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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1980
Page
2
A town report urged storm sewer expansion and paved streets with a 475000 dollar approximate total. Engineers mapped proposed sizes flows and elevations while consultants split the project into eight areas for separate estimates.
Focus on Mildred Foster, known as Millie, a School District custodian for six years. She has served at C.E.S.S. Windrem and Don Titus and now works full time in Windrem. Millie came to Chetwynd sixteen years ago, previously a Texaco bookkeeper for four years. She and five custodians prepare the school for September as she plans a U S and Canada trip with her fiancé.
Jacques Cousteau condemned Canada's stance at the International Whaling Commission meeting in Brighton for opposing a moratorium on commercial whale hunting. He urged ecological caution as Canada plans limited future hunts while funding a film project aboard Calypso. The expedition spans Newfoundland to the Great Lakes with NFB backing.
Victoria CP reports NDP member Alex Macdonald accused government adverts of deception in the legislature. He noted the full page claims of up to 700 per year for dental care and dentures omit that individuals must spend 700 of their own money to receive 700 from the government. The plan covers 500 per cent of child and senior services up to 1400 for those with Medical Services, with premiums paid by Human Resources.
Ottawa Ian Waddell New Democrat MP and energy critic plans court action to contest the legality of the government decision to authorize early construction of southern Canada sections of the Alaska Highway natural gas pipeline. He will not seek an injunction to halt construction, citing concerns the decision method breaches Parliament’s rights.
Waddell and the NDP accuse a Liberals PC coalition of selling out energy resources as they defeat an NDP motion to condemn the prebuild section of the Northern Pipeline Act. The dispute centers on Alaska gas export to Canada and the longer $20 billion pipeline plan to the U S, with legal challenges to cabinet orders used to amend the act.
A day long listing of programs across morning afternoon and evening. Notable entries include Sesame Street Mary Tyler Moore The Beachcombers Charlie’s Angels and MASH with CBC National News and Parliament coverage interspersed. The schedule also lists news sports and festival broadcasts and various Canadian and international shows.
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