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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1976
Page
2
In Australia all six states now require seat belts and deaths have fallen by 20 to 25 percent. Critics claim personal freedom is violated, but driving is a privilege with safety rules. The Canadian Automobile Association urges governments to act responsibly to reduce highway losses.
December totals show 1 commercial permit valued at 10,000 and 0 industrial, 0 demolition, 0 moving, and 0 government or institutional permits. Year to date, 2 residential alteration permits valued at 10,000, 7 commercial permits valued at 623,000, 1 government or institutional permit valued at 214,000, with no industrial, demolition, or moving permits.
The record lists voluntary penalties paid in the last month for overweight commercial vehicles unlicensed trailers and brake deficiencies along with court appearances on December 23 1975. A male juvenile received probation for theft over 200 and Danny Mosher fined for minor in possession with Katherine Gayse charged for impaired driving on December 13 1975.
A long postal column from Moberly Lake covers sports jabs, local notices, and community news. It critiques a hockey clash with the Russians, mentions Rex Barnett and a Dawson Creek rally song, quotes Cicero on human faults, lists local injuries, and details the Moberly Lake Community Association meeting with officers and plans for a February 8 Winter Carnival featuring Chief Elmer Davis and snowshoe races.
Bud and Irene Campbell tour Ottawa and plan visits with relatives. Ed Hoffman traveled to Edmonton for a family funeral. Susan Kelm visited Audrey Moores home for a baby shower arranged by Audrey and Ina McQueen. Guests enjoyed a teddy bear cake, Bingo, and strawberry shortcake. A reader note invites news tips at 788-2246. Legislation aims to empower school boards to adjust teacher salaries to federal guidelines with retroactive deductions starting January 1. A government letter to the anti inflation board is being sought to clarify application of the guidelines to teachers' salaries.
The regular CORP meeting chaired by H R Lady Berlinger notes twenty members present. Birthday Ladies listed and apologies to Lady Hoffman. Report of Historian appointment and thanks for New Year’s Eve Banquet. Remarks on mild January weather, heavy snow, and picturesque countryside. Reflections on Eaton’s catalogs, future fashions, and nostalgia. Socials include a shower for Val Stannard, visits from Karen Jensen, Julie Wagoner, and others. Rita Fowler nursing a broken leg. Bob and Val Stannard benefit dance tickets on sale. music by Tommy Nichols group with lunch provided.
A truncated TV guide snippet lists Musicamera Upstairs Downstairs CBC National News Viewpoint Night Final Gunsmoke with time slots from 9:45 to 4:30 and a Forest Rangers Vision On entry, indicating a late afternoon to evening schedule rundown.
CBC presents a crowded lineup with wrestling at 3:00 hosted by Osborne followed by European Figure Skating, Curling Classic at 4:00, Lost Island at 4:30 and Welcome Back Kotter at 5:01. NHL coverage closes the early evening block after Phyllis and CBC News.
Sunday January 25 features a schedule with talks by Canada Speaking Out and world tomorrow. A Billy Liar performance is listed along with a hymn sing and music to see in the marketplace. Walt Disney involvement and an ombudsman are noted alongside Nations Business and a Five Star Theatre showing.
A partial listing shows a weekday TV schedule with morning devotions and children’s programs such as Mr. Dressup Sesame Street and Bob McLean News Matinee Encore. Evening blocks include sports news weather and various features across channels noted as Morning Devotions and Partridge Family among others.
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