Parliament Hill Notes on Diefenbaker Bill Debates and Loans
Members heard Dieffen baker refrain from a non confidence move delaying debate on the final supply motion. Bill C 121 aims to extend farm machinery credit. Gordon introduced foreign ownership limits for life insurers while Student Loans Plan faces sharp criticism for complexity. Hamilton raised concerns about student use of loans for bonds and fraud risk. Citizenship reviews cases of a Dutch atheist couple as Diefenbaker cites free religion to include no religion. The week covered estimates for Fisheries Citizenship and Immigration and Public Works.
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Dieferbaker
Diefenbaker
New Democratic Party
Special House Committee On
C.B.C
CBC
Pearson
Hamilton
Citizenship and Immigration
Diefersbaker
Department of Fisheries
Department of Citizenship and Immigration
Department of Public Works
Natural Gas Expansion Plans Reported for Roblin
InterCity Gas Limited informs Roblin council of progress on natural gas service. Franchises completed with towns, financing arranged with bonds, tenders issued, rights of way secured, railway and highway crossings negotiated, river crossing approved, easements secured along 180 miles, and Economic Projections filed. Construction permits and National Energy Board approval pending. Delays prevent November target. spring weather expected for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Board
Manitoba Public Utilities Board
National Energy Board
Manitoba-Saskatchewan
InterCity Gas Letter Offers Help to Switch to Natural Gas
A message from InterCity Gas Limited President Robert G. Graham proposes to cover the difference in fuel costs for residents who bought propane this summer while awaiting winter natural gas service. The plan also includes covering costs when natural gas becomes available, signaling good faith and seeking approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Bobychuk
Winnipeg
InterCity Gas Limited
Robert G. Graham
Truman Comment on Racial Equality and Auto Ownership
The ex president Harry Truman voices concern that in parts of the U S equal opportunity is denied to Black citizens while noting that about 19 million Black Americans may own more cars than all Russians or Africans combined. He highlights disparities in rights but claims rising car ownership among Black Americans.
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Harry Truman
U.S.A
Harry
LTD
Ford
Public musings mix sports chaff and political quirks
A satirical column riffs on the Winnipeg Bombers and critics, lampoons Canadian flag debates, billboard chatter in River Heights, St Regis chatter, and a quip about Lyndon Johnson and totem poles while noting public figures and politics in playful aside.
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Blue Bombers
Winnipeg Sports Writers
Canada
Johnson
B.C. Columbia River
Lyndon
Commons
Mr. Pearson
River -Heights
St. Regis Rotunda
Bunk
Steve Juba
Ringo
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Parliament Hill
R. Elmer Forbes, MP
Gordon
Jesse Wardle
Roblin, Man
B & B Electric
Davis Electric - Dauphin
Man
Roblin
Radio & T.V
Westinghouse
Philca
Findley
Spartan
T.V
Portage Avenue
The
School of Beauty and Refinement
Town of
Manitoba
A.D
K. P. Black
Peggy Neville
Stu Phillips
the Altones
Stewart McLean
Maitland Steinkopf
B.C
Mike
Khrushchev
St. Regis
Reggie
Macleod
International Nickel Company of Canada
Thompson
National Employment Service At
Dauphin
W. Latimer
Hilton Motor Hotel
Yorilla
New“Ltd
Mortang
Roblin Motors
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