Promises and politics mix with Winnipeg sights and life
A rambling column notes voter promises in Canada and contrasts Old and New Canada while detailing Winnipeg events. It covers Trudeau and Stanfield TV debates, a hippie feed-in, cheering crowds for Nancy Greene, De Gaulle echoing France Libre, and local portrait of Ray Allard with public service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Memorial Park
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Free Press
Stanfield
Mr. Trudeau
Nancy Greene
Trudeau
Jawn Diefenbaker
City of Winnipeg
Ray Allard Liberal candidate from Dauphin area profile
Ray Allard, born in Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, rose from local school and hockey roots to executive of a 60 staff automotive dealership. He served in World War I as an RCAF air crew member and earned a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba. He later chaired and served as trustee of the Dauphin Ochre Area School Board for eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Dauphin Golf and Country Club
Dauphin Recreation Committee
Dauphin
Dealer Council
Ford Motor Company
Dauphin General Hospital
Manitoba Motor Dealers Association
Ray
Ray Allard
Ste.Rose du Lac
Dauphin Collegiate and Technical Institute
Portage la Prairie Terriers
RCAF
St. Paul's College
University of Manitoba
Lor
General Motors Diesel Locomotive Division
Automotive
Dauphin Ochre Area
Forest Fires and Controlled Burning Debated
A columnist argues against labeling all forest fires as bad noting controlled burning is performed by experts for specific goals. He stresses public responsibility to prevent fires, warns against praising any fires, and defends Smokey the Bear from critics who seek broader fire permissiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smokey the
Smokey
Fink
Aphid Build Up Possible This Year Says Manitoba Expert
Dr. A G Robinson of the University of Manitoba warns farmers and home gardeners to inspect for sap sucking aphids early. Pea aphids overwintering in Manitoba, plus migratory green bugs and grain aphids from the United States, could boost numbers depending on US populations and southerly winds. Signs include wilted yellowed leaves and honeydew. control relies on chemicals, with specific rates for Thiodan Malathion and nicotine sulphate, plus soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Robinson
University of Manitoba
Manitoba
United States
Robinson
Dr. Robinson
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Reggie
DeGaulle
ST. Regis Rotunda
The
Women's Institute
Roblin Review
Roblin
Man
Ladies and
T.V
Mickelson Farm Equipment
Dancer
TNS
Liberal
Epic
General Motors
Mari G “Des Les
Cross-Town Motors
Roblin Ltd
St. Regis
Smith St
Roblin, Man
Ces
Seneca
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