Manitoba Conservatives Abolish Estate Tax and Cut Income Tax
The new Manitoba government under Premier Sterling Lyon moved quickly in its first session, abolishing succession duties and the mineral acreage tax, and announcing a two point cut in personal and small corporation income taxes for 1978. The move drew mixed reactions as analysts noted modest savings for families while opponents questioned broader benefits. The session ran 13 days from November 24, costing $126,490, with 57 MLAs receiving salaries and expenses.
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Winnipeg
Sterling Lyon
Manitoba
Ed Schreyer
Don Craik
Industry and Commerce
Bob Banman
Mickey Mouse
NDP
Sam Askiw
Ndp-Lac du Bonnet
AIB
Gerry Mercier
Len Evans
Brandon East
Lyon
Brian Ransom
Souris-Killarney
Ken MacMaster
Thompson
Keith Cosens
Gimli
Agriculture
Jim Downey
Arthur
Mercier
Osborne
Don Orchard
Pembina
Christmas Tree Stand You Can Make Yourself
Instructions describe making a tree stand from a five gallon paint pail with stones and sand. Fill with water to submerge the tree butt and wedge center, flood sand to keep the tree erect, and keep the sand flooded to extend water life. Decorate the pail for a safe attractive stand.
The Tree by Paul Engle Poem
A short winter poem describes bringing a Christmas tree into the home and its green life and cheer through the year end.
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By Paul Engle
Canadian TV listings for December holiday week schedule
A detailed broadcast grid listing daily shows from December 25 to December 31 across SHAMROCK TELEVISION and ROBLIN REVIEW. It covers devotions, religious programs, cartoons, dramas, news, comedy, sports, concert specials, and late-night fare with times and channels.
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Joyce Davidson
Alan Hamel
Marcus Welby
Lucy
Barnaby Jones
CTV
Christmas TV Schedule on CBC Winnipeg Channel 8
CBC Winnipeg Channel 8 airs a detailed December 24 to 30 lineup including Parades, Christmas specials, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Dramas, News and Queen's Christmas Messages. Notable events listed: The Queen's Christmas Message, Nine Lessons and Carols, King of Kensington, All In The Family, Rhoda, Mary Tyler Moore, The Beachcombers, and The Sounds of Christmas.
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Rosie
Mary Tyler Moore
Rene Simard
Canada
Homemade TV
Electric Company
Manitoba
Kinda Kountry
Tony Randall
Three's Company
Dostoevski
Sheri Lewis
Bob Newhart
Vatican
Ark Rodeo
Bear Country
Record Long Distance Calling Predicted for Manitobans
Manitoba Telephone System predicts over 100000 long distance calls on Christmas Day an eight percent rise from last year. About 43000 calls will target Manitoba points while most will go outside the province including overseas. More than 70000 Manitoba originating calls will be direct dialed on December 25.
New Canadian Quotas Set for Rapeseed and Flaxseed
The Canadian Wheat Board announces immediate quota changes. Rapeseed now 13 bushels per quota acre across all grades, in addition to prior 8 bushels. Flaxseed remains at 13 bushels across all grades, added to prior 8 bushels, effective in all shipping blocks.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Forest Fire Totals for 1977 Season in Canada
The Canadian Forestry Service reports 8 702 fires from April to October 1977 affecting 1 038 000 hectares. In 1976 there were 9 967 fires and 1 607 000 hectares. October 1977 saw 110 fires burn 19 000 hectares, versus 330 fires and 52 000 hectares in October 1976. Data are compiled by the Forest Fire Research Institute in Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Canadian Forestry Service, Fisheries and Environmen Canada
Forest Fire Research Institute of Fisheries and Environment Canada
U N urged to study unidentified flying objects
A reader notes a proposal to create a UN department to study UFOs. The piece questions the UN's ability to tackle real issues while citing a survey in which over half of 180 university students prefer newspapers to television. The tone is skeptical and humorous.
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United Nations General Assembly
U.N
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