Frustration and public critiques frame Ottawa and Winnipeg debate
The piece surveys public mood amid fears of nuclear war and winter gloom, citing Dr. Hal Penny on doctor patient communication, Ottawa mayor Charlotte Whitton’s testy exchange, and Manitoba leaders urging tougher work from delegates. It highlights Communist Party activity in Winnipeg and editor resilience against harsh weekly-press criticism, ending with a reflective poem by Francis W. Bourdillon.
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Halpenny
Canadian Medical Association
Calgary
Manitoba teachers press pension overhaul plan
Fifty five delegates from the Div ision Associations of The Manitoba Teachers Society met at Mc Master House in Winnipeg on September 30 to hear pension updates and discuss improving Manitoba s plan. Mr W R Gordon said current pensions are among the lowest in Canada and force teaching past age 65. He cited a Royal Commission recommendation for a full overhaul and urged government action, noting Manitoba civil service plans as a model.
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Divion Associations
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
McMaster House
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
W. R. Gordon
Gordon
Royal Commssion On Education
Stewart E. McLean
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Sterling Lyon
Portage la Prairie
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Communist Party
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Francis W. Bourdillon
Roblin
P.O
Roblin Review
Roblin, Manitoba
Hunter
Molson’s Fort Garry Brewery Ltd
Notre Dame and
Furby Street