Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association Holds 49th Convention
The Manitoba weekly press group met at the Fort Garry Hotel Winnipeg with slim attendance while veterans and newcomers renewed ties. Bill Vopni of Portage received the gavel as incoming president, trophies and merit certificates highlighted the Portage Leader’s wins, and a snooker championship was canceled due to absences. Political chatter included jabs at CBC debates and notable quips from Gordon Beard and Pierre Trudeau.
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Grindstone
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
the Wilkins
Killarney
Mannigs
Reston
Browns
Gilbert Plains Hodges
Transcona
Dave Friesons
Altona
Mac
Glenboro
The
Johnsons
Baldur
Farmers
Stonewall
Youn
Irwin McIntosh
North Battleford Optimist
Dst
CWINA
Doug McIntyre
CWNA
Toronto
Bill Vopni
Portage
Bill
Harry Wallace
Cartwright
Jack Huxly
Neepawa
Rusty Manning
Reton
Bill Sannday
Grit
CBC
Manitoba
Hansard
Gordon Beard
Churchill
Manitoba soil experts warn against homemade fertilizer kits
Dr. R. J. Soper says soil test kits from the United States give misleading results for Manitoba soils due to regional differences. Phosphorus readings vary by soil type, so seven parts per million means different things in California, North Dakota, or Manitoba. Provincial testing labs and field trials yield the most economical fertilizer rates.
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R. J. Soper
University of Manitoba
United States
Manitoba
Soper
California
North Dakota
North America
Manitoba Bill Aims At Free Legal Aid For Indictable Offences
Legislation introduced by Hon. Sterling Lyon seeks a legal aid program for persons charged with indictable offences who cannot pay for counsel. The bill also covers compensation for those injured aiding the police or dependents of those killed, with medical costs and damages up to 10 000 dollars or 20 000 dollars in multiple dependent cases. The Court of Queen's Bench would determine eligibility for injury or death compensation.
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Manitoba
Sterling. Lyon
Q.C
Court of Queen’s Bench
Manitoba adopts compulsory breath tests in Highway Traffic Act
Legislation before the Manitoba legislature adds compulsory breathalyzer tests for motorists suspected of drunk driving. Refusal may suspend a driver’s licence up to 60 days with an appeal to the Licence Suspension Appeal Board. Also new provisions grant temporary Manitoba student residency exemptions for vehicle registration with a $2 ID sticker.
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Manitoba
Stewart McLean
Q.C
Public Utilities
Licensce Suspension Appeal Board
McLean
Britain
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Blackleg Health Hazard Warned In Manitoba Herds
Dr L E Lillie of the provincial veterinary services branch urges Manitoba cattlemen to vaccinate all cattle under two years in spring and early summer. Blackleg causes severe muscle inflammation and gas bubbles under the skin. sudden deaths may be the first sign and there is no sure cure. Vaccines are highly effective and new feedlot calves should be vaccinated if blackleg risk is present or vaccination history is unknown.
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Manitoba
L.E. Lillie
Provincial Veterinary Services Branch
Lillie
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Roblin Review
Roblin
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Trans-Canada Telephone System
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Father Sywanyk
Larry Popadynetz
Ken Dube
Gary Buick
Walter Barzczyk
Ken Jakeman
Ray Carriere
Terry Stychyshyn
Blair Buick
Fidel Carriere
Larry Hushka
David Sereda
Greg Prokopchuk
Herb Lovas
Arnold Dube
Len Angus
John Angus
Charles Corrigal
Nick Labay
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Manitoba Telephone System
Your. Manitoba Telephone System
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Smith St. Ph
Roblin, Man
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