Bill 21 tax bill spurs marathon parliament clash
The Manitoba Legislature ends a long study and clash over Bill 21, an act amending Revenue Tax Tobacco Tax and Amusements Tax Acts. The debate features shifting rules, filibusters and a final 25 to 20 government victory with opposition leader Sid Spivak and MLA Bud Boyce earning attention for sharp exchanges.
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Warner Jorgenson
Government House
Russell Paulley
W. Jenkins
Sid Spivak
Paulley
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L. R
Bud) Sherman
al Mackling
Harry Enns
Jim Walding
Howard Pawley
Jake Froese
Art Moog
Wally McKenzie
Harry Graham
Don Craik
Steve Patrick
J. R
Bud) Boyce
NDP
Winnipeg
Hansard
Bud
Christ Died For Our Sins and Rose Again for Justification
A religious exhortation affirming that Christ’s death was necessary and sufficient to forgive sins. It cites Romans and Hebrews themes, urging personal acceptance of the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ and noting Christ intercedes forever for believers.
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God
Jesus Christ
New Book On Nutrient Values
A summarized nutrition note compares common fruits and vegetables. It states a peach is about 89 percent moisture with 35 calories and 10 grams of carbohydrate while a tomato has 94 percent moisture, 35 calories and 7 grams of carbohydrate. It lists vitamin A values and asks about protein and fat content and fat-related nutrients for these items.
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Department of National Health and Welfare
Agricultural Chemicals Boost Western Farm Income Says Expert
A public information report from the Canadian Agricultural Chemicals Association quotes Western Director E G Law asserting that herbicides such as 2 4 D and MCP raise crop production by about 4 bushels per acre and add at least 50 million dollars to farm income. Insecticides protect crops, with 1971 examples saving rapeseed worth 7 million dollars and 4 million bushels. Seed treatments also support income and quality.
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E. G. Law
Canadian Agricultural Chemicals Association
Mr. Law
Ross Newton Wedding At Knox United Church
A double ring ceremony took place May 6 1972 at Knox United Church Roblin Manitoba with Helen Ina Newton marrying Donald Patrick Ross. Rev John Oldham officiated, attendants wore powder blue gowns, and a reception followed in the Parish Hall. The couple plans to reside in Vancouver after a wedding trip to Calgary and Banff. Open your heart to the Red Shield Appeal.
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James Hilland
Victoria
Beausejour
Calgary
Banff
Vancouver
Parliament Hill Report on Budget Debate in Parliament
The Budget Debate in Parliament this week presented an Election Budget view with notable increases for old age pensioners and students and a reinstated 3 percent personal income tax rise from January 1973. A second main thrust targets central Canada with a 10 percent cut in corporation tax to aid manufacturing and exports, though cautions about wage levels and social benefits remain. Mr. Diefenbaker probes government actions on destruction of symbols, accusing departments of martyrs to burning ensigns.
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Turner
Canada
Diefenbaker
Spring Cleanup Prompted by Missed Fall Garden Work
A reader laments delaying garden cleanup until spring and notes regret over neglecting the plot last fall. The short reflection hints at seasonal duties and a common homeowner lesson about proactive yard care.
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