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News compilation: 1) Alfred Pullen Gleave discusses the Ottawa march to protest farm wage and cost conditions, Nov. 19, 1964. 2) Alf Gleave, as a federal New Democratic Party candidate, talks about developing markets in the Far East and in developing nations, Apr. 27, 1968. 3) Alf Gleave speaks about the agricultural policies of the New Democratic Party. 4) Alf Gleave says that the New Democratic Party is set to deal with agricultural issues in Ottawa. 5) Alf Gleave states that some grain should be moved despite the strike. 6) Alf Gleave criticizes the grain handlers strike on TV8. 7) Alf Gleave says, on TV8, that damp grain caused farmers to lose farm income. 8) Alf Gleave is interviewed on TV8 saying that action can be taken to investigate high freight rates. 9) Alf Gleave discusses the federal grain policy on TV8. 10) Alf Gleave states on TV8 that an examination of the prairie economy by the federal government is needed. 11) Alf Gleave says that the Canadian Wheat Board should handle and market all grain. 12) Alf Gleave states on TV8 that the government needs to have a reassessment of its wheat marketing system. 13) Alf Gleave says on TV8 that a cut in wheat production will not heal western economy. 14) Alf Gleave talks about the federal wheat reduction program on TV8. 15) Alf Gleave is interviewed on TV8 saying that farmers are questioning government policy on grain handling and marketing. 16) Alf Gleave agrees with the National Farmers Union (NFU) about the withdrawal from Canada of the grains council. 17) Alf Gleave says that farmers cannot repay cash advances until their grain is sold. 18) Alf Gleave is dissatisfied with the way the government is handling the postal strike, July 24, 1970. 19) Alf Gleave is made an honourary Indian at a ceremony on the Beardy's Reserve, Aug. 7, 1970. 20) Alf Gleave states that the "LIFT" program took decision making away from farmers. 21) Alf Gleave says that there is no equity for farmers in the new federal grain policy. 22) Alf Gleave opposes pay increases for MP's, Dec. 15, 1970. 23) Alf Gleave says the federal government is reacting slowly to the economic situation. 24) Alf Gleave says that grain movement is an important task facing the province. 25) Alf Gleave states that a rail strike will hurt the western economy, Apr. 2, 1971. 26) Alf Gleave objects to the government agricultural stabilization bill, July 20, 1971. 27) Alf Gleave states that Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers should seek compensation for rapeseed infestation, Aug. 16, 1971. 28) Alf Gleave states on TV8 that Canadian grain is moving into American markets. 29) Alf Gleave says that federal agriculture programs do not help farmers. 30) Alf Gleave states that a minimum of $50 million is needed to construct grain storage facilities at the port of Churchill, Manitoba. 31) Alf Gleave, the Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Biggar, talks about the federal budget. 32) Alf Gleave is disturbed by unemployment in agriculture. 33) Alf Gleave feels that a statement of principles in grain movement is needed. 34) Alf Gleave says that job security is needed. 35) Alf Gleave talks about several of the important issues he feels the government must deal with. 36) Alf Gleave is interviewed saying that the NDP has little confidence in the Liberal government. 37) Alf Gleave feels that excess company profits should be taxed.38) Alf Gleave feels that the government has no transportation policy. (colour) 39) Footage of a special Gleave convention, June 1, 1974. 40) Alf Gleave says that slow grain sales are due to poor rail transportation. 41) Alf Gleave will be involved in the NDP leadership convention as a delegate rather than a candidate.