Giants of Debate Forgotten in Manitoba Legislature
A letter to the editor laments the decline of parliamentary debate in Manitoba. It recalls past giants like Ed Handsford and Sterling Lyon and criticizes current MLAs for name calling and sharp jibes. The writer notes recent shouting matches in the Blue Chamber and wonders where exemplary debating skill has gone.
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Manitoba
Ed Handsford
Lloyd Stinson
Errick Willis
Ivan Schultz
Mike Hryhorczuk
Ron Turner
Duff Roblin
Bob Bend
George Renouf
Doug Campbell
Bill Kardash
Sterling Lyon
Ed Prefontaine
Warner Jorgenson
Russ Paulley
Jim Bilton
Joe Borowski
Sid Spivak
Sid Green
Ed Schreyer
Saul Cherniack
Harry Enns
Bud Sherman
Moses
Solon
Pardoning Doctrine in 1829 Robbery and Murder Case
In 1829 George Wilson of Philadelphia was tried for robbery of U S mails and murder, convicted, and sentenced to hang. A pardon from President Jackson was refused by Wilson, prompting a Supreme Court ruling from Chief Justice John Marshall on divine pardon through Christ as just and complete salvation for transgression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Philadelphia
United States
Jackson
Wilson
Supreme Court
John Marshall
Manitoba Opposition Presses Bills Amid Filibuster Claims
Hansard notes opposition critics in Manitoba’s legislature as they denounce Bill 21 and related tax acts. Spivak and Cherniack clash over clause by clause debate while Doern’s Public Works estimates pass smoothly. The session, begun in March, to extend into summer with ongoing government and private member measures.
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NDP
Finance
Cherniack
Thompson
Borowski
Spivak
House Committee
Manitoba
Polon Boughton wed in Winnipeg church
A double ring ceremony was held at Home Street United Church Winnipeg on April 20 1972 at 2 pm Beverley Anne Boughton daughter of Harold and Mrs Boughton exchanged vows with William Max Polon son of Mr and Mrs William Polon Benito Manitoba Reverend Bob Hamlin officiated The couple will reside in Durban Manitoba
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Home Street United Church
Winnipeg
Beverley Anne Boughton
Harold Boughton
William Max Polon
William Polon
Benito
Manitoba
Bob Hamlin
Bev
Max
Durban
Man
Parliament Hill Report on Farm Credit Bill and Foreign Investment
Parliament debates the Farm Credit Bill raising loan ceiling from 40 000 to 100 000 and introduces an Industry Trade and Commerce screening commission for foreign takeovers. The issue spans provinces, with fears of American capital influence and potential job losses as Western resources face Eastern control. Negotiations with postal unions strain, while a new Postmaster General is praised for restraint. Additionally a Parkland Library Service book catalogue and rural access program is rolled out with bookmobile and depot services across Manitoba.
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Indusry, Trade and Commerce Department
Commission
Canada
United States
Manitoba
New York
Books by mail service introduced for Parkland residents
Parkland Regional Library Service launches a free books by mail borrowing program for Parkland residents. Books are mailed to borrowers upon request and return postage is paid by the library.
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Parkland
Market Quoted Livestock Totals At Roblin Auction
On Thursday May 4th 629 head moved through the Roblin Auction yard. Breakdown shows 265 cattle 8 sows 3 boars 346 weanling and feeder pigs and 7 horses. Prices listed include feeder steers 18 to 22 00 per head and boars 17 75. Bull and cow figures appear incomplete.
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Roblin
BBC
Salvation Army pledges wider effort in Canada 1972
Said Winton Churchill states the Salvation Army’s 90 years of service in Canada and its pledge to redouble efforts in meeting human need. The message calls for continuing and increased support to realize the goal throughout Manitoba.
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God
Canada
Salvation Army
Manitoba
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Brandon Hospital
D. MacKenzie
Bandon
Christ Jesus
Jesus
Gospel Hall
Miss
Roblin Review
P.O. Box
Roblin, Manitoba
Hansard
Earl McKellar
Louris- Killarney
Brandon
Reg Forbes
Forbes
Russell Doern
Doern
Blue Chamber
Polon — Boughton
Parliament Hill Report
Gordon Ritchie
M.P
Kierans
Parkland Library Service
Winton Churchill
Post Office
the Roblin Review
Ontario
California
Kellogg’s
CHUCK
Canada Choice Beef
New Zealand
Parkway Co-Op Ltd
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