Parliament Hill Flags Spark Debate Over National Emblem
Prime Minister Pearson pushes to fulfill a pledge for a distinctive flag as 1400 people rally on the Parliament Buildings walk with Red Ensign and tri map le affixing backers. Diefenbaker clashed in Question Period over use of a flag at Harrington Lake and noted the government’s legislative agenda ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Canada
Diefenbaker
Harrington Lake
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
Liberal Federation
Ottawa
Diensebaker
N.D.P
Douglas
Speaker
Tun Me
Westminster
Treasury Board
Department of Forestry and Rural Development
Manager Transferred from Dauphin to Winnipeg
J F Garland, longtime Dauphin National Employment Service manager, is promoted and transferred to Winnipeg where he will serve as traveling supervisor starting June 15. He moved to Dauphin in July 1963 with his wife and daughter and helped expand NES reach and improve facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.E.S
Winnipeg
National
Dauphin
J. F. Garland
Garland
National Employment Service
N.es
Dauphin Chamber of Commerce
Dauphin Rotary Club
Ted Teillet
Dauphin N.es
Spectator riots in soccer and hockey compared as dangers rise
The piece contrasts the Peru football match disaster with the Montreal Forum riot over Rocket Richard, arguing spectators drive eruptions more than the game or players. It also notes a Canadian Indian Chiefs pow wow in Winnipeg and jokes about Mayor Steve’s honorary title amid flag design talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Argentina
Montreal Forum
Rocket Richard
Canada
Winnipeg
Steve
No-Sling- IB
Windy May Echoes in Public Musings on Taxes and Policy
The column quotes overheard remarks in Winnipeg about a looming sales tax and past tobacco taxes, with jibes at Duff Roblin and political figures. It questions government paternalism, school board spending, and the idea of a shopping-list state, ending with a jab at tax ideas for anglers and other critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duff Roblin
St. Regis
Paul Dojack
Saskatchewan
Canada
Winnipeg School Board
Vancouver Lions coached on oranges and 1921 half dollars
A quirky note recalls how fifty cent pieces dated 1921 saved in a sock could now rival two decades of dollars in buying power. It mentions Vancouver Lions coaches teaching football fundamentals with a dozen oranges on the floor, replacing prior use of lemons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Lions
Obituary for Joseph Gosselin of Shortdale Manitoba
Funeral services were held at San Clara Roman Catholic Church for Joseph Gosselin age 81 of Shortdale Manitoba who died at home May 15 after a short illness. Interment followed at San Clara Parish Cemetery. Survived by wife Blanche two daughters two sons one sister and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Clara
Joseph Gosselin
Shortdale
Man
Father Dansereau
McBain
San Clara Parish
John Larocque
Alex Larocque
Jean Laro
Beatrice
Winnipeg
Emile
James and
Rennie
Mrs. R. Montroy
Neelin
Michael Gosselin
Swan River
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parliament Hill
Elmer Forbes
Turkey
Hart-Schneider
Modern Hatcheries Ltd
Grandview
Manitoba
Marshall-Wells
Roblin Hardware
Roblin
Charlie
PM Pearson
TNS
Reggie
First Avenue
Roblin, Man
O’keefe
Srna
O'Keefe
O’ Keefe
Ann Rene
Okeeke
O'Keefe Centre
Toronto
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!