Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - May 29, 1976, Winnipeg, Manitoba Best team in the world by Reyn Davis free press stall writer Joe Daley was wearing the same jacket he wore four years ago when lie signed a contract Vith Winnipeg jets then More a dream than a reality. His special occasions Gar mint Green and Gold Lap siry on a beige background suited the mood of the b e a in i n g 33-year-old goal tender a Champion at last. Daley led the procession of players Down Portage ave nue As win speggers turned out 25.000 Strong to Hail their hockey champions. Recreation minister Rene Tot pin presented a miniature red River cart to coach Bobby Kromm. We. The government of Manitoba consider the jets to be the Best team in the said or. Toupin. Our Only Hope is that the Powers to be see that we have the Chance to beat Mon Treal or the lie called the jets great ambassadors for the City and province. Mayor Steve Juba claimed it jets Day then dropped a Bombshell of his own. Sec Best Page 2 Juba unveils plan for larger Arena mayor Steve Juba said Fri Day the City will have a new Arena to House the Winnipeg jets hockey club but he would t say when where How or Why. The mayor hinted at a new Arena at a luncheon recep Tion Given to Honor the jets. Who won the world hockey association championship thursday night. We can and should have new he said and we Are going to have one. the mayor told the hockey players. Vans and some City councillors Ilia private Enterprise is involved but i m not privileged to divulge any More in when the mayor said the construction of a new Arena would have to go through the process of Council he Drew loud Boos from the audience. Earlier this year City Council Down a pro posed expansion 10 the Winnipeg Arena. Prior to the luncheon the mayor met privately with James Burns president of see it a Page 2 Bobby Hull Waves to the crowd As his car inches through the throngs that gathered on por Tage Avenue to see and crier their newly crowned champions Winnipeg jets during Fri photo by Gerry Day s noon hour. The Parade and Public reception attracted an estimated crowd of inside Story Elo prisoners i Page prisoners from Stony Mountain Penitentiary Are finding new Freedom and inspiration in a University setting. Mary Lile Ben Ham focuses on men behind bars who Are taking classes a the University of Mani Toba. Convocation Page 22 Thomas Fogg is the University of Winnipeg s top graduating student this year. Or. Fogg is no stranger to awards however. He has l4 major scholarships in the last Lour years. A full Page in the for peo ple Section is Divot Cal to the University s convocation. Frustrated Page 33 Washington Post economic commentator to Harf Rowen says it does t Lake Long to Rea Lize the sense of frustration that in Canada when it. Comes to dealing with Hie United states and the biggest concern is massive . Ownership of Canadian Busi final edition i weather sunny High 28 c vol. S3 no. 208 r tall Delv Tjay 7o o7fi saturday mat it iv7o sum rises . Sets . Moon. . Sets . To 2sc with coloured comics derails Page 5. Govt. Skirts Edge of compulsory contract slowing Down Page 65 jockey Bobby Stewart the All time leading rider at Assiniboia Downs has slowed Down but. Only because of injuries. To still gets to the Winner s Circle As he did in the third race at the Downs Friday night. To scene Complete television listing keep it throughout the week Leisure Magazine Bridge. News ;