Legislature delivers busy session with cautious progress
The 27th Legislature closes a lively productive session though schools and dentist tariff debates linger. The assembly shows sound governance, with the Opposition active but unbalanced and only two colorful figures among 57 members, plus two women in the Speaker’s chair adding indirect color.
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Michener Commission
Assembly Jtrelf
George Hutton
Agriculture and Conservation
Rockwood-Oberville
Laurent Desjardins
St. Boniface
Colorful lawmakers fade from Manitoba’s House memory
The piece recalls notable former legislators led by Doug Campbell and a list of peers with strong debate styles and lasting presence in the House. It notes their departures by death resignation or election shifts and mentions a policy idea about matching federal grants per capita for permanent local projects.
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L. St. George Stubbs
Ivan Schultz
Ed Prefontaine
Wally Miller
Jim McLeneghan
Jack McDowell
Ron Turner
George Renouf
Channel Islands
Swan River Valley
Lloyd Stinson
Ed Hansford
Errick Willis
Hughie Morrison
Manitoba
Bob Bend
Bill Kardash
Ray Mitchell
Jobin
N. Bachynsky
Doug Campbell
Lakeside
Mr. Campbell
Golden Boy
Centennial support forms ready for municipalities and bands
The Manitoba Centennial Corporation announces application forms for government aid to local centennial projects. Grants cover two thirds of costs up to $2 per capita, with August 1 submission deadline. Projects must be commemorative, historically tied to Confederation and Manitoba, and evaluated for approval. Local groups urged to propose via municipalities.
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Manitoba Centennial Corporation
Maitland B. Steinkopf
Q.C
Steinkopf
Canada
Manitoba
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Swan River
Of Many Things by Ambrose Hills
Canadians eligible for a hundred year birthday in 1967 are urged to replace debates with a joyful, spontaneous national party. Oakah Jones of Consumers Gas favors gaiety, cross cultural pride, and a festive spirit to attract Americans and Europeans and celebrate Canada’s birthday.
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Oakah Jones
Consumers Gas Company
Canada
Ontario Association of Architects
Keep Rear Lights At Top Efficiency
A. A. Ennis of the Canadian Highway Safety Council warns that rear taillights and turn signals are vital for safety. He urges motorists to regularly check rear lights as faulty signals can remove warnings and increase accident risk.
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A. A. Ennis
Canadian Highway Safety Council
Vehicle Safety Committee
Council urged drivers to check rear lights year round
Mr Ennis warned that neglect of car rear lights could cause dangerous conditions and urged motorists to maintain rear lighting as part of the April May car check program.
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Ennis
Council
Polio Eradication Campaign Launched In Manitoba
In 1962 four Manito bans were stricken with poliomye litis and 1963 saw no cases in the province. Manitoba Health starts a province wide Sabin oral vaccine campaign on April 20 with sugar cube administration. Clinics in Greater Winnipeg begin April 20 and Roblin hosts a clinic May 11 for Roblin and district residents.
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Peg
Roblin
Sabin
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A local notice encourages renewing the Roblin Review to continue receiving all news and store bargains. The appeal highlights ongoing coverage and special deals available to subscribers.
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Roblin Review
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