Manitoba summer festivals lure Prairie crowds across Manitoba
The Pioneer highlights four major Manitoba events from July 20 to July 31. In Morris the Manitoba Stampede features rodeo acts and wagon races with tickets from 2 to 3.5 dollars. Austin hosts the Threshermen Reunion with vintage equipment parades and daily shows, plus rodeos in the evenings. Dauphin showcases Canada's National Ukrainian Festival with daily passport-style admission and grandstand prices.
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Morris
Calgary
Alberta
Manitoba Threshermen's
Austin
Portage la Prairie
Canada
Dauphin
Ukrainian festival in Winnipeg draws out-of-town crowds
The Folklorama festival in Winnipeg runs August 14 to Saturn with more than 30 pavilions showcasing Ukrainian culture among others. Expect grandstand shows with top Ukrainian singing and dancing, cultural exhibits, and home cooked food though costs rise with admission tickets and per-pavilion meals. Arrive early to avoid crowds. plan and pace visits across nights or weekday events.
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Western Canada
Winni Inom
Saturn
Clean Air Debate Narrows Between Health and Industry
Opinion piece argues for a balanced Clean Air Act approach with minimal slackening to permit industry while protecting health. It discusses House and Senate versions, Baker and Domenici amendments, and urges Minnesota delegation support for targeted amendments during conference.
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Senate
Howard Baker
Tenn
House-Senate
Minnesota
On This Date In History June 26 1977
Highlights include the 1945 signing of the United Nations Charter by 50 nations in San Francisco and Cherbourg’s capture by Allied forces in 1944. Heritage notes mark Pizarro’s 1541 death and the 1549 Dutch independence. Births include William Lear and W Stuart Symington. Thought by Churchill quoted.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Hamelin
Germany
Francisco Pizarro
Lima
Peru
Netherlands
John Tyler
Julia Gardiner
New York
Cherbourg
France
National Right to Work Foundation blasts union violence claims
A 12 page brochure from the National Right to Work Foundation alleges organized labor uses intimidation and violence against nonunion workers. It recounts cases from Louisiana Florida and Nebraska and cites legal battles and settlements as proof of a pattern aimed at coercing union membership.
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FBI
Justice Dept
National
Right To Work Foundation
Legal
Carter Clews
Joe Hooper
Lake Charles
American Federation of Unions
Afl-Cio
Hooper
Aflcio
Dale Richardson
Communications Workers of America
Omaha
Neb
Richardson
Supreme Court
Sammy Kirkland
Marco Island
Fla
Operating Engineers Local No. 675
Kirkland
Sheriff's Deputies
National Right To Work Foundation
Task Force On
George Meany
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Stateland park land grab bill threatens private property
Readers warn that Senate File 1165 proposed by Senator Gerald Willett would empower the DNR to acquire and control private land within state park boundaries by eminent domain and bar improvements. The letter urges public action before the 1978 session and possible special sessions, listing Side Lake resident Helen Gallinatti as contact.
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Senate
Gerald Willett
Park Rapids
Department of Natural Resources
State Park
DNR
Rudy Perpich
Helen Gallinatti
P. O
Box
Side Lake, MN
Pioneer Letter Policy invites editor submissions
The Pioneer invites letters to the editor for publication with a 300 word preferred length. Letters must be signed with name and address. unsigned letters will not be published. Dependence on taste and legality is required. the paper may edit longer letters and may reject unsuitable submissions.
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Pioneer
What is a Newspaper in a Small Town Press
Don Moore argues that a newspaper captures history on paper and provokes public scrutiny. Readers see it as a watchdog when stories shed light on neighbors and officials, while reactions vary based on personal stakes and outcomes.
Crossroads Editorial on Newspapers and Public Accountability
The Crossroads column defends a newspaper's duty to inform the public and scrutinize officials. It argues responsible press serves as a community mirror, reports on taxes, ads, weather, and local life, and notes that standing against powerful interests can win enemies but uphold integrity. Ends with a quote on editorial stature.
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