Income reform debate and policing in democracy
A Winnipeg editorial warns that an Income Maintenance Committee proposes a universal minimum income of 516 for a four person family funded by government or Metro, while critics caution taxpayers will bear the cost and democracy risks erosion if the state oversteps. The piece contrasts police brutality coverage at Chicago and Royal visit unrest with arguments on liberty and law enforcement responsibility, then notes cabinet reshuffling rumors for Premier Walter Weir and possible ministerial remakes in the Manitoba government.
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Greater
Winnipeg
Metro Corporation
Pollice
Quebec
Walter Weir
Weir
Roblin
Thornton
Deloraine
Agriculture and Highways Department
Cabinet reshuffle hints at agriculture split and Arthur seat
The text suggests reorganizing the cabinet with agriculture becoming a separate department. It mentions Mr. Doug Watt, the Member for Arthur, possibly being elevated to cabinet rank to take a portfolio. The forecast appears to be well received.
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Arthur
Doug Watt
Pension payments rise again in Canada in 1969
Health Minister John Munro announced increases in Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement effective January 1969 under the Canada Pension Plan. Pensions for seniors will rise to 109.20 monthly for those on both benefits, with supplements up to 31.20 and earnings ceilings up for 1969. Projections say about 1.5 million will gain, including new beneficiaries at 66, and 60,000 total Canadians on retirement and survivors benefits by year’s end. The death benefit under the plan will be 520 for 1969 deaths.
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Health and Welfare
John Munro
Munro
Revenue
J.P. Cote
Canada Pension Plan
Cote
Onphan
Caribou Licences Open Under Manitoba Wildlife Plan
Manitoba Mines and Natural Resources announces woodland caribou licences for the woodland season opening September 20. About 200 licences remain in areas 2 and 3 with others in four designated areas. Residents pay 20 dollars and non residents 100 dollars. Apply by cheque to room 1003 Norquay Building stating hunting area with two or three choices. Season ends November 30.
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Wildlife Branch
Manitoba Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Norquay
Diplomacy as the Art of Polite Nastiness
A concise reflection on diplomacy framing it as the practice of delivering harsh ideas with courteous language. It notes diplomacy blends tact and sharpness to manage conflict without open hostility.
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Roblin Review
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Roblin Auto Body
Marshall Wells
Sanyo
Commodore Electric
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International Harvester
Case
Cockshutt
International
John Deere
Mickelson Farm Equipment Ltd
Roblin and
Yorkton
Main
Intercity Gas
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