Breathalizer Injustice and the Davidson Effect
The University of Manitoba Medical Faculty expert William Davidson has testified in numerous breathalyzer cases across Manitoba. His track record includes acquittals, prompting debate over wealth-based legal disparity. The Crown plans rebuttal with competing experts after the Attorney General signaled disputes to Davidson's testimony.
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William Davidson
University of Manitoba Medical Faculty
Dr. Davidson
Gerry Mercier
Beef Prices and Farmer Plight Spark Rigid Reflection
A speaker laments low farm incomes and high consumer prices, contrasting beef costs with staples like potatoes and milk. He notes middlemen and costs in Canada, urging awareness of farmers’ burden and the disconnection between price tags and production effort.
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Canada
Argyle Communications Inc
STOP D ED film on Dutch elm disease from 1979
A two minute 16 mm documentary by Manitoba Agriculture titled STOP D E D examines the spread of Dutch elm disease in Manitoba and western Canada. The film blends on location shots with animation, aiming at schools, groups, and horticulturists, with preview prints circulating through national and regional bodies.
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Manitoba
Canada
United States
National Film Board
Saskatchewan
Wisconsin
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
California
North Dakota
Prairie crops and farming notes from Western Canada
A wide survey of prairie agriculture highlights wheat rye crops on the plains, corn expansion, irrigation yields from Bow Island to Brandon, and new varieties. It notes rising costs, farming economics, and regional pride in places like Bow Island as a center of Alberta agriculture while touching on horticulture, animal raising, and organic farming discussions across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta communities.
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Plaine
Ingier Prairie
Tucale
Whushels
Brandon
Jacob
Egypt
Prairies
Bow Island
Alberta
Autumn Glen Lodge
Innistall
Daupin Herald
Blanche Brown
Manitoba Horticultural Society
Hastings
Judith
Aretha van Herk
Brooks Bulletin
Bulletin
Ron ‘Sharpe
Tonkin
Ron
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Western Express
Portage
Canada
Harry Wheeler
Lac du Bonnet
Chris
Souris
Buck
M.A. Valli
Buck the Shepherd
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers
L.R. Jensen
Magrath
Phil Rock
Drumheller
Herbert Herald
The
Herald
Saskatchewan Valley News
Rosthern
Earthcare
Opasquia Times
Princess
Olden Days May Dates Across Canada and Local Notes
A scattered set of notices and events dated from May across years 1910 1920 1990 1980 1900. Highlights include F M Bryant winning an 80 scholarship at Winnipeg Medical College Allan B Elliott earning a B A at Wesley College W J Sharman and W L Atkinson advancing in medical exams census shifts in England arrivals of Mr and Mrs G Ketley and May 13 1920 electors registration in Russell with about 275 added and similar number struck off a death at Mrs Victor Kosteck home of Fred Mazur at 108 years old Ruby McMurray leaving to work in Brandon a hospital by law vote in Shoal Lake Ru ral Municipality 15000 to rebuild their hospital and farewells to Murray Yankoski and Andy Nield touring with His Majesties forces. May 1 1900 Russell Collegiate Grade 12 graduates for 1960 Reta
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F.M. Bryant
Shell‘mouth
Winnipeg Medical College
Allan B. Elliott
Wesley College
W.J. Sharman
W.L. Atkinson
England
Ruby McMurray
Brandon
Shoal Lake Visage
Binscarth
Murray Yankoski
Andy Nield
Majesties
Manitoba Telephone Profit Sparks April Budget Hope
Res s reports show Manitoba Telephone System earned 13.3 million dollars for the year ending March 31, 1880. The implication is a possible phone bill reduction for the new year starting April 1, but the soundness of this forecast hinges on broader cost and policy factors amid regional politics and public opinion.
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Ress
Manitoba
Quebec
Nono
St. Regis
Bob
Peter Warren on alcohol abuse and the ERP program
Peter Warren discusses alcohol-related stigma and the new Canadian Labour Congress ERP program aiding distressed employees. He notes public figures confessing drinking problems and urges seeking help, comparing alcoholics to a disease rather than criminals.
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CLC
Peter Lea
Toronto Globe and ‘Mail
Bob Welch
Aaron
War and Referendum Sparks in Quebec Leader Clash
A brisk exchange features Elbert Ramblings on reputation versus character, a Quebec Liberal leader Claude Ryan warning that a Yes referendum vote would split Quebec with Canada likely joining the United States, and a sharp retort: Nuts.
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Elbert
Quebec
Claude Ryan
Canada
United States
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Russell Banner
Epee
Russell
Main Street
ROJ
Overseas
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton Ghaloner
Treasury Board
P.E.I
New Mexico
Billsmiley
Reta
Peter Warren
Pilly Heindl
Winnipeg
Om Acros Manitoba
Cancadian ‘Labor Congress
Boston Bruins
Wayne Maxner
Windsor Spitfires
Birds Hill
Mant
Joe Haywood
Sfma
Legislative ‘Assembly
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