Parliament Hill Report Highlights Prairie Grain and Estate Tax Debates
In Ottawa this week Manitoba interests pressed grain issues as damp harvests spark debate on drying capacity and export markets. The House also examined Mr Benson's proposed estate taxes affecting farm transfers and family-owned businesses, with concerns over potential new burdens on farmers and small owners. A Manitoba air policy delegation sought to keep Air Canada overhaul operations in Winnipeg, aiming to preserve the city as a regional air center.
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Ottawa
Manitoba
Dauphin
Agriculture Department
Sellers
Federal Grain Company
Olson
Ontario
New Canada Grain Council
Benson
Nove
Manitoba Air Policy Committee
Air Canada
Winnipeg
Weir
Gil Molgat
Paulley
N.D.P
Montreal
J. Douglas Watt
Watt
Reg of ramblings mix humor and political quips
A collage of quips and commentary covers DeGaulle's tough France policy, Ottawa and Manitoba issues, and Winnipeg nightlife. Observations include a Canadian prime ministerial prophecy, critiques of media honesty, a goldfish eating contest at a Washington college, and local politics on taxes and schools.
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DeGaulle
France
Winnipeg
Laurier LaPierre
McGill
Canada
Washington College
Manitoba
Worrings
Walter Weir
Quebec
Steve Juba
ST. Regis Rotundra
Calgary
Manitoba Safety Contest Entries Open for Holidays
Manitoba Rural Safety Association announces Christmas holidays prep for 1969 safety essay and poster contests with gold watches for top entries. Posters must show name address age category and poster title How I Practice and Promote Safety. Mail entries to 711 Norquay Building Winnipeg with January 11 1969 deadline. Prizes range from one to six dollars. federal Garan Ltd provides the watches. Agriculture notes report rising wheat output but damp grain lowers grade, with Manitoba cattle hog and poultry production shifting slightly and a new on farm grain drying drive led by a provincial committee.
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Manitoba Rural Safety Association
Norquay Building
York Ave
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Federal Garin Ltd
Slight Decrease Seen in Farm Product Value Manitoba
Preliminary estimates show Manitoba agricultural production down slightly from last year, the second highest on record. 1968 production is pegged at 475 million dollars versus 483 million last year, with crops at 306 million, down 8 million, livestock at 164 million, and miscellaneous items unchanged at 5 million.
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Manitoba
Cromarty 4 in 1 Meet Plans and Attendance Deadline
The Cromarty group held its second meeting of the year with 26 members. Harold Kelly chaired as plans included a boggan event if weather allows. The secretary will invite Robin Happy Homemakers and new members must join by the January meeting deadline set for attendance.
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Harold Kelly
Robin Happy Homemakers
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Parliament Hill Report
Gordon Ritchie
Departments of Agriculture
Reggie
the Elks’ Santa Parade
Santa
Keast Brothers Garage
Elis
Lorrayne Florists
2Nd Avenue
Roblin
Man
Cromarty
Braian Watson
Royal Canadian Legion
Russell
Russell, Man
Russell Memorial Hall
Hilland Enterprises
the Broadmore
T.V. Antenna
Hospital Street
Roblin, Man
Ernie
Jim
Macleods
Roblin Arena
Tom Thumbs
Pee Wees
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