Premier's sticky problem in Manitoba politics looms
The Manitoba political scene faces four legislative by elections after resignations and a death. A general election could redraw the House balance, threatening Walter Weir's administration as Conservative holds in three seats risk a loss to the Tories. By elections offer a 50 50 chance of preserving the slim majority or triggering wider upheaval.
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Manitoba
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Legislative Assembly
Walter Weir
Morris
Harry Sherman
Churchill
Gordon Beard
Birtle- Russell
Rod Clement
Winnipeg
Wolseley
Duff Roblin
Weir
Winds of Change Ignite Debate on Modernization and Politics
A column argues opinion shifts favor modernization yet warns against change for its own sake. It critiques a revised Lord's Prayer and condemns Soviet actions in Czechoslovakia, noting protest gaps and labeling demonstrators as hypocritical. The writer returns after a two month hiatus due to postal strikes and surgery.
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Christendom
Czechoslovakia
Free World
Winnipeg
United States
Viet Nam
Health research grants totaling 509000 awarded in Manitoba
Public health grants totaling 509000 for the year ending March 31 1969 were announced by Hon C H Whitney Manitoba health minister. Funds support 34 studies by University of Manitoba hospitals and health bodies, including Bruce Chown RH factor research and projects on epidemiology sanitation home care and mental health. The program combines provincial and federal funds.
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Manitoba
C. H. Whitney
Department of Health For
Department of National Health and Welfare
Witney
University of Manitoba
Winipeg
Department of Health
Metropolitan Corporation of
Greater Winnipeg
Bruce Chown
Winnipeg
Elevator Operator's Frustration Over Missing Endings
A veteran elevator operator laments never hearing the end of a good story, noting the steady climb and brief descent of passengers as a metaphor for unfinished tales in the tall building.
Lifeguard Qualifications Updated in Manitoba Pools
Manitoba Health Minister Hon C H Witney announces new Public Health Act rules requiring lifeguards at all pools to hold certificates. In pools over ten thousand square feet paddle boards are approved as lifesaving equipment, replacing boats for many rescues.
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C. H. Witney
Manitoba
Lifesaving Certification Rules for Pool Supervisors
Workers at apartment pool blocks must be at least 17 or 16 with supervision and hold a recognized lifesaving certificate such as the Royal Lifesaving Bronze Medallion or National Lifeguard. A medical certificate within six months is required, and supervisors need first aid qualifications. Inquiries go to the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Division.
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YMCA
Canadian Red Cross Society
Royal Lifesaving Society
Winnipeg
Young Men’s Christian Association
Chin Up Turns Tide on Street Corner Bet
An elderly woman helps a desperate man with a dollar. The next day he returns, gives her ten dollars, and remarks that she was lucky, noting he paid nine to one. The incident suggests a quirky reversal of fortune on the same street corner.
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Roblin Review
Roblin
Maynard Dixon
Olson
Togo
Dixon’s Shell Service
Duo-Tang Portfolios
Acco
Duo-Tang
Star Typewriter
Scripto
Eversharp
Eversharp Work
Pri
Staples
P.O. Box
Roblin, Manitoba
Toronto
TNS
Hospital Street
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