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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1974
Page
2
Editorial urges readers to obtain and fly a national flag during National Birthday week from June 24 to July 1. Describes the flag as a red field with a white square containing a red maple leaf, notes use since 1965, and mentions prior flags used in Canada and Commonwealth associations.
Canada marks Fly the Flag Canada Week from June 24 to July 1 with flag hoisted daily on Peace Tower and major public buildings. Flags fly at half mast for funerals of Privy Council members or MPs and senators. Local notices urge citizens to celebrate national pride and wear flags as a symbol of identity.
A reader letter from a concerned citizen criticizes MP Frank Oberle for campaigning on July 8 arguing to eliminate workers right to strike. The writer argues the move benefits big business and harms Canadian workers, urging Prince George Peace River voters to reject him.
A broad screening set from John Hopkins asks questions about drinking to assess alcoholism. It notes alcoholism as incurable with three paths and recommends Alcoholics Anonymous as a support, emphasizing 24 hour recovery and avoiding the first drink.
Ironside pilot showed Prince Michael Oblenski Romanoff at Mike Romanoff's Hollywood restaurant. Born Harry Gayguson, he evaded immigration, led a lavish society life, and finally ran a million-dollar Hollywood restaurant before retiring in 1962 and dying in 1971. Also reported are a local crash injury, pickpocket concerns at a carnival, travel farewells, a public works chief moving, and visitors to the area.
A Saskatchewan service features the Briercrest Bible Institute team from Cavonport Saskatchewan at the Evangelical Free Church of Chetwynd on June 25 at 8 p.m. Rev. Orville P. Swenson will deliver the message. Musical selections and testimonies come from Debie Ort of Delevan New York and students Charlotte Little Tisdale Saskatchewan Blair Mills Red Deer Alberta and Ken Thiessen Dalmeny Saskatchewan. The institute offers two year General Bible, Bachelor of Religious Education, and one year Certificate courses.
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