Gordon Haig Speaks On Cons Defense Policy
Gordon Haig for Conservative candidate Joe Slogan spoke at Lac du Bonnet last Tuesday. He said NATO can decide when Canadian forces arm nuclear warheads and noted two Canadian force wings in Europe with US dumps for atomic warheads enabling arming within two hours. He praised Canada’s current government and challenged Pearson’s letter to servicemen as untrue. Joe Slogan followed outlining Conservative farm policies including PFRA, grain storage advances, ARDA, and farm credit, while criticizing Farmers Union and noting NDPer influence. Coffee and doughnuts were served after.
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NATO
Mr. Haig
Europe
United States
Canada
Haig
Pearson
Joe
Farmers Union
NDP
Danger Thin Ice Spring Warnings From Local Officials
Spring sunshine thaws snow and ice revealing cracks in lake and river surfaces. Authorities urge parents to warn children about hidden hazards as children play outdoors.
Lac du Bonnet Scouts Receive Charter
Scout Commissioner Gordon Mills presented Comrade Alex Campbell of Lac du Bonnet Legion Scout Group with the Scout Charter authorizing Legion sponsorship of scouts and cubs. He praised Legion leadership and pledged support. Plans include a March 30 hike and a Milner Ridge Radar Station trip on April 6.
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Gordon Mills
Alex Campbell
Lac du Bonnet Legion Scout Group
Lac du Bonnet Legion
Mills
Legion
Winnipeg
Campbell
Milner Ridge
Hazen Argue Expands Liberal Farm Policy
M P Hazen Argue spoke at an afternoon meeting in support of Liberal candidate Archie Warren. He praised the Liberal farm program as the most comprehensive for Canadian farmers and urged tariff reductions to access European markets via the European Common Market. He contrasted Conservative grain exports, noting declines from 1961 to 1962 and the 1967 shift, and proposed policies aiding small farmers including a Wheat Board Credit Fund, a two price system with a $3.00 per bushel value for the first 300 bushels, a $2.00 floor on No 1 wheat, re insured provincial crop insurance, and regional price measures for eggs and hogs.
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M.P. Hazen
Archie Warren
Canada
Argue
Manitoba approves two phase plan to raise school leaving age
The Manitoba legislature in principle approves a two phase bill to lift the minimum school leaving age from 14 to 16 by July 1 1965, with a first step to 15 by this summer. The measure also repeals municipal powers to fix a 16 year age under the School Attendance Act.
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Manitoba
Stewart E. McLean
Q.C
Archie Warren Visits Great Falls in Liberal Campaign Swing
Liberal candidate Archie Warren toured Great Falls meeting residents and visiting McArthur and Great Falls power plants. A former baseball star known for Beausejour and Tyndall exploits, Warren drew praise from locals and faced questions about his narrow last election defeat. Continued on Page 10.
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Archie Warren
Springfield
Great Falls
McArthur
Archie
Beausejour
Tyndall
Cracky
Warren
Old and new fire trucks share Lac du Bonnet hall
The village showcases two fire trucks in the new Lac du Bonnet fire hall. The recent delivery drew praise for the new vehicle while the aging No 1 truck still serves, though with a likely overhaul and repaint to red. The brigade aims to operate both efficiently away from water sources and to maintain pride in the equipment.
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Lac du Bonnet
Ceive
Uniform Examinations Begin In Agassiz Division Schools
In the Agassiz School Division during the past ten days teachers and staff have prepared uniform examinations for all subjects. A committee led by Fred Kalinowsky and Dave Rosner formed in February 1962 to pilot the project, aiming to standardize testing across 55 schools by Easter 1962 and later postpone for improvements.
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Agassiz
Dominion
Manitoba
Fred Kalinowsky
Dave Rosner
Great Falls
Pierre
Leonard School
Powerview
Victoria Beach and Traverse Bay News Notes and Thanks
Community page records a Red Cross collection of 75 dollars by Victoria Beach ladies, spring signs, travel updates, a car accident injuring Larry Rupert, and a detailed note on uniform examinations and a March 25 exam week linking schools across Manitoba. Includes thanks to Great Falls volunteers and Powerview St George helpers.
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Victoria Beach
Red Cross
Caswells Honoured At Community Hall Reception
About 250 people attended a Sunday reception and tea at Community Hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. C F Caswell who are moving away. They served as hosts greeting guests, while a silver chafing dish was given as a memento. The Caswells have lived in Bissett for 32 years with Mr. Caswell serving 22 years as manager of San Antonio Gold Mines. They have a son John employed by Sherritt Gordon at Lynn Lake.
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C.F. Caswell
J. Minton
R. Morgan
EP. Gray
J. Simpson
S. Wilson
I. Berscheid
G. Reynolds
Caswell
C. Gibson
W. Rousseau
A. Kowalchuk
G. Dack
W. Weeks
C. Anderson
W. McCracken
Bissett
San Antonio
Caswells
John
Sherritt Gordon
Lynn Lake
Wildlife Week Urges Manitoba Public Support
Hon. C. H. Witney minister of mines and natural resources calls on Manitobans and Canadians to celebrate National Wildlife Week from April 7 to 13. The event honors Jack Miner and emphasizes ongoing wildlife and natural resource conservation with broad citizen support and cooperation.
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C. H. Witney
Mines and Natural Resources
Sub renewal notice and subscription options
The Leader asks readers to check the due date on their address label and renew promptly. It offers rates of 3.00 for one year within Canada, 4.00 outside Canada, 5.00 for two years with 6.90 outside Canada and notes Audit Bureau of Circulations rules on arrears. New subscribers are directed to use the same form with address details.
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Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Springfield
Glen Oakes Retires From Great Falls
Longtime Manitoba Hydro employee Glen Oakes retires after forty years in high line maintenance and generation work at Great Falls station. Colleagues Louis Bateman Len Bateman and Jim Taylor hosted a retirement gathering at Anderson Hall with a silver tray and cash purse as tributes to Oakes and his family.
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Anderson Hall
Glen Oakes
Manitoba Hydro
Great Falls
Old North-Western Power Co
Glen
Manitoba Hydro Electric Board
Manitoba Power Commission
Oakes
Pine Falls
McArthur Falls
D. B. Sinclair
Len Bateman
Jim Taylor
Bateman
Taylor
Mr. Oakes
Mrs. Oakes
Winnipeg River
Stan Oakes
Bob Oakes
Gary
Brian
George
Robbie
Manitoba Hospital Building Program Details Revealed
Health Minister George Johnson released March 26 details of 37 Manitoba hospital projects with about 32.59 million expenditure in the near term. Projects starting this year or next total 21.05 million, with 15 more slated after 1964 costing 11.50 million. Since July 1 1958 total hospital investment reaches 54.25 million, with 23 projects completed by end 1962 and 10 under way totaling 3.68 million. Major items include the 222 bed Winnipeg rehabilitation hospital, Brandon General Hospital at 3.715 million, and Winnipeg General service wing and renovations at 3.615 million, all completed. Ongoing largest project is Manitoba Cancer Foundation treatment building at 1.7 million, and Misericordia Hospital nurses residence at 765 thousand. Other starts include Pine Falls 20-bed extension and White Shell area expansions and new White mouth service areas.
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Manitoba
George Johnson
Winnipeg
Brandon General Hospital
Winnipeg General
Manitoba Cancer Foundation
Misericordia Hospital
Pine Falls
Whiteshell
Whitemouth
Spring Thaw Dangers Warn Children Away From Ice
The article warns that spring thaws weaken ice on rivers and lakes as temperatures rise. Children must be kept away from potential break up spots to prevent accidental tragedies at home or nearby water bodies.
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Gordon Haig
Joe Slogan
Hazen
Stan Gitting
Victoria Beach and
Traverse Bay
John Wasko
Bill Leckie
Clifford Joseph
Tony Chapel
Chicago
States
Lawrence Rupert
Larry
St. Patrick’s
Marie Spence
Sisers
St.’George
Lac du Bonnet Beausejour
Hadashville
Provincial Library
Legislative
Man
3Rd Street
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