Weekly Editors Met Plea for Confederation Cohesion
At Murray Bay a national weekly editors convention discussed constitutional tensions between English and French Canada. Quebec secretary Bona Arvenault warned federation could fracture in years ahead unless issues are resolved, urging unity and noting extremism exists but five million Quebeckers remain civil. He contrasted Quebec's current government with past dynastic rule.
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Confederation
Gaspe
Ottawa River
Newfoundland
British Columbia
Quebec
Canada
Arsenault
Police Report Driving Offense Fines and License Suspension
James Zitariuk of Shellmouth was fined $10.00 and costs for driving while suspended. He was charged under section 2254 of the Criminal Code with five counts while suspended, resulting in a further fine of $100.00 and costs.
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James Zitariuk
Shellmouth
Weekly newspapers urged to broaden scope and rise to occasion
Dr. Howard Long, a leading authority on weekly papers, urged editors to move beyond bond issues and street improvements. He advocated strong editorial pages and writing on topics of reader interest from international to local issues. He warned of population shifts creating vacuums in suburbs and predicted a golden age for weeklies.
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North America
Howard Long
Southern Thinos University
Portage Growers Top Provincial Fruit Show
Retired magistrate Harvey Sparling of Portage la Prairie won major trophies at the Dauphin Provincial Fruit Show on August 23. His plates of crabapples, standard apples, and true plums led the competition, with Rescue crabapples described as the best entry ever shown at a Canadian show. Twelve year old Robert Patterson Jr. of Portage la Prairie earned the top exhibitor aggregate, though his fruit was largely prepared by his father. Edward Calverley of Poplar Point won the best plate of unnamed seedling fruit, a cross of Dr Billby Manred. Judges were F J Weir and Herman Temmerman. provincial fruit specialist P J Peters noted 173 entries, down from last year but of high quality.
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Dauphin
Harvey B. Sparling
Portage la Prairie
Robert Patterson Jr
Robert
T. Eaton
Portage Plains
Edward Calverley
Poplar Point
Magistrate Sparling
Billby Manred
F. J. Weir
Herman Temmerman
Morden
P. J. Peters
Oil Explorations Spur Large Crown Land Lease Sales
Eight oil exploration firms, including new entrants, paid 18 463 in bonuses plus standard fees on 31 crown land parcels totaling 8500 acres in southwest Manitoba. Oak Lake area led, with North American Royal taking 2560 acres across 17 parcels for 1548 bonus. Westbourne Oil Development Limited of Montreal paid 4676 for a Melita region parcel and 6127 overall. Other bidders included California Standard Canadian Devonian Petroleums Bison Petroleum and Minerals W E Bakke Oil Supertest Petroleum and United Canso Oil and Gas. Most parcels were outside existing oil fields.
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Manitoba
C. H. Witney
Oak Lake
Royaltae
Melita
Westbourne Oil Development Limited
Montreal
California Standard
Canadian Devonian Petroleums
Bison Petroleum and Minerals
W. E. Bakke Oil
Supertest Petroleum
United Canso Oil and Gas
Manitoba Forms Export Corporation to Boost Exports
Manitoba establishes a nine member Export Corporation to boost exports and create jobs. Hon. Gurney Evans says the agency will appoint foreign agents, conduct market intelligence, and handle export deals. James A. Shore chairs the body with diverse business, labour, and government members including R. C. Baxter and A. A. Franklin. The group aims to direct export promotion and connect Manitoba products with importers abroad.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Export, Corporation
Gurney Evans
Industry and Commerce
New Corporation
James A. Shore
Canada
R. C. Baxter
R. C. Baxter Limited
Committee On Manitoba
COMER
R. Dyck
Co-op Prairie Canners
Winkler
COMEF
A. A
Canadian exporters urged as Manitoba growth driver
Mr. Evans argued that Canadian manufacturers ignore exports while European firms plan to export from the start. He cited export price lists and catalogues, customs help, broker searches, and daily carrier contacts to cut costs. He stressed Manitoba sales potential and the need for knowledge and aggressiveness to seize opportunities.
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Evans
Canada
Manitoba
Money Spent On Grub Control Returns 500 Percent
Manitoba entomologists say September and October investments in systemic insecticides for cattle grub and lice control yield at least five dollars back per dollar spent through better performance and higher market value. CoRal and Ruelene are recommended, with spray forms offering longer louse control. Treatment costs about 50 cents per head. high pressure spray gear is advised for sprays.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Hamiota
Awards Announced In Grounds Competition Manitoba winners named
Judges of the Manitoba Horticultural Association chose home grounds winners from Pilot Mound Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Nelson Sterling earned the Richardson and Sons and F. W. McIntosh trophies for rural home stead top score. Dr Roman Swiszczow ski led urban grounds scoring and received the Canadian Bank of Commerce trophy for the second year running. Mr and Mrs Geo Heeple won the best large urban centres round. Mr and Mrs Steeple captured the Steele Briggs trophy for metropolitan grounds and the Shaughnessy trophy for best urban grounds, their second straight grand championship.
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Pilot Mound
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba Horticultural Association
Nelson Sterling
Richardson and Sons
F. W. McIntosh
Roman Swiszczowski
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Geo. Heeple
Steeple
September 1962 Traffic Toll Warns Drivers
A historical note warns motorists that September is a dangerous month for travel. In 1962 there were 442 traffic deaths, up 114 from the prior year, and 11,107 non fatal injuries. The message urges careful driving and restraint to avoid contributing to the high total.
Heavy breed hens for sale in Birtle area
Year old hens offered at 15 cents per pound alive. Contact Paul Koroski at phone 382 113 on the Birtle exchange for details.
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Paul Koroski
Birtle Exchange
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Portage Growers
Southwest
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Rossburn Theatre
East Berlin
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