Reggie's Ramblings on War, Politics and Quitting Smokes
A disparate 1960s style column recalls student protests by Front de Liberation Quebecois and a journalist’s line that they knew enough to run. It cites humor in Free Press items, antiwar sentiment, and a Winnipeg campaign to nudge Judy La Marek from politics. It notes an Ontario “Operation Bull” effort to quit smoking and references a blood donation drive by Edmonton students, plus quips about media and government.
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Front de Liberation Quebecois
Meday
Free Press
Vietnam
United States
Winnipeg
Judy la Marek
Judy
Ontario
Mark Twain
Edmonton
Red Cross
Ottawa House
England
Springtime in Vancouver Lifted by Prairie Lion March
Spouting verse about Springtime in Vancouver contrasts with March's harsh prairies as the Legislature sits in session. An overheard remark at the ST REGIS Coffee Bar questions what a royal commission on the status of women would report if it finds she has not got any.
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Vancouver
Prairies
ST. Regis
Royal Commission On the Status of
Manitoba Throne Speech Calls for Stronger Federal Manitoba Financing
The Manitoba government vows new federal provincial fiscal deals must provide sufficient resources for provincial duties. The Throne Speech notes expiry of current agreement this year and plans for talks to begin for a January start. It covers debt policy revisions and cost reviews to cut tax burdens. Administrative reforms aim for better service at lower cost.
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Manitoba
Card of Thanks to Doctors and Hospital Staff
I thank Drs Layng and Dorian, the nurses and hospital staff for their care and kindness during my hospital stay. Grateful thanks to U.C. W., relatives and friends for visits and cards, to Mrs. K. Fyfe and Legion Ladies' Auxiliary for flowers.
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Layng
Walter Sorochuk
Roblin notices and thank you messages span memorials and bids
A collection of Roblin Manitoba notices includes thanks to Dr Layng and hospital staff, condolences for Charles E F Rogers, business opportunity ads, vehicle and farm listings, creditor notices for the Funk estate, and hospital tender calls for gas burner and incinerator installations. The items name individuals firms and local institutions with addresses and contact details.
Irresponsible Herbicide Damage Warns Manitoba Seminar
W A Cumming of the CDA Research Station Morden cautions that misuse of herbicides fertilizers and growth regulators damages vegetation and costs thousands. Speaking at a Municipal Tree Maintenance Seminar at the University of Manitoba last week he urges intelligent use and proper nozzle calibration and wind awareness to protect landscapes.
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W.A. Cumming
CDA
Morden
Cremning
University of Manitoba
Cumming
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Roblin Review
1St Avenue
Roblin
D. H. Oliphant
M.D. Oliphant
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Canada
Reggie
Peter Anthonyk
Third Avenue
Main Street
Man
Shellmouth Reservoir
Saskatchewan Side
Cote & Calder
Corpotation
E.S.T
Crown Assets Disposal Corporation
P.O
Ottawa 2
Roblin Hatchery
A. O. Becker
Lincoln
CSA
F. H. Wilson
Electric
San Ciara
Togo, Sask
Helen Laurie
St. Michael's Parish Hall
St. Patrick's
Cromarty Hall
W.A
Marshall Wells
Pontiac
Alex Korb
Calder
Sask
Chevrolet
R. W. Toews
San Clara
Ladies of St
Sacred Heart Church
George Funk
Winnipeg Children's Hospital
Roblin W.L
Baled Slough Bay
Victor Isaac
Bield
Harmon Oats
Lloyd Werle
Langenburg
Salk
Peter Nowosad
Makaroff
Fred Erhardt
Mike Smandych
Ed Bell
N. C. Cranwell
Wm. Ford
Rogers
Charles EF. Rogers
Edna
Raymond
Lakeside Honey Farm
Jim Isaac
Roblin Trading
A. W. Laird
Deepdale
Don Friesen
Valley View Farms
Grandview
Victor House
International
Westfalia de Fehr
Macleods
NU Furnace
Majestic
J. C. Schick
Nick Dwernychuk
K. R. McBain
Ellit
Dial
H. G. Cruikshank
Henderson
Lloyd Werle Langenburg
Farrow
Yorkshire
Peter Horbay
Manor
Jacob Funk
Boggy Creek
A.D
Rupert Carr
Park Street
Massey
John Deere
G. Eckhoff
Gilbert Plains
Massey Harris
Massey Ferguson
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H.P. AC
Ford
H.P
D.D
S.P
Wl Chopper
P.A. & Cab
C.C.L.L. Roblin
Allis Chalmers
Farmall
Fordson Power
Mickelson Farm Equipment Ltd
Canadian National Railways
C.N. R
Ruston Hornsby
Makaroff Pool
C. Magee
Roblin District Hospital
Dept. of Labour
Doria Waters
Roblin, Manitoba
Beave Lumber
Beaver Lumber
Murray Cook
John Ostrowski
Roblin Stockyards
Wm. Shiner
Roblin Truck Service Ltd
Roblin and
District General Freight & Livestock
F. A. Newton
Portage Mutual
Heming
Wally McKenzie
Lorrayne Florists
Shelf River Co-op Livestock Ass
Steve Kurchak
Roblin Truck Service Depot
Jakeman Insurance Agency
General Insurance Agents
Manitoba Medical Services Plan
Roblin, Man
Allanson
Burke
Optometrist
Russell
John E. Spicer
United Church
R. E
Bob) Cowan
Wawanesa Fire
Spigleman & Lichter
Roblin Lampromat
Charles Filewich
Hawryluk
Black Roblin
Dor. V. J. Rosnoske Dentis
Russell Clinic
Robert H. Szewczyk
2Nd Ave. N.E. — Dauphin
Roblin Memorial Chapel Ltd
C.N.A
A.F.D.S
M.F.S. Association
Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services Ltd
Dauphin
Ste. Rose Memorial Chapel Ltd
Ste. Rose
Free Methodist Church
Evangelistic Service
M.S
J. R. Putt
Wilf B. Ward
N.W
N.E
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Russell Sadowick
Zelena
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Dietrich Radio
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Electrohome
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China
Congoleum
Stephens Paints
Congowall
Mobaine
Afm
Funeral Supplies
Perth Cleaners
Davis Electric
Radio & T.V. Sales and Service
Westinghouse
Maytag
Speed Queen
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