Ottawa grapples with Olympic funding and lottery plan
Trudeau rejects extra Olympic funding from tax revenue while Quebec's Robert Ourassa supports extending the Olympic lottery beyond July 1976. Proponents warn lotteries lure the poor, boost spending, and erode democracy, as governments rely on printing money rather than taxes. Wake Up Canada ads by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business will run nationwide to curb spending until taxes cover costs.
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Trudeau
Quebec
Robert Ourassa
Wake Up Canada
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Canada
Dangers of Well Cleaning With Muriatic Acid Cited
A safety bulletin notes at least nine deaths in the Prairies over ten years from using muriatic acid to clean sand paint wells. It warns about toxic fumes and carbon dioxide buildup in well points, potential unconsciousness, and lingering acid fumes near victims.
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Prairies
Manitoba
Noon Terms Cash Machinery Auction Lot List 1975 items
A noon sale lists multiple farm and shop machines including a 1975 Case No 1070 tractor with dual wheels air conditioned cab radio and about 500 hours a Ford No 600 3 ton truck with hoist John Deere No 8020 diesel with triple hydraulics and more. Also present are a Leon and ft bulldozer a stone digger and root rake MF 410 combine with 100 bushel hopper, Versatile 103 15 ft SVP swather Morris B224 Multi Plex red weeder and more items including vibra shank cultivator 1700 series 20 ft suffiex discer boom sprayer and grain augers. Numerous other shop and household items.
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Ford
John Deere
Leon & Ft
M.F
Morris
Co.op
Morris Mount
Roblin Silver Spurs Hold Tenth 4-H Meeting
The Roblin Silver Spurs held their tenth 4-H project meeting on May 26 at Henry andarry Makinson's home. The session opened with the pledge, roll call and minutes were read, followed by the treasurer's report as members discussed rally uniforms.
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Henry
Arry Makinson
Roblin Silver Spurs
Veregone
Uni
Banner and bottle drive proposed for Roblin club
A meeting decided on a fundraising bottle drive tentatively set for June. Leader Mrs Arndt asked members to evaluate the 75 76 season with the Roblin Silver Spurs. Evaluation sheets were distributed and the gathering adjourned at 9 45 with lunch by Mrs Makinson. Reporter Carol Onofriechuk
Obituary notices for Olena Kuch and Barry Burla
Funeral rites held for Olena Kuch 76 in Dauphin with burial at Riverside Cemetery and survivors listed. Barry Burla 23 of Inglis cremation and funeral with service at Lenard and Roblin memorial chapel, survived by wife Leona and five sisters.
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Dauphin Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection
Olena Kuch
Dauphin
Msgr. G. Ducharyk
Sneath
Barry Burla
Inglis
St. Elijah
Lennard
Martinian Ivanovici
John Fleser
Roblin
Tom Bowley
Greg Turleski
al Horne
Brock Bulbuck
Gordon Sylvester
Danwin Hisner
Larry Prokopetz
Rick Zetariuk
Ron Burla
Albert Holopina
John Galatiuk
Robert Burla
Barry Glen William Burla
Russell
Leona Kurchak
Leona
William Burla
Theresa
Lawrence Lungal
Karen
Winnipeg and Lorna Angie and Jackie At Home
Four individuals named Winnipeg Lorna Angie and Jackie are at home in a domestic setting. The brief notes their presence together and imply a shared residence or gathering without additional context or events.
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Winnipeg
Lorna
Angie
Jackie
Change In Grain Quotas Announced
The Canadian Wheat Board announces quota changes for Durum and Barley. Durum A and B quotas terminate June 18 1976. Durum C new quota of five bushels per assigned quota acre effective May 21 1976 across 18 shipping blocks. Barley A and B quotas terminate June 18 1976 in 16 shipping blocks with specified bushel rates.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Safety tips for choosing bikes for kids
Safety hints for cyclists explain that many bike accidents involve youths riding oversized heavy bicycles. It advises checking measurements when shopping to ensure a bike fits the child properly and promotes safer riding.
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Ottawa
Ontario
American Revoluton
Matt Burak
Kamsack, Sask
Jim Harasen
Junction
Wroxton
Man
Gaber
Cockshutt
Oliver Cletrac
P. J. Gaber & Sons Ltd
New Holland
Fraser Vale
Jemima
Sis
T-Bone
Turkeys
Young
Kellogg’s
Jolly Miller
Scott
Briquettes
Kingsford
Libby
Heinz
California
Bag
Michael
John
Red Lake
Ont
Ann
John Negrich
Lena
Steve Slobozian
Mary
al Wiebe
Roblins Memorial Chapel
Beaver
Beaver Lumber Co, Ltd
Beaver Is
Mr. L. Anderson
Beaver Homes
Brandon, Man
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