 7 percent. Consolidations of existing and new loans will use a composite rate.
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Ottawa
Farm Credit Corporation
H. A
Bud) Olson
Farm Credit Act
Farm Syndicates Credit Act
Curtis Turner wedding at United Church in March
Wreatha Alice Florence Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Turner, married Gordon Arthur Curtis of Portage la Prairie, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Curtis of Makaroff, in a candlelight ceremony at the United Church on March 6. Rev. officiated.
Elegant Empire Gown Leads Portage la Prairie Wedding
David Wilson officiated the ceremony for Mr. and Mrs. Curtis who wed at Portage la Prairie. The bride wore an Gran Ballo empire gown with Chantilly lace and a lace overlay train, carrying yellow roses with mauve accents. The wedding party wore mauve and yellow, with the couple residing at 2 Dufferin Avenue after a short honeymoon.
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David Wilson
Basil Hills
David Hillis
Donald Curtis
Kenneth Turton
Darlene Shelvey
Shanon Curtis
Dave Pope
William Dodgson
Mark Turner
Ronald Turner
Jacee Turner
Tanis Curtis
Earl Bridgeman
Mrs. Curtis
Dufferin Avenue
Portage la Prairie
Parkland Youth Jobs Program Urges Quick Action
Ron Kinney notes a new federal plan offering about $15 million for summer jobs for students. Priority goes to student groups that design, apply for, carry out, and report on projects. Applications and plans must be filed in the coming weeks, urging municipalities and chambers of commerce to mobilize youth efforts.
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Ottawa
Chambers of Commerce
Parkland
Regional Youth Project Drive Invites Public Ideas
A call for community support urges business leaders and adults to assist regional youth with a 15 million dollar fund. Citizens are invited to mail letters outlining projects with public benefit, from river cleanups to arts events, to be published next week for youth selection.
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Borowski
St. Louis
Roblin Review
P.O
Roblin
Man
Lennard
Grandview
Merridale
Shortdale
Lannard
Petlura
Children’s Meeting
Gospel Hall
John Deere
C.C. King
Cornelius
Macnutt, Saskatchewan
Calder Exchange
Foxwarren
G. T. Graham
E. M. Falloon
Sec.Treas
Maple Leaf
Marjorie Giles
Curtis — Turner
Ron Kinney
Avalon Theatre
Russell, Man
Anne OF the Thousand Days
Cable Hogue
Jason Robards
Stella Stevens
Brian Keith
Ernest Borgnine
Susanne Pleshette
Texaco
Nick
Merc
Mercury
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