Legislature Report on US flag burning and Manitoba party row
The House paced through a week dominated by the U S flag burning episode in Winnipeg in front of the American embassy. Opposition MLA Ster ling Lyon and Bud Sherman demanded resignations for Premier Pawley s cabinet and criticized Al Mackling and Muriel Smith. Government ministers faced questions on hospital bills for Racing Commissioner Dave Freeman and on lab x ray services for Gilbert Plains. Schroeder announced changes to the Competition Assistance Grant Program raising the cap to 2 5 million and expanding zones while reducing grants for bulk dealers. Kimberley Clark closed Winnipeg plant affecting 150 workers as MANCO cheese plant at Rossburn returns to full production. The week ended with Easter break and brief adjournment.
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Reggie's Ramblings on D L Campbell and Canada clues
Winnipeg Sun writer Jim Carr sketches Douglas Lloyd Campbell a former Manitoba MLA and Liberal leader. The piece notes Campbell’s views on capital punishment abortion and civil service reform, mentions his distaste for some federal leaders, and references other political and cultural observations including Queen Elizabeth and a Florida spelling bee trend.
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