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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1980
Page
2
Summary of a Conference Board of Canada quarterly survey on consumer attitudes. It shows low confidence tied to inflation and unemployment fears, with declines in plans for housing and major purchases though autos and flooring may rise. Implications for retailers, manufacturers, and policy actions are discussed.
A summary of events notes that fifteen years ago Frank Oberle returned to public affairs following an arm injury which highlighted the need for a village doctor and a hospital. The piece mentions related civic concerns and local infrastructure implications.
A poetic note recalls Kojak and Telly Savalas sparking chatter as Chetwynd moves to Alberta and California. The speaker seeks bright words for a perfect day but ends with silent lines, finding expression in a sudden birdsong and a sunlit walk. Evelyn G Kozma Vist
Gallup Poll results show Mike and Debbie Egert of MacKenzie planning a $100,000 honeymoon after a Western Express Lottery win. Guests at the Sabalsky residence include Mary Sabalsky, with family friends Ann Shykora and Maureen Caddon. John Fischer spent a long weekend at a school reunion in Vauxhall. Keith and Karen Wilson and family return from vacation as Dave Clary, Gary Kelms, Lawrence Clary, and David Hoffman camped at Carp Lake. Weather described as pleasant.
Ottawa reports wholesale price levels increased at a 13 percent annual rate in June the slowest yearly rise since January 1979. Food beverages leather and paper declines helped push the index down 0.4 percent from May while consumer prices rose 10.1 percent. A second raw materials index fell 0.1 percent. Canadian poll shows most Canadians back five of six constitutional reform points by Trudeau with Queen as head of state supported in all provinces except Quebec.
Canadian Unity Information Office launches a six million advertising push in newspapers and on radio to spark interest in constitutional reform. The campaign begins in Quebec and will roll out to English Canada as Prime Minister Trudeau and the ten premiers prepare for a September 8 to 12 meeting to seek final agreement.
A Vietnamese refugee in Saint John says he owes about 2000 for travel costs to Canada for himself his wife and their children. He signed papers he did not understand after arriving with limited English and learned of the loan later. Immigration officials say refugees repay loans once settled with exceptions for disability or unemployment.
A fragmented listing shows daytime to late night programming across channels with morning blocks from 8:10 to 11:45 including Sesame Street News Wok With Yan and Morning Devotions. afternoon and evening lineups feature sitcoms, dramas, news, and specials such as The Beachcombers, Mary Tyler Moore, CBC National News, Minder, Charlie’s Angels, Dallas, and Tales from the Muppets among others.
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