Tire hazards and a Hughes style legal saga
A Canadian rubber industry official warns that spinning tires on ice or snow can cause deadly tire explosions and urges rocking, sand, or a push to escape. The column then shifts to a long, opinionated summary of Howard Hughes life, his drilling bit patent, film career, the Spruce Goose, and the looming will contest in U.S. courts, with a mix of biographical detail and commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth R. Graydon
The
Rubber Association of Canada
Graydon
U.S
Howard Robard Hughes, Jr
Howard Hughes
Howard
Rupert Hughes
Texas
Hughes
Hughes Tool Company
Howard Hughes Jr
Ella Rice
Lindberg
Hell
Angels
Jean Harlow
RKO Studios
Billie Dove
Katherine Hepburn
Jean Peters
Henry Kaiser
Florida
Last Vegas
Winter continuing education courses expand offerings
The community reports ongoing winter Continuing Education courses with new classes planned. Some courses were cancelled for low enrolment, but popular options include Chinese Cooking second session starting March 1, Cree language classes, antique appreciation, gold panning basics, mineral prospecting, and Public Speaking with parliamentary procedure forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Martin
Sindy Ho
Moberley Lake School
Chetwynd High School
Peter Courtorielle
Safety tips on ice by Red Cross and quirky book jab
The Red Cross Water Safety Service urges carrying own rescue gear on ice with a vertical knife to break and pull oneself out. The piece sunlights Australian slang from Weird Mob by Nino Culotti and mentions a Cree language course taught by Mary Courtoreille to about 18 evening students, with a continuation note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross Water Safety Service
Nino Culotti
King’s Bloody Cross
Mary Courtoreille
Vancouver author Christie Harris visits Chetwynd schools
Special visitor Mrs. Christie Harris, Vancouver author of more than fourteen books, is sponsored by the Canada Council and will speak at Don Titus School, Windrem School, and Chetwynd Elementary-Secondary on Monday February 7. Readings for the public are at 9 30 at Don Titus 11 00 at Windrem and 2 40 at Chetwynd Secondary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Bunn
Chetwynd
Christie Harris
Vancouver
Don Titus
Windrem School
Windrem
Chetwynd Secondary
Harris
Local notices and book reviews in Chetwynd community
The column notes 25th wedding anniversary celebrations at Ian Campbell’s home with family visitors from Fort St. John. It mentions RS, RRAP meeting attendance in Dawson Creek, and visits by Tony and Connie Bonetti in Stavely and Chetwynd. It closes with teen reading reviews of Confessions of a Toe Hanger and Forbidden Frontier by Mrs Harris, highlighting Western Canadian history themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Campbell
Linda Boyd
Leanne and
John
Fort St. John
Devon Campbell
Tony Bonetti
Connie Bonetti
Stavely
Alta
Chetwynd
Tony
David Hoffman
Connie
Wendy Gerstel
Pacific Northwest
Politician Reveals Blacklist Names in Commons
Prince George Peace River MP Frank Oberle publicized a list used to probe unjust dismissals, showing 21 names with Walter Rudnicki the only revealed name. Rudnicki, dismissed from CMHC in 1973, won $18,000 in court for wrongful dismissal. The letter from 1971 linked to a New Left movement, and Oberle urged referral to privileges committee while disputing the solicitor general and cabinet briefings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George Peace River
Frank Oberle
House of Commons
Walter Rudnicki
Rudnicki
Central Mortgage and Housing Corp
Oberle
Jean
Commons
House Committee On Privileges
Francis Fox
CMHC
Ontario Supreme Court
Federal Public Service
New Left
Dawson Creek group opposes new dams on Peace River
A Dawson Creek environmental group formed from the Timberline Trail and Nature Club works with PVEA to halt BC Hydro dam plans. They warn of loss of farmland, archaeological sites, and habitat, promote alternative energy and conservation, and organize film screenings, slide talks, and a TV interview to inform residents. Contact local organizers for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Valley Environmental Association
PVEA
Peace River
Timberline Trail and Nature Club
Dawson Creek
B.C
B.C. Hydro
Branham Ridge
Williston Lake
C.B.C
Columbia River
Gwen Johansson
Timberline Environmental Committee
C.3
Budget cut sparks PRAHTA protest and debate over funding
Ashley of the Ashley River Alaska High way Tourist Association warns the $5,000 budget cut by the Regional District could cost PRAHTA 12,500 with provincial matching funds. Directors argue tourism should fund itself while others call for greater promotion amid rising government spend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. H
Ministry of Tourism
British Columbia
B.C
Region H
Peace River-Alaska Highway Tourist Association
Don Ashley
Prahta
Regional District Board
Ashley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marian Parker
Moberly Lake
John Burns
Marion Parker
Moberley Lake
Fernando Campbell
Bunne Hoffman
Bunne
H.A. Hansen & Associates
Sherrie Berringer
Bobbie Larsen
South Peace
Hammond
P.A.L.R
RRAP
Pierre Goyer
Dawson Creek Group
Eric Baker
Joe Exner
Milda Karen
T.V
Thailand
Just ‘Society
Toronto Metropolitan Social Planning Council
United Appeal
Poor People’s Conference
EPO
Goyer
Canadian Labor Congress
Canadian Union of Students
Department of Tourism
Simpson
Fort Nelson
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